Mind Reader
Effect Summary
Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
Detailed Effect
Mind Reader allows the user's next move to bypass any
accuracy
and
evasion
checks to guarantee a hit.
This even includes the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
However, this does not prevent moves boosted by Mind Reader from failing for other reasons such as hitting a hitting a target protected by Protect.
The damaging turn of Future Sight and Doom Desire already count as the next move.
The effect lasts until the end of the next turn regardless of what move is used or if either target or user leave battle.
Mind Reader can not be transferred to an incoming Pokémon through Baton Pass
Mind Reader fails if the target is behind a Substitute.


This even includes the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
However, this does not prevent moves boosted by Mind Reader from failing for other reasons such as hitting a hitting a target protected by Protect.
The damaging turn of Future Sight and Doom Desire already count as the next move.
The effect lasts until the end of the next turn regardless of what move is used or if either target or user leave battle.
Mind Reader can not be transferred to an incoming Pokémon through Baton Pass
Mind Reader fails if the target is behind a Substitute.
- In Gen 2 the effect lasts until the next move against the target of Mind Reader
Mind Reader is a status attached to the target in this generation meaning that allies of the user can also receive the 100% hit guarantee.
The effect ends if the affected target leaves.
The effect also does not allow the moves Earthquake, Fissure or Magnitude to hit a Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.
In that case the move misses and the effect of Mind Reader ends. - In Gen 2-3 Mind Reader has 100%
accuracy
- In Gen 2-4 Mind Reader does not fail if the effect is already active.
- In Gen 3-4 only one Pokémon at a time can have apply Mind Reader or Lock-On to a target.
If another Pokémon uses one of these effects on the same target, the previous move will be overwritten. - From Gen 9 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
C
GS
Ensures the next attack will hit.
E
RS
Senses the foe’s action to ensure the next move’s hit.
FRLG
The user predicts the foe’s action to ensure its next attack hits.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
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
Never Misses
Ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
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
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
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Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents the Applause Meter from rising for the rest of the turn. |
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Description | Temporarily stops the crowd from getting excited. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if two Pokémon raise the Voltage in a row. |
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Appeal | ❤️ |