Kinesis (move): Difference between revisions

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==Effect==
==Effect==
===Generations I to III===
===Generation I to III===
Kinesis decreases the target's {{stat|accuracy}} stat by one stage.
Kinesis decreases the target's {{stat|accuracy}} stat by one stage.


Kinesis can be used as the first move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Teleport}} to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 3 bonus appeal points if {{m|Confusion}} or {{m|Psychic}} was used in the previous turn.
Kinesis can be used as the first move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Teleport}} to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 3 bonus appeal points if {{m|Confusion}} or {{m|Psychic}} was used in the previous turn.


===Generations IV to VII===
===Generation IV to VII===
Kinesis can now be reflected with {{m|Magic Coat}}.
Kinesis can now be reflected with {{m|Magic Coat}}.


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====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
In Versions 1.0 to 1.1.1 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Kinesis could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.2.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.
In Versions 1.0 to 1.1.1 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Kinesis could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.2.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.
====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
Kinesis can be selected and functions as it did in previous generations.


====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
Kinesis cannot be selected in a battle.
Kinesis cannot be selected in a battle.
===Generation IX onwards===
Kinesis can be selected and functions as it did in previous generations.


==Description==
==Description==
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user distracts the foe by bending a spoon. It may lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user distracts the foe by bending a spoon. It may lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. It lowers the target's accuracy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. It lowers the target's accuracy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target's accuracy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{tt|*|Version 1.2.0 onward}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target's accuracy.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.{{tt|*|Prior to Version 1.2.0}}<br>The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target's accuracy.{{tt|*|Version 1.2.0 onward}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{tt|*|Prior to Version 1.2.0}}{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
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