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Shadow Ball

Ghost-type special move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

GhostSpecial

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

TM30

TM30

PokémonTypeLevel

Lunala

#390

PsychicGhost
23

Gastly

#73

GhostPoison
29

Shuppet

#316

Ghost
30

Banette

#317

Ghost
30

Banette Mega

#317

Ghost
30

Haunter

#74

GhostPoison
33

Gengar

#75

GhostPoison
33

Gengar Mega

#75

GhostPoison
33

Drifloon

#76

GhostFlying
36

Dhelmise

#344

GhostGrass
36

Sableye

#124

DarkGhost
39

Sableye Mega

#124

DarkGhost
39

Drifblim

#77

GhostFlying
40

Sandygast

#225

GhostGround
41

Palossand

#226

GhostGround
41

Misdreavus

#372

Ghost
41

Blacephalon

#393

FireGhost
41

Froslass

#325

IceGhost
42
PokémonTypeMethod

Decidueye

#3

GrassGhost
TM/TR

Primarina

#9

WaterFairy
TM/TR

Rattata Alola

#15

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Rattata

#15

Normal
TM/TR

Raticate Alola

#16

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Raticate Totem Alola

#16

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Raticate

#16

Normal
TM/TR

Butterfree

#19

BugFlying
TM/TR

Buneary

#24

Normal
TM/TR

Lopunny

#25

Normal
TM/TR

Lopunny Mega

#25

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Zorua

#28

Dark
TM/TR

Zoroark

#29

Dark
TM/TR

Happiny

#39

Normal
TM/TR

Chansey

#40

Normal
TM/TR

Blissey

#41

Normal
TM/TR

Munchlax

#42

Normal
TM/TR

Snorlax

#43

Normal
TM/TR

Slowpoke

#44

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowbro

#45

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowbro Mega

#45

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowking

#46

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Abra

#49

Psychic
TM/TR

Kadabra

#50

Psychic
TM/TR

Alakazam

#51

Psychic
TM/TR

Alakazam Mega

#51

Psychic
TM/TR

Meowth Alola

#52

Dark
TM/TR

Meowth

#52

Normal
TM/TR

Persian

#53

Normal
TM/TR

Persian Alola

#53

Dark
TM/TR

Grimer Alola

#57

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Grimer

#57

Poison
TM/TR

Muk Alola

#58

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Muk

#58

Poison
TM/TR

Mime Jr.

