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Several different [[move]]s are made specifically for Double Battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. In Generation III, if there is more than one target, moves that can hit both foes (but not moves that hit all Pokémon on the field, such as {{m|Earthquake}}) have their damage reduced by 50%. In subsequent games, if there is more than one target, any move that can hit multiple Pokémon has its damage reduced by 25%. | Several different [[move]]s are made specifically for Double Battles, such as {{m|Helping Hand}}. Some others, such as {{m|Surf}}, can have noticeably different effects. In Generation III, if there is more than one target, moves that can hit both foes (but not moves that hit all Pokémon on the field, such as {{m|Earthquake}}) have their damage reduced by 50%. In subsequent games, if there is more than one target, any move that can hit multiple Pokémon has its damage reduced by 25%. This damage reduction only takes effect if there are multiple targets when the move is executed; only a slot with no Pokémon in it does not count as a target. For instance, a Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Levitate}} counts as a target for {{m|Magnitude}}, even though they cannot be hit by the move under normal circumstances. | ||
The moves {{m|After You}}, {{m|Quash}}, {{m|Helping Hand}}, {{m|Ally Switch}}, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, {{m|Aromatic Mist}}, {{m|Hold Hands}}, and {{m|Spotlight}}<!--maybe others--> have no effect in Single Battles, but do in Double Battles. | The moves {{m|After You}}, {{m|Quash}}, {{m|Helping Hand}}, {{m|Ally Switch}}, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, {{m|Aromatic Mist}}, {{m|Hold Hands}}, and {{m|Spotlight}}<!--maybe others--> have no effect in Single Battles, but do in Double Battles. | ||