Bad-Dreams
Bad Dreams is an ability uniquely possessed by the mythical Pokémon Darkrai. This ability has a sinister and compelling effect: it deducts a portion of the opponent’s HP each turn if it is asleep. Specifically, it causes all sleeping opponents to lose 1/8 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. This automatic damage parallels a continuous and passive assault on foes who are not only incapacitated by sleep but also steadily losing health.
Interesting facts about Bad Dreams:
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Debut and Distribution: Bad Dreams was introduced in the 4th generation of Pokémon games, specifically with Darkrai’s release. Darkrai remains the sole Pokémon known to have this ability naturally.
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Strategic Usefulness: The ability pairs exceptionally well with moves that induce sleep such as Dark Void, which is exclusive to Darkrai and can put multiple opponents to sleep in doubles battles.
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Synergizes with Common Moves: Sleep-inducing moves like
Effects
- Opposing Pokémon take 1/8 of their maximum HP in damage after each turn while they are asleep.
Flavor Texts
- diamond-pearl: Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
- platinum: Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
- heartgold-soulsilver: Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
- black-white: Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
- black-2-white-2: Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
- x-y: Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.
- omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.
- sun-moon: Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.
- sword-shield: Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.
- scarlet-violet: Damages opposing Pokémon that are asleep.
Pokémon with the Bad-Dreams ability
Darkrai
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