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'''Jamming''' is a term used in [[Pokémon Contest]]s and is a feature only in [[Generation III]]; it refers to when an [[appeal]] can lower the appeal points of the other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the | '''Jamming''' is a term used in [[Pokémon Contest]]s and is a feature only in [[Generation III]]; it refers to when an [[appeal]] can lower the appeal points of the other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the Contest by the number of black hearts represented above the number of appeal points the move makes. | ||
If not executed correctly it only says that the move messed up, and it still gains appeal points and any other extra, for example, if a move that affects all Pokémon after the user is played last. On the other hand, if the move backfires on the user, it causes ''them'' to lose appeal points. | If not executed correctly it only says that the move messed up, and it still gains appeal points and any other extra, for example, if a move that affects all Pokémon after the user is played last. On the other hand, if the move backfires on the user, it causes ''them'' to lose appeal points. | ||
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* Out of all the [[type]]s, the {{type|Normal}} has the most moves that can jam, with 36. | * Out of all the [[type]]s, the {{type|Normal}} has the most moves that can jam, with 36. | ||
* Out of both damage categories, [[Physical move]]s have the most moves that can jam, with 49. | * Out of both damage categories, [[Physical move]]s have the most moves that can jam, with 49. | ||
* Out of all the Contest categories, [[Smart | * Out of all the Contest categories, [[Smart Contest|Smart moves]] have the most moves that can jam, with 34. | ||
* Out of all of the moves that can jam, the fewest amount of moves removing appeal points is two points, with only five moves. | * Out of all of the moves that can jam, the fewest amount of moves removing appeal points is two points, with only five moves. | ||
** These moves are {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Thunder}}, and {{m|Tri Attack}}. Only {{m|Leech Seed}} is a [[Status move]]. | ** These moves are {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Thunder}}, and {{m|Tri Attack}}. Only {{m|Leech Seed}} is a [[Status move]]. The rest are all [[Special move]]s. | ||
** Out of all of the moves that can jam, the most amount of moves removing appeal points is one point, with 43 moves. | ** Out of all of the moves that can jam, the most amount of moves removing appeal points is one point, with 43 moves. | ||