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

SpecialThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Machines
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gastly #92 | ![]() ![]() | 29 |
![]() Haunter #93 | ![]() ![]() | 33 |
![]() Gengar #94 | ![]() ![]() | 33 |
![]() Shuppet #353 | ![]() | 35 |
![]() Banette #354 | ![]() | 35 |
![]() Yamask #68 | ![]() | 37 |
![]() Cofagrigus #69 | ![]() | 39 |
![]() Misdreavus #200 | ![]() | 41 |
![]() Drifloon #425 | ![]() ![]() | 43 |
![]() Litwick #113 | ![]() ![]() | 49 |
![]() Drifblim #426 | ![]() ![]() | 51 |
![]() Lampent #114 | ![]() ![]() | 53 |
![]() Sableye #302 | ![]() ![]() | 57 |
![]() Shedinja #292 | ![]() ![]() | 59 |
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
![]() Victini #0 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Patrat #10 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Watchog #11 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lillipup #12 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Butterfree #12 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Herdier #13 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Stoutland #14 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Purrloin #15 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Liepard #16 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rattata #19 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Raticate #20 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Munna #23 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Musharna #24 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Woobat #33 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Swoobat #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Clefairy #35 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Clefable #36 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Audino #37 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Jigglypuff #39 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Wigglytuff #40 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zubat #41 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Golbat #42 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Whimsicott #53 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Abra #63 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kadabra #64 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alakazam #65 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sigilyph #67 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Yamask #68 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cofagrigus #69 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zorua #76 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zoroark #77 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowpoke #79 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothita #80 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowbro #80 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothorita #81 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothitelle #82 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Solosis #83 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Duosion #84 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Reuniclus #85 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Grimer #88 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Muk #89 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Deerling #91 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sawsbuck #92 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gastly #92 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Haunter #93 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gengar #94 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Drowzee #96 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Hypno #97 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Frillish Male #98 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Jellicent Male #99 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alomomola #100 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lickitung #108 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Koffing #109 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Weezing #110 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Elgyem #111 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Beheeyem #112 | ![]() | TM/HM |

SpecialShadow Ball
Ghost-type move
Move #
247
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 | 73 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 64 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 86 | 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 | 117 | 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 | 19 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |













































































































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