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Pain Split in Pokémon Black & White

Normal-type status move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Move details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Munna

#23

Psychic
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Musharna

#24

Psychic
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Audino

#37

Normal
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Vulpix

#37

Fire
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ninetales

#38

Fire
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Jigglypuff

#39

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wigglytuff

#40

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Throh

#44

Fighting
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Sawk

#45

Fighting
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Yamask

#68

Ghost
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Cofagrigus

#69

Ghost
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Trubbish

#74

Poison
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Garbodor

#75

Poison
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Grimer

#88

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Muk

#89

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gastly

#92

GhostPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Haunter

#93

GhostPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gengar

#94

GhostPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Frillish

#98

WaterGhost
Egg

Jellicent

#99

WaterGhost
Prior evolution: egg

Alomomola

#100

Water
Egg

Koffing

#109

Poison
Egg

Weezing

#110

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Elgyem

#111

Psychic
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Beheeyem

#112

Psychic
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Tangela

#114

Grass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Chandelure

#115

GhostFire
Prior evolution: level-up

Staryu

#120

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Starmie

#121

WaterPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stunfisk

#124

GroundElectric
Egg

Porygon

#137

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Igglybuff

#174

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Pineco

#204

Bug
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Forretress

#205

BugSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dunsparce

#206

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Qwilfish

#211

WaterPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Slugma

#218

Fire
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Magcargo

#219

FireRock
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Porygon2

#233

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ralts

#280

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kirlia

#281

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gardevoir

#282

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Nosepass

#299

Rock
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sableye

#302

DarkGhost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mawile

#303

Steel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Meditite

#307

FightingPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Medicham

#308

FightingPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gulpin

#316

Poison
Egg

Swalot

#317

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Lunatone

#337

RockPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Solrock

#338

RockPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lileep

#345

RockGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Cradily

#346

RockGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shuppet

#353

Ghost
Historical Dream World: Spooky Manor

Shuppet

#353

Ghost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Banette

#354

Ghost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Duskull

#355

Ghost
Egg

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The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.

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--3012
After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal

-

--1561
Assist

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.

Normal

-

--2018
Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015568
Barrage

Round objects are hurled at the target to strike two to five times in a row.

Normal

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1585202
Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

Normal

-

--4072
Belly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal

-

--1032
Bestow

The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn’t holding an item.

Normal

-

--1521
Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal

-

--1056
Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal

-

15852058
Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal

-

--581
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal

-

8510015323
Camouflage

The user’s type is changed depending on its environment, such as at water’s edge, in grass, or in a cave.

Normal

-

--209
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal

-

-10020446
Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered.

Normal

-

-10020102
Chip Away

Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Normal

-

701002046
Comet Punch

The target is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row.

Normal

-

1885157
Constrict

The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

Normal

-

101003516
Conversion

The user changes its type to become the same type as one of its moves.

Normal

-

--303
Conversion 2

The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the attack the opponent used last.

Normal

-

--303
Copycat

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

Normal

-

--2028
Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal

-

6010040141
Crush Claw

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

Normal

-

75951030
Crush Grip

The target is crushed with great force. The attack is more powerful the more HP the target has left.

Normal

-

-10051
Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530226
Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal

-

--40166
Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal

-

-1002072
Dizzy Punch

The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches that may also leave it confused.

Normal

-

701001011
Double Hit

The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

Normal

-

35901023
Double Slap

The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

Normal

-

15851033
Double Team

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Normal--15649
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal

-

12010015417
Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015160
Egg Bomb

A large egg is hurled at the target with maximum force to inflict damage.

Normal

-

10075103
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Normal

-

-100586
Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal

-

-1005122
Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal

-

--10537
Entrainment

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Normal

-

-1001511
Explosion

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Extreme Speed

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Normal

-

80100512
Facade

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Normal7010020649
Fake Out

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Normal

-

401001052
False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal401004056
Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal

-

301001054
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Normal

-

-10015123
Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020282
Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal

-

--3090
Follow Me

The user draws attention to itself, making all targets take aim only at the user.

Normal

-

--2010
Foresight

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal

-

--4072
Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020649
Fury Attack

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

Normal

-

15852037
Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

Normal

-

18801566
Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905334
Glare

The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

Normal

-

-90308
Growl

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

Normal

-

-10040125
Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal

-

--4045
Guillotine

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

Normal

-

-30513
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal

-

--3064
Head Charge

The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. It also damages the user a little.

Normal

-

120100151
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal

-

7010015381