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

SpecialThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Machines
Learners
Learners
![]() Victini #0 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Patrat #10 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Watchog #11 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Butterfree #12 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Purrloin #12 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Liepard #13 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lillipup #22 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Herdier #23 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Stoutland #24 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lucario #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dunsparce #35 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Audino #36 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Koffing #46 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Weezing #47 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rattata #59 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Raticate #60 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zubat #61 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Golbat #62 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Abra #63 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Crobat #63 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Grimer #64 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kadabra #64 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alakazam #65 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Muk #65 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Woobat #66 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Swoobat #67 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Skitty #78 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Delcatty #79 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowpoke #79 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Buneary #80 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowbro #80 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lopunny #81 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Whimsicott #83 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Munna #86 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Musharna #87 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cleffa #88 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Clefairy #89 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Clefable #90 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Eevee #91 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gastly #92 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Vaporeon #92 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Haunter #93 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Jolteon #93 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Flareon #94 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gengar #94 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Espeon #95 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Drowzee #96 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Umbreon #96 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Hypno #97 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Leafeon #97 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Glaceon #98 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Vullaby #111 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mandibuzz #112 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Chansey #113 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kangaskhan #115 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sigilyph #120 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |

SpecialShadow Ball
Ghost-type move
Introduced
Generation II
Power
80
Accuracy
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Machine
TM30
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 100 | 15 | 75 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 67 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 88 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 23 | When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. |
| Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 12 | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. |
| Hex | ![]() | Special | - | 50 | 100 | 10 | 36 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems. |
| Lick | ![]() | Physical | - | 20 | 100 | 30 | 25 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | - | 100 | 15 | 29 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level. |
| Nightmare | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 8 | A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 100 | 5 | 27 | The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 119 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | |
| Shadow Force | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 5 | 2 | The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself. |
| Shadow Punch | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | - | 20 | 7 | The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail. |
| Shadow Sneak | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 16 | The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 106 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |



















































































































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