#59

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Mr. Mime

#60

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Dunsparce

#63

Normal
TM/TR

Drowzee

#66

Psychic
TM/TR

Hypno

#67

Psychic
TM/TR

Gastly

#73

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Haunter

#74

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Gengar

#75

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Gengar Mega

#75

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Drifloon

#76

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Drifblim

#77

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Murkrow

#78

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Honchkrow

#79

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Zubat

#80

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Golbat

#81

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Crobat

#82

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Noibat

#83

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Noivern

#84

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Vullaby

#91

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Mandibuzz

#92

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Whimsicott

#106

GrassFairy
TM/TR

Smoochum

#109

IcePsychic
TM/TR

Jynx

#110

IcePsychic
TM/TR

Sableye

#124

DarkGhost
TM/TR

Sableye Mega

#124

DarkGhost
TM/TR

Mawile

#125

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Mawile Mega

#125

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Spinda

#128

Normal
TM/TR

Corsola

#135

WaterRock
TM/TR

Gorebyss

#142

Water
TM/TR

Lillipup

#150

Normal
TM/TR

Herdier

#151

Normal
TM/TR

Stoutland

#152

Normal
TM/TR

Eevee

#153

Normal
TM/TR

Vaporeon

#154

Water
TM/TR

Jolteon

#155

Electric
TM/TR

Flareon

#156

Fire
TM/TR

Espeon

#157

Psychic
TM/TR

Umbreon

#158

Dark
TM/TR

Leafeon

#159

Grass
TM/TR

Glaceon

#160

Ice
TM/TR

Sylveon

#161

Fairy
TM/TR

Igglybuff

#167

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Jigglypuff

#168

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Wigglytuff

#169

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Miltank

#171

Normal
TM/TR

Surskit

#172

BugWater
TM/TR

Masquerain

#173

BugFlying
TM/TR

Alomomola

#191

Water
TM/TR

Marowak Alola

#198

FireGhost
TM/TR

Marowak Totem

#198

FireGhost
TM/TR

Kangaskhan

#199

Normal
TM/TR

Kangaskhan Mega

#199

Normal
TM/TR

Hoothoot

#212

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Noctowl

#213

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Kecleon

#214

Normal
TM/TR

Oranguru

#215

NormalPsychic
TM/TR

Passimian

#216

Fighting
TM/TR

Castform

#220

Normal
TM/TR

Castform Rainy

#220

Water
TM/TR

Castform Snowy

#220

Ice
TM/TR

Castform Sunny

#220

Fire
TM/TR

Sandygast

#225

GhostGround
TM/TR

Palossand

#226

GhostGround
TM/TR

Phantump

#250

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Trevenant

#251

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Natu

#252

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Xatu

#253

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Silvally

#260

Normal
TM/TR

Cleffa

#272

Fairy
TM/TR

Clefairy

#273

Fairy
TM/TR

Clefable

#274

Fairy
TM/TR

Elgyem

#275

Psychic
TM/TR

Beheeyem

#276

Psychic
TM/TR

Metang

#279

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Metagross

#280

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Metagross Mega

#280

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Porygon

#281

Normal
TM/TR

Porygon2

#282

Normal
TM/TR

Porygon-Z

#283

Normal
TM/TR

Houndour

#289

DarkFire
TM/TR

Houndoom

#290

DarkFire
TM/TR

Houndoom Mega

#290

DarkFire
TM/TR

Baltoy

#310

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Claydol

#311

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Golett

#312

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Golurk

#313

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Mimikyu Totem Busted

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Mimikyu Totem Disguised

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Mimikyu Busted

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Mimikyu Disguised

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Shuppet

#316

Ghost
TM/TR

Banette

#317

Ghost
TM/TR

Banette Mega

#317

Ghost
TM/TR

Frillish Male

#318

WaterGhost
TM/TR

Jellicent Male

#319

WaterGhost
TM/TR

Drampa

#321

NormalDragon
TM/TR

Absol

#322

Dark
TM/TR

Absol Mega

#322

Dark
TM/TR

Snorunt

#323

Ice
TM/TR

Glalie

#324

Ice
TM/TR

Glalie Mega

#324

Ice
TM/TR

Froslass

#325

IceGhost
TM/TR

Sneasel

#326

DarkIce
TM/TR

Weavile

#327

DarkIce
TM/TR

Snubbull

#339

Fairy
TM/TR

Granbull

#340

Fairy
TM/TR

Dhelmise

#344

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Skrelp

#347

PoisonWater
TM/TR

Dragalge

#348

PoisonDragon
TM/TR

Clawitzer

#350

Water
TM/TR

Aipom

#368

Normal
TM/TR

Ambipom

#369

Normal
TM/TR

Misdreavus

#372

Ghost
TM/TR

Mismagius

#373

Ghost
TM/TR

Lickitung

#375

Normal
TM/TR

Lickilicky

#376

Normal
TM/TR

Lucario

#378

FightingSteel
TM/TR

Lucario Mega

#378

FightingSteel
TM/TR

Tapu Lele

#384

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Tapu Fini

#386

WaterFairy
TM/TR

Lunala

#390

PsychicGhost
TM/TR

Blacephalon

#393

FireGhost
TM/TR

Magearna

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Magearna Original

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Marshadow

#402

FightingGhost
TM/TR

Ancient Power

Rock

Future Sight

Psychic
GhostSpecial

Shadow Ball

Ghost-type move

Move #

247

Introduced

Generation II

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

TM30

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AstonishGhostPhysical

-

301001554

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001066

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

CurseGhostStatus

-

--1060

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--517

After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--510

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

HexGhostSpecial

-

651001026

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

LickGhostPhysical

-

301003019

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Moongeist BeamGhostSpecial

-

10010051

The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001521

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

NightmareGhostStatus

-

-100157

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

60100517

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Phantom ForceGhostPhysical

-

901001011

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Shadow BoneGhostPhysical

-

85100102

The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical
TM65
701001596

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-207

The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003017

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

Spectral ThiefGhostPhysical

-

90100101

The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.

