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|scdesc=Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.
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'''Shadow Force''' (Japanese: '''シャドーダイブ''' ''Shadow Dive'') is a {{type|Ghost}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Giratina}}.
'''Shadow Force''' (Japanese: '''シャドーダイブ''' ''Shadow Dive'') is a {{type|Ghost}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Giratina}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
Shadow Force causes the user to "vanish instantly" on the turn it is selected, rendering it semi-invulnerable, and then reappear the next turn to cause damage. It will hit the target even if it has used {{m|Protect}} or {{m|Detect}} and lifts the effects of Protect or Detect for the remainder of the turn.
===Generations IV and V===
Shadow Force causes the user to "vanish instantly" on the turn it is selected, rendering it semi-invulnerable, and then reappear the next turn to cause damage. It will hit the target even if it has used {{m|Protect}} or {{m|Detect}}, and lifts the effects of those moves for the remainder of the turn. Shadow Force will lift the effects of {{m|Wide Guard}} and {{m|Quick Guard}} for the remainder of the turn only if they are used on an opposing team. Shadow Force cannot remove the effects of protecting moves if it does not affect the target (such as if the target is {{type|Normal}}).


If {{m|Yawn}} is used the turn before Shadow Force is used, the user will fall asleep and the move will be stopped before it hits (unless {{m|Uproar}}, {{a|Insomnia}}, or {{a|Vital Spirit}} prevents the user from falling asleep). In addition, a foe who has just used {{m|Lock-On}} or {{m|Mind Reader}} can still strike through Shadow Force, as well as if the Ability {{a|No Guard}} is possessed by the foe or the user of Shadow Force.
If {{m|Yawn}} is used the turn before Shadow Force is used, the user will fall asleep and the move will be stopped before it hits (unless {{m|Uproar}}, {{a|Insomnia}}, or {{a|Vital Spirit}} prevents the user from falling asleep). In addition, a foe who has just used {{m|Lock-On}} or {{m|Mind Reader}} can still strike through Shadow Force, as well as if the Ability {{a|No Guard}} is possessed by the foe or the user of Shadow Force.


If a [[Power Herb]] is held by the user, Shadow Force can be executed in one turn.
[[Wild Pokémon]] cannot be caught during the semi-invulnerable stage of Shadow Force.
 
If a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Power Herb}} is held by the user, Shadow Force can be executed in one turn.
 
===Generation VI===
If the target has used {{m|Minimize}}, Shadow Force will now never miss and its base power is doubled.
 
Shadow Force will now lift the effects of Quick Guard and Wide Guard when used on allies.
 
Shadow Force hits a target even if it has used {{m|Spiky Shield}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, or {{m|Mat Block}} and removes that protection for the rest of the turn. The user of Shadow Force does not suffer the negative effects of its target's Spiky Shield or King's Shield.
 
Shadow Force removes {{m|Crafty Shield}} from the target's team.


==Description==
==Description==
{{movedesc|ghost}}
{{movedesc|ghost}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}|The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe used {{m|Protect}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe used {{m|Protect}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe protects itself.{{tt|*|Protect or Detect}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe protects itself.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself.{{tt|*|Protect or Detect}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}
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===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Ghost|4}}
{{Moveheader/Level|Ghost|4}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|40|HGSS=46|46|'''}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|40|HGSS=46|46|46|STAB='''}}
{{Movefooter|Ghost|4}}
{{Movefooter|Ghost|4}}


