Power Band

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Holdable Holdable Active

Summary

Power Band is a specialized held item in the Pokémon series primarily used to influence the development of a Pokémon’s Effort Values (EVs). When a Pokémon holds a Power Band, any Speed EVs gained from defeating other Pokémon are converted into Special Defense EVs. Additionally, it grants an extra 8 Special Defense EVs each time the holder gains EVs in battle, though these fixed bonuses vary slightly by generation.

Effects

  1. EV Distribution: Holding the Power Band shifts the focus from Speed to Special Defense when gaining EVs. This is particularly useful for trainers looking to optimize their Pokémon's stats, ensuring that more EVs are allocated to Special Defense instead of Speed.
  2. Speed Penalty: While the Power Band is equipped, it slows down the holder's Speed stat in battle, making it less effective for Pokémon that rely on outspeeding opponents.

Interesting Facts

  1. Introduction: The Power Band was introduced in Generation IV (Pokémon Diamond

Effect

Held: Decreases the holder's Speed by 50%. Whenever the holder gains Special Defense effort from battle, increases that effort by 4; this applies before the PokéRUS doubling effect.

Short Effect: Held: Holder gains 4 Special Defense effort values, but has halved Speed in battle.

Held: Decreases the holder's Speed by 50%. Whenever the holder gains Special Defense effort from battle, increases that effort by 4; this applies before the PokéRUS doubling effect.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 70

Game Descriptions

A Pokémon hold item that promotes Sp. Def gain on leveling, but reduces the Speed stat.

A Pokémon hold item that promotes Sp. Def gain on leveling, but reduces the Speed stat.

A Pokémon held item that promotes Sp. Def gain on leveling, but reduces the Speed stat.

A Pokémon held item that promotes Sp. Def gain on leveling, but reduces the Speed stat.

A Pokémon held item that promotes Sp. Def gain on leveling, but reduces the Speed stat.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder’s Sp. Def stat to grow more after battling.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder’s Sp. Def stat to grow more after battling.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder’s Sp. Def stat to grow more after battling.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder’s Sp. Def stat to grow more after battling.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder’s Sp. Def stat to grow more after battling.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation IV 292
Generation V 292
Generation VI 292
Generation VII 292
Generation VIII 292