Belly Drum
Normal
Effect Summary
User pays 50% of its max
HP
to max out its
Attack
to +6 stages.
to max out its
Attack
to +6 stages.Detailed Effect
Belly Drum sacrifices 50% of the user's maximum
HP
to raise its own
Attack
to the maximum of +6 stages.
This works even if the user's Attack
was lowered below normal before.
Belly Drum fails if the user would faint by using it or if the user's Attack
was already at +6 stages (even if it has the ability Contrary.
If the Attack
is not already at +6 stages and the user has the ability Contrary the
Attack
will be lowered to the minimum of -6 stages and deduct
HP
.
to raise its own
Attack
to the maximum of +6 stages.This works even if the user's Attack
was lowered below normal before.Belly Drum fails if the user would faint by using it or if the user's Attack
was already at +6 stages (even if it has the ability Contrary.If the Attack
is not already at +6 stages and the user has the ability Contrary the
Attack
will be lowered to the minimum of -6 stages and deduct
HP
.- In Gen 2 there is a bug that causes the
Attack
to be raised by 2 stages even if Belly Drum failed because the user would faint by using it.
Description
C
GS
Reduces own HP to maximize ATTACK.
E
RS
Maximizes ATTACK while sacrificing HP.
FRLG
The user maximizes its ATTACK stat at the cost of half its full HP.
DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
Additional Information
Move Target
Selfmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
Recoil
The user receives recoil damage.
Interactions
Snatchable
This move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cute |
|---|---|
Color | Pink |
Flavor | Sweet |
Contest Effect
Effect | User gains one star. |
|---|---|
Description | Ups the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn double the score in the next turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | - |