Burn
Burn is one of the seldom used status afflictions, despite the fact that it has serious reprecussions on the Pokémon on which it is afflicted.
Effects:
Each turn, the Pokémon afflicted with the Burn loses 1/8th of it's Max HP. As of Sun & Moon, this has been lowered to 1/16th of its Max HP
The Pokémon's Physical Attack Stat is cut by Half. This effect does not work on Pokémon with the Guts ability
The Pokémon's Special Attack Stat is doubled on Pokémon with the Flare Boost ability
Immunities:
Fire Type Pokémon
Pokémon with the Comatose, Thermal Exchange, Water Bubble or Water Veil abilities
Methods of Healing
Being a Pokémon with the Natural Cure ability and switching out, Hydration while its raining or having the Shed Skin ability
Using the attacks Heal Bell or Aromatherapy on yourself or Sparkling Aria on a Burned target.
Using the aforementioned items or the specialised ones that follow:
Picture |
Name |
Effect |
Location |
|
Burn Heal |
Cures one Pokémon of the Burn status effect |
Pokémarts (Must have at least 1 Badge) |
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Rawst Berry |
A Poffin ingredient. It may be used or held by a Pokémon to recover from a burn. |
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Methods of Inflicting
Holding the Flame Orb inflicts it on yourself
Flinging the Flame Orb
If you or the opponent has the Flame Body ability and the Pokémon attacking that Pokémon makes physical contact, then there is a 30% chance of the attacker being Burned
Using the following attacks:
Name |
Type |
Cat. |
Chance |
PP |
Att. |
Acc. |
Effect |
Beak Blast
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100% on Contact
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15
|
100
|
100
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The user first heats up its beak, and then it attacks the target. Making direct contact with the Pokémon while it's heating up its beak results in a burn.
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Blaze Kick |
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10% |
10 |
85 |
90 |
A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn. |
Blazing Torque
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| 30% |
10
|
80
|
100
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This move is only used by a Starmobile. It may Burn the opponent
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Blue Flare
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10%
|
5
|
130
|
85
|
It surrounds the opponent in a beautiful and violent blue flame. It may cause a burn.
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Burning Jealousy
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5
|
70
|
100
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100%*
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The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
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Ember |
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|
10% |
25 |
40 |
100 |
A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
Fire Blast |
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10% |
5 |
110 |
85 |
A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn. |
Fire Fang |
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|
10% |
15 |
65 |
95 |
Has a chance of burning and flinching the foe |
Fire Punch |
|
|
10% |
15 |
75 |
100 |
A fiery punch that may burn the foe. |
Flame Wheel |
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|
10% |
25 |
60 |
100 |
A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. |
Flamethrower |
|
|
10% |
15 |
90 |
100 |
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
Heat Wave |
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|
10% |
10 |
95 |
90 |
Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn. |
Ice Burn
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|
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10%
|
5
|
140
|
90
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It surrounds the opponent in a violent chill that freezes everything on the second turn. It may cause a burn.
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Infernal Parade
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10%
|
15
|
60
|
100
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The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.
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Inferno
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|
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100%
|
5
|
100
|
50
|
It surrounds the opponent with a violent flame and burns the opponent.
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Lava Plume |
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30% |
15 |
80 |
100 |
May induce burn |
Matcha Gotcha
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20% |
15
|
80
|
90
|
The user fires a blast of tea that it mixed. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Pyro Ball
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|
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10%
|
5
|
120
|
90
|
The user attacks by igniting a small stone and launching it as a fiery ball at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Sacred Fire |
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50% |
5 |
100 |
95 |
A mystical fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
Sandsear Storm
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20% |
10
|
100
|
80
|
The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This may also leave them with a burn.
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Scald
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30%
|
15
|
80
|
100
|
20%
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It attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the opponent. It will sometimes cause a burn.
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Scorching Sands
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|
|
10
|
70
|
100
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The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Searing Shot
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10%
|
5
|
100
|
100
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It attacks all around it with a crimson flame. It may cause a burn.
