Bide
Normal
Effect Summary
User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
Detailed Effect
The user of Bide 'stores energy' for 2 turns making it unable to move.
At the end of the second turn the Pokémon unleashes energy, dealing double the HP
damage it received during the last two turns.
If the user does not receive any damage during the idling turns, the move fails
It also ignores changes to the Accuracy and Evasion stats and can hit Pokémon in the invulnerable stage of moves such as Dig and Fly.
In double and triple battles, Bide hits the last Pokémon to attack the user (including teammates).
At the end of the second turn the Pokémon unleashes energy, dealing double the HP
damage it received during the last two turns.If the user does not receive any damage during the idling turns, the move fails
It also ignores changes to the Accuracy and Evasion stats and can hit Pokémon in the invulnerable stage of moves such as Dig and Fly.
In double and triple battles, Bide hits the last Pokémon to attack the user (including teammates).
- In Gen 1 Bide bypasses
accuracy
checks to always hit.
It can also hit Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable stages of moves such as Dig and Fly - In Gen 1 and 4 it can hit
Ghost -type Pokémon.
- In Gen 2-3, Bide has 100%
accuracy
.
- In Gen 3 damage received by Pain Split counts towards the total damage Bide will deal.
- In Gen 1-3 Bide has a priority of 0. and stores energy for 2-3 turns (chosen randomly).
Description
C
GS
Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
E
RS
Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
FRLG
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back double.
DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
SWSH
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
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
Damage
Deals damage.
Charging
Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
|---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents jamming for the rest of this turn. |
|---|---|
Description | Can avoid being startled by others. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earns double the score on the final performance. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |