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Sheer Cold (move): Difference between revisions
This is much clearer in the context of the formula in the page.
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===Generations III to VI=== | ===Generations III to VI=== | ||
If Sheer Cold hits, it will inflict damage equal to the opponent's current {{stat|HP}}, therefore [[Fainting|knocking out]] the target. It will fail if the target's level is higher than the user's level. Sheer Cold's chance of hitting is independent of {{stat|accuracy}} and {{stat|evasion}} stats; instead, it depends on the level of the user and the level of the target and is worked out with the formula | If Sheer Cold hits, it will inflict damage equal to the opponent's current {{stat|HP}}, therefore [[Fainting|knocking out]] the target. It will fail if the target's level is higher than the user's level. Sheer Cold's chance of hitting is independent of {{stat|accuracy}} and {{stat|evasion}} stats; instead, it depends on the level of the user and the level of the target and is worked out with the formula | ||
Accuracy = ((level of user-level of target) + 30)%. | Accuracy = ((level of user - level of target) + 30)%. | ||
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. | ||
===Generation VII=== | ===Generation VII=== | ||
{{type|Ice}} Pokémon are now immune to Sheer Cold. Additionally, the move's accuracy is lowered | {{type|Ice}} Pokémon are now immune to Sheer Cold. Additionally, the move's accuracy is lowered by 10% if the user is not an Ice-type Pokémon. | ||
Sheer Cold's accuracy is now displayed as 30%. | Sheer Cold's accuracy is now displayed as 30%. | ||