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====[[Generation IV]]====
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Ghost}}
{{Learnlistspecial|Ghost}}
{{Moveentry|493|Arceus|1|Normal||[[M12|12th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie Arceus|Events]]|''}}
{{Moveentry|493|Arceus|1|Normal|Normal|[[Cinema Arceus]]<br>{{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Australian Michina Arceus}}<br>[[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Arceus|Toys "R" Us Arceus]]<br>{{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|European Michina Arceus}}|''}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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{{moveanime|type=ghost|gen=The user disappears and reappears behind the opponent to strike.|image1=Giratina Shadow Force 2.png|image1p=Disappears|image2=Giratina Shadow Force 3.png|image2p=Reappears|image3=Giratina Shadow Force 1.png|image3p=Head crest glows blue|image4=Giratina Altered Forme Shadow Force.png|image4p=Altered Forme Giratina}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487O|pkmn=Giratina|method=The middle of Giratina's head crest glows light blue and Giratina's body turns black and disappears as soon as an attack it about to hit it. Seconds later, it reappears behind the opponent and attacks it.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487O|pkmn=Giratina|method=The middle of Giratina's head crest glows light blue and Giratina's body turns black and disappears as soon as an attack is about to hit it. Seconds later, it reappears behind the opponent and attacks it.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Giratina (movie)|startcode=M11|startname=Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Giratina (movie)|startcode=M11|startname=Giratina and the Sky Warrior|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487|pkmn=Giratina|method=The middle of Giratina's head crest glows light blue and Giratina's body turns black and disappears as soon as an attack it about to hit it. Seconds later, it reappears behind the opponent and attacks it.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487|pkmn=Giratina|method=The middle of Giratina's head crest glows light blue and Giratina's body turns black and disappears as soon as an attack is about to hit it. Seconds later, it reappears behind the opponent and attacks it.}}
{{movebtm|type=ghost|user=Giratina (movie)|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movebtm|type=ghost|user=Giratina (movie)|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user disappears from view to attack the opponent unexpectedly.|image1=Giratina Shadow Force Adventures.png|image1p=Diving into its shadow|image2=Giratina Shadow Force Adventures 2.png|image2p=Attacking}}
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks after diving into its shadow.|image1=Giratina Shadow Force Adventures.png|image1p=Diving into its shadow|image2=Giratina Shadow Force Adventures 2.png|image2p=Attacking}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487|pkmn=Giratina|method=Giratina dives into its own shadow. When it attacks the foe, the shadow moves underneath the opponent and a black spear of energy shoot up to stab them.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487|pkmn=Giratina|method=Giratina dives into its own shadow. When it attacks the foe, the shadow moves underneath the opponent and releases a black spear to impale them.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Charon|user1=Charon's Giratina|startcode=PS433|startname=Alternate Dimension Showdown III|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Giratina (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Giratina|startcode=PS433|startname=The Final Dimensional Duel III|notes=Debut}}


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user vanishes from view to attack the opponent a while later.}}
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user vanishes from view to attack the opponent a while later.|image1=Giratina Shadow Force DPA.png|image1p=Giratina}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487|pkmn=Giratina|method=Giratina vanishes into thin air. When it attacks, it charges at the opponent from above while covered in a shadows.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=487|pkmn=Giratina|method=Giratina vanishes into thin air. When it attacks, it charges at the opponent from above while covered in shadows.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Giratina (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Giratina|startcode=DPA36|startname=Hareta's Fierce Battle!|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Giratina (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Giratina|startcode=DPA36|startname=Hareta's Fierce Battle!|notes=Debut}}


==In other generations ==
==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
{{Movegen
type=Ghost|
|type=Ghost
genIV=Shadow Force IV|
|genIV=Shadow Force IV
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Shadow Force has the highest base power of all {{type|Ghost}} [[move]]s.
* This move has the highest base power of all {{type|Ghost}} [[move]]s.
* This move is the last [[Generation IV]] move in [[index number]] order.
* Shadow Force is the last [[Generation IV]] move in [[List of moves|index number]] order.
* This is the only non-{{type|Dragon}} [[signature move]] of the [[creation trio]], as well as the only one that is not Special.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|de=Schemenkraft
|de=Schemenkraft
|el=Σκοτεινή Ισχύς
|el=Σκοτεινή Ισχύς
|pt_br=Força das Sombras
|pt=Força Sombria
<!---source? |pl=Siła Cienia!--->
|it=Oscurotuffo
|it=Oscurotuffo
|ko=섀도다이브 ''Shadow Dive''
|ko=섀도다이브 ''Shadow Dive''
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[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn]]
[[Category:Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn]]
[[Category:Moves with a charging turn]]
[[Category:Moves that power up against a Minimized opponent]]


