Power Weight in Pokémon Sword & Shield
An item from the Other Items pocket in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder’s max HP to grow more after battling.
Short Effect
Adds 8 HP EVs per defeated Pokémon and halves Speed in battle.
Effect
Halves the holder’s Speed during battle. When it earns effort values from a defeated Pokémon, adds 8 HP EVs, even if that Pokémon normally gives a different stat’s EVs. Pokérus doubles the gain after this bonus.
Where to Find
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Bought for 10 BP from the BP shop in the southern Hammerlocke Pokémon Center. It was also a possible reward from Easter 2020 event Max Raid Battles.
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