Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Knock off
Knock off verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Both terms in one sentence
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The first anime has Zoicite knock off his mask - but in a subversion, nobody except Beryl and Zoicite see his face.
Source: Dramatic Unmask - Knock Off, a move that removes the opponents items (except Megastones) was boosted from a mere 20 based power to 65 which will deal 50% more damage if it successfully removes the target's held item.
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A toad even warns you not to challenge them if you're at low levels, however their attacks are fairly easy to dodge (except for one) and won't attack if you knock off their coconuts (making a first strike crucial) because they'll use their turn to gather more coconuts.
Source: Beef Gate
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