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Dark (type)

2010-04-22T17:31:49Z

Teamgalactic:

{{ElementalTypes|dark}}
{{TypeNotice|Dark|あく[悪]|Aku}}
Some notable trainers of Dark-types include [[Karen]] of the [[Indigo Plateau|Johto]] [[Elite Four]] and [[Sidney]] of the [[Hoenn]] Elite Four. Notably, the Dark-type is the only type that has not had at least one [[Pokémon Gym]] dedicated to it.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dark|
HP=66 |
Attack=93 |
Defense=59 |
SpAtk=76 |
SpDef=60 |
Speed=71 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dark|
HP=75.69 |
Attack=103.06 |
Defense=75.75 |
SpAtk=85.19 |
SpDef=73.81 |
Speed=77.25 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Dark
|weakto1=Bug
|weakto2=Fighting
|resist1=Dark
|resist2=Ghost
|unaffected1=Psychic
|weaken1=Ghost
|weaken2=Psychic
|resisted1=Dark
|resisted2=Fighting
|resisted3=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
Dark-type Pokémon were added in [[Generation II]].

Dark-type Pokémon are notable for the fact that they don't have any strong stat trends other than Attack (which is in and of itself modified by a few powerful outliers and slightly ironic as Dark was a special type, not a physical type), but usually have relatively poor defenses, with the exception of {{p|Umbreon}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} (the second is probably due to {{t|Rock|its other type}}). Just the same, Pokémon that are both Dark-type and {{type2|Ghost}} have no true weaknesses, as the resistances of the Dark-type cover the weaknesses of Ghost, and vice-versa. One of the greatest advantages of the Dark-type is that they are immune to {{type2|Psychic}}s.

Dark-type moves, when combating Psychic-types, are especially useful due to their secondary effects; {{m|Crunch}} lowers Defense (an already low stat among Psychic-types), {{m|Bite}} causes {{Status|flinch|Flinching}}, {{m|Faint Attack}} never misses, {{m|Night Slash}} has a high [[critical hit]] ratio while {{m|Pursuit}} hits Pokémon as they switch for double damage. Many Dark-type moves also involve stealing or deception, such as moves like {{m|Thief}}, which steals an opponent's held item, and {{m|Snatch}}, which steals the beneficial effects of an opponent's moves.

Interestingly, despite the fact that in generations prior to [[Generation IV]], all Dark-type moves were [[special move]]s, there is only ''one'' special Dark-type move in Generation IV (Dark Pulse), which itself was introduced in that generation, meaning all Dark-type moves from before are actually considered [[physical move]]s.

When used in contests, Dark-type moves typically are of the [[Smart Contest|Smart]] category, but can also fall in any of the other four Contest categories.

In total, there are 25 known Pokémon with the Dark-type.

==Pokémon==

===Pure Dark-type Pokémon===
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{dark color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|197
|{{MS|197|Umbreon (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Umbreon}}
|-
|261
|{{MS|261|Poochyena (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Poochyena}}
|-
|262
|{{MS|262|Mightyena (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Mightyena}}
|-
|359
|{{MS|359|Absol (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Absol}}
|-
|491
|{{MS|491|Darkrai (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Darkrai}}
|-
|???
|{{MS|???|Zorua (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Zorua}}
|-
|???
|{{MS|???|Zoroark (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Zoroark}}
|}
|}

===Half Dark-type Pokémon===

''Primary Dark-type Pokémon''
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{dark color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|198
|{{MS|198|Murkrow (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Murkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|215
|{{MS|215|Sneasel (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Sneasel}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|228
|{{MS|228|Houndour (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Houndour}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|229
|{{MS|229|Houndoom (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Houndoom}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|302
|{{MS|302|Sableye (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Sableye}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|430
|{{MS|430|Honchkrow (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Honchkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|461
|{{MS|461|Weavile (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Weavile}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|}
|}

''Secondary Dark-type Pokémon''
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{dark color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|248
|{{MS|248|Tyranitar (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Tyranitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|274
|{{MS|274|Nuzleaf (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Nuzleaf}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|275
|{{MS|275|Shiftry (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Shiftry}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|318
|{{MS|318|Carvanha (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Carvanha}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|319
|{{MS|319|Sharpedo (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Sharpedo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|332
|{{MS|332|Cacturne (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Cacturne}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|342
|{{MS|342|Crawdaunt (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Crawdaunt}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|434
|{{MS|434|Stunky (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Stunky}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|435
|{{MS|435|Skuntank (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Skuntank}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|442
|{{MS|442|Spiritomb (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Spiritomb}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|452
|{{MS|452|Drapion (Pokémon)}}
|{{p|Drapion}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|}
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===

{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{dark color}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{dark color light}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Assurance}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Beat Up}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Does more damage the more Pokémon are in the user's party.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Bite}}{{tt|*|Normal-type move in Generation I}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 25
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of causing the opponent to {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Crunch}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of lowering target's {{stat|Defense}}.{{tt|*|Special Defense in Generations II, III}}
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dark Pulse}}
{{statustable|Special}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of making the target {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Faint Attack}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Never misses.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fling}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Throws held item, power and effects depend on held item.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Knock Off}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Prevents the target from using its held item.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Night Slash}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Beauty}}
| class="c" | 70
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Payback}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Power doubles if used after opponent attacks.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Punishment}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Pursuit}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Deals double damage if target is switching out of battle.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Sucker Punch}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Attacks first. Fails if target is not preparing an attack.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Thief}}
{{statustable|Physical}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Steals target's held item if user has no held item.
|}
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{dark color}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{dark color light}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dark Void}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 80%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | Both foes
| class="l" | Puts the target to {{status|Sleep|sleep}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Embargo}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Prevents the target from using its held item. Also prevents Trainers from using items on it.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Fake Tears}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Sharply lowers the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Flatter}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Confuses the target. However, it also raises the target's {{stat|Special Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Memento}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Tough}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The user faints. In return, it sharply lowers the target's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Nasty Plot}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cute}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Sharply raises the user's {{stat|Special Attack}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Snatch}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | Reaction
| class="l" | Steals the effects of any healing or status-changing move the target attempts to use.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Switcheroo}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The user trades held items with the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Taunt}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The target can only use attack moves for two to four turns.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Torment}}
{{statustable|Status}}
{{contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The target can't use the same move twice in a row.
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* There are no Dark-type moves with a base power greater than 80, making it the only elemental type without a single move with a base power of 100 or more (other than {{m|Judgment}}). This means that while holding the {{DL|Plate|Dread Plate}}, {{p|Arceus}}'s {{m|Judgment}} becomes the strongest Dark-type move with 100 power.
* None of the main characters of the {{pkmn|anime}} own a Dark-type Pokémon. However, {{Ash}}, [[James]], and {{an|May}} own or have owned Pokémon that can evolve into a Dark-type.
* Officially, this type's Brazilian Portuguese translation is "Noturno", but at times it is named as "Sombrio" or "Trevas" as well. However, ''Sombrio'' means Shadow, another type.
* The Dark-type is the only type which does not have members from all generations released so far.
** It is also the only type absent from a [[regional Pokédex]], not appearing in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]].
** The opposite is true for moves, with {{m|Bite}}'s change from being a {{type2|Normal}} to a Dark-type move causing there to be Dark-type moves from all four generations.
* {{m|Dark Void}} is the only Dark-type move without 100% accuracy or higher.
* There has yet to be a [[Pokémon Gym]] that specializes in the Dark-type. Despite this, there have been two [[Elite Four]] members who specialize in Dark-type Pokémon.

==In other languages==
* Dutch: '''Duister'''
* Finnish: '''Pimeys'''
* French: '''Ténèbres'''
* German: '''Unlicht'''
* Hebrew: '''אפל''' ''affel''
* Italian: '''Buio'''
* Japanese: '''あく''' (悪) ''aku''
* Korean: '''악''' ''ak''
* Polish: '''Mroczny'''
* Portuguese (Brazilian): '''Escuro''' / '''Noturno''' ''Nocturnal''
* Spanish: '''Siniestro'''

[[es:Tipo Siniestro]]
[[pt:Tipo Dark]]

[[de:Unlicht (Typ)]]
[[fr:Ténèbres (type)]]
[[ja:あく]]

User:Teamgalactic

2010-01-06T15:21:18Z

Teamgalactic:

[[File:DarkIC.gif]] '''This user likes dark-type.''' [[File:DarkIC.gif]]

I can't choose my favourite [[pokémon]], because there is too many of them to select what is best!
[[Image:SpacialRendDP.png‎|thumb|right|My favourite move; [[Spacial Rend (move)|Spacial Rend]].]]
[[Image:Spr_4d_493-Dark.png‎|thumb|left|One of my favourite [[Pokémon]]s; Arceus.]]

User:Teamgalactic

2010-01-06T15:16:47Z

Teamgalactic:

User:Teamgalactic

2010-01-06T14:53:37Z

Teamgalactic: Created page with 'File:DarkIC.gif '''This user likes dark-type.''' File:DarkIC.gif'

[[File:DarkIC.gif]] '''This user likes dark-type.''' [[File:DarkIC.gif]]

Volt Tackle (move)

2010-01-06T14:49:22Z

Teamgalactic:

{{MoveInfobox|
n=344 |
name=Volt Tackle |
jname=ボルテッカー |
jtrans=Voltteccer |
desc=The user electrifies itself, then charges at the foe. It causes considerable damage to the user as well. |
gameimage=Volt_Tackle_ani.png |
gameimagewidth=256px |
type=Electric |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=15 |
maxpp=24 |
power=120 |
accuracy=100 |
category=Cool |
appeal=6 |
target=any|
jam=0 |
gen=III|
cdesc=After this move, the user is more easily startled. |
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage. |
pokefordex=volt+tackle |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=no |
flag8=yes |
sound=no |
footnotes= }}
'''Volt Tackle''' (Japanese: '''ボルテッカー''' ''Voltteccer'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Electric}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It is the [[signature move]] of the {{p|Pichu}} [[Evolution|evolutionary]] line.

==Effect==
Volt Tackle inflicts damage, and the user receives [[recoil]] damage equal to 1/3 of the damage done to the target. This move has a 10% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the target.

==Learnset==
===[[Generation III]]===
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
There is only one way to get Volt Tackle, which is only available in {{game|Emerald}}. The {{player}} must breed a female {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}} with any Pokémon in the same [[Egg groups|egg group]] as Pikachu. If the Pikachu and its mating partner are put into the daycare and they meet the [[Pokémon breeding|conditions]] to produce an egg, the hatched {{p|Pichu}} will have Volt Tackle.

{{Breedlist|Electric|}}
{{Moveentry|172|Pichu|1|Electric||''Any Pokémon in the {{egg|Ground}} or {{egg3|Fairy}}''|'''}}
{{Learnlist/footer/breeding}}

===[[Generation IV]]===
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Breedlist|Electric|}}
{{Moveentry|172|Pichu|1|Electric||''Any Pokémon in the {{egg|Ground}} or {{egg3|Fairy}}''|'''}}
{{Learnlist/footer/breeding}}

====Special====
A {{p|Pikachu}} that knows Volt Tackle (as well as {{m|Surf}}) can be obtained from [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] after beating all of the colosseums once. The move can also be obtained in the same way as in Generation III.

{{Learnlist/TM|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|025|Pikachu|1|Electric||'''}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]==
<gallery>
Image:Pikachu VoltTackleSSBB1.jpg|Pikachu preparing to use '''Volt Tackle'''
Image:PikachuBrawl FinalSmash.jpg|Pikachu using '''Volt Tackle'''
</gallery>

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Volt Tackle is Pikachu's [[Final Smash]]. When used, Pikachu will be enveloped by a blue ball of electricity. The ball does major damage and can even pass through platforms, though it is very hard to control.

===Trophy information===
''"Pikachu, transformed into a ball of light that can slam into foes. It can also fly to chase down those who try to jump out of range. Sparks get stronger when you press the attack button. However, its increased inertia makes midair movement tough. If you get carried away flying, the effect will end, and you'll destroy yourself. Be careful it doesn't happen to you."''

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=electric|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon runs at the opponent while engulfed in electicity. It then tackles the opponent.|image1=May'sEgg-cellentAdventure.jpg|image1p=Pikachu|image2=RaichuVoltTackle.jpg|image2p=Raichu}}
{{movep|type=electric|ms=025|pkmn=Pikachu|method=Pikachu runs at the opponent. Its body then becomes surronded by golden electricity, and it tackles the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=electric|user=Ash's Pikachu|startcode=AG150|startname=May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|endcode=Present|note=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=electric|user=Pikachu (Pokémon)|user1=Aura Guardian's Pikachu|startcode=DP056|startname=The Keystone Pops!|note=Flashback}}
{{movep|type=electric|ms=026|pkmn=Raichu|method=Same as above.}}
{{movebtm|type=electric|user=Sho|user1=Sho's Raichu|startcode=DP074|startname=Pika and Goliath!|endcode=DP074|endname=Pika and Goliath!}}

==Trivia==
* Volt Tackle's Japanese name, ''Voltteccer'', comes from an attack that Pulseman, the protagonist of {{wp|Pulseman|a Game Freak game of the same name}}, could use. Both attacks are a reference to {{wp|Tekkaman}}, whose signature attack was also called Voltekka.
* Volt Tackle is the only move that causes [[recoil]] to have ever been a [[special move]], due to it being an Electric-type move introduced in [[Generation III]] (had {{m|Flare Blitz}} and {{m|Wood Hammer}} existed in Generation III, they would have been special as well).
*Volt Tackle is the only non-TM, non-move tutor move that cannot be learned via leveling up by any Pokémon.

==In other languages==
* Dutch: '''Volt Tackle'''
* French: '''Electacle'''
* German: '''Volttackle'''
* Italian: '''Locomovolt'''
* Spanish: '''Placaje Eléctrico''' ('''Tacleada de Voltios''' in Latin American dub)
* Brazilian Portuguese: '''Investida Trovão'''
* Finnish: '''Volttitaklaus'''

{{-}}
{{Double-Edge}}
{{Project MoveDex notice}}

[[de:Volttackle]]
[[es:Placaje Eléctrico]]
[[fr:Électacle]]
[[ja:ボルテッカー]]
[[pt:Volt Tackle]]

Shadow Ball (move)

2010-01-06T14:28:13Z

Teamgalactic:

{{MoveInfobox|
n=247 |
name=Shadow Ball |
jname=シャドーボール |
jtrans=Shadow Ball |
desc=The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat. |
gameimage=DPShadow ball.PNG |
type=Ghost |
damagecategory=Special |
basepp=15 |
maxpp=24 |
power=80 |
accuracy=100 |
bdesc=??? |
gen=II |
target=any|
category=Smart |
appeal=3 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=Shifts the judge's attention from others. |
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn. |
pokefordex=shadow+ball |
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
tm2=yes |
tm#2=30 |
tm3=yes |
tm#3=30 |
tm4=yes |
tm#4=30 |
na=no |
footnotes= }}
'''Shadow Ball''' (Japanese: '''シャドーボール''' ''Shadow Ball'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Ghost}} [[move]] first introduced in the movie ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. It was first introduced as a usable attack in the [[Generation II]] video games.

==Effect==
Shadow Ball deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.

==[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]==
Shadow Ball is Mewtwo's standard special move in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It is chargeable and moves in a zigzag. {{p|Lucario}}, who debuted in [[Super Smash Brothers Brawl]], has {{m|Aura Sphere}}, which functions similarly.

==Learnset==
===[[Generation II]]===
====By [[TM30]]====
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{{Moveentrytm|020|Raticate|1|Normal|}}
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{{Moveentrytm|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|}}
{{Moveentrytm|035|Clefairy|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|036|Clefable|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|039|Jigglypuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|040|Wigglytuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|064|Kadabra|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|065|Alakazam|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|097|Hypno|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|108|Lickitung|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|113|Chansey|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|133|Eevee|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||}}
{{Moveentrytm|135|Jolteon|1|Electric||}}
{{Moveentrytm|136|Flareon|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|143|Snorlax|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|151|Mew|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|161|Sentret|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|162|Furret|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|173|Cleffa|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|174|Igglybuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|190|Aipom|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|196|Espeon|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|197|Umbreon|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|203|Girafarig|2|Normal|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|209|Snubbull|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|210|Granbull|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|238|Smoochum|2|Ice|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|241|Miltank|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|242|Blissey|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|251|Celebi|2|Grass|Psychic|}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

===[[Generation III]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist|Ghost}}
{{Moveentry|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison|36|'''||FRLG}}
{{Moveentry|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison|45|'''||FRLG}}
{{Moveentry|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|45|'''||FRLG}}
{{Moveentry|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost|38|'''}}
{{Moveentry|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|41|'''}}
{{Moveentry|353|Shuppet|1|Ghost||44|'''}}
{{Moveentry|354|Banette|1|Ghost||48|'''}}
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====By [[TM30]]====
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{{Moveentrytm|019|Rattata|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|020|Raticate|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|}}
{{Moveentrytm|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|}}
{{Moveentrytm|035|Clefairy|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|036|Clefable|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|039|Jigglypuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|040|Wigglytuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|064|Kadabra|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|065|Alakazam|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|097|Hypno|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|108|Lickitung|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|109|Koffing|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|110|Weezing|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|113|Chansey|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|133|Eevee|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||}}
{{Moveentrytm|135|Jolteon|1|Electric||}}
{{Moveentrytm|136|Flareon|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|143|Snorlax|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|151|Mew|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|161|Sentret|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|162|Furret|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|163|Hoothoot|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|164|Noctowl|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|173|Cleffa|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|174|Igglybuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|177|Natu|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|178|Xatu|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|190|Aipom|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|196|Espeon|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|197|Umbreon|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|203|Girafarig|2|Normal|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|209|Snubbull|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|210|Granbull|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|211|Qwilfish|2|Water|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|222|Corsola|2|Water|Rock|}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|233|Porygon2|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|238|Smoochum|2|Ice|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|241|Miltank|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|242|Blissey|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|251|Celebi|2|Grass|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|264|Linoone|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|267|Beautifly|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|269|Dustox|2|Bug|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass||}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|281|Kirlia|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|282|Gardevoir|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|284|Masquerain|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|289|Slaking|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|''}}
{{Moveentrytm|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|294|Loudred|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|295|Exploud|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|300|Skitty|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|301|Delcatty|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|307|Meditite|2|Fighting|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|308|Medicham|2|Fighting|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|313|Volbeat|1|Bug||}}
{{Moveentrytm|314|Illumise|1|Bug||}}
{{Moveentrytm|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|325|Spoink|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|326|Grumpig|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|327|Spinda|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Fire|||Sun}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Water|||Rain}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Ice|||Hail}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|353|Shuppet|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|354|Banette|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|355|Duskull|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|356|Dusclops|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|358|Chimecho|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|359|Absol|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|361|Snorunt|1|Ice||}}
{{Moveentrytm|362|Glalie|1|Ice||}}
{{Moveentrytm|368|Gorebyss|1|Water||}}
{{Moveentrytm|375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|385|Jirachi|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Attack}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Defense}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Speed}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

===[[Generation IV]]===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist|Ghost}}
{{Moveentry|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison|29|'''}}
{{Moveentry|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison|33|'''}}
{{Moveentry|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|33|'''}}
{{Moveentry|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost||37|'''}}
{{Moveentry|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost|59|'''}}
{{Moveentry|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|53|'''}}
{{Moveentry|353|Shuppet|1|Ghost||31|'''}}
{{Moveentry|354|Banette|1|Ghost||31|'''}}
{{Moveentry|425|Drifloon|2|Ghost|Flying|38|'''}}
{{Moveentry|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying|44|'''}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====By [[TM30]]====
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{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|019|Rattata|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|020|Raticate|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|}}
{{Moveentrytm|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|}}
{{Moveentrytm|035|Clefairy|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|036|Clefable|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|039|Jigglypuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|040|Wigglytuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|064|Kadabra|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|065|Alakazam|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|088|Grimer|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|089|Muk|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|097|Hypno|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|108|Lickitung|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|109|Koffing|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|110|Weezing|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|113|Chansey|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|133|Eevee|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||}}
{{Moveentrytm|135|Jolteon|1|Electric||}}
{{Moveentrytm|136|Flareon|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|143|Snorlax|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|151|Mew|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|161|Sentret|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|162|Furret|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|163|Hoothoot|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|164|Noctowl|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|173|Cleffa|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|174|Igglybuff|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|177|Natu|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|178|Xatu|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|190|Aipom|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|193|Yanma|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|196|Espeon|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|197|Umbreon|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|203|Girafarig|2|Normal|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|209|Snubbull|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|210|Granbull|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|211|Qwilfish|2|Water|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|222|Corsola|2|Water|Rock|}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|233|Porygon2|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|238|Smoochum|2|Ice|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|241|Miltank|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|242|Blissey|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|243|Raikou|1|Electric||}}
{{Moveentrytm|244|Entei|1|Fire||}}
{{Moveentrytm|245|Suicune|1|Water||}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|251|Celebi|2|Grass|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|263|Zigzagoon|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|264|Linoone|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|267|Beautifly|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|269|Dustox|2|Bug|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass||}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|281|Kirlia|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|282|Gardevoir|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|284|Masquerain|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|288|Vigoroth|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|289|Slaking|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|''}}
{{Moveentrytm|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|294|Loudred|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|295|Exploud|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|300|Skitty|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|301|Delcatty|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel||}}
{{Moveentrytm|307|Meditite|2|Fighting|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|308|Medicham|2|Fighting|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|313|Volbeat|1|Bug||}}
{{Moveentrytm|314|Illumise|1|Bug||}}
{{Moveentrytm|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison||}}
{{Moveentrytm|325|Spoink|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|326|Grumpig|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|327|Spinda|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Fire|||Sun}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Water|||Rain}}
{{Moveentrytm|351|Castform|1|Ice|||Hail}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|353|Shuppet|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|354|Banette|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|355|Duskull|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|356|Dusclops|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|358|Chimecho|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|359|Absol|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|361|Snorunt|1|Ice||''}}
{{Moveentrytm|362|Glalie|1|Ice||}}
{{Moveentrytm|368|Gorebyss|1|Water||}}
{{Moveentrytm|375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|385|Jirachi|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Attack}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Defense}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Speed}}
{{Moveentrytm|399|Bidoof|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|400|Bibarel|2|Normal|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|407|Roserade|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|413|Wormadam|2|Bug|Grass|}}
{{Moveentrytm|413|Wormadam|2|Bug|Ground||Sandy}}
{{Moveentrytm|413|Wormadam|2|Bug|Steel||Trash}}
{{Moveentrytm|414|Mothim|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|424|Ambipom|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|425|Drifloon|2|Ghost|Flying|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|426|Drifblim|2|Ghost|Flying|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|427|Buneary|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|428|Lopunny|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|433|Chingling|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|436|Bronzor|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|437|Bronzong|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|439|Mime Jr.|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|442|Spiritomb|2|Ghost|Dark|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|446|Munchlax|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|448|Lucario|2|Fighting|Steel|}}
{{Moveentrytm|451|Skorupi|2|Poison|Bug|}}
{{Moveentrytm|452|Drapion|2|Poison|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|453|Croagunk|2|Poison|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentrytm|454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentrytm|459|Snover|2|Grass|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|460|Abomasnow|2|Grass|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|461|Weavile|2|Dark|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|463|Lickilicky|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|468|Togekiss|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|469|Yanmega|2|Bug|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|470|Leafeon|1|Grass||}}
{{Moveentrytm|471|Glaceon|1|Ice||}}
{{Moveentrytm|474|Porygon-Z|1|Normal||}}
{{Moveentrytm|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentrytm|477|Dusknoir|1|Ghost||'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|478|Froslass|2|Ice|Ghost|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost|'''|Heat}}
{{Moveentrytm|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost|'''|Wash}}
{{Moveentrytm|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost|'''|Frost}}
{{Moveentrytm|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost|'''|Fan}}
{{Moveentrytm|479|Rotom|2|Electric|Ghost|'''|Mow}}
{{Moveentrytm|480|Uxie|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|481|Mesprit|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|482|Azelf|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|'''}}
{{Moveentrytm|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|'''|Origin}}
{{Moveentrytm|488|Cresselia|1|Psychic||}}
{{Moveentrytm|490|Manaphy|1|Water||}}
{{Moveentrytm|491|Darkrai|1|Dark||}}
{{Moveentrytm|493|Arceus|1|{{Arceustype}}||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8='''|''}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a black ball out of energy. The user shoots it at its opponent.|image1=TheSchemeTeam.jpg|image1p=Gengar|image2=Frosslass s ball.png|image2p=Froslass|image3=MewtwoShadowBall.png|image3p=Mewtwo|image4=Dusknoir sball.png|image4p=Dusknoir}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=150|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo puts its hands together and forms a black ball out of energy. Mewtwo shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Mewtwo (anime)|startcode=Mewtwo Strikes Back|endcode=Mewtwo Returns|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Mewtwo|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=094|pkmn=Gengar|method=Gengar's hands spark with blue electricity. It then puts its hands together, forms a black ball, and shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Morty|user1=Morty's Gengar|startcode=EP181|startname=Ghost of a Chance|endcode=EP227|endname=For Ho-oh the Bells Toll!}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Agatha|user1=Agatha's Gengar|startcode=AG132|startname=The Scheme Team}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=215|pkmn=Sneasel|method=Two small black orbs appear at the tips of Sneasel's claws. Then, Sneasel brings them together forming one black orb and fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Harrison (Johto)|user1=Harrison's Sneasel|startcode=EP265|startname=Pop Goes the Sneasel|endcode=EP272|endname=Johto Photo Finish}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=093|pkmn=Haunter|method=Haunter's hands glow with a blue aura, then a black ball forms in between Haunter's hands and it shoots the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Haunter (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Haunter|startcode=EP274|startname=Hoenn Alone!}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Haunter (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Haunter|startcode=AG146|startname=Fear Factor Phony}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=262|pkmn=Mightyena|method=A black ball forms in Mightyena's mouth. It closes its mouth over the black ball, then releases the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Tabitha|user1=Tabitha's Mightyena|startcode=AG027|startname=A Three Team Scheme!|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=302|pkmn=Sableye|method=Sableye forms a black ball in its hands, then fires the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Cassidy|user1=Cassidy's Sableye|startcode=H011|startname=A Date with Delcatty|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=291|pkmn=Ninjask|method=Ninjask forms a black ball in between its arms. It then fires the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Colonel Hansen|user1=Colonel Hansen's Ninjask|startcode=AG044|startname=The Princess and the Togepi|endcode=AG045|endname=A Togepi Mirage!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=287|pkmn=Slakoth|method=Slakoth forms a black ball of energy between its hands. It then fires the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Norman|user1=Norman's Slakoth|startcode=AG070|startname=Balance of Power|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=261|pkmn=Poochyena|method=Poochyena forms a black ball of energy in front of its mouth, then fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Old Man Obee|user1=Old Man Obee's Poochyena|startcode=AG073|startname=Grass Hysteria!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=178|pkmn=Xatu|method=Xatu's puts its wings together and forms a black ball of energy between them. Xatu then shoots it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Calista (Hoenn)|user1=Calista's Xatu|startcode=AG076|startname=Me, Myself and Time}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=229|pkmn=Houndoom|method=Houndoom opens its mouth and forms a black ball of energy. Houndoom then shoots it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Joshua (coordinator)|user1=Joshua's Houndoom|startcode=AG115|startname=Mean With Envy|endcode=AG116|endname=Pacifidlog Jam}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=263|pkmn=Zigzagoon|method=Zigzagoon opens its mouth and forms a black ball of energy in front of it. It then fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Zigzagoon (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Zigzagoon|startcode=AG121|startname=Hi Ho Silver Wind!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=053|pkmn=Persian|method=Persian opens its mouth and forms a black ball out of energy. Persian then shoots it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Vivica|user1=Vivica's Persian|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Persian (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Persian|startcode=AG126|startname=Saved by the Beldum}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=317|pkmn=Swalot|method=Swalot forms a black ball in between its hands. Then it fires tons of black balls at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Dominick|user1=Dominick's Swalot|startcode=AG127|startname=From Brags to Riches}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=275|pkmn=Shiftry|method=Shiftry puts its hands in front of it and a black or black and purple ball forms in front of them. It separates its hands and the ball is launched at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Tyson (Hoenn)|user1=Tyson's Shiftry|startcode=AG131|startname=At the End of the Fray|endcode=AG132|endname=The Scheme Team}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Palace Maven Spenser|user1=Spenser's Shiftry|startcode=AG164|startname=Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=461|pkmn=Weavile|method=Weavile puts its claws together and creates a dark purple ball in between its hands. It then fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Kidd Summers|user1=Kidd Summer's Weavile|startcode=Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Weavile (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Weavile|startcode=AG185|startname=Duels of the Jungle!|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=092|pkmn=Gastly|method=Gastly creates a black ball in front of its body and fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Gastly (Pokémon)|user1=Two wild Gastly|startcode=AG146|startname=Fear Factor Phony}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=355|pkmn=Duskull|method=Duskull creates a black ball in between its hands and fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Duskull|user1=Two wild Duskull|startcode=AG146|startname=Fear Factor Phony}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=353|pkmn=Shuppet|method=Shuppet creates a black ball in front of its mouth and fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Shuppet (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Shuppet|startcode=AG146|startname=Fear Factor Phony}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=348|pkmn=Armaldo|method=Armaldo creates a black and purple ball in front of its mouth and fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Armaldo|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=Eevee opens its mouth and creates a black and purple ball in front of its mouth. Eevee then fires it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=May's Eevee|startcode=AG163|startname=Cutting the Ties That Bind!|endcode=DP076|endname=A Full Course Tag Battle!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam crosses its spoons and forms a black ball out of energy. Alakazam shoots it at its opponent when the spoons separate.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Kenny (Sinnoh)|user1=Kenny's Alakazam|startcode=DP027|startname=Settling a Not-So-Old Score|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=197|pkmn=Umbreon|method=Umbreon opens its mouth and forms a black ball out of energy. Umbreon closes its mouth to shoot it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Gary's Umbreon|startcode=DP045|startname=Ill-Will Hunting!|note=None}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Johanna's Umbreon|startcode=DP138|startname=Strategy Begins at Home!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=198|pkmn=Murkrow|method=Murkrow forms a black ball out of energy in front of its beak. Murkrow shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Paul's Honchkrow|user1=Paul's Murkrow|startcode=DP051|startname=Glory Blaze!|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=442|pkmn=Spiritomb|method=Spiritomb forms a black ball out of energy in front of itself. Spiritomb shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Spiritomb (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Spiritomb|startcode=DP056|startname=The Keystone Pops!|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=Golbat forms a black ball out of energy in front of itself. Golbat shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Galactic Grunt|user1=Galactic Grunt's Golbat|startcode=DP069|startname=Enter Galactic!|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=471|pkmn=Glaceon|method=Glaceon opens its mouth and forms a black ball out of energy. Glaceon shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=May's Glaceon|startcode=DP079|startname=Strategy with a Smile!|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=432|pkmn=Purugly|method=Purugly opens its mouth to form a black ball out of energy. Purugly shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Mars|user1=Mars's Purugly|startcode=DP097|startname=Double Team Turnover!|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=478|pkmn=Froslass|method=Froslass forms a black ball out of energy in front of its arms. Froslass shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Froslass (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Froslass|startcode=DP116|startname=The Drifting Snorunt|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=096|pkmn=Drowzee|method=Drowzee forms a black ball between its hands, it then throws it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Azure|user1=Azure's Drowzee|startcode=DP135|startname=Beating the Bustle and Hustle!|note=None}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=431|pkmn=Glameow|method=Glameow opens its mouth and forms a black ball out of energy. Glameow then shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Johanna's Glameow|startcode=DP138|startname=Strategy Begins at Home!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=477|pkmn=Dusknoir|method=Dusknoir opens its stomach "mouth" and forms a black ball out of energy. Dusknoir shoots it at its opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=ghost|user=Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|user1=Lord Dusknoir|startcode=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky (anime)|startname=Explorers of the Sky|note=None}}

==Trivia==
* Despite {{type2|Ghost}} moves running off of the Pokémon's {{stat|Attack}} prior to [[Generation IV]], Shadow Ball has ''always'' lowered Special Defense.
* Although it is a {{type2|Ghost}} move, which does not affect {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon, it has hit Normal-type Pokémon multiple times in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]] used Shadow Ball in the [[Pokémon: The First Movie|first movie]], despite it not being released until Generation II.

==In other languages==
* French: '''Ball'ombre'''
* German: '''Spukball'''
* Dutch: '''Schaduwbal'''
* Italian: '''Palla Ombra'''
* Spanish: '''Bola Sombra'''
* Korean: '''섀도볼''' ''Seadoball''
* Hindi: '''Chaya Ka Gola'''
* Finnish: '''Varjopallo'''

{{Shadow Ball}}
{{Generation II TMs}}
{{Generation III TMs}}
{{Generation IV TMs}}
{{Project MoveDex notice}}

[[de:Spukball]]
[[es:Bola Sombra]]
[[fr:Ball'Ombre]]
[[ja:シャドーボール]]
[[pt:Shadow Ball]]

Bite (move)

2010-01-06T13:39:16Z

Teamgalactic:

{{MoveInfobox|
n=44 |
name=Bite |
jname=かみつく |
jtrans=Bite |
desc=The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
gameimage=DPBite.PNG |
type=Dark |
damagecategory=Physical |
basepp=25 |
maxpp=40 |
power=60 |
accuracy=100 |
bdesc=Has a 30% chance of making the opponent flinch. |
gen=I|
category=Tough |
target=any|
appeal=1 |
jam=3 |
cdesc=Badly startles those that have made appeals. |
appealsc=3 |
scdesc=A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
pokefordex=bite |
touches=yes |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
footnotes= }}
'''Bite''' (Japanese: '''かみつく''' ''Bite'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Dark}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. In Generation I, this move is {{type2|Normal}}.

==Effect==
===Generation I===
Bite is a {{type2|Normal}} move in this generation.

Bite inflicts damage and has a 10% chance of causing the target to {{status|Flinch|flinch}}. Bite cannot cause a target with a {{m|Substitute}} flinch.

===Generation II and on===
Bite is a Dark-type move. Bite inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.

==Learnset==
===[[Generation I]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist|Normal}}
{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||22|}}
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||24|}}
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||--, 24|}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||17|}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||17|}}
{{Moveentry|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison||29|||RGB}}
{{Moveentry|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison||30|||Y}}
{{Moveentry|030|Nidorina|1|Poison||32|||RGB}}
{{Moveentry|030|Nidorina|1|Poison||36|||Y}}
{{Moveentry|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|15|}}
{{Moveentry|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|--, 15|}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||12|'''}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||--, 12|'''}}
{{Moveentry|058|Growlithe|1|Fire||--|}}
{{Moveentry|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||26|'''}}
{{Moveentry|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying|20|}}
{{Moveentry|133|Eevee|1|Normal||40|'''}}
{{Moveentry|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||40|||RGB}}
{{Moveentry|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||30|||Y}}
{{Moveentry|136|Flareon|1|Fire||40|||RGB}}
{{Moveentry|136|Flareon|1|Fire||30|||Y}}
{{Moveentry|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|45|}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

===[[Generation II]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist|Dark}}
{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||18|}}
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||19|}}
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||19|}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||15|}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||--, 15|}}
{{Moveentry|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison||30}}
{{Moveentry|030|Nidorina|1|Poison||36}}
{{Moveentry|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|12|}}
{{Moveentry|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|12|}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||11}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||--, 11|}}
{{Moveentry|058|Growlithe|1|Fire||--|}}
{{Moveentry|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||13|}}
{{Moveentry|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying|20|}}
{{Moveentry|133|Eevee|1|Normal||30|''}}
{{Moveentry|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||30}}
{{Moveentry|136|Flareon|1|Fire||30}}
{{Moveentry|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|13|}}
{{Moveentry|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|--, 13|}}
{{Moveentry|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|45|}}
{{Moveentry|158|Totodile|1|Water||20|}}
{{Moveentry|159|Croconaw|1|Water||21|}}
{{Moveentry|160|Feraligatr|1|Water||21|}}
{{Moveentry|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying|12|}}
{{Moveentry|209|Snubbull|1|Normal||13|}}
{{Moveentry|210|Granbull|1|Normal||13|}}
{{Moveentry|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire|20|'''}}
{{Moveentry|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|20|'''}}
{{Moveentry|243|Raikou|1|Electric||--}}
{{Moveentry|244|Entei|1|Fire||--}}
{{Moveentry|245|Suicune|1|Water||--|}}
{{Moveentry|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|--|''}}
{{Moveentry|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|--|''}}
{{Moveentry|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Breedlist|Dark}}
{{Moveentry|004|Charmander|1|Fire||{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Gyarados}} {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Croconaw}}, {{p|Feraligatr}} {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Pupitar}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}|}}
{{Moveentry|019|Rattata|1|Normal||{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}}}
{{Moveentry|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal||{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}}}
{{Moveentry|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}|'''}}
{{Moveentry|220|Swinub|2|Ice|Ground|{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}|}}
{{Moveentry|234|Stantler|1|Normal||{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}====
{{Learnlistspecial|Dark}}
{{Moveentryspecial|131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice|[http://www.psypokes.com/dex/psydex/131/tutored New York City Pokémon Center]||5}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

