Float Stone

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Summary

Float Stone is a held item introduced in Generation V of the Pokémon series. Its primary effect is to halve the weight of the Pokémon holding it. This can be especially advantageous in certain battle scenarios where a Pokémon’s weight influences the damage it takes from specific moves.

Effects:

  1. Weight Reduction: The most notable effect of the Float Stone is its ability to halve the holder's weight. This can reduce damage from moves that base their power on the opponent's weight, such as Grass Knot, Low Kick, Heat Crash, and Heavy Slam.
  2. Strategic Uses: Pokémon that are particularly heavy might benefit from a Float Stone to mitigate weaknesses against these weight-based moves. For example, a heavy Pokémon like Snorlax can carry a Float Stone to take less damage from a Grass Knot attack.

Interesting Facts:

  1. Competitive Play: While Float Stone's usage in competitive play is niche, it can be strategically employed in specific team builds or situ

Effect

Held : Holder has 0.5× weight.

Short Effect: Held: Holder has 0.5× weight.

Held : Holder has 0.5× weight.


Fling Information

Fling Power: 30

Game Descriptions

A very light stone. It reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held.

A very light stone. It reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. This very light stone reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. This very light stone reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. This very light stone reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. This very light stone reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. This very light stone reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held.

Item Details

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