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Steam Eruption
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30%
|
5
|
110
|
95
|
The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Tri Attack |
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|
6.666% |
10 |
80 |
100 |
Fires three types of beams at the same time. |
Will-o-wisp |
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100% |
15 |
-- |
80 |
Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. |
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Paralysis
Paralysis is one of the more commonly used status afflictions. It is able easily to immobolize your foe and give you the upper hand
Effects:
The Pokémon afflicted's Speed stat is reduced to 25% of it's maximum. From Sun & Moon, the Speed drop has been altered to be 50% of its maximum. Pokémon with the Quick Feet ability are not affected
Power of the move Smelling Salts on Paralysed targets has the power doubled
The Pokémon has a 25% chance of being unable to attack each turn
Immunities:
Pokémon with the Comatose or Limber ability
Electric-type Pokémon
Methods of Healing
Being a Pokémon with the Natural Cure ability and switching out, Hydration while its raining or having the Shed Skin ability
Use of the move Smelling Salts will cure paralysis on the target
Using the attacks Heal Bell or Aromatherapy Using the aforementioned items or the specialised ones that follow:
Picture |
Name |
Effect |
Location |
|
Paralyze Heal |
Cures one Pokémon of the Paralyze status effect |
Pokémart |
|
Cheri Berry |
A Poffin ingredient. It may be used or held by a Pokémon to recover from paralysis. |
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Methods of Inflicting
Flinging a Light Ball at your opponent
If you or the opponent has the Effect Spore or Static abilities and the Pokémon attacking that Pokémon makes physical contact, then there is a 30% chance of the attacker being Paralyzed
If Cramorant is in Gorging Form and uses its Gulp Missile ability, the target that attacked it will become paralyzed
Using the following attacks:
Name |
Type |
Cat. |
Chance |
PP |
Att. |
Acc. |
Effect |
Body Slam |
|
|
30% |
15 |
85 |
100 |
A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
Bolt Strike
|
|
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10%
|
5
|
130
|
85
|
It covers itself in extensive amounts of electricity and charges at the opponent. It may cause paralysis.
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Bounce |
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30% |
5 |
85 |
85 |
Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze. |
Dire Claw
|
|
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10% |
15
|
80
|
100
|
The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws, aiming to land a critical hit. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
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Discharge |
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30% |
15 |
80 |
100 |
May induce paralysis |
Dragon Breath
|
|
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30% |
20
|
60
|
100
|
The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
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Force Palm |
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30% |
10 |
60 |
100 |
May induce paralysis |
Freeze Shock
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|
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10%
|
5
|
140
|
90
|
It throws a clump of ice charged with electricity at the opponent on the second turn. It may cause paralysis.
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G-Max Befuddle
|
|
|
33.3%
|
10
|
--
|
101
|
A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
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G-Max Volt Crash
|
|
|
100%
|
10
|
--
|
101
|
An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents.
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G-Max Stun Shock
|
|
|
100%
|
10
|
--
|
101
|
An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.
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Glare |
|
|
100% |
30 |
-- |
100 |
Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. |
Lick |
|
|
30% |
30 |
30 |
100 |
Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. |
Nuzzle
|
|
|
100% |
20
|
20
|
100
|
The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
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Secret Power |
|
|
30% |
20 |
70 |
100 |
An attack with effects that vary by location. On Plain Terrain |
Spark |
|
|
30% |
20 |
65 |
100 |
An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. |
Stoked Sparksurfer
|
|
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100%
|
1
|
175
|
--
|
After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.
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Stun Spore |
|
|
100% |
30 |
-- |
75 |
Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. |
Thunder |
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|
30% |
10 |
110 |
70 |
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
Thunder Fang |
|
|
10% |
15 |
65 |
95 |
Has a chance of paralyzing and flinching the foe |
Thunder Wave |
|
|
100% |
20 |
-- |
95 |
A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. |
Thunderbolt |
|
|
10% |
15 |
90 |
100 |
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
Thunderpunch |
|
|
10% |
15 |
75 |
100 |
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. |
Thundershock |
|
|
10% |
30 |
40 |
100 |
An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
Tri Attack |
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|
6.666% |
10 |
80 |
100 |
Fires three types of beams at the same time. |
Wildbolt Storm
|
|
|
20% |
10
|
100
|
80
|
The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.
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Zap Cannon |
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|
100% |
5 |
120 |
50 |
Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. |
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Poison
Poison is another commonly utilised status affliction. It gradually lowers the Pokémon's Hit Points until the Pokémon faints
Effects:
The Pokémon loses 1/8th Max HP each turn
Attacks by Pokémon with the Merciless ability will always Critical Hit
If the Pokémon has the Poison Heal ability, they will heal by 1/16th HP every turn and not receive Poison damge.
