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Avalanche

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Avalanche in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Ice-type physical move in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Move text

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

-4

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Mudkip

#7

Water
Egg

Marshtomp

#8

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Marshtomp

#8

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Marshtomp

#8

WaterGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Blastoise

#9

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blastoise Mega

#9

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swampert

#9

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swampert

#9

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Swampert

#9

WaterGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Swampert Mega

#9

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swampert Mega

#9

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Swampert Mega

#9

WaterGround
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Exploud

#48

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados

#54

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados Mega

#54

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aggron

#74

SteelRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aggron Mega

#74

Steel
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slowbro

#80

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slowbro Mega

#80

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dewgong

#87

WaterIce
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shellder

#90

Water
Egg

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Shellder — breeding

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Sharpedo

#103

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sharpedo Mega

#103

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wailmer

#104

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wailord

#105

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kangaskhan Mega

#115

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lapras

#131

WaterIce
Egg

Crawdaunt

#135

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Milotic

#146

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform

#147

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform Rainy

#147

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform Snowy

#147

Ice
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform Sunny

#147

Fire
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Starmie

#149

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mewtwo

#150

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mewtwo Mega X

#150

PsychicFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mewtwo Mega Y

#150

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mew

#151

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rhydon

#177

GroundRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rhyperior

#178

GroundRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snorunt

#179

Ice
Egg

Glalie

#180

Ice
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Glalie

#180

Ice
Snorunt — breeding

Glalie

#180

Ice
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Glalie Mega

#180

Ice
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Glalie Mega

#180

Ice
Snorunt — breeding

Glalie Mega

#180

Ice
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Froslass

#181

IceGhost
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Froslass

#181

IceGhost
Snorunt — breeding

Froslass

#181

IceGhost
Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Walrein

#184

IceWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slowking

#199

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.

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Icicle Spear

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

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-

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Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

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The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

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-

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Powder Snow

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze the opposing Pokémon.

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Sheer Cold

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-

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