Weakness Policy

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Summary

Weakness Policy is a held item in the Pokémon series that activates under specific conditions during battle. When the holder of a Weakness Policy is hit by a super-effective move, the item triggers and sharply boosts the Pokémon's Attack and Special Attack stats by two stages each. This significant increase in offensive capabilities can turn the tide of a battle, making it a valuable asset for certain strategies.

Effects: - Activation Condition: The item activates when the holder is hit by a move that is super-effective against it. - Stat Boosts: Upon activation, the holder's Attack and Special Attack stats are increased by two stages, effectively a 100% increase in both stats. - Single Use: Weakness Policy can only be activated once per battle, after which it is consumed.

Interesting Facts: 1. Tactical Use in Battles: Pokémon that are naturally bulky or have ways to increase their defenses (e.g., through abilities like Sturdy or moves like Protect

Effect

Held: When the holder is hit by a super effective move, its Attack and Special Attack raise by two stages.

Short Effect: Held: When the holder is hit by a super effective move, its Attack and Special Attack raise by two stages.

Held: When the holder is hit by a super effective move, its Attack and Special Attack raise by two stages.


Fling Information

Fling Power: 80

Game Descriptions

An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it’s weak to.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it’s weak to.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it’s weak to.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it’s weak to.

An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it’s weak to.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation VI 639
Generation VII 639
Generation VIII 639