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
Self
Targets the user.
Cannot selectCan selectWill select
Effect Type
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
Recoil
The user receives recoil damage.
Interactions1
Snatchable
This move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Cute
Pink
Sweet FlavorContest Effect
User gains one star.
Ups the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness.
Appeal❤️
Jam
Super Contest
Earn double the score in the next turn.
Appeal