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'''Status conditions''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|状態異常|じょうたいいじょう}}''' ''abnormal condition''), also referred to as '''status problems''' or '''status ailments''', affect a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s ability to battle. There are three kinds of status. The first are non-volatile, the second are volatile, and the third lasts while a Pokémon is in battle. The [[Pokérus]] is a similar but unrelated concept.

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A non-volatile status condition is a status condition that remains after being [[recall|switched out]]. It's displayed in the [[party]] screen, and the Pokémon's [[summary]]. They can be cured by healing at a [[Pokémon Center]], specific [[status condition healing item|curative item]]s, or other ways. If a Pokémon is affected by a non-volatile status condition, an icon will display the type of status condition (replacing the Pokémon's level in [[Generation]]s [[Generation I|I]] and [[Generation II|II]]).

A Pokémon cannot gain non-volatile status conditions when it is affected by {{m|Safeguard}}, {{a|Leaf Guard}}, {{a|Flower Veil}}, {{a|Shields Down}}, or {{a|Comatose}}. A Pokémon will cure its status condition when affected by {{m|Refresh}}, {{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Aromatherapy}}, {{m|Psycho Shift}}, {{m|Jungle Healing}}, {{m|G-Max Sweetness}}, {{a|Natural Cure}}, {{a|Shed Skin}}, {{a|Hydration}}, or [[Lum Berry]].

The burn condition (BRN) inflicts damage every turn and halves damage dealt by a Pokémon's [[physical move]]s (except Pokémon with the {{a|Guts}} Ability). In Generation I and Generation VII, burn inflicts damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum HP every turn; from Generation II to VI, burn inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of its maximum HP every turn. Burn damage is halved if the Pokémon has the Ability {{a|Heatproof}}. In Generation V, Pokémon glow red while afflicted with burn.

Most moves which cause burn are {{type|Fire}}. In Generations I and II, {{type|Fire}} Pokémon cannot be burned by Fire-type moves (but they can be burned by {{m|Tri Attack}} in Generation II). From Generation III onward, Fire-type Pokémon and Pokémon with the {{a|Water Veil}} or {{a|Water Bubble}} Ability cannot normally be burned.

[[File:Frozen Pokémon.png|thumb|left|250px|{{p|Yamper}} is frozen]]

The freeze condition (FRZ) causes a Pokémon to be unable to use moves. A frozen Pokémon can still use the moves {{m|Fusion Flare}}, {{m|Flame Wheel}}, {{m|Sacred Fire}}, {{m|Flare Blitz}}, {{m|Scald}}, and {{m|Steam Eruption}} while frozen; these moves will thaw the user and be executed normally. In Generation V, Pokémon glow blue and stop moving while afflicted with freeze.

If a frozen Pokémon is hit by a damaging {{type|Fire}} move, {{m|Scald}} (Generation VI onward) or {{m|Steam Eruption}}, it will be thawed. From [[Generation II]] onward, the frozen Pokémon has a 20% chance to be thawed each turn, possibly even thawing right after being frozen; however, in [[Generation I]], a frozen Pokémon never thaws without external aid. Pokémon cannot be frozen in {{weather|harsh sunlight}}.

All moves which cause freezing are {{type|Ice}}, except {{m|Tri Attack}} ([[Generation II]] onward), {{m|Secret Power}} (when used in snow or ice; [[Generation IV]] onward) and {{m|Freezing Glare}}. In Generations I and II, Ice-type Pokémon cannot be frozen by Ice-type moves (but they can be frozen by Tri Attack in Generation II). From Generation III onward, Ice-type Pokémon and Pokémon with the {{a|Magma Armor}} Ability cannot normally be frozen.

The paralysis condition (PAR) reduces the Pokémon's {{stat|Speed}} stat and causes it to have a 25% chance of being unable to use a move ("fully paralyzed") when trying to use one. From Generation I to VI, its Speed is reduced to 25% of its normal value; in [[Generation VII]], its Speed is reduced to 50% of its normal value. Pokémon with the {{a|Quick Feet}} Ability instead have their Speed increased by 50% while paralyzed. In [[Generation V]], Pokémon glow yellow while afflicted with paralysis and their animation will be slowed significantly.

