Bide

Type

Normal

Gen.

Power

???

Priority

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).

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

GS C	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
RS E	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
FRLG	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back double.
DP HGSS PL COL B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM LGPLGE	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.

Meta Information

Move Target

Self

Targets the user.

means 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 ).
Blocked by Detect and Protect	This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.