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This formula means that the accuracy starts at 30% when the Pokémon have the same level, and is 1% more likely to hit for every level the user is higher than the target. If the user is at least 70 levels higher than the target, Sheer Cold will always hit. If the user is a lower [[level]] than the target, the move always fails. | This formula means that the accuracy starts at 30% when the Pokémon have the same level, and is 1% more likely to hit for every level the user is higher than the target. If the user is at least 70 levels higher than the target, Sheer Cold will always hit. If the user is a lower [[level]] than the target, the move always fails. | ||
This chance of hitting is not an accuracy: it is not affected by {{stat|accuracy}} and {{stat|evasion}} stats, nor is it affected by other accuracy modifiers such as {{m|Gravity}}, [[Wide Lens]], and {{a|Compound Eyes}}. Additionally, Sheer Cold cannot hit a | This chance of hitting is not an accuracy: it is not affected by {{stat|accuracy}} and {{stat|evasion}} stats, nor is it affected by other accuracy modifiers such as {{m|Gravity}}, [[Wide Lens]], and {{a|Compound Eyes}}. Additionally, Sheer Cold cannot hit a [[Semi-invulnerable turn]] Pokémon. However, effects that guarantee moves to hit (such as {{a|No Guard}} and {{m|Lock-On}}) still affect Sheer Cold. | ||
Sheer Cold can be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining an extra two appeal points if either {{m|Hail}} or {{m|Mind Reader}} was used in the prior turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination and will give an extra three appeal points if any of the moves {{m|Lock-On}}, {{m|Mind Reader}} and {{m|Miracle Eye}} was used in the prior turn. | Sheer Cold can be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], with the user gaining an extra two appeal points if either {{m|Hail}} or {{m|Mind Reader}} was used in the prior turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination and will give an extra three appeal points if any of the moves {{m|Lock-On}}, {{m|Mind Reader}} and {{m|Miracle Eye}} was used in the prior turn. | ||