Soul-Dew 
Soul Dew is a held item that significantly impacts the performance of the legendary Pokémon Latios and Latias in battles. This item boosts the Special Attack and Special Defense stats of Latios and Latias by 50% when held, making them even more formidable in combat.
Here are some key points and interesting facts about Soul Dew:
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Generation Introduction: Soul Dew was introduced in Generation III, specifically in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. It initially provided an exclusive power boost to the Eon Duo, Latios and Latias.
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Changes Over Generations: Throughout various generations, Soul Dew has seen changes in its effects. Originally, Soul Dew was considered too powerful for competitive play and was often banned in official formats and tournaments. However, with the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon (Generation VII), its effects were adjusted to balance gameplay. In these games, Soul Dew no longer outright boosts Special Attack and Special Defense by 50% but instead acts as a
Attribute
Category:
species-specificCost:
0
Effect:
- Held by Latias or Latios: Increases the holder's Special Attack and Special Defense by 50%.
Flavor Texts:
- ruby-sapphire: Hold item: Raises SP. ATK & SP. DEF of LATIOS & LATIAS.
- emerald: Hold item: raises SP. ATK & SP. DEF of LATIOS & LATIAS.
- firered-leafgreen: An orb to be held by a LATIOS or LATIAS. It raises the SP. ATK and SP. DEF stats.
- diamond-pearl: A wondrous orb to be held by LATIOS or LATIAS. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
- platinum: A wondrous orb to be held by LATIOS or LATIAS. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
- heartgold-soulsilver: A wondrous orb to be held by LATIOS or LATIAS. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
- black-white: A wondrous orb to be held by Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
- black-2-white-2: A wondrous orb to be held by Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
- x-y: A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
- sun-moon: A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves.
- sword-shield: A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves.
Fling Power
30
Game Indices
- generation-iii (Game Index: 191)
- generation-iv (Game Index: 225)
- generation-v (Game Index: 225)
- generation-vi (Game Index: 225)
- generation-vii (Game Index: 225)
- generation-viii (Game Index: 225)