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General | Location | Attacks | Stats | Egg Moves | 5th Gen Dex | 3rd Gen Dex |  |
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| This Pokédex is for Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. If you're looking for the Sword & Shield or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Check out Meowth Pokémon Sword & Shield data | ||||||||||
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| Name | Jp. Name | No. | Gender Ratio | Type | ||||||||
| Meowth | Nyasu ニャース |
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| Ability: Pickup & Technician | ||||||||||||
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Pickup: Has a 10% chance of finding and holding an item after battle. Will not work if this Pokémon is already holding an item. In Black & White, it allows for the user to pick up the item of its opponent or ally if they used up the item in battle. Technician: Moves with a base power of 60 or less raise to 1.5 times. |
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| Classification | Height | Weight | Capture Rate | Base Egg Steps | ||||||||
| Scratch Cat Pokémon | 1'04" | 9.3lbs | 255 | 5,120 | ||||||||
| Experience Growth | Base Happiness | Effort Values Earned | Colour | Safari Zone Flee Rate | ||||||||
| 1,000,000 Points Medium Fast |
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Yellow | 0 | ||||||||
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| Wild Hold Item | Egg Groups | ||
 Quick Claw - 5% |
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| Flavour Text | |
| Diamond | It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep. |
| SoulSilver | It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards. |
| Location (In-Depth Details) | |||
| Game | Location | ||
| Ruby | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/Emerald/XD | ||
| Sapphire | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/Emerald/XD | ||
| Emerald | Trade for Skitty in Battle Frontier | ||
| FireRed | Routes 5, 6, 7 & 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Seavault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path | ||
| LeafGreen | Routes 5, 6, 7 & 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Seavault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path | ||
| Colosseum | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/Emerald/XD | ||
| XD | Snagged from Cipher Peon Fostin in Phenac Training School | ||
| Diamond | Trophy Garden | Details | |
| Pearl | Trophy Garden | Details | |
| Platinum | Trophy Garden (Daily Pokémon) | Details | |
| HeartGold | Trade from DPtSS | ||
| SoulSilver | Route 5, Route 6, Route 7, Route 8, Route 38, Route 39 | Details | |
| PokéWalker | Sightseeing | Details | |
| Trainer Locations | Details | ||
| Diamond/Pearl Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | Scratch | |  | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
| Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. | |||||||||
| — | Growl | |  | -- | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. | |||||||||
| 6 | Bite |  | | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | ||
| The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. | |||||||||
| 9 | Fake Out | | | 40 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | |||||||||
| 14 | Fury Swipes | | | 18 | 80 | 15 | -- | ||
| The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. | |||||||||
| 17 | Screech | | | -- | 85 | 40 | -- | ||
| An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| 22 | Faint Attack | | | 60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. | |||||||||
| 25 | Taunt | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. | |||||||||
| 30 | Pay Day | | | 40 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle. | |||||||||
| 33 | Slash | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| 38 | Nasty Plot | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk. | |||||||||
| 41 | Assurance | | | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled. | |||||||||
| 46 | Captivate | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| 49 | Night Slash | | | 70 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | Scratch | | | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
| Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. | |||||||||
| — | Growl | | | -- | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. | |||||||||
| 6 | Bite | | | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | ||
| The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. | |||||||||
| 9 | Fake Out | | | 40 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | |||||||||
| 14 | Fury Swipes | | | 18 | 80 | 15 | -- | ||
| The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. | |||||||||
| 17 | Screech | | | -- | 85 | 40 | -- | ||
| An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| 22 | Faint Attack | | | 60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. | |||||||||
| 25 | Taunt | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. | |||||||||
| 30 | Pay Day | | | 40 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle. | |||||||||
| 33 | Slash | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| 38 | Nasty Plot | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk. | |||||||||
| 41 | Assurance | | | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled. | |||||||||
| 46 | Captivate | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| 49 | Night Slash | | | 70 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| 54 | Feint | | | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. | |||||||||
| TM & HM Attacks | |||||||||
| TM/HM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| TM03 | Water Pulse |  |
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60 | 100 | 20 | 20 | ||
| The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. | |||||||||
| TM06 | Toxic |  |
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-- | 85 | 10 | -- | ||
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |||||||||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | |||||||||
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  |
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-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | |||||||||
| TM12 | Taunt | |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. | |||||||||
| TM17 | Protect | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | |
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-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | |||||||||
| TM21 | Frustration | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  |
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100 | 75 | 15 | 30 | ||
| The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  |
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95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | ||
| A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||||
| TM25 | Thunder | |
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120 | 70 | 10 | 30 | ||
| A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. | |||||||||
| TM27 | Return | |
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?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM28 | Dig |  |
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80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | |||||||||
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  |
