What makes a move set a good move set?

I’m looking at all of these move set questions\answers and I know there isn’t a real good answer to my question. It depends on the type of Pokemon and how you want it built. However, is there a “general” set up for a balanced Pokemon? I’m not talking about specific moves but more move types\categories.

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A moveset should be fitting to your team obviously, and work well with the role of the pokemon. The best movesets compliment not only the pokemon’s type and stats, but also its teammates and abilities.

First, Hyper Beam is terrible, I have to mention that. Too many noobs think it’s good because it’s powerful but you have to rest on the next turn, therefore it’s basically half the power.

Generally, good moves are the most powerful ones of their type with good accuracy and little or no bad side effects.

So Thunderbolt is usually considered better than Thunder. Something like Hi jump Kick or even Brick Break may be considered better than Superpower or Close Combat.

Good moves will not be predictable. For example, Dig or Fly allows the opponent to switch to a pokemon that can resist the move.

They will also take advantage of your best attack stat. For example Weavile’s attack is way better than special attack, so don’t go using Ice Beam; Ice Punch turns out more powerful. Some pokemon are mixed sweepers so use both physical and special moves.

Finally, a good moveset for an offensive pokemon will cover many types. Don’t use all grass moves for example. You’ll find Ground, Ice and Fighting a lot because those cover the most pokemon.

A good moveset is determined by a multitude of things. It all depends on what works best. Stats are a huge factor in determining what a good moveset is. You want to give a Pokemon something that works well with the stats it has. Ability can also have some part in a good moveset. If a move works well with an ability, then you should get it. Typing is a huge factor, as you’ll usually want STAB and moves that cover weaknesses. Perfect type coverage is nice. The moves themselves are a huge factor, you want moves that work well together, and aren’t repetitive (no multiple STABs of same type usually) and if a move is not available to many Pokemon, that is also usaully a good move to have.