Essentials
Abilities
- Anticipation
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
Hidden Ability
- Overcoat
Protects against damage from weather.
Damage Taken
Pokédex Numbers
- Introduced in
- National
- 413
- Original Sinnoh
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46
- Extended Sinnoh
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46
- Central Kalos
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45
Names
- Japanese
- ミノマダム (minomadamu)
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- ミノマダム
- Official roomaji
- Minomadam
- Korean
- 도롱마담
- Chinese
- 結草貴婦
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- 结草贵妇
- French
- Cheniselle
- German
- Burmadame
- Spanish
- Wormadam
- Italian
- Wormadam
Breeding
Compatibility
Training
- Base EXP
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148
- Effort points
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- 1 Defense
- 1 Special Defense
- Capture rate
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45
- Base happiness
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70
- Growth rate
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medium
Wild held items
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Evolution
Baby | Basic | Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
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Burmy | Wormadam Level up, females only, starting at level 20 | ||
Mothim Level up, males only, starting at level 20 |
Wormadam Forms
Forms have different stats and movepools. During evolution, Burmy's current cloak becomes Wormadam's form, and can no longer be changed.
Stats
Pctile | Min IVs | Max IVs | ||
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HP | 38.5 | 293 | 324 | |
Attack | 40.2 | 206 | 237 | |
Defense | 77.9 | 258 | 289 | |
Special Attack | 52.2 | 206 | 237 | |
Special Defense | 79.6 | 258 | 289 | |
Speed | 14.2 | 140 | 171 | |
Total | 43.8 |

Pokéathlon Performance
Minimum;
Base;
Maximum
- Speed
- Power
- Skill
- Stamina
- Jump
- Total
- 10/13/18
Flavor
Flavor Text
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When evolving, its body takes in surrounding materials. As a result, there are many body variations.
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Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body.
When Burmy evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon’s body. The cloak is never shed.
Its appearance changes depending on where it evolved. The materials on hand become a part of its body.
When Burmy evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon’s body. The cloak is never shed.
Sprites


Height


1'7.7"
0.5 m
Weight


14.3 lb
6.5 kg
Locations
Pal Park
- Area
- Forest
- Score
- 70
- Rate
- 20
Moves
Bug and Steel moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.
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Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level. | ||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | Quiver Dance | ![]() |
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20 | — | — | Raises the user's Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each. |
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— | — | Quiver Dance | ![]() |
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20 | — | — | Raises the user's Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each. |
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— | — | Metal Burst | ![]() |
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10 | * | 100% | Strikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage. |
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— | — | Sucker Punch | ![]() |
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5 | 70 | 100% | 1 | Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. |
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— | — | — | — | — | Tackle | ![]() |
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35 | 40 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
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10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | — | — | Protect | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | 4 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
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— | — | Tackle | ![]() |
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35 | 40 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
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15 | 15 | 15 | — | — | Bug Bite | ![]() |
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20 | 60 | 100% | If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. |
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10 | 10 | 10 | Protect | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | 4 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
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15 | 15 | 15 | Bug Bite | ![]() |
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20 | 60 | 100% | If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. |
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20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | Hidden Power | ![]() |
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15 | 60 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. |
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23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | Confusion | ![]() |
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25 | 50 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to confuse the target. |
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26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | Mirror Shot | ![]() |
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10 | 65 | 85% | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. |
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29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | Metal Sound | ![]() |
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40 | — | 85% | Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages. |
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32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | Psybeam | ![]() |
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20 | 65 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to confuse the target. |
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35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | Captivate | ![]() |
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20 | — | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. |
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38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | Flail | ![]() |
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15 | * | 100% | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. |
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41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | Attract | ![]() |
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15 | — | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. |
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44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | Psychic | ![]() |
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10 | 90 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
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47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | Iron Head | ![]() |
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15 | 80 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
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50 | 50 | Bug Buzz | ![]() |
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10 | 90 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
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Move | Type | Class | PP | Power | Acc | Pri | Effect |
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC. | ||||||||||||||
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Bug Bite | ![]() |
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20 | 60 | 100% | If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. |
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15 | 55 | 95% | Lowers the target's Speed by one stage. |
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Endeavor | ![]() |
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5 | * | 100% | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. |
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Gunk Shot | ![]() |
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5 | 120 | 80% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
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Iron Defense | ![]() |
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15 | — | — | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. |
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Iron Head | ![]() |
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15 | 80 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
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Magnet Rise | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns. |
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Signal Beam | ![]() |
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15 | 75 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to confuse the target. |
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Skill Swap | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | User and target swap abilities. |
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Sleep Talk | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. |
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15 | 50 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. |
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Stealth Rock | ![]() |
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20 | — | — | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. |
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String Shot | ![]() |
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40 | — | 95% | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. |
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5 | 70 | 100% | 1 | Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. |
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10 | 90 | 100% | Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. |
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Move | Type | Class | PP | Power | Acc | Pri | Effect |
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM. | ||||||||||||||
06 | 06 | 06 | 06 | 06 | 06 | 06 | Toxic | ![]() |
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10 | — | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
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09 | 09 | 09 | 09 | 09 | Venoshock | ![]() |
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10 | 65 | 100% | Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned. |
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10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hidden Power | ![]() |
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15 | 60 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. |
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11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | Sunny Day | ![]() |
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5 | — | — | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. |
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15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() |
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5 | 150 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
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17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | Protect | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | 4 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | Rain Dance | ![]() |
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5 | — | — | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. |
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20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | Safeguard | ![]() |
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25 | — | — | Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns. |
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21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | Frustration | ![]() |
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20 | * | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. |
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27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | Return | ![]() |
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20 | * | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. |
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29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | Psychic | ![]() |
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10 | 90 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
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30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() |
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15 | 80 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
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32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | Double Team | ![]() |
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15 | — | — | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
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42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | Facade | ![]() |
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20 | 70 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
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43 | 43 | Secret Power | ![]() |
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20 | 70 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. |
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44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | Rest | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
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45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | Attract | ![]() |
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15 | — | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. |
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46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | Thief | ![]() |
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25 | 60 | 100% | Takes the target's item. |
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48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | Round | ![]() |
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15 | 60 | 100% | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. |
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48 | 48 | Skill Swap | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | User and target swap abilities. |
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58 | 58 | Endure | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | 4 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. |
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68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | Giga Impact | ![]() |
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5 | 150 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
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70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | Flash | ![]() |
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20 | — | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
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74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | Gyro Ball | ![]() |
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5 | * | 100% | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. |
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76 | 76 | 76 | Struggle Bug | ![]() |
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20 | 50 | 100% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
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76 | 76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() |
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20 | — | — | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. |
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77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | Psych Up | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. |
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83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | Infestation | ![]() |
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20 | 20 | 100% | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. |
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78 | 78 | Captivate | ![]() |
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20 | — | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. |
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82 | 82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. |
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83 | 83 | Natural Gift | ![]() |
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15 | * | 100% | Power and type depend on the held berry. |
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85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | Dream Eater | ![]() |
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15 | 100 | 100% | Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. |
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87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | Swagger | ![]() |
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15 | — | 85% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. |
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88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. |
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90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | Substitute | ![]() |
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10 | — | — | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
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91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | Flash Cannon | ![]() |
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10 | 80 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
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94 | Secret Power | ![]() |
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20 | 70 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. |
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100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | Confide | ![]() |
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20 | — | — | Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. |