Many moves that cause paralysis are {{type|Electric}} moves. In Generation I, Pokémon cannot be paralyzed by damaging moves of the same type as themselves. From [[Generation VI]] onward, {{type|Electric}} Pokémon cannot be paralyzed. Pokémon with the {{a|Limber}} Ability cannot normally be paralyzed.

[[File:Poisoned Pokémon.png|thumb|left|250px|{{AP|Pikachu}} is poisoned]]

All moves which cause poison are {{type|Poison}}, except {{m|Twineedle}}, {{m|Secret Power}} (when used in [[tall grass]]; [[Generation III]] only), {{m|Psycho Shift}} (while poisoned), and {{m|Fling}} (if [[Poison Barb]] or [[Toxic Orb]] is held). Poison-type Pokémon cannot be normally poisoned. In Generation II, {{type|Steel}} Pokémon cannot be poisoned by Poison-type moves (but they can be poisoned by {{m|Twineedle}}); from Generation III onward, Steel-type Pokémon and Pokémon with the {{a|Immunity}} Ability cannot normally be poisoned. Poison- and Steel-type Pokémon can be poisoned by a Pokémon with the {{a|Corrosion}} Ability.

From Generation I to IV, a poisoned Pokémon loses 1 HP for every four steps taken outside of battle. In [[Generation IV]], a Pokémon whose HP is reduced to 1 via poison outside of battle will have the poison status removed; in Generations I to III, its HP will be reduced to 0 (causing it to faint).

The bad poison condition inflicts damage every turn, with the amount of damage increasing each turn. It initially inflicts damage equal to 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP, with the damage inflicted increasing by 1/16 each turn (2/16 on the second turn, 3/16 on the third turn, etc.). In Generation V, Pokémon glow purple while afflicted with bad poison.

In Generations I and II, if a badly poisoned Pokémon is switched out, the condition reverts to regular poison. From [[Generation III]] onward, the poison remains bad poison while switched out, but the damage counter will be reset when switched back in (i.e. it always will take 1/16 of its maximum HP as damage after switching in). After a battle is over, the badly poisoned status will become a regular poison.

All moves which badly poison are {{type|Poison}}, except {{m|Psycho Shift}} (while badly poisoned) and {{m|Fling}} (if [[Toxic Orb]] is held).

Sleep lasts for a randomly chosen duration of 1 to 7 turns in the handheld [[Generation I]] games, 1 to 3 turns in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, 1 to 5 turns in Generations II to IV (except the Japanese versions of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl), and 1 to 3 turns in [[Generation V]] onwards,<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3698857&postcount=770 RNG Research: Battle RNG - Sleep Duration]</ref>. In the Japanese versions of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, the minimum and maximum sleep count is 1 turn higher, lasting 2 to 6 turns.<ref>[http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=648215&postcount=24 DP Battle Tower Records]</ref> If a Pokémon puts itself to sleep using {{m|Rest}}, it will sleep for exactly 2 turns.

In addition to moves that cause sleep, a [[obedience|disobedient]] Pokémon may also nap during battle. Pokémon with the {{a|Vital Spirit}} or {{a|Insomnia}} Ability cannot normally be put to sleep.

====Frostbite====

Frostbite is a status condition exclusively in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, replacing the freeze condition. Similar to burn, frostbite inflicts damage equal to 1/16 of the target's maximum HP every turn, and it reduces its Special Attack during this time. When it is [[weather|snowing]], moves that may inflict frostbite are more likely to do so.

Using {{m|Flame Wheel}} or {{m|Flare Blitz}} will cure the user of frostbite.

Drowsy is a status condition exclusively in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, replacing the sleep condition. It works similarly to paralysis, and may cause the afflicted Pokémon to be unable to move. Drowsy Pokémon also take increased damage from direct attacks. When it is [[weather|snowing]], drowsy Pokémon are more likely to fail to act.

 

Using {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Volt Tackle}}, or {{m|Wild Charge}} will cure the user of drowsiness.

A volatile status is a status condition that is inflicted by a [[move]] or [[Ability]] from another Pokémon and will wear off when a Pokémon is [[Recall|switched]] out of battle or when a battle is over. Many volatile status conditions will also wear off after a number of turns have passed. A Pokémon can be affected by multiple volatile status conditions at a time. A volatile status condition is not indicated by an icon.

===={{anchor|Partially trapped|Bound}}====

From Generations II to V, the bound status deals damage equal to 1/16 of the afflicted Pokémon's maximum HP at the end of each turn. If the Pokémon that used the binding move held a [[Binding Band]], the damage was instead equal to 1/8 of the afflicted Pokémon's maximum HP.

