Infestation

Type
Gen.
6
Power
20
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Priority
0
Category
Specialcategory img

Effect Summary

Prevents the target from fleeing and deals damage for 2-5 turns.

Detailed Effect

Infestation deals of their maximum HP stat img as damage after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
Infestation also traps the target (preventing them from switching out or fleeing).
If the user holds a Grip Claw item img, the after-effects last for 7 turns.
If a Binding Band item img is held, the damage is of the target's maximum HP stat img .
Trap effects can be removed by moves such as Rapid Spin.
Pokémon with the ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball item img are still able to flee (but not switch out).

Description

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The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent 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
DamageDeals damage.
ShieldProtects the user from moves
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
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Infestation
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まとわりつく (Matowaritsuku)
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Plage
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Harcèlement
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Assillo
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Acoso
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엉겨붙기 (Eonggyeobutgi)
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死纏爛打 / 死缠烂打 (Sǐchánlàndǎ / Séichìhnlaahndá)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

TM83
TM83
TM83
TM83