Spirit ShackleGhostPhysical

-

80100101

The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target’s shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-10010100

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

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USUM / Moves

Shadow Ball

Shadow Ball

Ghost-type special move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

GhostSpecial

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

TM30

TM30

PokémonTypeLevel

Lunala

#390

PsychicGhost
23

Gastly

#73

GhostPoison
29

Shuppet

#316

Ghost
30

Banette

#317

Ghost
30

Banette Mega

#317

Ghost
30

Haunter

#74

GhostPoison
33

Gengar

#75

GhostPoison
33

Gengar Mega

#75

GhostPoison
33

Drifloon

#76

GhostFlying
36

Dhelmise

#344

GhostGrass
36

Sableye

#124

DarkGhost
39

Sableye Mega

#124

DarkGhost
39

Drifblim

#77

GhostFlying
40

Sandygast

#225

GhostGround
41

Palossand

#226

GhostGround
41

Misdreavus

#372

Ghost
41

Blacephalon

#393

FireGhost
41

Froslass

#325

IceGhost
42
PokémonTypeMethod

Decidueye

#3

GrassGhost
TM/TR

Primarina

#9

WaterFairy
TM/TR

Rattata Alola

#15

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Rattata

#15

Normal
TM/TR

Raticate Alola

#16

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Raticate Totem Alola

#16

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Raticate

#16

Normal
TM/TR

Butterfree

#19

BugFlying
TM/TR

Buneary

#24

Normal
TM/TR

Lopunny

#25

Normal
TM/TR

Lopunny Mega

#25

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Zorua

#28

Dark
TM/TR

Zoroark

#29

Dark
TM/TR

Happiny

#39

Normal
TM/TR

Chansey

#40

Normal
TM/TR

Blissey

#41

Normal
TM/TR

Munchlax

#42

Normal
TM/TR

Snorlax

#43

Normal
TM/TR

Slowpoke

#44

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowbro

#45

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowbro Mega

#45

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Slowking

#46

WaterPsychic
TM/TR

Abra

#49

Psychic
TM/TR

Kadabra

#50

Psychic
TM/TR

Alakazam

#51

Psychic
TM/TR

Alakazam Mega

#51

Psychic
TM/TR

Meowth Alola

#52

Dark
TM/TR

Meowth

#52

Normal
TM/TR

Persian

#53

Normal
TM/TR

Persian Alola

#53

Dark
TM/TR

Grimer Alola

#57

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Grimer

#57

Poison
TM/TR

Muk Alola

#58

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Muk

#58

Poison
TM/TR

Mime Jr.