===[[Generation III]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist|Dark}}
{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||18|}}
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||19|}}
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||19|}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||13|}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||--, 13|}}
{{Moveentry|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison||20}}
{{Moveentry|030|Nidorina|1|Poison||22}}
{{Moveentry|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|16|}}
{{Moveentry|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|16|}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||11|||RSE}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||10|||FRLG}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||--, 11|||RSE}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||--, 10|||FRLG}}
{{Moveentry|058|Growlithe|1|Fire||--|}}
{{Moveentry|059|Arcanine|1|Fire||--|}}
{{Moveentry|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||7|}}
{{Moveentry|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying|20|}}
{{Moveentry|133|Eevee|1|Normal||30|''}}
{{Moveentry|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||30}}
{{Moveentry|136|Flareon|1|Fire||30}}
{{Moveentry|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|13|}}
{{Moveentry|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|--, 13|}}
{{Moveentry|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|15|}}
{{Moveentry|158|Totodile|1|Water||20|}}
{{Moveentry|159|Croconaw|1|Water||21|}}
{{Moveentry|160|Feraligatr|1|Water||21|}}
{{Moveentry|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying|16|}}
{{Moveentry|209|Snubbull|1|Normal||13|}}
{{Moveentry|210|Granbull|1|Normal||13|}}
{{Moveentry|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire|25|'''}}
{{Moveentry|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|27|'''}}
{{Moveentry|243|Raikou|1|Electric||--}}
{{Moveentry|244|Entei|1|Fire||--}}
{{Moveentry|245|Suicune|1|Water||--|}}
{{Moveentry|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|--|''}}
{{Moveentry|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|--|''}}
{{Moveentry|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry|261|Poochyena|1|Dark||13|'''}}
{{Moveentry|262|Mightyena|1|Dark||--, 13|'''}}
{{Moveentry|303|Mawile|1|Steel||11}}
{{Moveentry|309|Electrike|1|Electric||33}}
{{Moveentry|310|Manectric|1|Electric||39}}
{{Moveentry|318|Carvanha|2|Water|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry|319|Sharpedo|2|Water|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry|328|Trapinch|1|Ground||--|}}
{{Moveentry|329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|--|}}
{{Moveentry|330|Flygon|2|Ground|Dragon|--|}}
{{Moveentry|336|Seviper|1|Poison||10|}}
{{Moveentry|359|Absol|1|Dark||21|'''}}
{{Moveentry|361|Snorunt|1|Ice||10}}
{{Moveentry|362|Glalie|1|Ice||--, 10}}
{{Moveentry|367|Huntail|1|Water||8}}
{{Moveentry|371|Bagon|1|Dragon||5}}
{{Moveentry|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon||--, 5}}
{{Moveentry|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|--, 5}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Breedlist|Dark}}
{{Moveentry|004|Charmander|1|Fire||{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Gyarados}} {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Croconaw}}, {{p|Feraligatr}} {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Pupitar}}, {{p|Tyranitar}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Bagon}}, {{p|Shelgon}}, {{p|Salamence}}}}
{{Moveentry|019|Rattata|1|Normal||{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}}}}
{{Moveentry|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal||{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Umbreon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}}}}
{{Moveentry|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}}|'''}}
{{Moveentry|220|Swinub|2|Ice|Ground|{{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Dugtrio}} {{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Camerupt}} {{p|Kecleon}}}}
{{Moveentry|234|Stantler|1|Normal||{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}}}}
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===[[Generation IV]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||16|}}
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||16|}}
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||16|}}
{{Moveentry|019|Rattata|1|Normal||10|}}
{{Moveentry|020|Raticate|1|Normal||10|}}
{{Moveentry|023|Ekans|1|Poison||9|}}
{{Moveentry|024|Arbok|1|Poison||--, 9|}}
{{Moveentry|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison||21}}
{{Moveentry|030|Nidorina|1|Poison||23}}
{{Moveentry|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|13|}}
{{Moveentry|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|13|}}
{{Moveentry|052|Meowth|1|Normal||6|}}
{{Moveentry|053|Persian|1|Normal||--, 6|}}
{{Moveentry|058|Growlithe|1|Fire||--|}}
{{Moveentry|059|Arcanine|1|Fire||--|}}
{{Moveentry|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||13|}}
{{Moveentry|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying|20|}}
{{Moveentry|133|Eevee|1|Normal||29|''}}
{{Moveentry|134|Vaporeon|1|Water||29}}
{{Moveentry|136|Flareon|1|Fire||29}}
{{Moveentry|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|7|}}
{{Moveentry|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|--, 7|}}
{{Moveentry|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|--|}}
{{Moveentry|158|Totodile|1|Water||13|}}
{{Moveentry|159|Croconaw|1|Water||13|}}
{{Moveentry|160|Feraligatr|1|Water||13|}}
{{Moveentry|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying|13|}}
{{Moveentry|209|Snubbull|1|Normal||7|}}
{{Moveentry|210|Granbull|1|Normal||7|}}
{{Moveentry|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire|17|'''}}
{{Moveentry|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|17|'''}}
{{Moveentry|243|Raikou|1|Electric||--}}
{{Moveentry|244|Entei|1|Fire||--}}
{{Moveentry|245|Suicune|1|Water||--|}}
{{Moveentry|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|--|''}}
{{Moveentry|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|--|''}}
{{Moveentry|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry|261|Poochyena|1|Dark||13|'''}}
{{Moveentry|262|Mightyena|1|Dark||--, 13|'''}}
{{Moveentry|294|Loudred|1|Normal||20|}}
{{Moveentry|295|Exploud|1|Normal||20|}}
{{Moveentry|303|Mawile|1|Steel||11}}
{{Moveentry|309|Electrike|1|Electric||28}}
{{Moveentry|310|Manectric|1|Electric||30}}
{{Moveentry|318|Carvanha|2|Water|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry|319|Sharpedo|2|Water|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry|328|Trapinch|1|Ground||--|}}
{{Moveentry|336|Seviper|1|Poison||10|}}
{{Moveentry|359|Absol|1|Dark||28|'''}}
{{Moveentry|361|Snorunt|1|Ice||10}}
{{Moveentry|362|Glalie|1|Ice||--, 10}}
{{Moveentry|367|Huntail|1|Water||6}}
{{Moveentry|371|Bagon|1|Dragon||5}}
{{Moveentry|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon||--, 5}}
{{Moveentry|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|--, 5}}
{{Moveentry|387|Turtwig|1|Grass||21|}}
{{Moveentry|388|Grotle|1|Grass||21|}}
{{Moveentry|389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground|22}}
{{Moveentry|403|Shinx|1|Electric||13|||DP}}
{{Moveentry|403|Shinx|1|Electric||17|||PtHGSS}}
{{Moveentry|404|Luxio|1|Electric||13|||DP}}
{{Moveentry|404|Luxio|1|Electric||18|||PtHGSS}}
{{Moveentry|405|Luxray|1|Electric||13|||DP}}
{{Moveentry|405|Luxray|1|Electric||18|||PtHGSS}}
{{Moveentry|449|Hippopotas|1|Ground||21|}}
{{Moveentry|450|Hippowdon|1|Ground||21|}}
{{Moveentry|451|Skorupi|2|Poison|Bug|--|''}}
{{Moveentry|452|Drapion|2|Poison|Dark|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry|455|Carnivine|1|Grass||7|}}
{{Moveentry|471|Glaceon|1|Ice||29|}}
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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{{Moveentry|004|Charmander|1|Fire||{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Gyarados}} {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Croconaw}}, {{p|Feraligatr}} {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Pupitar}}, {{p|Tyranitar}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Bagon}}, {{p|Shelgon}}, {{p|Salamence}} {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Grotle}}, {{p|Torterra}}}}
{{Moveentry|019|Rattata|1|Normal||{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}}}
{{Moveentry|206|Dunsparce|1|Normal||{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Umbreon}} {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}}}
{{Moveentry|215|Sneasel|2|Dark|Ice|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Lucario}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|'''}}
{{Moveentry|220|Swinub|2|Ice|Ground|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Lucario}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}}}
{{Moveentry|234|Stantler|1|Normal||{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, {{p|Flareon}} {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Umbreon}} {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}}}
{{Moveentry|258|Mudkip|1|Water||{{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}} {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}} {{p|Corsola}} {{p|Relicanth}} {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Rampardos}} {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Bastiodon}}||}}
{{Moveentry|417|Pachirisu|1|Electric||{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Lucario}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}}}
{{Moveentry|431|Glameow|1|Normal||{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Lucario}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}}}
{{Moveentry|447|Riolu|1|Fighting||{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}}}
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==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=dark|exp=yes|gen=The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs.|image1=Harrison's Sneasel.PNG|image1p=Totodile|image2=Bite Anime.jpg|image2p=Mawile|image3=TurtwigBite.jpg|image3p=Turtwig}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=052|pkmn=Meowth|method=Meowth bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Meowth (Team Rocket)|startcode=EP008|startname=The Path to the Pokémon League|endcode=Present|note=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Duplica|user1=Duplica's Ditto as Meowth|startcode=EP037|startname=Ditto's Mysterious Mansion|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=024|pkmn=Arbok|method=Arbok bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Jessie's Arbok|startcode=EP032|startname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown|endcode=AG006|endname=A Poached Ego!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=058|pkmn=Growlithe|method=Growlithe bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Officer Jenny's Growlithe|startcode=EP054|startname=The Case of the K-9 Caper!|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=029|pkmn=Nidoran♀|method=Nidoran♀ bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Emily (Orange Islands)|user1=Emily's Maria|startcode=EP100|startname=Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Nidoran♀|startcode=DP109|startname=Leading a Stray!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=032|pkmn=Nidoran♂|method=Nidoran♂ bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Ralph|user1=Ralph's Tony|startcode=EP100|startname=Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Nidoran♂|startcode=DP109|startname=Leading a Stray!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=209|pkmn=Snubbull|method=Snubbull bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Madame Muchmoney's Granbull|user1=Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull|startcode=EP124|startname=Snubbull Snobbery|endcode=EP175|endname=The Trouble wiht Snubbull}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=228|pkmn=Houndour|method=Houndour bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Houndour (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Houndour|startcode=EP150|startname=Hour of the Houndour}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=158|pkmn=Totodile|method=Totodile runs to the foe and bites the target.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Ash's Totodile|startcode=EP151|startname=The Totodile Duel|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=210|pkmn=Granbull|method=Granbull bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Lisa (movie)|user1=Lisa's Granbull|startcode=Spell of the Unown}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Madame Muchmoney's Granbull|startcode=EP175|startname=The Trouble with Snubbull}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Cassidy|user1=Cassidy's Granbull|startcode=DP065|startname=Sleight of Sand!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=159|pkmn=Croconaw|method=Croconaw bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Dundee|user1=Dundee's Croconaw|startcode=Celebi: Voice of the Forest}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=208|pkmn=Steelix|method=Steelix bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Hun|user1=Hun's Steelix|startcode=The Legend of Thunder!|endcode=The Legend of Thunder!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=130|pkmn=Gyarados|method=Gyarados bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Clair|user1=Clair's Gyarados|startcode=EP254|startname=Better Eight Than Never}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Crasher Wake|user1=Crasher Wake's Gyarados|startcode=DP083|startname=A Crasher Course in Power!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=246|pkmn=Larvitar|method=Larvitar bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Ash's Larvitar|startcode=EP262|startname=You're a Star, Larvitar!|endcode=EP264|endname=Mother of All Battles}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Gary's Blastoise|startcode=EP270|startname=Can't Beat the Heat!|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=229|pkmn=Houndoom|method=Houndoom bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Harrison (Johto)|user1=Harrison's Houndoom|startcode=EP271|startname=Playing with Fire!|endcode=EP272|endname=Johto Photo Finish}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=228|pkmn=Houndour|method=Houndour bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Cassidy|user1=Cassidy's Houndour|startcode=H004|startname=Showdown at the Oak Corral|encode=Present}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=261|pkmn=Poochyena|method=Poochyena bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Katrina (Hoenn)|user1=Katrina's Poochyena|startcode=AG011|startname=A Bite to Remember}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Gym Badge thieves|user1=Gym Badge thief's Poochyena|startcode=H005|startname=The Blue Badge of Courage}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=319|pkmn=Sharpedo|method=Sharpedo bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Sharpedo (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Sharpedo|startcode=AG019|startname=Sharpedo Attack!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=262|pkmn=Mightyena|method=Mightyena bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Butch|user1=Butch's Mightyena|startcode=H008|startname=Oaknapped|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=309|pkmn=Electrike|method=Electrike bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Wattson's Electrike|startcode=AG040|startname=Watt's With Watson|endcode=AG059|endname=Manectric Charge}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=336|pkmn=Seviper|method=Seviper bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Jessie's Seviper|startcode=AG048|startname=Zigzag Zangoose!|endcode=Present}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Lucy's Seviper|startcode=AG158|startname=Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=310|pkmn=Manectric|method=Manectric bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Wattson's Manectric|startcode=AG059|startname=Manectric Charge}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=367|pkmn=Huntail|method=Huntail bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Keith (Hoenn)|user1=Keith's Huntail|startcode=AG095|startname=The Evolutionary War}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=303|pkmn=Mawile|method=Mawile bites the opponent using the huge steel jaws on its head.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Samantha|user1=Samantha's Mawile|startcode=AG105|startname=Once in a Mawile}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=387|pkmn=Turtwig|method=Turtwig jumps onto the opponent and bites with its sharp mouth.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Ash's Grotle|user1=Ash's Turtwig|startcode=DP005|startname=Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Gardenia's Turtwig|startcode=DP031|startname=The Grass-Type is Always Greener!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=455|pkmn=Carnivine|method=Carnivine lunges towards its foe and bites the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=James's Carnivine|startcode=DP004|startname=Dawn of a New Era!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=203|pkmn=Girafarig|method=Girafarig's tail bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Roman|user1=Roman's Girafarig|startcode=DP076|startname=A Full Course Tag Battle!}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=019|pkmn=Rattata|method=Rattata bites down on the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=dark|user=Rattata (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Rattata|startcode=DP109|startname=Leading a Stray!}}

==Trivia==
* Bite is one of the four moves to have its type changed in [[Generation II]], the others being {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}, and {{m|Sand-Attack}}. Coincidentally, they all were {{type2|Normal}} moves in [[Generation I]]. Bite is also the only move that was changed to a type introduced in Generation II.
* Bite is also the only move to have its [[damage category]] change from [[physical move|physical]] to [[special move|special]], then back to physical again. This is due to the move being {{type2|Normal}} in [[Generation I]], {{type2|Dark}} in [[Generation II]] and {{Gen|III}}, and classified as a physical move in [[Generation IV]].

==In other languages==
* Spanish: '''Mordisco'''
* French: '''Morsure'''
* Dutch: '''Bijt'''
* German: '''Biss'''
* Italian: '''Morso'''
* Hindi: '''Katne Ka Hamla'''
* Finnish: '''Puraisu'''

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[[Category:Moves that cause flinching]]

[[de:Biss]]
[[es:Mordisco]]
[[fr:Morsure]]
[[ja:かみつく]]
[[pl:Gryzienie]]
[[pt:Bite]]

Deoxys (Pokémon)

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Teamgalactic:

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Jirachi | next=Turtwig | prevnum=385 | nextnum=387| type=psychic }}

{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Deoxys |
jname=デオキシス |
tmname=Deoxys |
image={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=386Deoxys-Speed.png|1|5=386Deoxys-Defense.png|2|4=386Deoxys-Attack.png|3=386Deoxys.png}} |
size=110px |
caption=Artwork of {{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Speed Forme from Emerald|1|5=Defense Forme from FR/LG|2|4=Attack Forme from FR/LG|3=Normal Forme from FR/LG}} |
pron=<sc>deeyohk-sis</sc> |
ndex=386 |
hdex=202 |
fdex=211 |
typen=1 |
type1=Psychic |
type2= |
species=DNA |
height-ftin=5'07" |
height-m=1.7 |
weight-lbs=134.0 |
weight-kg=60.8 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Pressure |
ability2= |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120 |
evhp={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{tt|0|0 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Defense Forme.}}|1|5={{tt|0|0 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}|2|4={{tt|0|0 in Normal Forme, 0 in Defense Forme and 0 in Speed Forme.}}|3={{tt|1|0 in Attack Forme, 0 in Defense Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}}}|
evat={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{tt|0|1 in Normal Forme, 2 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Defense Forme.}}|1|5={{tt|0|1 in Normal Forme, 2 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}|2|4={{tt|2|1 in Normal Forme, 0 in Defense Forme, 0 and in Speed Forme.}}|3={{tt|1|2 in Attack Forme, 0 in Defense Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}}}|
evde={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{tt|0|0 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 2 in Defense Forme.}}|2|4={{tt|0|0 in Normal Forme, 2 in Defense Forme, 0 in Speed Forme.}}|3={{tt|0|0 in Attack Forme, 2 in Defense Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}|1|5={{tt|2|0 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}}}|
evsa={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{tt|0|1 in Normal Forme, 1 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Defense Forme.}}|1|5={{tt|0|1 in Normal Forme, 1 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}|2|4={{tt|1| 1 in Normal Forme, 0 in Defense Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}|3={{tt|1| 1 in Attack Forme, 0 in Defense Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}}}|
evsd={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{tt|0|0 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 1 in Defense Forme.}}|2|4={{tt|0|0 in its Normal Forme, 1 in its Defense Forme, and 0 in its Speed Forme.}}|3={{tt|0|0 in Attack Forme, 1 in Defense Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}|1|5={{tt|1|0 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Speed Forme.}}}}|
evsp={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{tt|3|1 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 0 in Defense Forme.}}|1|5={{tt|0|1 in Normal Forme, 0 in Attack Forme, and 3 in Speed Forme.}}|2|4={{tt|0|1 in Normal Forme, 0 in Defense Forme, and 3 in Speed Forme.}}|3={{tt|1|0 in Attack Forme, 0 in Defense Forme, and 3 in Speed Forme.}}}}|
expyield=215 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255|
color=Red |
catchrate=3 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=deoxys |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Deoxys''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''デオキシス''' ''Deoxys'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

Deoxys is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, but it has four different forms. In [[Generation III]], its form depends on what game is being played. In [[Generation IV]], its form can be changed at will in [[Veilstone City]] or on {{rt|3}}.

Deoxys is the last Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Dex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] and [[National Pokédex]] within [[Generation III]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
[[Image: Deoxys regenerating.png|thumb|right|225px|Deoxys regenerating]]
Deoxys has four forms, each with different appearance. The main things that are constant for all four forms is that Deoxys's dominant color is orange with a bluish-green face that has a purple stripe where a nose would be and white circular eyes and the crystalline organ in its chest:

The Normal Forme has skinny legs that come to a point. The upper-legs have a single blue stripe that goes down to the knees. Deoxys can sometimes have bluish-green arms with five-fingered hands and a red "Y" shape that runs down the arms' entire length. It has an orange skin that covers it except for its abdomen. It also been seen with two cord-like tentacles (one red and one blue) in place of the arms. Deoxys also has two trapezoid-shaped "ears". In [[Generation IV]], this form is obtained by touching the middle meteorite in [[Veilstone City]] or on {{rt|3}}.
[[Image:Aurora.png|thumb|225px|The aurora that Deoxys lets off]]
The Attack Forme has basically the same leg-shape as the Normal Forme, but the stripes run down for mostly all of the legs' length and Deoxys has a spike on each of its knees. Deoxys has a pair of tentacles that come to a point were its arms would be and cannot be twisted. Deoxys has triangle-shaped "ears" and a single spike on top of its head. Most of the orange "skin" has disappeared. In [[Generation IV]], this form is obtained by touching the southeast meteorite in [[Veilstone City]] or on {{rt|3}}.

The Defense Forme has wide legs that are somewhat flat at the end and have a bluish-green spot on each of the knees. Deoxys has flat, broad tentacles that also can't be twisted and Deoxys' head has been fused with its body. Its "skin" has thickened and covered all of its body parts for greater defense. In [[Generation IV]], this form is obtained by touching the southwest meteorite in [[Veilstone City]] or on {{rt|3}}.

The Speed Forme has gray, skinny legs and a gray body. Deoxys only has one tentacle on each side of its body. The back of Deoxys's head is elongated and comes to a point. It has also lost most of its orange "skin," allowing for better aerodynamics and faster movement. In [[Generation IV]], this form is obtained by touching the northernmost meteorite in [[Veilstone City]] or on {{rt|3}}.
====Gender differences====
Deoxys is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
[[Image: Aurora at Night.png|thumb|right|225px|The aurora at night]]
Deoxys mostly has the ability to change its appearance to suit whatever situation it may be in during battle. Deoxys can also regenerate any part of its body that it may have lost during a battle.

Deoxys can release aurora every time it changes its forme.

In the anime and manga, Deoxys is also seen with the ability to create clones of itself. They appear with lifeless eyes and have dulled-down colors, and appear to be unable to use other formes besides Normal Forme.

===Behavior===
Deoxys tend to keep to themselves, but befriend humans they trust.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
Deoxys was a virus resting in a stray meteor, and while it flew through the atmosphere, the virus mutated into the first known Deoxys.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=DeoxysSpeedAnime.png|1|5=Deoxys Defense Forme.png|2|4=Deoxys Attack Forme.png|3=Deoxys Origin Forme.png}}|thumb|220px|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Speed Forme|1|5=Defense Forme|2|4=Attack Forme|3=Normal Forme}} Deoxys in the anime]]
{{mov|Deoxys}} first appeared in ''[[Destiny Deoxys]]''. One with a green crystalline organ fell to earth in a meteorite. A second Deoxys (with a purple crystalline organ) came to [[LaRousse City]] to search for it but ended up in an epic battle with {{p|Rayquaza}}. As {{game|Emerald}} had not been released when the movie was produced, only its {{stat|Defense}}, Normal and {{stat|Attack}} Formes appeared.

Deoxys also appeared in the special episode ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis!]]''. This is where Deoxys's {{stat|Speed}} Forme debuted.

A Deoxys appeared in ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]'' in all of its formes.

==In the manga==
===In Pokémon Adventures===
Deoxys plays a major role in the events of the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}. During the disaster in the previous chapter, [[Team Rocket]] infiltrated the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and stole a virus that had been exposed to a laser beam while in space, then ended up attached to a meteorite. In their care, the virus split into two entities and developed into two separate Deoxys, appropriately named Entities 1 and 2. While the leaders of Team Rocket stayed on in [[Hoenn]], other members took the two Deoxys back to Kanto. The team transporting the Deoxys were startled when the Deoxys began to change forme (as Normal and Speed forms had been previously documented) and Entity Two took advantage of this and escaped, accidentally absorbing some of {{adv|Red}}'s blood in the escape. [[Giovanni]] used the weaker Entity One to capture {{adv|Green}}'s parents and [[Professor Oak]]. Red was tricked into battling Entity Two, who defeated him but was captured by Giovanni. Around this time, Team Rocket managed to duplicate the climate of [[Hoenn]] and allowed Deoxys to transform into all of its formes. Giovanni used Entity Two to locate his son, {{adv|Silver}} and set out for [[Viridian City]]. Red came to Giovanni, and challenged him with {{p|Mewtwo}}. Ultimately triumphing due to [[Bill]] shutting down the Hoenn climate machine on [[Chrono Island]], Giovanni revealed that he disposed of Entity One and {{adv|Yellow}} used her abilities to inform Red of his link to Deoxys. When one of the Team Rocket members tried to usurp control, Deoxys transported Giovanni, Silver, Yellow, and Mewtwo out of harm's way before helping Red to regain control of the ship. As the disaster ended and all of the protagonists reunited, [[Sird]] tried to capture Deoxys, but ended up turning the heroes to stone. Entity Two then sped towards a [[Sinnoh|distant region]] in hopes of being allowed to freely transfer between formes and locating Entity One.

