Ring Target is a held item in the Pokémon series that nullifies the holder's type immunities given by its own typing. This means that Pokémon holding Ring Target can be hit by moves that would normally be ineffective due to their type immunity. For example, a Ghost-type Pokémon holding a Ring Target can be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type moves, which would ordinarily be ineffective against it. Similarly, a Flying-type Pokémon with a Ring Target can be struck by Ground-type moves.
Effects: - Nullifies the holder's type immunities, making the Pokémon susceptible to attacks that would normally have no effect based on its typing. - This can be a strategic disadvantage or an advantage, depending on how it is used. Trainers may deliberately give a Ring Target to their own Pokémon to manipulate battle dynamics or use moves like Trick or Switcheroo to pass the Ring Target to an opponent’s Pokémon, thus removing their type immunities.
Other Interesting Facts: 1. **Strategic Use
Held : When one of the user’s types would render it immune to damage, that type is ignored for damage calculation.
Short Effect: Held: Negates the holder’s type immunities. Ability immunities are not removed.
Held : When one of the user’s types would render it immune to damage, that type is ignored for damage calculation.
Fling Power: 10
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation V | 543 |
| Generation VI | 543 |
| Generation VII | 543 |
| Generation VIII | 543 |