#59

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Mr. Mime

#60

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Dunsparce

#63

Normal
TM/TR

Drowzee

#66

Psychic
TM/TR

Hypno

#67

Psychic
TM/TR

Gastly

#73

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Haunter

#74

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Gengar

#75

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Gengar Mega

#75

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Drifloon

#76

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Drifblim

#77

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Murkrow

#78

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Honchkrow

#79

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Zubat

#80

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Golbat

#81

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Crobat

#82

PoisonFlying
TM/TR

Noibat

#83

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Noivern

#84

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Vullaby

#91

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Mandibuzz

#92

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Whimsicott

#106

GrassFairy
TM/TR

Smoochum

#109

IcePsychic
TM/TR

Jynx

#110

IcePsychic
TM/TR

Sableye

#124

DarkGhost
TM/TR

Sableye Mega

#124

DarkGhost
TM/TR

Mawile

#125

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Mawile Mega

#125

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Spinda

#128

Normal
TM/TR

Corsola

#135

WaterRock
TM/TR

Gorebyss

#142

Water
TM/TR

Lillipup

#150

Normal
TM/TR

Herdier

#151

Normal
TM/TR

Stoutland

#152

Normal
TM/TR

Eevee

#153

Normal
TM/TR

Vaporeon

#154

Water
TM/TR

Jolteon

#155

Electric
TM/TR

Flareon

#156

Fire
TM/TR

Espeon

#157

Psychic
TM/TR

Umbreon

#158

Dark
TM/TR

Leafeon

#159

Grass
TM/TR

Glaceon

#160

Ice
TM/TR

Sylveon

#161

Fairy
TM/TR

Igglybuff

#167

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Jigglypuff

#168

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Wigglytuff

#169

NormalFairy
TM/TR

Miltank

#171

Normal
TM/TR

Surskit

#172

BugWater
TM/TR

Masquerain

#173

BugFlying
TM/TR

Alomomola

#191

Water
TM/TR

Marowak Alola

#198

FireGhost
TM/TR

Marowak Totem

#198

FireGhost
TM/TR

Kangaskhan

#199

Normal
TM/TR

Kangaskhan Mega

#199

Normal
TM/TR

Hoothoot

#212

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Noctowl

#213

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Kecleon

#214

Normal
TM/TR

Oranguru

#215

NormalPsychic
TM/TR

Passimian

#216

Fighting
TM/TR

Castform

#220

Normal
TM/TR

Castform Rainy

#220

Water
TM/TR

Castform Snowy

#220

Ice
TM/TR

Castform Sunny

#220

Fire
TM/TR

Sandygast

#225

GhostGround
TM/TR

Palossand

#226

GhostGround
TM/TR

Phantump

#250

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Trevenant

#251

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Natu

#252

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Xatu

#253

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Silvally

#260

Normal
TM/TR

Cleffa

#272

Fairy
TM/TR

Clefairy

#273

Fairy
TM/TR

Clefable

#274

Fairy
TM/TR

Elgyem

#275

Psychic
TM/TR

Beheeyem

#276

Psychic
TM/TR

Metang

#279

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Metagross

#280

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Metagross Mega

#280

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Porygon

#281

Normal
TM/TR

Porygon2

#282

Normal
TM/TR

Porygon-Z

#283

Normal
TM/TR

Houndour

#289

DarkFire
TM/TR

Houndoom

#290

DarkFire
TM/TR

Houndoom Mega

#290

DarkFire
TM/TR

Baltoy

#310

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Claydol

#311

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Golett

#312

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Golurk

#313

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Mimikyu Totem Busted

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Mimikyu Totem Disguised

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Mimikyu Busted

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Mimikyu Disguised

#315

GhostFairy
TM/TR

Shuppet

#316

Ghost
TM/TR

Banette

#317

Ghost
TM/TR

Banette Mega

#317

Ghost
TM/TR

Frillish Male

#318

WaterGhost
TM/TR

Jellicent Male

#319

WaterGhost
TM/TR

Drampa

#321

NormalDragon
TM/TR

Absol

#322

Dark
TM/TR

Absol Mega

#322

Dark
TM/TR

Snorunt

#323

Ice
TM/TR

Glalie

#324

Ice
TM/TR

Glalie Mega

#324

Ice
TM/TR

Froslass

#325

IceGhost
TM/TR

Sneasel

#326

DarkIce
TM/TR

Weavile

#327

DarkIce
TM/TR

Snubbull

#339

Fairy
TM/TR

Granbull

#340

Fairy
TM/TR

Dhelmise

#344

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Skrelp

#347

PoisonWater
TM/TR

Dragalge

#348

PoisonDragon
TM/TR

Clawitzer

#350

Water
TM/TR

Aipom

#368

Normal
TM/TR

Ambipom

#369

Normal
TM/TR

Misdreavus

#372

Ghost
TM/TR

Mismagius

#373

Ghost
TM/TR

Lickitung

#375

Normal
TM/TR

Lickilicky

#376

Normal
TM/TR

Lucario

#378

FightingSteel
TM/TR

Lucario Mega

#378

FightingSteel
TM/TR

Tapu Lele

#384

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Tapu Fini

#386

WaterFairy
TM/TR

Lunala

#390

PsychicGhost
TM/TR

Blacephalon

#393

FireGhost
TM/TR

Magearna

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Magearna Original

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Marshadow

#402

FightingGhost
TM/TR

Ancient Power

Rock

Future Sight

Psychic
GhostSpecial

Shadow Ball

Ghost-type move

Move #

247

Introduced

Generation II

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

TM30

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AstonishGhostPhysical

-

301001554

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001066

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

CurseGhostStatus

-

--1060

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Destiny BondGhostStatus

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--517

After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

GrudgeGhostStatus

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--510

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

HexGhostSpecial

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651001026

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

LickGhostPhysical

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301003019

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Moongeist BeamGhostSpecial

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10010051

The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

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-1001521

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

NightmareGhostStatus

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-100157

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

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60100517

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Phantom ForceGhostPhysical

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901001011

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Shadow BoneGhostPhysical

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85100102

The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical
TM65
701001596

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

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60-207

The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

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401003017

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

Spectral ThiefGhostPhysical

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90100101

The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.

Spirit ShackleGhostPhysical

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80100101

The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target’s shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.

SpiteGhostStatus

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-10010100

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

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