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80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | ||
| The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat. | |||||||||
| TM32 | Double Team | |
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-- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | |||||||||
| TM34 | Shock Wave | |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. | |||||||||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | |||||||||
| TM41 | Torment | |
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-- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | |||||||||
| TM42 | Facade | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. | |||||||||
| TM43 | Secret Power | |
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70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. | |||||||||
| TM44 | Rest |  |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | |||||||||
| TM45 | Attract | |
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-- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | |||||||||
| TM46 | Thief | |
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40 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item. | |||||||||
| TM49 | Snatch | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use. | |||||||||
| TM58 | Endure | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | |
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70 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| TM66 | Payback | |
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50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. | |||||||||
| TM70 | Flash | |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. | |||||||||
| TM77 | Psych Up | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. | |||||||||
| TM78 | Captivate | |
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-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | |
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80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | ||
| The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. | |||||||||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
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| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
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?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | |||||||||
| TM85 | Dream Eater | |
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100 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP. | |||||||||
| TM87 | Swagger | |
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-- | 90 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM89 | U-turn |  |
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70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |||||||||
| TM90 | Substitute | |
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-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | |||||||||
| HM01 | Cut | |
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50 | 95 | 30 | -- | ||
| The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. | |||||||||
| Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Icy Wind |  |
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55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | ||
| The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat. | ||||||||
| Knock Off | |
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20 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. | ||||||||
| Last Resort | |
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130 | 100 | 5 | -- | ||
| This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. | ||||||||
| Snore | |
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40 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
| An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||||
| Spite | |
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-- | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it. | ||||||||
| Swift | |
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60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. | ||||||||
| Uproar | |
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50 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. | ||||||||
| Gunk Shot | |
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120 | 70 | 5 | 30 | ||
| The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target. | ||||||||
| Mud-slap | |
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20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | ||
| The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ||||||||
| Seed Bomb |  |
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80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above. | ||||||||
| HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Headbutt | |
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| The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. | ||||||||
| Egg Moves (Details) | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Spite | | | -- | 100 | 10 | -- | Details | |
| The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it. | ||||||||
| Charm | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user charmingly stares at the foe, making it less wary. The target's Attack is sharply lowered. | ||||||||
| Hypnosis | | | -- | 70 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. | ||||||||
| Amnesia | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat. | ||||||||
| Psych Up | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- | Details | |
| The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. | ||||||||
| Assist | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. | ||||||||
| Odor Sleuth | | | -- | -- | 40 | -- | Details | |
| Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe. | ||||||||
| Flail | | | ?? | 100 | 15 | -- | Details | |
| The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | ||||||||
| Last Resort | | | 130 | 100 | 5 | -- | Details | |
| This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. | ||||||||
| Punishment | | | ?? | 100 | 5 | -- | Details | |
| This attack's power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes. | ||||||||
| Tail Whip - HGSS Only | | | -- | 100 | 30 | -- | Details | |
| The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target's Defense stat is lowered. | ||||||||
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| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Means | ||
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| Swagger | | | -- | 90 | 15 | -- |
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| The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. | |||||||||
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| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed | ||
| Base Stats | 40 | 45 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 90 | |
| Max Stats Hindering Nature |
Lv. 50 | 100 - 147 | 45 - 87 | 36 - 78 | 40 - 82 | 40 - 82 | 85 - 127 |
| Lv. 100 | 190 - 284 | 85 - 170 | 67 - 152 | 76 - 161 | 76 - 161 | 166 - 251 | |
| Max Stats Neutral Nature |
Lv. 50 | 100 - 147 | 50 - 97 | 40 - 87 | 45 - 92 | 45 - 92 | 95 - 142 |
| Lv. 100 | 190 - 284 | 95 - 189 | 75 - 169 | 85 - 179 | 85 - 179 | 185 - 279 | |
| Max Stats Beneficial Nature |
Lv. 50 | 100 - 147 | 55 - 106 | 44 - 95 | 49 - 101 | 49 - 101 | 104 - 156 |
| Lv. 100 | 190 - 284 | 104 - 207 | 82 - 185 | 93 - 196 | 93 - 196 | 203 - 306 | |
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