Did I ever say it was a good reason? It's not.
Here, I have an idea: to better understand the original intent of the author, let's try linking the two clauses with a
transitional phrase!
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"The only reason you would want to use Raichu over Pikachu is if you want more bulk. Even then, it fares no better (there was an implied "in practice" here!) in the bulk department anyway, as they are both OHKO'd by most priority moves.
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Tip: Implied phrases are a valuable asset every writer should consider utilizing in their craft - not only do they make thoughts more concise, they also bring unconscious understanding to the conscious level.