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Muk (Alola)
Muk (Alola)
Sludge Pokémon
No. 89
HT1m
WT52kg
Lv. 38
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muk (Alola)

Muk (Alola)

SUN

The stench it gives off will make your nose scrunch up. Still, there are Muk fans who think that’s a good thing.

MOON

After recent environmental improvements, this Pokémon is now hardly seen at all. People speculate that it may go extinct at some point.

Encounters:

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LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Machine
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
poison
dark
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Poison Gas
poison
Status
--
90
40
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A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit.
--
Venom Drench
poison
Status
--
100
20
100
Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
21
Minimize
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.
18
Poison Fang
poison
Physical
50
100
15
50
The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
46
Acid Armor
poison
Status
--
--
20
--
The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
52
Belch
poison
Special
120
90
10
--
The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
57
Memento
dark
Status
--
100
10
--
The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
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Quash
dark
Status
--
100
15
--
The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

Base Stats:

HP: 105
ATT: 105
DEF: 75
SP. ATK: 65
SP. DEF: 100
SPE: 50
EVs: +1 HP, +1 ATT
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Pound
normal
Physical
40
100
35
--
The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
--
Harden
normal
Status
--
--
30
--
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
15
Acid Spray
poison
Special
40
100
20
100
The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
12
Disable
normal
Status
--
100
20
--
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
40
Gunk Shot
poison
Physical
120
80
5
30
The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
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Embargo
dark
Status
--
100
15
--
This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
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Rock Polish
rock
Status
--
--
20
--
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.
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Venoshock
poison
Special
65
100
10
--
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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Sludge Wave
poison
Special
95
100
10
10
The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
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Infestation
bug
Special
20
100
20
100
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
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Brutal Swing
dark
Physical
60
100
20
--
The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
  • (#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
    sprite
  • (#7) Raticate
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  • (#8) Ledyba
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  • (#9) Ledian
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  • (#10) Spinarak
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  • (#11) Ariados
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  • (#12) Grubbin
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  • (#13) Charjabug
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  • (#14) Vikavolt
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  • (#15) Happiny
    sprite
  • (#16) Chansey
    sprite
  • (#17) Blissey
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  • (#18) Slowpoke
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  • (#19) Slowbro
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  • (#20) Slowking
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  • (#21) Wingull
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  • (#22) Pelipper
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  • (#23) Meowth
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  • (#24) Persian
    sprite
  • (#25) Magnemite
    sprite
  • (#26) Magneton
    sprite
  • (#27) Magnezone
    sprite
  • (#28) Grimer
    sprite
  • (#29) Muk
    sprite
  • (#30) Crabrawler
    sprite
  • (#31) Crabominable
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  • (#32) Gastly
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  • (#33) Haunter
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  • (#34) Gengar
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  • (#35) Zubat
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  • (#36) Golbat
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  • (#37) Crobat
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  • (#38) Diglett
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  • (#39) Dugtrio
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  • (#40) Spearow
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  • (#41) Fearow
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  • (#42) Oricorio
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  • (#43) Cutiefly
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  • (#44) Ribombee
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  • (#45) Petilil
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  • (#46) Lilligant
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  • (#47) Cottonee
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  • (#48) Whimsicott
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  • (#49) Psyduck
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  • (#50) Golduck
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  • (#51) Magikarp
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  • (#52) Gyarados
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  • (#53) Tentacool
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  • (#54) Tentacruel
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  • (#55) Finneon
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  • (#56) Lumineon
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  • (#57) Wishiwashi
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  • (#58) Mudbray
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  • (#59) Mudsdale
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  • (#60) Surskit
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  • (#61) Masquerain
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  • (#62) Dewpider
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  • (#63) Araquanid
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  • (#64) Morelull
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  • (#65) Shiinotic
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  • (#66) Paras
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  • (#67) Parasect
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  • (#68) Poliwag
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  • (#69) Poliwhirl
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  • (#70) Poliwrath
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  • (#71) Politoed
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  • (#72) Goldeen
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  • (#73) Seaking
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  • (#74) Goomy
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  • (#75) Sliggoo
    sprite
  • (#76) Goodra
    sprite
  • (#77) Castform
    sprite
  • (#78) Trubbish
    sprite
  • (#79) Garbodor
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  • (#80) Skarmory
    sprite
  • (#81) Ditto
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  • (#82) Cleffa
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  • (#83) Clefairy
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  • (#84) Clefable
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  • (#85) Minior
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  • (#86) Beldum
    sprite
  • (#87) Metang
    sprite
  • (#88) Metagross
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  • (#89) Porygon
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  • (#90) Porygon2
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  • (#91) Porygon-Z
    sprite
  • (#92) Pancham
    sprite
  • (#93) Pangoro
    sprite
  • (#94) Komala
    sprite
  • (#95) Torkoal
    sprite
  • (#96) Turtonator
    sprite
  • (#97) Togedemaru
    sprite
  • (#98) Elekid
    sprite
  • (#99) Electabuzz
    sprite
  • (#100) Electivire
    sprite
  • (#101) Geodude
    sprite
  • (#102) Graveler
    sprite
  • (#103) Golem
    sprite
  • (#104) Sandile
    sprite
  • (#105) Krokorok
    sprite
  • (#106) Krookodile
    sprite
  • (#107) Trapinch
    sprite
  • (#108) Vibrava
    sprite
  • (#109) Flygon
    sprite
  • (#110) Gible
    sprite
  • (#111) Gabite
    sprite
  • (#112) Garchomp
    sprite
  • (#113) Klefki
    sprite
  • (#114) Mimikyu
    sprite
  • (#115) Bruxish
    sprite
  • (#116) Drampa
    sprite
  • (#117) Absol
    sprite
  • (#118) Snorunt
    sprite
  • (#119) Glalie
    sprite
  • (#120) Froslass
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  • (#121) Sneasel
    sprite
  • (#122) Weavile
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  • (#123) Sandshrew
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  • (#124) Sandslash
    sprite
  • (#125) Vulpix
    sprite
  • (#126) Ninetales
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  • (#127) Vanillite
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  • (#128) Vanillish
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  • (#129) Vanilluxe
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  • (#130) Tapu-Bulu
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Explosion
normal
Physical
250
100
5
--
The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
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Snarl
dark
Special
55
95
15
100
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
--
Bite
dark
Physical
60
100
25
30
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
32
Crunch
dark
Physical
80
100
15
20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
37
Screech
normal
Status
--
85
40
--
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
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Flamethrower
fire
Special
90
100
15
10
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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Fire Blast
fire
Special
110
85
5
10
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
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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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Torment
dark
Status
--
100
15
--
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
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Poison Jab
poison
Physical
80
100
20
30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
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Dark Pulse
dark
Special
80
100
15
20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
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Focus Blast
fighting
Special
120
70
5
10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
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Stone Edge
rock
Physical
100
80
5
--
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Abilities:

Poison Touch

Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Gluttony

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Power Of Alchemy (hidden)

When an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability.

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Payback
dark
Physical
50
100
10
--
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
29
Knock Off
dark
Physical
65
100
20
--
The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
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Shadow Ball
ghost
Special
80
100
15
20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
26
Fling
dark
Physical
--
100
10
--
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
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Rock Slide
rock
Physical
75
90
10
30
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
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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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Taunt
dark
Status
--
100
20
--
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
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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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Rock Tomb
rock
Physical
60
95
15
100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Damage:

normal
x1.0
fighting
x1.0
flying
x1.0
poison
x0.5
ground
x2.0
rock
x1.0
bug
x4.0
ghost
x0.5
steel
x0.5
fire
x1.0
water
x1.0
grass
x0.5
electric
x1.0
psychic
x0
ice
x1.0
dragon
x1.0
dark
x0.5
fairy
x1.0
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Hyper Beam
normal
Special
150
90
5
--
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
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Giga Impact
normal
Physical
150
90
5
--
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
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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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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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Frustration
normal
Physical
--
100
20
--
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
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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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Hidden Power
normal
Special
60
100
15
--
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
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Rain Dance
water
Status
--
--
5
--
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
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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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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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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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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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Sleep Talk
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
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Facade
normal
Physical
70
100
20
--
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.