Nightmare
#171
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Power
100%
Accuracy
15
PP
+0
Priority
Selected Pokemon
Target
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Effect %
Effect
Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Gives the target a nightmare, damaging it for 1/4 its max HP every turn. If the target wakes up or leaves the field, this effect ends.
Short Description
Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it’s asleep.
Battle Data
Ailment
Category
Nightmare
Ailment
TM / HM
TM50
Gold Silver
TM50
Crystal
Contest
Type
Smart
Use After
In-Game Descriptions
Gold SilverCrystal
“A sleeper loses 1/4 HP every turn.”
Ruby SapphireEmerald
“Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn.”
Firered LeafgreenDiamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold Soulsilver
“A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.”
Black WhiteBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha SapphireSun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee
“A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.”
Sword Shield
“This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.”
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