If the Pokémon has the Toxic Boost ability, their Attack stat is increased by 50% while poisoned.
The moves Barb Barrage and Venoshock have its power doubled on a Poisoned target
If the Pokémon has the move Venom Drench used on it, its Attack, Special Attack and Speed drop 1 stage.
For every 4 steps the trainer takes, the Pokémon loses 1 HP until it reaches 1 HP remaining (Pre-Black & White)
Immunities:
Poison Type & Steel Type Pokémon (unless being Poisoned by Pokémon with the Corrosion ability).
If the Pokémon has the Poison Heal ability, they will not receive Poison damge.
Pokémon with the Comatose or Immunity ability
Methods of Healing
Being a Pokémon with the Natural Cure ability and switching out, Hydration while its raining or having the Shed Skin ability
Using the attacks Heal Bell or Aromatherapy Using the aforementioned items or the specialised ones that follow:
Picture |
Name |
Effect |
Location |
|
Antidote |
Cures one Pokémon of the Poison status effect |
Pokémart |
|
Pecha Berry |
A Poffin ingredient. It may be used or held by a Pokémon to recover from poison. |
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Methods of Inflicting
If you or the opponent has the Effect Spore, Poison Point or Poison Touch abilities and the Pokémon attacking that Pokémon makes physical contact, then there is a 30% chance of the attacker being Poisoned
Using the following attacks:
Name |
Type |
Cat. |
Chance |
PP |
Att. |
Acc. |
Effect |
Baneful Bunker
|
|
|
100% on Contact |
10
|
--
|
--
|
In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also poisons any attacker that makes direct contact.
|
Cross Poison |
|
|
10% |
20 |
70 |
100 |
High chance of critical hit, may poison foe |
Dire Claw
|
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| 10% |
15
|
80
|
100
|
The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws, aiming to land a critical hit. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
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G-Max Befuddle
|
|
|
33%
|
10
|
--
|
101
|
A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
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G-Max Stun Shock
|
|
|
50%
|
10
|
--
|
101
|
An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.
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G-Max Malodor
|
|
|
100%
|
10
|
--
|
101
|
A Poison-type attack that Gigantamax Garbodor use. This move poisons opponents.
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Gunk Shot |
|
|
30% |
5 |
120 |
80 |
May poison foe |
Mortal Spin
|
|
|
100% |
15
|
30
|
100
|
The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also poisons opposing Pokémon.
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Noxious Torque
|
|
| 30% |
10
|
100
|
100
|
This move is only used by a Starmobile. It may Poison the opponent
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Poison Gas |
|
|
100% |
40 |
-- |
90 |
Envelops the foe in a toxic gas that may poison. |
Poison Jab |
|
|
30% |
20 |
80 |
100 |
May poison foe |
Poison Sting |
|
|
30% |
35 |
15 |
100 |
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. |
Poison Tail |
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10% |
25 |
50 |
100 |
Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison. |
Poisonpowder |
|
|
100% |
35 |
-- |
75 |
Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe. |
Secret Power |
|
|
30% |
20 |
70 |
100 |
An attack with effects that vary by location. On Grassy Terrain |
Shell Side Arm
|
|
|
10
|
90
|
100
|
This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target.
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Sludge |
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|
30% |
20 |
65 |
100 |
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
Sludge Bomb |
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30% |
10 |
90 |
100 |
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
Sludge Wave
|
|
|
10%
|
10
|
95
|
100
|
It attacks those near it with a wave of sludge. It will sometimes cause poisoning.
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Smog |
|
|
40% |
20 |
30 |
70 |
An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. |
Toxic Spikes |
|
|
100% |
20 |
-- |
-- |
Causes poison when opponent switches Pokémon (1 Layer Only) |
Toxic Thread
|
|
| 100% |
20
|
--
|
100
|
The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target's Speed stat.
