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Nightmare

Ghost-type status move in Pokémon Platinum.

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Related

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

-

301001560

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001069

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

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--528

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

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--520

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

LickGhostPhysical

-

201003019

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

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001522

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

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

60100595

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

Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015201

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

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical701001581

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

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010052

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

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-206

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

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003019

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

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-1001082

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

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