diff --git a/ai/combat.lua b/ai/combat.lua
index 5d242ce..23558d5 100644
--- a/ai/combat.lua
+++ b/ai/combat.lua
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ types[26] = "dragon"
 
 local savedEncounters = {}
 local conservePP = false
+local disableThrash = false
 
 local floor = math.floor
 
@@ -65,7 +66,7 @@ local function calcDamage(move, attacker, defender, rng)
 		end
 		return 0, 0
 	end
-	if move.name == "Thrash" and Combat.disableThrash then
+	if disableThrash and move.name == "Thrash" then
 		return 0, 0
 	end
 
@@ -327,6 +328,10 @@ end
 
 -- COMBAT
 
+function Combat.setDisableThrash(disable)
+	disableThrash = disable
+end
+
 function Combat.factorPP(enabled)
 	conservePP = enabled
 end
diff --git a/ai/control.lua b/ai/control.lua
index a5a6cac..8ac8b6d 100644
--- a/ai/control.lua
+++ b/ai/control.lua
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ local controlFunctions = {
 	end,
 
 	thrash = function(data)
-		Combat.disableThrash = data.disable
+		Combat.setDisableThrash(data.disable)
 	end,
 
 	disableCatch = function()
diff --git a/ai/red/strategies.lua b/ai/red/strategies.lua
index bb8ed52..fa4797a 100644
--- a/ai/red/strategies.lua
+++ b/ai/red/strategies.lua
@@ -747,9 +747,11 @@ end
 
 strategyFunctions.rivalSandAttack = function(data)
 	if Battle.isActive() then
+		status.canProgress = true
 		if Battle.redeployNidoking() then
 			return false
 		end
+
 		local opponent = Battle.opponent()
 		if Memory.value("battle", "accuracy") < 7 then
 			local sacrifice
@@ -773,25 +775,25 @@ strategyFunctions.rivalSandAttack = function(data)
 			end
 		end
 
+		local disableThrash = false
 		if opponent == "pidgeotto" then
-			Combat.disableThrash = true
+			disableThrash = true
 		elseif opponent == "raticate" then
-			Combat.disableThrash = Strategies.opponentDamaged() or (not Control.yolo and Combat.hp() < 32) -- RISK
+			disableThrash = Strategies.opponentDamaged() or (not Control.yolo and Combat.hp() < 32) -- RISK
 		elseif opponent == "kadabra" then
-			Combat.disableThrash = Combat.hp() < 11
+			disableThrash = Combat.hp() < 11
 		elseif opponent == "ivysaur" then
 			if not Control.yolo and Strategies.damaged(5) and Inventory.contains("super_potion") then
 				Inventory.use("super_potion", nil, true)
 				return false
 			end
-			Combat.disableThrash = Strategies.opponentDamaged()
-		else
-			Combat.disableThrash = false
+			disableThrash = Strategies.opponentDamaged()
 		end
+		Combat.setDisableThrash(disableThrash)
+
 		Battle.automate()
-		status.canProgress = true
 	elseif status.canProgress then
-		Combat.disableThrash = false
+		Combat.setDisableThrash(false)
 		return true
 	else
 		Textbox.handle()
@@ -1186,8 +1188,9 @@ strategyFunctions.fightSurge = function()
 	if Battle.isActive() then
 		status.canProgress = true
 		local forced
+		local disableThrash = false
 		if Pokemon.isOpponent("voltorb") then
-			Combat.disableThrash = not Control.yolo or stats.nidoran.attackDV < 14 or Combat.inRedBar()
+			disableThrash = not Control.yolo or stats.nidoran.attackDV < 14 or Combat.inRedBar()
 			local __, enemyTurns = Combat.enemyAttack()
 			if not enemyTurns or enemyTurns > 2 then
 				forced = "bubblebeam"
@@ -1198,9 +1201,8 @@ strategyFunctions.fightSurge = function()
 					forced = "bubblebeam"
 				end
 			end
-		else
-			Combat.disableThrash = false
 		end
+		Combat.setDisableThrash(disableThrash)
 		Battle.automate(forced)
 	elseif status.canProgress then
 		return true
diff --git a/ai/strategies.lua b/ai/strategies.lua
index 69689fd..8407f9a 100644
--- a/ai/strategies.lua
+++ b/ai/strategies.lua
@@ -419,6 +419,8 @@ local function nidokingStats()
 		specialDV = sclDV,
 	}
 
+	Combat.factorPP(false)
+
 	p(attDV, defDV, spdDV, sclDV)
 	print(statDesc)
 	Bridge.stats(statDesc)
@@ -1713,7 +1715,6 @@ function Strategies.softReset()
 	stats = {}
 	Strategies.stats = stats
 	Strategies.updates = {}
-	Strategies.disableThrash = false
 
 	splitNumber, splitTime = 0, 0
 	resetting = nil