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Twineedle |
|
|
20% |
20 |
25 |
100 |
Stingers on the forelegs jab the foe twice. |
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Badly Poisoned
Badly Poisoned acts like Poison in the same manner, however the effects it gives is cumulative. It only lasts in the battle it was afflicted in, in which it reverts to normal poison
Effects:
The Pokémon loses 1/16th Max HP for the first turn and then adds 1/16th to the amount to be lost so on 2nd turn 2/16th, 3rd 3/16th and so on until the Pokémon faints
Immunities:
See Poison
Method of Healing:
See Poison
Methods of Inflicting
Holding the Toxic Orb inflicts it on yourself
Flinging the Toxic Orb
Making physical contact with a Pokémon with the Toxic Chain
Using the following attacks:
Name |
Type |
Cat. |
Chance |
PP |
Att. |
Acc. |
Effect |
Poison Fang |
|
|
30% |
15 |
50 |
100 |
A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe. |
Toxic |
|
|
100% |
10 |
-- |
90 |
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
Toxic Spikes |
|
|
100% |
20 |
-- |
-- |
Causes damage when opponent switches Pokémon (2 or above layers) |
Sleep
Sleep is the primary used status affliction as it is utilised in conjunction with a healing move, however it is also good at stopping your opponent in it's tracks. Pokémon with the ability Comatose have all the effects of this status but without the status. Before Pokémon X & Y, the sleep counter would reset when you switch out but from X & Y, it is retained
Effects:
The Pokémon cannot attack for a set amount of turns, the turn count is lowered with the Early Bird ability
Games | Turns |
Red, Blue & Yellow | 1-7 |
Gold, Silver & Crystal | 1-6 |
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald FireRed & LeafGreen | 1-5 |
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver | 1-5 |
Black & White Black 2 & White 2 | 1-3 |
X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire | 1-3 |
Sun & Moon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon | 1-3 |
Sword & Shield Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl | 1-3 |
Scarlet & Violet | 1-3 |
Sleep Talk & Snore can be used
Allows the attacks Dream Eater & Nightmare as well as the ability Bad Dreams to be used against you
Immunities:
Pokémon with the Insomnia & Vital Spirit abilities
All Pokémon when Electric Terrain is in effect
Partner Pokémon if a Pokémon has Sweet Veil
Methods of Healing
Being a Pokémon with the Natural Cure ability and switching out, Hydration while its raining or having the Shed Skin ability
Using the attacks Heal Bell or Aromatherapy Using the attack Wake-Up Slap
Using the aforementioned items or the specialised ones that follow:
Picture |
Name |
Effect |
Location |
|
Awakening |
Awakens one Pokémon with the Sleep status effect |
Pokémart (Must have at least 1 Badge) |
|
Chesto Berry |
A Poffin ingredient. It may be used or held by a Pokémon to recover from sleep. |
|
|
Blue Flute |
Heals from Sleep |
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Methods of Inflicting
If you or the opponent has the Effect Spore ability and the Pokémon attacking that Pokémon makes physical contact, then there is a 30% chance of the attacker being put to Sleep
Using the following attacks:
Name |
Type |
Cat. |
Chance |
PP |
Att. |
Acc. |
Effect |
Dark Void |
|
|
100% |
10 |
-- |
50 |
Induces sleep to both opponents |
Dire Claw
|
|
| 10% |
15
|
80
|
100
|
The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws, aiming to land a critical hit. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
|
G-Max Befuddle
|
|
|
33% |
10
|
--
|
101
|
A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
|
G-Max Snooze
|
|
|
100%
|
10
|
--
|
101
|
A Dark-type attack that Gigantamax Grimmsnarl use. The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the targets into falling asleep on the next turn.
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Grasswhistle |
|
|
100% |
15 |
-- |
55 |
Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody. |
Hypnosis |
|
|
100% |
20 |
-- |
60 |
A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. |
Lovely Kiss |
|
|
100% |
10 |
-- |
75 |
Demands a kiss with a scary face that induces sleep. |
Relic Song
|
|
|
30%
|
10
|
75
|
100
|
It makes the opponent listen to an ancient song and appeals to its heart. It may cause the opponent to sleep.
|
Rest |
|
|
100% |
10 |
-- |
-- |
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
Sing |
|
|
100% |
15 |
-- |
55 |
A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber. |
Sleep Powder |
|
|
100% |
15 |
-- |
75 |
Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep. |
Spore |
|
|
100% |
15 |
-- |
100 |
Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep. |
Yawn |
|
|
100% |
10 |
-- |
-- |
Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. |
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The following statuses can be inflicted at the same time as the above, but they are no longer in effect if the Pokémon leaves the battle
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