From Generation VI onward, the bound status deals damage equal to 1/8 of the afflicted Pokémon's maximum HP at the end of each turn. If the Pokémon that used the binding move held a [[Binding Band]], the damage is instead equal to 1/6 of the afflicted Pokémon's maximum HP. Furthermore, {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon can now switch out or flee even if they are trapped by a binding move.

=====Generation I=====

Damage done by a binding move's continuing duration is done after recurrent damage. If the user of the binding move switches out before the target is released, the target will be unable to attack during that turn. If the target switches out before the turn duration ends, the binding move will automatically be used against the incoming Pokémon, deducting an additional [[PP]] from the move. If at such a time the binding move has 0 PP, it will still be used against the incoming Pokémon; in this case, due to {{DL|List of glitches (Generation I)|Struggle bypassing|a glitch}}, the move's PP will roll over to 63 and full [[PP Up]]s will be applied to it.

Even if the binding move misses, the target will not need to recharge for {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Additionally, if the user of the binding move attacks before the user of Hyper Beam during a recharge turn and the use of the binding move misses, the user of Hyper Beam will automatically use Hyper Beam during that turn. If at such a time Hyper Beam has 0 PP, it will still be used; in this case, due to {{DL|List of glitches (Generation I)|Struggle bypassing|the same glitch}}, the move's PP will roll over to 63 and full [[PP Up]]s will be applied to it.

In-game, the target will get to select a move during each turn of the binding move's duration, and will attack the incoming Pokémon with the selected move if the player switches before the duration is over.

In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, it is possible to select a move during each turn of the binding move's duration. If the target switches out before the duration ends, the incoming Pokémon will not automatically be attacked. A binding move will negate the recharge turn of Hyper Beam only if successful.

=====Generations II-IV=====

The target is now able to attack during a binding move's duration, and can act normally. Instead, the afflicted Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum HP for 2-5 turns, in addition to the damage dealt when it is used. A bound Pokémon is also trapped, preventing it from switching and [[escape]]. A bound Pokémon can still flee (but not switch out) if it has the Ability {{a|Run Away}} or is holding a [[Smoke Ball]]. A bound Pokémon can still switch out (but not flee) if it is holding a [[Shed Shell]].

If the user of the binding move is holding a [[Grip Claw]], the duration will always be 5 turns.

If the user of the binding move switches out or is knocked out, all targets bound by that Pokémon's moves will be freed. If a bound Pokémon uses {{m|Rapid Spin}}, it will be freed.

=====Generation V=====

If the user of the binding move held a [[Binding Band]], the bound Pokémon takes 1/8 of its maximum HP as damage each turn (instead of 1/16).

=====Generation VI=====

A bound Pokémon now takes damage equal to 1/8 of its maximum HP each turn, instead of 1/16; if the user of the binding move held a [[Binding Band]], the bound Pokémon takes damage equal to 1/6 of its maximum HP instead.

{{type|Ghost}} Pokémon can no longer be trapped, meaning that they can switch out and flee regardless of being bound. They are still afflicted by all other effects of being bound as normal, however.

======Moves======

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| class="l" | {{m|Bind}}

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| {{tt|85%|75% in Generations I-IV}}

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| class="l" | {{m|Clamp}}

{{typetable|Water}}

| {{tt|85%|75% in Generations I-IV}}

| class="l" | {{m|Fire Spin}}

{{typetable|Fire}}

{{statustable|Special}}

| {{tt|35|15 in Generations I-IV}}

| {{tt|85%|70% in Generations I-IV}}

| class="l" | {{m|G-Max Centiferno}}

{{typetable|Fire}}

{{statustable|???|''Varies''}}

| class="l" | Exclusive [[G-Max Move]] of [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Centiskorch}}

| class="l" | {{m|G-Max Sandblast}}

{{typetable|Ground}}

| class="l" | Exclusive [[G-Max Move]] of [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Sandaconda}}

| class="l" | {{m|Infestation}}

{{typetable|Bug}}

{{statustable|Special}}

| class="l" | {{m|Magma Storm}}

{{typetable|Fire}}

| class="l" | {{m|Sand Tomb}}

| class="l" | {{m|Snap Trap}}

| class="l" | {{m|Thunder Cage}}

{{typetable|Electric}}

| class="l" | {{m|Whirlpool}}

{{typetable|Water}}

| class="l" | {{m|Wrap}}

===={{anchor|Trapped|Can't escape}}====

[[File:Lenora Watchog Mean Look effect.png|thumb|250px|{{AP|Oshawott}} failing to return to its Poké Ball after being hit by Mean Look]]

A Pokémon that can't escape is unable to [[recall|switch out]] or [[escape|flee]] as long as the Pokémon that trapped it is on the field.

A Pokémon that can't escape can still switch out if it is holding a [[Shed Shell]]; uses {{m|U-turn}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}, or {{m|Baton Pass}}; or is hit by {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Roar}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}, or {{m|Circle Throw}}. Prior to [[Generation V]], if a Pokémon that can't escape or the Pokémon that trapped it uses Baton Pass, the Pokémon (or its replacement) still can't escape; from Generation V onward, the effect can be passed only by the Pokémon that can't escape.

From Generation III onward, a Pokémon that can't escape can still flee or {{m|Teleport}} from a wild battle if it is holding a [[Smoke Ball]] or has the Ability {{a|Run Away}}.

Starting in Generation VI, {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon can switch out and flee regardless of the can't escape status.

=====Moves=====

====Confusion====

{{main|Confusion (status condition)}}

[[File:Ash Riolu Confused.png|thumb|250px|{{AP|Riolu}} is confused]]

The confused condition causes a Pokémon to sometimes hurt itself in its confusion instead of executing a selected move. From Generation I to VI, the chance to hurt itself is 50%; from Generation VII onwards, it is 33%. The damage is done as if the Pokémon attacked itself with a 40-power typeless physical attack (without the possibility of a critical hit).

Confusion wears off after 2-5 attacking turns. This means that turns recharging, such as after using {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and turns unable to attack, such as from {{status|paralysis}}, will not lower the remaining number of turns of confusion. However, a sleeping Pokémon may hurt itself in confusion if using a move such as {{m|Snore}} or {{m|Sleep Talk}}. Multi-turn attacks such as {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Dive}} require confusion to be checked both turns, further reducing the chance of a successful attack.

Pokémon with the {{a|Own Tempo}} Ability are immune to being confused. Confusion can be cured with [[Persim Berry|Persim Berries]], [[Touga Berry|Touga Berries]], the [[Yellow Flute]], and, from [[Generation II]] onwards, items that cure all status conditions such as [[Full Heal]]s and [[Lum Berry|Lum Berries]]; it is the only volatile status condition to be able to be cured by items that heal all status conditions.

Confusion is transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

[[Focus Sash]], [[Focus Band]], and {{a|Sturdy}} can prevent a Pokémon from knocking itself out due to confusion.

====Curse====

In [[Generation II]], if a cursed Pokémon knocks out its opponent, it will not take damage from curse that turn.

====Drowsy====

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| class="l" | {{m|Yawn}}

{{typetable|Normal}}

{{statustable|Status}}

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| class="l" |

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| class="l" | {{m|G-Max Snooze}}

{{typetable|Dark}}

{{statustable|???|''Varies''}}

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====Embargo====

====Encore====

[[File:Ursula Plusle Minun Encore effect.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Mamoswine}} and {{p|Cyndaquil}} being under Encore]]

{{m|Encore}} forces the Pokémon to repeat its last attack for 2-5 turns in Generation II, 4-8 turns in Generations III and IV, and 3 turns in Generation V and VI. In Generation V, if the Pokémon has {{m|Magic Coat}} active, the move will fail.

====Flinch====

{{main|Flinch}}

[[File:Paul Magmar flinch.png|thumb|left|250px|{{TP|Paul|Magmar}} flinching]]

The flinch status is a one-turn status that prevents a Pokémon from attacking. A Pokémon can only flinch if it is hit by another Pokémon's move before using its move. A Pokémon who is holding a [[King's Rock]] or [[Razor Fang]] has a 10% (~12% in Generation II) chance of causing a target to flinch when using certain moves; in Generation II, III, and IV, any of several moves on a list exclusive to the items (the list differs between generations); from Generation V onward, any move that deals damage and does not already have a chance to flinch. Most moves that cause flinching are [[physical move]]s. In [[Generation II]] only, {{status|sleep}}ing Pokémon cannot flinch when hit by moves that cause flinching (but can flinch via King's Rock), and are thus able to successfully execute {{m|Sleep Talk}} or {{m|Snore}} regardless.

