Damp

Damp is an ability in the Pokémon series primarily designed to prevent explosive moves and abilities that involve self-destruction. When a Pokémon with this ability is on the battlefield, moves like Self-Destruct and Explosion, as well as the ability Aftermath, cannot be used by any Pokémon. This protective measure can be particularly advantageous in battles where opponents might resort to these high-damage, sacrificial strategies to turn the tide.

Effects of Damp: 1. Prevention of Self-Destruct and Explosion: It nullifies the use of Self-Destruct, a Normal-type move with a base power of 200 that causes the user to faint after dealing damage. Similarly, it prevents the use of Explosion, a more powerful move with a base power of 250 which also causes the user to faint after using it. 2. Neutralizes Aftermath: The ability also nullifies the effects of Aftermath, an ability that causes damage to the opposing Pokémon

Effects

While this Pokémon is in battle, self destruct and explosion will fail and aftermath will not take effect.

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ruby-sapphire: Prevents self-destruction.
emerald: Prevents self-destruction.
firered-leafgreen: Prevents self-destruction.
diamond-pearl: Prevents combatants from self destructing.
platinum: Prevents combatants from self destructing.
heartgold-soulsilver: Prevents combatants from self-destructing.
black-white: Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.
black-2-white-2: Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.
x-y: Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.
omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.
sun-moon: Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.
ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.
lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings.
sword-shield: Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings.
scarlet-violet: The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.