Generation II Move

Shadow Ball

GhostSpecial

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

  • 80Power
  • 100%Accuracy
  • 15PP
  • 0Priority

Shadow Ball Battle Data

Type
Ghost
Category
Special
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Target
Selected Pokémon
Effect chance
20%
Introduced
Generation II
Contest type
Smart

Shadow Ball Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

“The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.”

Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Shadow Ball Stat Changes

Has a 20% chance to change stats when it hits:

  • Sp. Def▼ -1 stage

Shadow Ball TM / HM

Taught by these machines:

  • TM30Gold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteColosseumXdBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • TM114Scarlet & Violet
  • TM133Sword & Shield

Pokémon That Learn Shadow Ball

310 Pokémon can learn Shadow Ball.

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