[[Dynamax]] Pokémon and Pokémon with the {{a|Inner Focus}} Ability are immune to flinching. Pokémon with {{a|Steadfast}} still flinch, but gain {{stat|Speed}} each time they do so.

====Heal Block====

In Generation IV and V, a Pokémon affected by Heal Block can use {{cat|HP-draining moves}} and still inflict damage, but will not restore {{stat|HP}}. In Generation VI, a Pokémon affected by Heal Block cannot use HP-draining moves, except {{m|Leech Seed}}.

Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Volt Absorb}} or {{a|Water Absorb}} will take damage, as opposed to healing, from {{t|Electric}}- or {{type|Water}} attacks respectively while Heal Block is in effect. A {{status|poison}}ed Pokémon with {{a|Poison Heal}} is neither healed nor damaged.

From Generation V onward, [[Leftovers]] and [[Shell Bell]] cannot heal Pokémon affected by Heal Block. In Generation VI, [[Black Sludge]] cannot heal Pokémon affected by Heal Block. Items such as [[Potion]]s can still be used to heal the Pokémon.

===={{anchor|Identification|Identified}}====

[[File:Ash Noctowl Foresight effect.png|thumb|left|220px|{{AP|Noctowl}}'s Foresight identifying {{p|Gastly}}]]

The opponent's evasion modification will not affect the accuracy of a Pokémon that uses {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or {{m|Miracle Eye}}. In addition, a {{t|Normal}}- or {{type|Fighting}} move used by a Pokémon that has used Foresight or Odor Sleuth will affect {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, and {{type|Psychic}} moves used by a Pokémon that has used Miracle Eye will affect {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.

=====Moves=====

A Pokémon can be identified when struck by any of the following moves.

! width="15%" | [[Type]]

! width="15%" | [[Damage category|Category]]

! [[Accuracy]]

| class="l" | Removes {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon's immunity to {{type|Fighting}} and {{type|Normal}} moves

| class="l" | {{m|Odor Sleuth}}

| class="l" | Removes {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon's immunity to {{type|Fighting}} and {{type|Normal}} moves

| class="l" | {{m|Miracle Eye}}

===={{anchor|attraction|Infatuation}}====

[[File:Tierno Raichu infatuated.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Raichu}} is infatuated]]

A Pokémon that is infatuated cannot use moves 50% of the time, even against Pokémon other than the one it is infatuated with. It is caused when {{m|Attract}} is used on an opponent of the opposite [[gender]], may be caused when a Pokémon makes [[contact]] with a Pokémon of the opposite gender that has {{a|Cute Charm}} as its [[Ability]], and is caused to a Pokémon that infatuates a Pokémon holding a [[Destiny Knot]].

Pokémon with the {{a|Oblivious}} Ability are immune to infatuation. Infatuation cannot be passed with {{m|Baton Pass}}. Infatuation will end as soon as either the affected Pokémon or the Pokémon it is infatuated with is removed from the battle. It can also be ended by consuming a [[Mental Herb]] or an [[Eggant Berry]], or by playing a [[Red Flute]].

=====Generation III=====

If the Pokémon is both paralyzed and infatuated, its infatuation check works after the paralysis check.

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| class="l" | {{m|Attract}}

| class="l" | Opponent of the opposite gender of the user become infatuated

| class="l" | {{m|G-Max Cuddle}}

{{typetable|Normal}}

{{statustable|???|''Varies''}}

| class="l" | Exclusive [[G-Max Move]] of [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Eevee}}<br>All opponents of the opposite gender of the user become infatuated

===={{anchor|Seeding|Leech Seed}}====

[[File:Ash Bulbasaur Leech Seed effect.png|thumb|left|220px|A {{p|Solrock}} affected by Leech Seed]]

The Leech Seed status can be caused by {{m|Leech Seed}} or {{m|Sappy Seed}}. Each turn, a Pokémon afflicted with Leech Seed loses 1/8 (1/16 in [[Generation I]]) of its maximum hit points. The Pokémon that used Leech Seed is healed by the same amount, unless the seeded Pokémon has {{a|Liquid Ooze}}, in which case the user will be hurt instead. {{type|Grass}} Pokémon cannot be afflicted with Leech Seed.

If a Pokémon afflicted with Leech Seed uses {{m|Baton Pass}}, Leech Seed is transferred to its replacement, even if it is Grass-type. If the Pokémon that used Leech Seed switches out or faints, any Pokémon in the same position as the original user gains the drained HP instead.

In Generations I and II, the effect of Leech Seed is applied after the afflicted Pokémon takes its turn. From Generation III onward, it is applied after all Pokémon on the field have taken their turns.

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| class="l" | {{m|Leech Seed}}

| class="l" | {{m|Sappy Seed}}

====Nightmare====

{{m|Nightmare}} only affects a sleeping Pokémon. The sleeping Pokémon loses ¼ of its maximum hit points every turn. If the sleeping Pokémon awakens, then the nightmare will no longer be in effect. If Baton Pass switches in a Pokémon that is not asleep (via {{m|Sleep Talk}}), then the nightmare will no longer be in effect.

After three turns, all Pokémon who heard the {{m|Perish Song}} will faint, excluding Pokémon with the {{a|Soundproof}} Ability. Any Pokémon who heard it can avoid the effect of fainting if it is switched out before the three-turn count finishes. {{m|Baton Pass}} transfers the Perish Song countdown. The effect will also take place when {{a|Perish Body}} is activated.

====Taunt====

A {{m|taunt}}ed Pokémon cannot use any [[status move]]s for 3 turns (2-4 turns prior to Generation V), including status moves that will always {{cat|Moves that call other moves|turn into}} damaging moves like {{m|Nature Power}}. The Taunt status can only be inflicted by the move {{m|Taunt}}.

From [[Generation V]] onward, the [[Mental Herb]] cures the Pokémon of Taunt. From [[Generation VI]] onward, Pokémon with {{a|Oblivious}} are immune to the Taunt condition; if a Pokémon with Oblivious is afflicted by Taunt (such as if it is taunted by a Pokémon with an Ability like {{a|Mold Breaker}}), it will be cured immediately. Pokémon with {{a|Aroma Veil}} and their allies are immune to Taunt.

A taunted Pokémon can still use a status [[Z-Move]].

===={{anchor|Telekinetic levitation|Telekinesis}}====

[[File:Christie Gothita Telekinesis.png|thumb|250px|A group of people being telekinetically levitated]]

A Pokémon telekinetically levitated by {{m|Telekinesis}} is immune to {{type|Ground}} moves, {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, and {{a|Arena Trap}} for three turns. In addition, all other moves, except [[one-hit knockout move]]s, hit the target regardless of {{stat|accuracy}} and {{stat|evasion}}; however, it does not allow moves to hit semi-invulnerable Pokémon.

The effect of Telekinesis is canceled when {{m|Gravity}} is used, the levitated Pokémon uses {{m|Ingrain}}, or the levitated Pokémon obtains an [[Iron Ball]]; Telekinesis cannot lift targets if Gravity is in effect, and will fail if used on a target that is rooted or holding an Iron Ball.

====Torment====

[[File:Harley Banette Torment effect.png|thumb|left|220px|{{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} being tormented]]

A {{m|torment}}ed Pokémon cannot use the same move twice in a row. If the Pokémon is holding a {{cat|Choice items|Choice item}} or only has one move remaining with [[PP]], it is forced to use {{m|Struggle}} every second turn.

=====Moves=====

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| class="l" | {{m|Torment}}

{{typetable|Dark}}

| class="l" | {{m|G-Max Meltdown}}

====Type change====

User changes target's type.

=====Moves=====

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| class="l" | {{m|Magic Powder}}

Splinters is a status condition exclusive to {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. A Pokémon afflicted with splinters take 25 [[damage]] (factored by type effectiveness, but not the random damage factor) at the end of its turn. Splinters last three turns for regular moves, two turns for agile-style moves, and four turns for strong-style moves.

===Volatile battle status===

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A volatile battle status is usually self-inflicted and will wear off when a Pokémon is taken out of battle or a battle is over. Many of these will also wear off after a number of turns pass. Since they aren't shown in battle as a status condition (having an icon) a Pokémon can be affected with multiple volatile battle statuses, volatile conditions and a non-volatile condition at the same time.

====Aqua Ring====

[[File:Skyla Swanna Aqua Ring.png|thumb|250px|{{TP|Skyla|Swanna}} enveloped in a veil of water]]

When a Pokémon surrounds itself with a veil of water by using {{m|Aqua Ring}}, it restores 1/16th of its maximum HP every turn. This effect can be transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

{{-}}

[[File:Ash Heracross Endure.png|thumb|left|220px|{{AP|Heracross}} bracing itself]]

When a Pokémon uses {{m|Endure}}, it braces itself so that whenever it takes damage that turn, it will always survive with at least 1 HP. The [[Focus Sash]], [[Focus Band]], and Ability {{a|Sturdy}} all have similar effects.

====Charging turn====

[[File:Totem Lurantis Solar Blade gathering light.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Lurantis}} charging energy for [[Solar Blade]]]]

=====Moves=====

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| class="l" | User and target become semi-invulnerable

====Center of attention====

[[File:Daisy Clefairy Courtney Vulpix Follow Me Tail Whip Adventures.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Clefairy}} drawing attention to itself]]

{{main|Center of attention}}

A Pokémon can become the center of attention by using {{m|Follow Me}} or {{m|Rage Powder}}, or by being affected by {{m|Spotlight}}.

 

If the center of attention [[Fainting|faints]], [[Recall|switches out]], or is taken into the air by {{m|Sky Drop}}, it no longer draws moves.

 

 

The center of attention cannot draw {{cat|moves with a charging turn}} like {{m|Sky Drop}} or {{m|Solar Beam}}, even if they are executed in one turn due to [[Power Herb]].

 

 

 

====Defense Curl====

[[File:Ash Phanpy Defense Curl.png|thumb|220px|{{AP|Phanpy}} curls up, ready to use {{m|Rollout}}]]

Using {{m|Defense Curl}} causes the power of {{m|Rollout}} and {{m|Ice Ball}} to double for the Pokémon. This effect is not transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

====Rooting====

[[File:Amoonguss Ingrain.png|thumb|left|250px|{{p|Amoonguss}} after planting its roots]]

When a Pokémon plants its roots by using {{m|Ingrain}}, it restores 1/16th of its maximum HP every turn but cannot switch out or [[escape|flee]], even if hit by a move that would force this such as {{m|Roar}} and {{m|Dragon Tail}}. If a {{type|Flying}} Pokémon or a Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}} is rooted to the ground, it is susceptible to {{type|Ground}} moves, {{m|Spikes}} and {{m|Toxic Spikes}}. The Pokémon cannot be affected by {{m|Magnet Rise}} and {{m|Telekinesis}} and they are removed if active upon rooting. This effect can be transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

====Magic Coat====

[[File:Absol Magic Coat Adventures.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Absol}} bouncing back an attack]]

A Pokémon shrouded with {{m|Magic Coat}} will reflect most status moves used against it or its side of the field back at the user during the turn it used the move. The Ability {{a|Magic Bounce}} reflects the same moves.

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A Pokémon levitating on magnetism via {{m|Magnet Rise}} is immune to {{type|Ground}} attacks for five turns. Like {{type|Flying}} Pokémon and Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}}, the user is immune to the damage of {{m|Spikes}} and {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, and is unaffected by {{a|Arena Trap}}. Magnet Rise is completely negated by {{m|Gravity}}, {{m|Ingrain}}, and holding an [[Iron Ball]].

 

This effect can be transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}.

====Mimic====

[[File:James Mime Jr Mimic BubbleBeam.png|thumb|220px|{{p|Mime Jr.}} mimicking {{m|BubbleBeam}}]]

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If a Pokémon uses {{m|Mimic}}, this [[move]] will be temporarily replaced by another move copied from the target. In [[Generation I]], the copied move is selected from a list of the opposing Pokémon's moves. From [[Generation II]] onwards, Mimic copies the target's last used move.

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====Minimize====

A Pokémon that has used the move {{m|Minimize}} (or had the effect passed to it via {{m|Baton Pass}}) will be affected more harmfully by some moves.

From [[Generation II]] onward, Pokémon that have used Minimize will take double damage from {{m|Stomp}}. From [[Generation V]] onward, Pokémon that have used Minimize will also receive double damage from {{m|Steamroller}}. In [[Generation VI]], Pokémon that have used Minimize will take double damage from {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Dragon Rush}}, {{m|Flying Press}}, and {{m|Phantom Force}}; also in Generation VI, all of these moves will always hit a target that has used Minimize.