Ice-Ball Move Detail

Ice Ball is an Ice-type move that starts with 30 power and 90% accuracy. It has a unique mechanic where its power doubles with each consecutive hit if it strikes successfully for up to five turns, reaching a maximum of 480 power on the fifth turn. Once initiated, the user continues to use Ice Ball for 2 to 5 turns, making it risky yet potentially rewarding. The move is similar to Rollout but with an Ice-type classification. Ice Ball cannot be selected during the ongoing streak of attacks, and if the chain is broken due to a miss or the user becoming incapacitated, the power reset to 30. It is noteworthy for being a move exclusive to a select few Pokémon, often seen in more strategic scenarios due to the requirement for multiple turn commitment.

Details

Power: 30
Accuracy: 90%
PP: 20
Priority: 0
Damage Class: Physical
Generation: Generation-Iii

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User is forced to use this move for five turns. Power doubles every time this move is used in succession to a maximum of 16x, and resets to normal after the lock-in ends. If this move misses or becomes unusable, the lock-in ends. If the user has used defense curl since entering the field, this move has double power.

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
emerald: A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
firered-leafgreen: A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it rolls.
diamond-pearl: The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
platinum: The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
heartgold-soulsilver: The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
black-white: The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
black-2-white-2: The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
x-y: The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
sun-moon: The user attacks the target for five turns. The move’s power increases each time it hits.
ultra-sun-ultra-moon: The user attacks the target for five turns. The move’s power increases each time it hits.
lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: The user attacks the target for five turns. The move’s power increases each time it hits.
sword-shield: This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.