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Paras
Paras
bug
grass
Mushroom Pokémon
No. 46
HT30cm
WT5.4kg
paras
Lv. 24
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Paras

SUN

No matter how much it eats, the mushrooms growing on its back steal away most of the nutrients it consumes.

MOON

Mushrooms called tochukaso sprout from its back. They can be dried and powdered to make a medicine used to extend life.

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Encounters:

  • (#1) Pikipek
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  • (#2) Trumbeak
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  • (#3) Toucannon
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  • (#4) Yungoos
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  • (#5) Gumshoos
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  • (#6) Rattata
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  • (#7) Raticate
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  • (#8) Caterpie
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  • (#9) Metapod
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  • (#10) Butterfree
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  • (#11) Grubbin
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  • (#12) Charjabug
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  • (#13) Vikavolt
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  • (#14) Bonsly
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  • (#15) Sudowoodo
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  • (#16) Happiny
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  • (#17) Chansey
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  • (#18) Blissey
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  • (#19) Wingull
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  • (#20) Pelipper
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  • (#21) Crabrawler
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  • (#22) Crabominable
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  • (#23) Gastly
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  • (#24) Haunter
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  • (#25) Gengar
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  • (#26) Zubat
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  • (#27) Golbat
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  • (#28) Crobat
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  • (#29) Diglett
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  • (#30) Dugtrio
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  • (#31) Oricorio
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  • (#32) Psyduck
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  • (#33) Golduck
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  • (#34) Magikarp
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  • (#35) Gyarados
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  • (#36) Barboach
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  • (#37) Whiscash
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  • (#38) Tentacool
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  • (#39) Tentacruel
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  • (#40) Finneon
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  • (#41) Lumineon
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  • (#42) Wishiwashi
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  • (#43) Luvdisc
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  • (#44) Corsola
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  • (#45) Mareanie
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  • (#46) Toxapex
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  • (#47) Lillipup
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  • (#48) Herdier
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  • (#49) Stoutland
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  • (#50) Eevee
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  • (#51) Vaporeon
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  • (#52) Jolteon
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  • (#53) Flareon
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  • (#54) Espeon
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  • (#55) Umbreon
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  • (#56) Leafeon
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  • (#57) Glaceon
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  • (#58) Sylveon
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  • (#59) Mudbray
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  • (#60) Mudsdale
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  • (#61) Igglybuff
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  • (#62) Jigglypuff
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  • (#63) Wigglytuff
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  • (#64) Tauros
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  • (#65) Miltank
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  • (#66) Surskit
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  • (#67) Masquerain
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  • (#68) Dewpider
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  • (#69) Araquanid
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  • (#70) Fomantis
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  • (#71) Lurantis
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  • (#72) Morelull
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  • (#73) Shiinotic
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  • (#74) Paras
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  • (#75) Parasect
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  • (#76) Poliwag
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  • (#77) Poliwhirl
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  • (#78) Poliwrath
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  • (#79) Politoed
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  • (#80) Goldeen
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  • (#81) Seaking
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  • (#82) Feebas
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  • (#83) Milotic
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  • (#84) Alomomola
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  • (#85) Fletchling
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  • (#86) Fletchinder
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  • (#87) Talonflame
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  • (#88) Salandit
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  • (#89) Salazzle
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  • (#90) Cubone
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  • (#91) Marowak
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  • (#92) Kangaskhan
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  • (#93) Magby
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  • (#94) Magmar
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  • (#95) Magmortar
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  • (#96) Stufful
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  • (#97) Bewear
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  • (#98) Bounsweet
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  • (#99) Steenee
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  • (#100) Tsareena
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  • (#101) Comfey
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  • (#102) Pinsir
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  • (#103) Oranguru
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  • (#104) Passimian
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  • (#105) Goomy
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  • (#106) Sliggoo
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  • (#107) Goodra
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  • (#108) Castform
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  • (#109) Wimpod
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  • (#110) Golisopod
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  • (#111) Staryu
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  • (#112) Starmie
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  • (#113) Sandygast
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  • (#114) Palossand
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  • (#115) Cranidos
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  • (#116) Rampardos
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  • (#117) Shieldon
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  • (#118) Bastiodon
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  • (#119) Archen
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  • (#120) Archeops
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  • (#121) Tirtouga
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  • (#122) Carracosta
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  • (#123) Phantump
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  • (#124) Trevenant
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  • (#125) Nosepass
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  • (#126) Probopass
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  • (#127) Pyukumuku
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  • (#128) Chinchou
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  • (#129) Lanturn
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  • (#130) Tapu-Lele
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Scratch
normal
Physical
40
100
35
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Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Base Stats:

