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− | On the first turn this attack is used, Petrify adds the Rock type to the target, in addition to the Pokémon's original type(s). If it is used against a dual-type Pokémon, that Pokémon will have three types at once. If the target already has an additional type added to it by Trick-or-Treat or Forest's Curse, that type is replaced with the Rock type. Petrify will fail if the target is already a Rock-type. From this point on, the target's speed will be reduced by one point at the end of each subsequent turn until it cannot be lowered anymore. On the third turn, the target's type shall be changed to pure Rock-type. | + | On the first turn this attack is used, Petrify adds the Rock type to the target, in addition to the Pokémon's original type(s). If it is used against a dual-type Pokémon, that Pokémon will have three types at once. If the target already has an additional type added to it by Trick-or-Treat or Forest's Curse, that type is replaced with the Rock type. Petrify will fail if the target is already a Rock-type. From this point on, the target's speed will be reduced by one point at the end of each subsequent turn until it cannot be lowered anymore. On the third turn, the target's type shall be changed to pure Rock-type. |
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+ | The effect lasts as long as the target remains in battle; however, changing form or transforming overrides the effect. | ||
This attack will not fail when used on Pokémon with [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Multitype_(Ability) Multitype] or [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/RKS_System_(Ability) RKS System]. It will fail when used against a target behind a Substitute. | This attack will not fail when used on Pokémon with [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Multitype_(Ability) Multitype] or [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/RKS_System_(Ability) RKS System]. It will fail when used against a target behind a Substitute. |
Revision as of 00:21, 14 July 2019
Petrify is a non-damaging Rock-type move.
Description
The user regards the opponent with a glare, slowly turning them to stone.
Effects
On the first turn this attack is used, Petrify adds the Rock type to the target, in addition to the Pokémon's original type(s). If it is used against a dual-type Pokémon, that Pokémon will have three types at once. If the target already has an additional type added to it by Trick-or-Treat or Forest's Curse, that type is replaced with the Rock type. Petrify will fail if the target is already a Rock-type. From this point on, the target's speed will be reduced by one point at the end of each subsequent turn until it cannot be lowered anymore. On the third turn, the target's type shall be changed to pure Rock-type.
The effect lasts as long as the target remains in battle; however, changing form or transforming overrides the effect.
This attack will not fail when used on Pokémon with Multitype or RKS System. It will fail when used against a target behind a Substitute.
Pokémon that learn this move
Miato Pokémon
# | Pokémon | Type | Method | |||||||||||
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Level Up | TM | Breeding | Move Tutor | Other | ||||||||||
??? | Synapsaber | Synapsaber | ✔ | |||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
Other Pokémon
# | Pokémon | Type | Method | |||||||||||
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Level Up | TM | Breeding | Move Tutor | Other
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Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |