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Shadow Ball

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Shadow Ball

Ghost-type special move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

TM30

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Hidden Machines.

Related

View all moves →
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AstonishGhostPhysical

-

301001592

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001083

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

CurseGhostStatus

-

--10143

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--532

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--522

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

HexGhostSpecial

-

501001040

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.

LickGhostPhysical

-

201003029

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001535

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

NightmareGhostStatus

-

-1001510

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

601005100

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015119

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010052

The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-208

The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003021

The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-10010106

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

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