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Nightmare

Nightmare

Ghost-type status move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
GhostStatus

A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Hypno

#97

Psychic
Start

Darkrai

#491

Dark
38

Gastly

#69

GhostPoison
43

Haunter

#70

GhostPoison
55

Gengar

#71

GhostPoison
55

Mind Reader

Normal

Flame Wheel

Fire
GhostStatus

Nightmare

Ghost-type move

Move #

171

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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

-

301001547

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001051

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

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--519

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

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--510

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

LickGhostPhysical

-

201003017

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

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001521

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

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

60100515

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

Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM30
8010015195

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

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical701001580

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010051

The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe used Protect.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-205

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

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003014

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

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-1001018

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

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