Dire Hit

Battle Items item in Pokémon Yellow.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this item.

Flavor Text

Raises the critical-hit ratio of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

Short Effect

Increases the chance of a critical hit in battle. Raises happiness.

Effect

Used on a party Pokémon in battle : Increases the target’s critical hit chance by one stage until it leaves the field. Increases happiness by 1/1/0.

Found or bought

Sold at the Celadon Department Store in Celadon City.

Guard Spec.

X Attack

Dire Hit

Battle Items

Cost

650

Pocket

Battle Items

More items from the same pocket or category.

Guard Spec.

An item that prevents stat reduction among party Pokémon for five turns after use.

X Attack

Raises the ATTACK stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

X Defense

Raises the DEFENSE stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

X Speed

Raises the SPEED stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

X Accuracy

Raises the accuracy stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

X Sp. Atk

Raises the SP. ATK stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

Games

Other games where Dire Hit appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's item page.

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