Spotlight

Type
Gen.
7
Power
???
PP
15
Priority
+3
Category
Statuscategory img

Effect Summary

Forces the target's opponents to aim at the target for the rest of the turn.

Detailed Effect

Spotlight causes the target to become the center of attention.
This redirects all attacks toward it and overrides any other move redirecting effect such as Follow Me.
  • From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.

Description

SM
USUM
LGPLGE
The user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.
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 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
Unique EffectUnique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
ReflectableThis move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Other Languages
flag usa
Spotlight
japan flag
スポットライト (Supottoraito)
germany flag
Rampenlicht
france flag
Projecteur
italy flag
Riflettore
spain flag
Foco
south kore flag
스포트라이트 (Spotlight)
mainland china flag
聚光燈 / 聚光灯 (Jùguāngdēng / Jeuihgwōngdāng)

Level Up

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