Spotlight

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Summary

Spotlight is a Normal-type status move with no power and perfect accuracy. When used, it forces the target to become the center of attention, making all single-target moves from other Pokémon during that turn target the Pokémon under Spotlight’s effect. Spotlight is often used strategically in Double Battles to redirect attacks away from an ally or to control the flow of the battle. Unlike many other status moves, Spotlight does not directly cause any damage or inflict status conditions but can significantly influence the outcome by manipulating targeting priorities.

Effect

For the duration of the turn, if the target is also a valid target for a move used by one of its opponents, that move will target it instead.

Short Effect: Forces the target's opponents to aim at the target for the rest of the turn.

For the duration of the turn, if the target is also a valid target for a move used by one of its opponents, that move will target it instead.

Game Descriptions

The user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.

The user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.

The user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Move Details

  • Power
  • Accuracy
  • PP 15
  • Priority 3
  • Damage Class Status
  • Generation Generation VII
  • Category Unique

Pokémon That Learn Spotlight

clefairy
Clefairy

Types: Fairy

clefable
Clefable

Types: Fairy

starmie
Starmie

Types: Water, Psychic

lanturn
Lanturn

Types: Water, Electric

spinda
Spinda

Types: Normal

morelull
Morelull

Types: Grass, Fairy

shiinotic
Shiinotic

Types: Grass, Fairy