Giga Drain
Grass-type special move in Pokémon Platinum.
Flavor
SpecialA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Machines
Learners
Learners
 Bulbasaur #1 |  | TM/HM |
 Turtwig #1 | | TM/HM |
 Grotle #2 | | TM/HM |
 Ivysaur #2 | | TM/HM |
 Torterra #3 |  | TM/HM |
 Venusaur #3 | | TM/HM |
 Butterfree #12 |   | TM/HM |
 Beedrill #15 | | TM/HM |
 Ekans #23 | | TM/HM |
 Arbok #24 | | TM/HM |
 Budew #25 | | TM/HM |
 Roselia #26 | | TM/HM |
 Roserade #27 | | TM/HM |
 Zubat #28 | | TM/HM |
 Golbat #29 | | TM/HM |
 Crobat #30 | | TM/HM |
 Oddish #43 | | TM/HM |
 Gloom #44 | | TM/HM |
 Vileplume #45 | | TM/HM |
 Paras #46 | | TM/HM |
 Wormadam Plant #46 | | TM/HM |
 Mothim #47 | | TM/HM |
 Parasect #47 | | TM/HM |
 Venonat #48 | | TM/HM |
 Venomoth #49 | | TM/HM |
 Beautifly #50 | | TM/HM |
 Dustox #52 | | TM/HM |
 Cherubi #58 | | TM/HM |
 Cherrim #59 | | TM/HM |
 Bellsprout #69 | | TM/HM |
 Gastly #69 |  | TM/HM |
 Haunter #70 | | TM/HM |
 Weepinbell #70 | | TM/HM |
 Gengar #71 | | TM/HM |
 Victreebel #71 | | TM/HM |
 Grimer #88 | | TM/HM |
 Muk #89 | | TM/HM |
 Exeggcute #102 |  | TM/HM |
 Exeggutor #103 | | TM/HM |
 Carnivine #131 | | TM/HM |
 Tentacool #136 |  | TM/HM |
 Tentacruel #137 | | TM/HM |
 Kabuto #140 |  | TM/HM |
 Kabutops #141 | | TM/HM |
 Snover #142 |  | TM/HM |
 Abomasnow #143 | | TM/HM |
 Uxie #146 | | TM/HM |
 Mew #151 | | TM/HM |
 Chikorita #152 | | TM/HM |
 Bayleef #153 | | TM/HM |
 Meganium #154 | | TM/HM |
 Ledyba #165 | | TM/HM |
 Ledian #166 | | TM/HM |
 Spinarak #167 | | TM/HM |
 Ariados #168 | | TM/HM |
 Leafeon #169 | | TM/HM |
 Natu #177 | | TM/HM |
 Xatu #178 | | TM/HM |
 Tangela #181 | | TM/HM |
 Bellossom #182 | | TM/HM |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | | Special | - | 20 | 100 | 25 | 23 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Aromatherapy | |  Status | - | - | - | 5 | 12 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| Bullet Seed | |  Physical | 10 | 100 | 30 | 62 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession. | |
| Cotton Spore | | Status | - | - | 85 | 40 | 10 | The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat. |
| Energy Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 101 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | |
| Frenzy Plant | | Special | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 4 | The foe is slammed with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | 149 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. | |
| Grass Whistle | | Status | - | - | 55 | 15 | 11 | The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the foe into a deep sleep. |
| Ingrain | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 18 | The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| Leaf Blade | | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 7 | The foe is slashed with a sharp leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Leaf Storm | | Special | - | 140 | 90 | 5 | 22 | A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Leech Seed | | Status | - | - | 90 | 10 | 30 | A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. |
| Magical Leaf | | Special | - | 60 | - | 20 | 26 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss. |
| Mega Drain | | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 15 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Needle Arm | | Physical | - | 60 | 100 | 15 | 2 | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Petal Dance | | Special | - | 90 | 100 | 20 | 9 | The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Power Whip | | Physical | - | 120 | 85 | 10 | 5 | The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the foe. |
| Razor Leaf | | Physical | - | 55 | 95 | 25 | 27 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Seed Bomb | | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 80 | The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above. |
| Seed Flare | | Special | - | 120 | 85 | 5 | 2 | The user generates a shock wave from within its body. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Sleep Powder | | Status | - | - | 75 | 15 | 20 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe. |
| Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 173 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. | |
| Spore | | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 3 | The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. |
| Stun Spore | | Status | - | - | 75 | 30 | 24 | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. |
| Synthesis | | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 57 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Vine Whip | | Physical | - | 35 | 100 | 15 | 10 | The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. |
| Wood Hammer | | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 5 | The user slams its rugged body into the foe to attack. The user also sustains serious damage. |
| Worry Seed | | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 20 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia. |