[[de:Schemenkraft]]
[[de:Schemenkraft]]
[[es:Golpe Umbrío]]
[[fr:Revenant]]
[[fr:Revenant]]
[[it:Oscurotuffo (mossa)]]
[[it:Oscurotuffo (mossa)]]
[[ja:シャドーダイブ]]
[[ja:シャドーダイブ]]
[[pl:Shadow Force]]
[[pl:Shadow Force]]
[[pt:Shadow Force]]
[[zh:影子潜水(招式)]]

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Shadow Force
シャドーダイブ Shadow Dive
Shadow Force V.png
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Type  Ghost
Category  Physical
PP  5 (max. 8)
Power  120
Accuracy  100%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
  • Makes contact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Affected by King's Rock
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation IV
Condition  Smart
Appeal  0  
Jam  0  
Condition  Smart
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  1
Jamming  0  
Prevents the user from being startled until the turn ends.

Shadow Force (Japanese: シャドーダイブ Shadow Dive) is a Ghost-type move introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature move of Giratina.

Effect

Generations IV and V

Shadow Force causes the user to "vanish instantly" on the turn it is selected, rendering it semi-invulnerable, and then reappear the next turn to cause damage. It will hit the target even if it has used Protect or Detect, and lifts the effects of those moves for the remainder of the turn. Shadow Force will lift the effects of Wide Guard and Quick Guard for the remainder of the turn only if they are used on an opposing team. Shadow Force cannot remove the effects of protecting moves if it does not affect the target (such as if the target is Normal-type).

If Yawn is used the turn before Shadow Force is used, the user will fall asleep and the move will be stopped before it hits (unless Uproar, Insomnia, or Vital Spirit prevents the user from falling asleep). In addition, a foe who has just used Lock-On or Mind Reader can still strike through Shadow Force, as well as if the Ability No Guard is possessed by the foe or the user of Shadow Force.

Wild Pokémon cannot be caught during the semi-invulnerable stage of Shadow Force.

If a Power Herb is held by the user, Shadow Force can be executed in one turn.

Generation VI

If the target has used Minimize, Shadow Force will now never miss and its base power is doubled.

Shadow Force will now lift the effects of Quick Guard and Wide Guard when used on allies.

Shadow Force hits a target even if it has used Spiky Shield, King's Shield, or Mat Block and removes that protection for the rest of the turn. The user of Shadow Force does not suffer the negative effects of its target's Spiky Shield or King's Shield.

Shadow Force removes Crafty Shield from the target's team.

Description

Games Description
DPPt The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe used Protect.
HGSS The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe protects itself.
BWB2W2 The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself.
XYORAS The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Type Level
I II III IV V VI
487 Giratina Giratina Ghost Dragon 40 46 46 46
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation IV

#   Pokémon Type Obtained with
0493 Arceus Arceus
Normal Cinema Arceus
Australian Michina Arceus
Toys "R" Us Arceus
European Michina Arceus
Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move.
Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB
from this move.


In the anime

Giratina Shadow Force 1.png
Head crest glows blue
Giratina Shadow Force 2.png
Disappears
Giratina Shadow Force 3.png
Reappears
Giratina Altered Forme Shadow Force.png
Altered Forme Giratina
The user disappears and reappears behind the opponent to strike.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Giratina The middle of Giratina's head crest glows light blue and Giratina's body turns black and disappears as soon as an attack is about to hit it. Seconds later, it reappears behind the opponent and attacks it.
Giratina (movie) Giratina and the Sky Warrior Debut
Giratina The middle of Giratina's head crest glows light blue and Giratina's body turns black and disappears as soon as an attack is about to hit it. Seconds later, it reappears behind the opponent and attacks it.
Giratina (movie) Arceus and the Jewel of Life None


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga


In other generations

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 影子潛水 Yǐngzǐ Qiánshuǐ
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Schaduw Kracht
France Flag.png French Revenant
Germany Flag.png German Schemenkraft
Greece Flag.png Greek Σκοτεινή Ισχύς
Italy Flag.png Italian Oscurotuffo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 섀도다이브 Shadow Dive
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Skyggekraft
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Força Sombria
Spain Flag.png Spanish Golpe Umbrío


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