Sky Drop

Type
Gen.
5
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Priority
0
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Carries the target high into the air, dodging all attacks against either, and drops it next turn.

Detailed Effect

Sky Drop lifts the target 'high up into the air' one the turn that it is selected.
On the next turn, the target smashes to the ground and receives damage.
While in the air, the target is immune to most moves that target it except for Gust, Thunder, Twister, Sky Uppercut, Hurricane and Smack Down.
Pokémon in the air can still be hit by: Sky Drop can target allies but will fail.
Sky Drop fails if the target is behind a Substitute or in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Fly or Dig.
Sky Drop can not be selected if the user is affected by Gravity which also immediately cancels the effect of Sky Drop when used.
Sky Drop fails if the target weighs more than 200.0 kg / 440.9 lbs on the turn it is selected.
Sky Drop will cancel moves that are performed over multiple turns such as Rollout and it will not continue after being smashed down.
Sky Drop is not redirected by Follow Me or Rage Powder and cancels the center of attention effect.
In Rotation Battles, the dropped target will drop into the correct position but take no damage if it is rotated out during the second turn of Sky Drop.
Wimp Out or Emergency Exit do not activate if the Pokémon in the air drops below half of its maximum HP stat img
Sky Drop does not interact with Power Herb item img.
  • In Gen 5 Sky Drop can pick up targets no matter their weight.
    There is also a bug that causes a Pokémon to be stuck in the semi-invulnerable stage of Sky Drop unable to perform any move if it is pulled down first by Gravity while more than one Pokémon is in the air.
  • In SunMoon there is a glitch that causes a Pokémon to be stuck unable to perform any action if it uses Spiky Shield and then is hit by Sky Drop, skipping all turns until the end of battle.
  • From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.

Description

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The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.
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
move target imgLong Range
Affects a selected target on the field.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
ChargingRequires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
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).
Has a charging turnThis move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a Power Herb 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.
Unusable during GravityThis move cannot be used in high Gravity.
Targets opposite side in triplesIn triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Other Languages
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프리폴 (Free Fall)
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自由落體 / 自由落体 (Zìyóu Luòtǐ / Jihyàuh Lohktái)

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