Light-Metal

Light Metal is an ability in the Pokémon series with specific effects and several interesting nuances. This ability, when possessed by a Pokémon, halves the user's weight. Here’s a detailed look at its effects and other pertinent details:

  1. Primary Effect:
  2. Weight Reduction: The key function of Light Metal is to reduce the Pokémon’s weight by 50%. This change can significantly impact various in-game mechanics tied to a Pokémon's weight.

  3. Battle Implications:

  4. Weight-Based Moves: The effectiveness of certain moves that depend on the target's weight can be altered. For instance, moves like Low Kick and Grass Knot, which inflict more damage on heavier targets, will deal less damage to a Pokémon with Light Metal because its effective weight is halved.
  5. Heavy Slam and Heat Crash: Conversely, if a Pokémon with Light Metal uses moves like Heavy Slam or Heat Crash, which depend on the user’s weight in comparison to

Effects

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Pokémon with the Light-Metal ability

scizor
Scizor

212 - Bug, Steel

beldum
Beldum

374 - Steel, Psychic

metang
Metang

375 - Steel, Psychic

metagross
Metagross

376 - Steel, Psychic

registeel
Registeel

379 - Steel

duraludon
Duraludon

884 - Steel, Dragon

duraludon-gmax
Duraludon-Gmax

10225 - Steel, Dragon