Shadow Ball

Ghost

Summary

Shadow Ball is a Ghost-type move with 80 power and 100% accuracy. It has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage, making it a valuable move for both offensive and defensive strategies. Shadow Ball is widely used for its reliable damage output and the added benefit of potentially weakening the target's defenses. It's a staple move for many Ghost-type Pokémon and is also commonly taught to various other Pokémon via TMs and TRs in different generations. This move is particularly effective against Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokémon, making it a versatile choice in battles.

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.

Short Effect: Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.

Game Descriptions

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.

Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.

A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe’s SP. DEF.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target to deal damage. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Move Details

Additional Info

  • Stat Change Chance 20%