Pokémon are pretty amazing creatures. One of the crazier things they can do is change the weather, by using a particular move or because of their Ability. Similarly, some Pokémon can change the properties of the terrain they’re battling on. Hmm, that’s a lot of power in the hands of somebody who apparently skips school…
Weather Conditions¶
A lesser known detail about Sandstorm is that Rock-types have boosted Special Defence.
Changes to the weather will apply to all Pokémon in battle. Only one weather condition can be present at one time. If a Pokémon’s move or Ability changes the weather, it will replace the previous weather condition.
| Name | Effect | Trigger(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Intense Sun | The power of Fire-type moves increases to 2x. The power of Water-moves is reduced to 0.5x. Solar Beam/Blade do not require charging. Thunder and Hurricane have reduced accuracy. | Sunny Day, Max Flare, Drought |
| Rain | The power of Water-type moves increases to 2x. The power of Fire-moves is reduced to 0.5x. Thunder and Hurricane have 100% accuracy. | Rain Dance, Max Geyser, Drizzle |
| Hail | Non Ice-types suffer residual damage. Blizzard has 100% accuracy. | Hail, Max Hailstorm, Snow Warning |
| Sandstorm | Non Rock, Ground and Steel-types suffer residual damage. Rock-types gain 50% extra Special Defence. | Sandstorm, Max Rockfall, Sand Stream |
Terrain Effects¶
In addition to restoring HP, Grassy Terrain also makes Grass-type moves a bit stronger.
Terrain effects apply to all non-Flying or Levitate Pokémon in battle. Like weather conditions, there can only be one terrain effect at a given time. However, terrain effects can overlap with weather conditions (for example, there can be Intense Sun and Psychic Terrain simultaneously).
| Name | Effect | Trigger(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassy Terrain | The power of Grass-type moves increases by 30%. Pokémon slowly restore health. | Grassy Terrain, Max Overgrowth, Grassy Surge |
| Electric Terrain | The power of Electric-type moves increases by 30%. Pokémon cannot fall asleep; sleeping Pokémon will wake up. | Electric Terrain, Max Lightning, Electric Surge |
| Psychic Terrain | The power of Psychic-type moves increases by 30%. Priority moves used by an opponent will fail. | Psychic Terrain, Max Mindstorm, Psychic Surge |
| Misty Terrain | The power of Dragon-type moves is reduced by 50%. Pokémon are immune to new status conditions. | Misty Terrain, Max Starfall, Misty Surge |
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