What's the point of learning Rest & Sleep Talk?

I feel that there’s no reason one should go out of their way, or sacrifice other good moves, to teach a PokemonRestand even combine it withSleep Talk. I think the only obvious exception would be teaching these moves toSnorlaxbecause, well, it’sSnorlax.

Even usingSleep Talkis risky in critical situations; there’s still a 1/3 chance thatSleep Talkwill just useRestagain while you’re already asleep.

I see people saying they includeRestin their movesets to various Pokemon with highHP, but I can’t figure out whyRestis a better option than aMax or Hyper Potionor aFull Restore. And yes, I am aware thatRestis free andPotionscost money.

Just curious. Any thoughts?

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

In Competeive battling Restalking can be very effective, as Rest heals the Pokemon completely, including status. While it may seem inneffecient it is actually quite viable on many Pokemon, such as giratina, which can easily abuse a restalk set due to the fact that Dragon Tail and Roar lose their negative priority when used via Sleep Talk. Sleep talk is a way to be able to do SOMETHING while asleep, and more often than not you have woken up just in time to use rest again, which is extrmeley annoying to the opponent.