HP: 35
ATT: 70
DEF: 55
SP. ATK: 45
SP. DEF: 55
SPE: 25
EVs: +1 ATT

Abilities:

Effect Spore

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

Dry Skin

Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp (hidden)

Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

6
Poison Powder
poison
Status
--
75
35
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The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
6
Stun Spore
grass
Status
--
75
30
--
The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
22
Spore
grass
Status
--
100
15
--
The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
43
Aromatherapy
grass
Status
--
--
5
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The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party.
49
Rage Powder
bug
Status
--
--
20
--
The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
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Cross Poison
poison
Physical
70
100
20
10
A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
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Wide Guard
rock
Status
--
--
10
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The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
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Fell Stinger
bug
Physical
50
100
25
--
When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.
11
Absorb
grass
Special
20
100
25
--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
27
Slash
normal
Physical
70
100
20
--
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
33
Growth
normal
Status
--
--
20
--
The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
54
X Scissor
bug
Physical
80
100
15
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The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
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Leech Life
bug
Physical
80
100
10
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The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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Venoshock
poison
Special
65
100
10
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The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
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Psybeam
psychic
Special
65
100
20
10
The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
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Leech Seed
grass
Status
--
90
10
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A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
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Pursuit
dark
Physical
40
100
20
--
The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
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Metal Claw
steel
Physical
50
95
35
10
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
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Sweet Scent
normal
Status
--
100
20
--
A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.
17
Fury Cutter
bug
Physical
40
95
20
--
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
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False Swipe
normal
Physical
40
100
40
--
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
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Nature Power
normal
Status
--
--
20
--
This attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
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Flail
normal
Physical
--
100
15
--
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
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Bug Bite
bug
Physical
60
100
20
--
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
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Rototiller
ground
Status
--
--
10
100
Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.

Damage:

normal
x1.0
fighting
x0.5
flying
x4.0
poison
x4.0
ground
x0.25
rock
x2.0
bug
x2.0
ghost
x1.0
steel
x1.0
fire
x4.0
water
x0.5
grass
x0.25
electric
x0.5
psychic
x1.0
ice
x2.0
dragon
x1.0
dark
x1.0
fairy
x1.0
parasect
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Giga Drain
grass
Special
75
100
10
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A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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Sludge Bomb
poison
Special
90
100
10
30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
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Energy Ball
grass
Special
90
100
10
10
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
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Counter
fighting
Physical
--
100
20
--
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
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Screech
normal
Status
--
85
40
--
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
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Swords Dance
normal
Status
--
--
20
--
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
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Agility
psychic
Status
--
--
30
--
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
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Solar Beam
grass
Special
120
100
10
--
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
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Light Screen
psychic
Status
--
--
30
--
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
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Aerial Ace
flying
Physical
60
--
20
--
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
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Grass Knot
grass
Special
--
100
20
--
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
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Brick Break
fighting
Physical
75
100
15
--
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
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Natural Gift
normal
Physical
--
100
15
--
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
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Thief
dark
Physical
60
100
25
--
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
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Attract
normal
Status
--
100
15
--
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
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Confide
normal
Status
--
--
20
100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
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Toxic
poison
Status
--
90
10
--
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
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Double Team
normal
Status
--
--
15
--
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
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Swagger
normal
Status
--
85
15
--
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
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Return
normal
Physical
--
100
20
--
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
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Frustration
normal
Physical
--
100
20
--
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
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Sunny Day
fire
Status
--
--
5
--
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
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Round
normal
Special
60
100
15
--
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
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Hidden Power
normal
Special
60
100
15
--
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
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Rest
psychic
Status
--
--
5
--
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
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Sleep Talk
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
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Endure
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
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Substitute
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
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Protect
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
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Facade
normal
Physical
70
100
20
--
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.