A damage calc is a decision tool. Start with the attacks that decide whether your plan works.

Use this as a focused testing loop. The goal is to make one part of your decision process clearer before adding more complexity.

• Check the knockout you need and the hit you need to survive.
• Use realistic items, abilities, and field effects.
• Record ranges that change your lead or EV decision.

If surviving a common spread move lets your support set Tailwind, that survival range is more useful than calculating every neutral attack.