Fire Spin
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from fleeing and deals damage for 2-5 turns.
Detailed Effect
Fire Spin deals damage on the first turn then traps the target (preventing them from switching out or fleeing), causing them to lose ⅛ of their maximum
HP
after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
If the user holds a Grip Claw
, the after-effects last for 7 turns.
If a Binding Band
is held, the damage is ⅙ of the target's maximum
HP
.

If the user holds a Grip Claw
If a Binding Band

- In Gen 1 the target can not attack while under its effect.
- In Gen 1-4 Fire Spin has 15 power and 75%
accuracy
and the after-effects last for 2-5 turns. Holding Grip Claw
extends this to 5 turns.
The following table shows the likelihood of 2-5 turns:Amount Chance 2 37.5% 3 37.5% 4 12.5% 5 12.5% - In Generations 2-5, the target loses only ¹⁄₁₆ of their maximum
HP
after each turn, or ⅛ while holding a Binding Band
.
Description
C
GS
Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns.
E
RS
Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns.
FRLG
The foe is trapped in an intense spiral of fire that rages two to five turns.
DP
HGSS
PL
The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
Additional Information
Move Target
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.
Trap
Traps a Pokémon, preventing it from fleeing.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Beauty |
---|---|
Color | Blue |
Flavor | Dry |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents the Applause Meter from rising for the rest of the turn. |
---|---|
Description | Temporarily stops the crowd from getting excited. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs. |
---|---|
Appeal | - |