Dragon Ascent
Flying
Effect Summary
Deals damage and lowers the user's
Defense
and
Special Defense
by one stage.
and
Special Defense
by one stage.Detailed Effect
Dragon Ascent deals damage but then lowers the user's
Defense
and
Special Defense
by one stage each.
Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
and
Special Defense
by one stage each.Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.- In this move does not exist in the game data and no Pokémon that know this move can be transferred to one of these games from another game or the Pokémon Bank.
This is fixable by making the Pokémon forget the move beforehand. - In Gen 6-7 knowing Dragon Ascent allows a
Rayquaza
to Mega Evolve.
This is not the case if the Rayquaza is holding a Z-Crystal or only knows this move through Mimic.
In the Delta Episode Rayquaza must be caught first.
Description
ORAS
After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds, although it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def in the process.
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. But it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def stats in the process.
Additional Information
Move Target
Long Rangemeans 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.
Stat Drawback
The user receives a stat decrease in return.
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
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Targets opposite side in triples
In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
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