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→Mechanics: Damaging Z-Moves work like Swift and Aerial Ace, in that they cannot miss unless the target is using Fly etc. | Z-Moves are affected by type-changing effects in the same way as type-changing moves are
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When using a Z-Move in the games, a special cutscene plays, first showing the Trainer performing a certain pose, before shifting to the Pokémon surrounding itself with its Z-Power and executing the Z-Move. This cutscene cannot be deactivated, even if battle animations are turned off. | When using a Z-Move in the games, a special cutscene plays, first showing the Trainer performing a certain pose, before shifting to the Pokémon surrounding itself with its Z-Power and executing the Z-Move. This cutscene cannot be deactivated, even if battle animations are turned off. | ||
Z-Moves draw upon the {{PP}} of the Pokémon's original moves in order to execute. When the Z-Move option is chosen in battle, a list of Z-Moves overlays the Pokémon's original list of moves, with each compatible move | Z-Moves draw upon the {{PP}} of the Pokémon's original moves in order to execute, requiring and consuming PP upon use. When the Z-Move option is chosen in battle, a list of Z-Moves overlays the Pokémon's original list of moves, with each compatible move of the Pokémon's original moves overlain by a Z-Move option that draws upon that move. | ||
Z-Moves | Damaging Z-Moves derive their [[damage category|category]] ([[physical move|physical]] or [[special move|special]]) and [[power]] from the original move. For example, a {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} based on {{m|Nuzzle}} (with a power of 20) will have a power of 100 and be a physical move, while one based on {{m|Thunderbolt}} (with a power of 90) will have a power of 175 and be a special move. If the Pokémon knows more than one compatible move, it will be able to choose among different versions of the Z-Move with different stats, with the instance that has the highest power sparkling. | ||
Damaging | Damaging Z-Moves bypass {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}. | ||
Z-Moves based on [[status move]]s are enhanced versions of the original moves, having a Z- prefixed to the start of the status move's name. While they have the effects of the original status move, the user also receives the effect of '''Z-Power''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|Ｚ|ゼット}}パワー''' ''Z-Power''), which is executed before the move itself. For example, Z-{{m|Splash}} also boosts the user's {{stat|Attack}} by 3 stages, while Z-{{m|Parting Shot}} also restores the switch-in ally's HP by 100%. These effects are not affected by {{a|Contrary}}, {{a|Simple}}, or {{m|Heal Block}}. | Z-Moves based on [[status move]]s are enhanced versions of the original moves, having a Z- prefixed to the start of the status move's name. While they have the effects of the original status move, the user also receives the effect of '''Z-Power''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|Ｚ|ゼット}}パワー''' ''Z-Power''), which is executed before the move itself. For example, Z-{{m|Splash}} also boosts the user's {{stat|Attack}} by 3 stages, while Z-{{m|Parting Shot}} also restores the switch-in ally's HP by 100%. These effects are not affected by {{a|Contrary}}, {{a|Simple}}, or {{m|Heal Block}}. | ||
Exclusive Z-Moves require a specific move, rather than being able to be upgraded from any damaging move of a particular type. Due to having a specific base move, they have a fixed [[damage category|category]] ([[physical move|physical]] or [[special move|special]]) and [[power]]. Exclusive Z-Moves can be used by a Pokémon {{m|transform}}ed into an appropriate species regardless of its original species, if it holds the corresponding Z-Crystal; however, if the Pokémon who the move is exclusive to is transformed, it cannot use its own species' exclusive Z-Move unless it is transformed into another Pokémon of the same species. | Exclusive Z-Moves require a specific move, rather than being able to be upgraded from any damaging move of a particular type. Due to having a specific base move, they have a fixed [[damage category|category]] ([[physical move|physical]] or [[special move|special]]) and [[power]]. Exclusive Z-Moves can be used by a Pokémon {{m|transform}}ed into an appropriate species regardless of its original species, if it holds the corresponding Z-Crystal; however, if the Pokémon who the move is exclusive to is transformed, it cannot use its own species' exclusive Z-Move unless it is transformed into another Pokémon of the same species. | ||
Damaging Z-Moves cannot be fully protected against by {{cat|protection moves}} (such as {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Spiky Shield}}), instead dealing 25% of the original damage. Status Z-Moves can be blocked by protection moves, but will apply their Z-Power effects regardless. | |||
Z-Moves may be used without regard to the effects of {{m|Taunt}}, {{m|Torment}}, {{m|Disable}}, {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Imprison}}, and {{m|Heal Block}}; however, the Pokémon never has an opportunity to select a Z-Move if it is forced to use {{m|Struggle}} (e.g. if it is affected by Taunt and only knows [[status move]]s). Even if the target of Z-{{m|Heal Pulse}} or Z-{{m|Floral Healing}} is affected by Heal Block, that Pokémon's HP is restored. | Z-Moves may be used without regard to the effects of {{m|Taunt}}, {{m|Torment}}, {{m|Disable}}, {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Imprison}}, and {{m|Heal Block}}; however, the Pokémon never has an opportunity to select a Z-Move if it is forced to use {{m|Struggle}} (e.g. if it is affected by Taunt and only knows [[status move]]s). Even if the target of Z-{{m|Heal Pulse}} or Z-{{m|Floral Healing}} is affected by Heal Block, that Pokémon's HP is restored. | ||
Z-Moves are affected normally | Z-Moves are affected normally by {{m|Powder}} and [[weather]]. {{cat|Weather-changing moves}} turned into Z-Moves (except {{m|Defog}}) will fail as usual during [[rain|heavy rain]], [[harsh sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]], and a [[mysterious air current]], but will apply their Z-Power effects regardless. | ||
The types of Z-Moves are unaffected by {{cat|Abilities that can modify move types|type-modifying Abilities}}. However, their types are affected by {{m|Ion Deluge}} (if the Z-Move would be Normal-type) and {{m|Electrify}}. | |||
Despite only being able to be used once per battle, they can be {{m|disable}}d by {{a|Cursed Body}}; if this occurs, the move that was upgraded into a Z-Move is unaffected. | Despite only being able to be used once per battle, they can be {{m|disable}}d by {{a|Cursed Body}}; if this occurs, the move that was upgraded into a Z-Move is unaffected. | ||
===Power=== | ===Power=== | ||