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'''Intense sunlight''' (Japanese: '''ひざしがつよい''' ''Intense sunlight'') is a [[weather condition]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]]. | '''Intense sunlight''' (Japanese: '''ひざしがつよい''' ''Intense sunlight'') is a [[weather condition]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]]. | ||
It will last for five turns if created using {{m|Sunny Day}} (eight is the user is holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Heat Rock}}), and will remain until the battle ends or it is replaced if a Pokémon with {{a|Drought}} is sent out or it is encountered naturally. | It will last for five turns if created using {{m|Sunny Day}} (eight is the user is holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Heat Rock}}), and will remain until the battle ends or it is replaced if a Pokémon with {{a|Drought}} (before Generation VI, where the Ability works the same way as move) is sent out or it is encountered naturally. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
* When activated | |||
:''"The sunlight got bright!"''{{tt|*|Generation II and III}} | |||
:''"The sunlight turned harsh!"''{{tt|*|Generation IV onwards}} | |||
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* After turn is complete{{tt|*|Before Generation V}} | |||
:''"The sunlight is strong."'' | |||
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* After five (eight if Heat Rock is held) turns have passed | |||
:''"The sunlight faded."'' | |||
==On the field== | ==On the field== | ||
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* Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Fire}} move and doubles its power. | * Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Fire}} move and doubles its power. | ||
* Changes {{p|Castform}} to its [[Form differences#Castform|Sunny Form]], and {{p|Cherrim}} to its [[Form differences#Cherrim|Sunshine Form]]. | * Changes {{p|Castform}} to its [[Form differences#Castform|Sunny Form]], and {{p|Cherrim}} to its [[Form differences#Cherrim|Sunshine Form]]. | ||
* | * Prevent Pokémon from becoming {{status|frozen}}. | ||
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ⅔ of max {{stat|HP}} (twice the normal amount in [[Generation II]]). | |||
===Disadvantages=== | ===Disadvantages=== | ||
* Decreases the power of {{type|Water}} moves by 50%. | * Decreases the power of {{type|Water}} moves by 50%. | ||
* Lowers accuracy of {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Hurricane}} to 50%. | * Lowers accuracy of {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Hurricane}} to 50%. | ||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
Revision as of 13:00, 10 November 2013
| Intense sunlight ひざしがつよい Intense sunlight | |
| File:Sunny Field.png File:Sunny Day.png | |
| Move | Ability |
|---|---|
| Sunny Day | Drought |
Intense sunlight (Japanese: ひざしがつよい Intense sunlight) is a weather condition introduced in battle in Generation II. It was introduced in the overworld in Generation III.
It will last for five turns if created using Sunny Day (eight is the user is holding a Heat Rock), and will remain until the battle ends or it is replaced if a Pokémon with Drought (before Generation VI, where the Ability works the same way as move) is sent out or it is encountered naturally.
Description
- When activated
- "The sunlight got bright!"*
- "The sunlight turned harsh!"*
- After turn is complete*
- "The sunlight is strong."
- After five (eight if Heat Rock is held) turns have passed
- "The sunlight faded."
On the field
| Region | Location | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Route 114 | When Terra Cave is thereE |
| Hoenn | Route 115 | When Terra Cave is thereE |
| Hoenn | Route 116 | When Terra Cave is thereE |
| Hoenn | Route 118 | When Terra Cave is thereE |
| Hoenn | Eastern water routes | After Groudon is awakened but before battling itRE |
Effects in battle
Advantages
- Increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50%.
- Allows SolarBeam to be used instantly.
- In Generation V, causes Growth to raise Attack and Special Attack two stages each.
- Activates the following Abilities: Chlorophyll, Dry Skin, Flower Gift, Forecast, Leaf Guard, Solar Power.
- Removes the chance of Harvest failing to restore a held berry.
- Changes Weather Ball to a Fire-type move and doubles its power.
- Changes Castform to its Sunny Form, and Cherrim to its Sunshine Form.
- Prevent Pokémon from becoming frozen.
- Causes Moonlight, Synthesis, and Morning Sun to recover ⅔ of max HP (twice the normal amount in Generation II).
Disadvantages
- Decreases the power of Water-type moves by 50%.
- Lowers accuracy of Thunder and Hurricane to 50%.
Variations
Intense sunlight has only one variation. When the sun shines brightly, the screen brightens and dims alternately. The screen may also turn a shade of orange that flows while dark spots ride across.
In the anime
- Main article: Sunny Day (move) → In the anime
- Main article: Drought (ability) → In the anime
In the manga
- Main article: Sunny Day (move) → In the manga
- Main article: Drought (ability) → In the manga
In other generations
In battle
In the overworld
Trivia
- It can only be found in the overworld in Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Emerald. It is the least common weather condition, only appearing in two games.
| Weather conditions | |
|---|---|
| Intense sunlight • Rain • Sandstorm • Hail • Shadowy aura • Fog |
