Snarl (move): Difference between revisions

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→‎Effect: The substitute bypassing effect is actually not an inherent property of sound-based moves (it's just typically assigned to them), so keeping it separate. Leaving explanation of sound-based properties to that page.
(→‎Effect: The substitute bypassing effect is actually not an inherent property of sound-based moves (it's just typically assigned to them), so keeping it separate. Leaving explanation of sound-based properties to that page.)
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==Effect==
==Effect==
Snarl deals damage and lowers the {{stat|Special Attack}} of all targets hit by one stage. Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Soundproof}} are not affected by this move. Snarl hits all adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.
Snarl deals damage and lowers the {{stat|Special Attack}} of all targets hit by one stage. Snarl hits all adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.


Snarl will become a {{type|Water}} move when used by a Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Liquid Voice}}. If the user is affected by {{m|Throat Chop}}, it will be unable to use this move for two turns.
Snarl is a {{cat|sound-based moves|sound-based move}}.


Snarl will have its power boosted by 30% when used by a Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Punk Rock}}. The damage dealt by Snarl will also be halved when used against a Pokémon with Punk Rock.
Snarl cannot be called by {{m|Metronome}}.


If the user is holding a [[Throat Spray]], the [[item]] will be consumed and the user's Special Attack stat will raise by one stage.
===Generation V===
If used on a Pokémon behind a {{m|substitute}}, it hits that Pokémon's substitute.


Snarl cannot be called by {{m|Metronome}}.
===Generation VI onwards===
Snarl can now hit Pokémon even if they are behind a substitute.


===Generation VIII===
===Generation VIII===