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==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
Powder covers the target in powder for the remainder of the turn. If a Pokémon affected by Powder attempts to use a {{type|Fire}} move, they take damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP and cannot execute the move ({{PP}} is still consumed). | Powder covers the target in powder for the remainder of the turn. If a Pokémon affected by Powder attempts to use a {{type|Fire}} move, they take damage equal to 25% of their maximum HP and cannot execute the move ({{PP}} is still consumed). | ||
Powder has a [[priority]] of +1, so is used before all moves that do not have increased priority. It bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}. | Powder has a [[priority]] of +1, so is used before all moves that do not have increased priority. It bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}. | ||
Powder will damage the Pokémon even during [[Rain|heavy rain]]. If a Pokémon with {{a|Magic Guard}} affected by Powder attempts to use a Fire-type move, it will fail to execute the move but take no damage. | Powder will damage the Pokémon even during [[Rain|heavy rain]]. If a Pokémon with {{a|Magic Guard}} affected by Powder attempts to use a Fire-type move, it will fail to execute the move but take no damage. If a Pokémon affected by Powder uses {{m|Shell Trap}}, it will take damage regardless if hit by a physical attack. If a Pokémon affected by Powder attempts to use multiple Fire-type moves in one turn (such as due to {{a|Dancer}}), Powder will activate for each one. | ||
{{ | Powder does not prevent a Pokémon from {{status|freeze|thawing}} itself by using a move like {{m|Flame Wheel}}. If a Pokémon affected by Powder attempts to use {{m|Natural Gift}} while holding a [[Berry]] that makes the move Fire-type, the Pokémon takes damage from Powder but the Berry is not consumed. If a Pokémon affected by Powder attempts to use a {{type|Fire}} {{cat|dance moves|dance move}} (such as {{m|Fiery Dance}}), that move will not trigger {{a|Dancer}}. | ||
{{type|Grass}} Pokémon, Pokémon with {{a|Overcoat}}, and Pokémon holding [[Safety Goggles]] are immune to Powder. Powder fails if the target is already under the effect of Powder. | |||
If powered up by a {{DL|Z-Crystal|Buginium Z}} into Z-Powder, the user's {{stat|Special Defense}} stat raises two stages. | If powered up by a {{DL|Z-Crystal|Buginium Z}} into Z-Powder, the user's {{stat|Special Defense}} stat raises two stages. | ||