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[[File:Frozen Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|[[Iris's Excadrill|Excadrill]] is frozen]] | [[File:Frozen Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|[[Iris's Excadrill|Excadrill]] is frozen]] | ||
The '''freeze''' condition (FRZ) (Japanese: '''こおり''' ''Ice'') causes a Pokémon to be unable to make a move. It is the only [[status | The '''freeze''' condition (FRZ) (Japanese: '''こおり''' ''Ice'') causes a Pokémon to be unable to make a move. It is the only [[status condition]] that does not have a move that will always cause it, and because of this, it is arguably the most uncommon. | ||
It is evidently associated with the {{t|Ice}} type, as the majority of moves that can freeze are of this type, and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon are immune to being frozen. In [[Generation V]], Pokémon glow blue and stop moving when afflicted with freeze. | It is evidently associated with the {{t|Ice}} type, as the majority of moves that can freeze are of this type, and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon are immune to being frozen. In [[Generation V]], Pokémon glow blue and stop moving when afflicted with freeze. | ||
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===Generation I=== | ===Generation I=== | ||
Once frozen, a Pokémon can't be thawed out in battle other than via the use of items such as an {{DL|Status | Once frozen, a Pokémon can't be thawed out in battle other than via the use of items such as an {{DL|Status condition healing item|Ice Heal}} or being hit by a damaging {{type|Fire}} move. {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|0 PP glitch|Due to a glitch}}, if a frozen Pokémon uses a move with 0 PP on the same turn that it thaws out, the PP of the move will roll over to 63 PP. | ||
===Generation II onwards=== | ===Generation II onwards=== | ||
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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
===Moves=== | ===Moves=== | ||
Unlike other major status | Unlike other major status conditions, Freeze status can only be caused by Pokémon moves (rather than by abilities or items), with those moves rarely causing it. Currently no moves have Freeze as a primary effect. This is likely due to freeze being a powerful status that can be overcome only via items or by the chance of defrosting (Compare this with Sleep, which can be overcome by the move {{m|Sleep Talk}}). Additionally Freeze is the only non-volatile status condition, where all moves that can cause it do deal damage separately from inflicting the status condition. The following are the moves that can cause the Freeze status: | ||
{| class="roundy" width="100%" style="background: #{{ice color}}; border: 5px solid #{{ice color light}};" | {| class="roundy" width="100%" style="background: #{{ice color}}; border: 5px solid #{{ice color light}};" | ||
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==Prevention and curing== | ==Prevention and curing== | ||
Being frozen can be cured with the use of an {{DL|Status | Being frozen can be cured with the use of an {{DL|Status condition healing item|Ice Heal}} or an [[Aspear Berry]] ({{DL|Berries (Generation II)|Burnt Berry}} in [[Generation II]]). In addition, like all other major [[status condition]]s, it can be cured by the items {{DL|Status condition healing item|Full Heal}}, {{DL|Status condition healing item|Lava Cookie}}, {{DL|Potion|Full Restore}}, {{DL|Status condition healing item|Old Gateau}}, {{DL|Herbal medicine|Heal Powder}}, [[Lum Berry]], {{DL|Status condition healing item|Casteliacone}}, and [[Sacred Ash]]. {{m|Heal Bell}} and {{m|Aromatherapy}} also removes it from all Pokémon in the party. A Pokémon with {{a|Natural Cure}} will be cured upon switching out, one with the {{a|Hydration}} Ability will be cured while it is [[weather conditions|raining]], and one with {{a|Shed Skin}} has a 30% chance of being cured every turn. | ||
Damaging {{type|Fire}} moves used on a frozen Pokémon will remove the freeze status. (This includes {{m|Hidden Power}}, if its type is Fire). However, Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}} will not be thawed out by any Fire type moves in Generation V, since they will not be damaged by them. As of [[Generation II]], freeze has a random, 20% chance to be cured on its own on the frozen Pokémon's turn. Consequently, the frozen Pokémon may thaw out on the turn of freezing—however, in [[Generation I]], a frozen Pokémon never thaws without external aid. Pokémon cannot be frozen in {{weather|Intense sunlight|sunny weather}}, but contrary to popular belief, sunny weather does not cause a quicker thawing. | Damaging {{type|Fire}} moves used on a frozen Pokémon will remove the freeze status. (This includes {{m|Hidden Power}}, if its type is Fire). However, Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Flash Fire}} will not be thawed out by any Fire type moves in Generation V, since they will not be damaged by them. As of [[Generation II]], freeze has a random, 20% chance to be cured on its own on the frozen Pokémon's turn. Consequently, the frozen Pokémon may thaw out on the turn of freezing—however, in [[Generation I]], a frozen Pokémon never thaws without external aid. Pokémon cannot be frozen in {{weather|Intense sunlight|sunny weather}}, but contrary to popular belief, sunny weather does not cause a quicker thawing. | ||
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==In the spin-off games== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
===Pokémon Conquest=== | ===Pokémon Conquest=== | ||
Frozen Pokémon cannot take any action, but their [[Warrior]] can still use [[Warrior Skill]]s or items on their turn. At the start of each turn there is a chance of a frozen Pokémon thawing, and they may act normally during that turn. Freeze can be inflicted by Abilities and by Ice-type attacks, and Ice types are immune to freezing. Freezing can be cured by certain Warrior Skills, items, or by ending a Pokémon's turn on a [[status | Frozen Pokémon cannot take any action, but their [[Warrior]] can still use [[Warrior Skill]]s or items on their turn. At the start of each turn there is a chance of a frozen Pokémon thawing, and they may act normally during that turn. Freeze can be inflicted by Abilities and by Ice-type attacks, and Ice types are immune to freezing. Freezing can be cured by certain Warrior Skills, items, or by ending a Pokémon's turn on a [[status condition]]-curing tile of the battlefield, such as a Hot Spring or a Water Bucket. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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In the anime, the frozen status is literally the same as in the games; once a Pokémon in frozen it can't move and is open to attacks. In some cases, a referee may call a frozen Pokémon unable to battle. | In the anime, the frozen status is literally the same as in the games; once a Pokémon in frozen it can't move and is open to attacks. In some cases, a referee may call a frozen Pokémon unable to battle. | ||
Freezing is one of the most common status | Freezing is one of the most common status conditions featured in the anime, resulting almost always when a Pokémon gets hit by an Ice-type attack like {{m|Ice Beam}} or {{m|Blizzard}}. | ||
*In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} was frozen by an Ice Beam from [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, winning its Trainer the match. Ash stayed up all night with Charizard to treat its injuries, winning back its loyalty. | *In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} was frozen by an Ice Beam from [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, winning its Trainer the match. Ash stayed up all night with Charizard to treat its injuries, winning back its loyalty. | ||