===In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Deoxys plays a large part in a [[DPAS1|Special Chapter]] of Volume 3 in the series. [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] are in [[Veilstone City]]. They come upon the large meteorite, and Mitsumi proceeds to tell him that there is a Pokémon that comes from a meteorite. He tells her that he's met Deoxys. She freaks out and doesn't believe him, so he tells the story of how he met Deoxys. Hareta is seen jumping around the forest until he starts riding a {{p|Drifloon}}. A {{p|Murkrow}} flies toward them and pecks the Drifloon, causing it to explode. Hareta is seen plummeting to the ground, and then bouncing off a {{p|Bibarel}}'s stomach. He lays down on the ground with the Bibarel as a pillow, when the Bibarel starts getting worried, because it sees the meteorite containing Deoxys zooming to the ground. The Bibarel tries to tell Hareta what's happening, and he looks up and wonders what it is. The Pokémon and Hareta try to get away as the meteorite crashes down. Deoxys emerges from the meteor, and Hareta thinks it might be a Pokémon. Meanwhile, [[Mars]] and some grunts saw the crash, and begin to battle it. It, of course, defeats Team Galactic's puny Pokémon. [[Professor Rowan]] shows up, a little worried that something might've happened to Hareta. He asks Rowan what happened to "that weird Pokémon". They then see Deoxys, and Rowan is shocked to see such a rare Pokémon. It transforms to Attack Forme and fires off what seems to be a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Hareta and Rowan. Rowan tells Hareta not to make it any madder, but instead he jumps on top of Deoxys and asks it what's wrong. It flings him off, then tries to fire another Hyper Beam at him, but he jumps around it, evading it completely. He jumps on it again, but it transforms to Speed Forme while he is still on it. It starts flying around the forest with Hareta, while he asks Deoxys what's wrong once more. It tells him what's wrong, but it throws him off itself. Then he battles Deoxys with his friends from the forest. {{P|Onix}} tries to {{M|Headbutt}} it, but it misses. It transforms to Defense Forme, and then Hareta jumps on Deoxys and covers its eyes. Then he tells a bunch of {{P|Kricketune}} to have a "super bug concert". Rowan compliments him on the super-effectiveness of the attack, then it transforms back to Normal Forme. It becomes calmer, but transforms to Attack Forme and fires off another Hyper Beam, but it hits a {{P|Drifloon}}. It explodes, defeating Deoxys. Deoxys is totally calm now, and it merges its tentacles to create a hand, and it shakes hands with Hareta. Hareta finishes telling the story to Mitsumi, and tells her that it wanted to find out more about this planet.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Deoxys (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
An Attack Forme Deoxys will sometimes be released from a [[Poké Ball]]. It floats gently towards the top of the screen. It will spin gracefully and begin to glow. When fully facing the front, it will cast a powerful {{m|Hyper Beam}}, drawing in all the opponents near it and sending them flying.

====Trophy Information====
''A DNA Pokémon born through the mutation of the DNA of a space virus. It has multiple formes, and the abilities it possesses and the techniques it can remember change from form to form. It has four forms: normal, attack, defense, and speed. It can be made to change forms by using the power of a meteorite in [[Veilstone City]].''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=3
|rubydex=The DNA of a space virus underwent a sudden mutation upon exposure to a laser beam and resulted in Deoxys. The crystalline organ on this Pokémon's chest appears to be its brain.
|sapphiredex=Deoxys emerged from a virus that came from space. It is highly intelligent and wields psychokinetic powers. This Pokémon shoots lasers from the crystalline organ on its chest.
|emeralddex=A Pokémon that mutated from an extraterrestrial virus exposed to a laser beam. Its body is configured for superior agility and speed.
|firereddex=This Deoxys has transformed into its aggressive guise. It can fool enemies by altering its appearance.
|leafgreendex=When it changes form, an aurora appears. It absorbs attacks by altering its cellular structure.
|diamonddex=An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
|pearldex=An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
|platinumdex=An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become this Pokémon.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=3 |
gen3ex=frlg |
erarity=One |
earea=[[Birth Island]] (requires [[Aurora Ticket]]) |
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Birth Island]] (requires [[Aurora Ticket]]) |
gen4ex=pal |
hgssex=pal |
dparea=[[Pal Park]] |
ptarea=[[Pal Park]] |
hgssarea=[[Pal Park]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Psychic
|trozei=Random Agent Cards [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Meteor Cave]] (20F)
|md2=[[Shimmer Hill]] (17F) (with [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] in the bag)
|ranger=[[Krokka Tunnel]] (Event mission 1)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Space Center Deoxys|Space Center|United States|2006|70}}
{{eventAvail|Doel Deoxys|Doel Deoxys|The Netherlands|2006|70}}
{{eventAvail|１０ｔｈ Deoxys|１０ｔｈ Deoxys|Japan|2007|50}}
{{eventAvail|GameStop Deoxys|GameStop|United States|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|Nintendo of Korea Deoxys|Nintendo of Korea|Korea|2008|50}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=psychic|
HP= 50 |
Attack=150 |
Defense=50 |
SpAtk= 150 |
SpDef= 50 |
Speed= 150 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Attack Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=psychic|
HP= 50 |
Attack=180 |
Defense=20 |
SpAtk= 180 |
SpDef= 20 |
Speed= 150 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Defense Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=psychic|
HP= 50 |
Attack= 70 |
Defense=160 |
SpAtk= 70 |
SpDef= 160 |
Speed= 90 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Speed Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=psychic|
HP= 50 |
Attack= 95 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk= 95 |
SpDef= 90 |
Speed= 180 }}
|}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Forme=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Attack Forme=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Defense Forme=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Speed Forme=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=4
}}
|}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 }}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Deoxys}}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Forme=====
|-
|
{{movelist|psychic|psychic|4|3|Deoxys}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|9|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|17|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|25|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3||}}
{{mlentry4|33|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1||}}
{{mlentry4|41|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|49|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|57|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|65|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|73|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|0||}}
{{mlentry4|81|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|89|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Special|140|90|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|97|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2||}}
{{movelist/note|4|psychic}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Attack Forme=====
|-
|
{{movelist|psychic|psychic|4|3|Deoxys}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|9|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|17|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|25|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|33|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1||}}
{{mlentry4|41|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|49|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Tough|2||}}
{{mlentry4|57|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|65|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|73|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|0||}}
{{mlentry4|81|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|89|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Special|140|90|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|97|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2||}}
{{movelist/note|4|psychic}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Defense Forme=====
|-
|
{{movelist|psychic|psychic|4|3|Deoxys}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|9|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|17|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|25|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3||}}
{{mlentry4|33|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2||}}
{{mlentry4|41|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|49|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|57|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|65|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|73|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2||}}
{{mlentry4|73|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0||}}
{{mlentry4|81|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|89|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Special|140|90|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|97|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2||}}
{{mlentry4|97|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|Beauty|2||}}
{{movelist/note|4|psychic}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Speed Forme=====
|-
|
{{movelist|psychic|psychic|4|3|Deoxys}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|9|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|17|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|25|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3||}}
{{mlentry4|33|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1||}}
{{mlentry4|41|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|49|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|57|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|65|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|73|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|81|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|89|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Special|140|90|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|97|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|2||}}
{{movelist/note|4|psychic}}
|}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Psychic|Psychic|4|3|Deoxys}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|psychic}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|psychic|psychic|4b|3|Deoxys}}
{{mtentry4|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|1|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|psychic}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{movelistspecial|psychic|psychic|4|3|Deoxys}}
{{mlentry4special|[[The Rise of Darkrai|10th Movie]] [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#１０ｔｈ Deoxys|Events]]|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Special|140|90|5|Smart|2||'''|50}}
{{mlentry4special|10th Movie Events|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|Cool|2|||50}}
{{mlentry4special|10th Movie Events|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2|||50}}
{{mlentry4special|10th Movie Events|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|2|||50}}
{{movelist/note|4|psychic}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=psychic |
ndex=386 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=no |
Deoxys=yes |
NP1=This world is but tiny in the vastness of space... |
NP2=This isn't good... Only half my health remains... |
NP3=I can't keep going this way... Must I flee back to space? |
NPL=I leveled up! Auroras and crystals fill me with power! |
AP1=Let me demonstrate my cosmic-level attack power! |
AP2=This isn't good... Only half my health remains... |
AP3=I can't keep going this way... Was my attack power insufficient? |
APL=I leveled up! Witness the true power of the Attack Form! |
DP1=Let me demonstrate my cosmic-level defense power! |
DP2=This isn't good... Only half my health remains... |
DP3=I can't keep going this way... Was my defensive power insufficient? |
DPL=I leveled up! Witness the true power of the Defense Form! |
SP1=Let me demonstrate my cosmic-level speed! |
SP2=This isn't good... Only half my health remains... |
SP3=I can't keep going this way... Was my speed insufficient? |
SPL=I leveled up! Witness the true power of the Speed Form! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG=Psychic |
typeA=Psychic |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop= 13 (Attack forme) 17 (Defense forme) 3 (Speed forme) 9 (Normal forme) |
MinEXP=470 |
MaxEXP=570 |
browser=Deoxys has the ability to transform four ways. Little is known about it, however. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10% |
iq=F |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=386
|name1=Deoxys
|type1-1=Psychic
|forme1=Normal Forme
|loc1=Ruby and Sapphire
|sprite2=386A
|forme2=Attack Forme
|loc2=FireRed
|sprite3=386D
|forme3=Defense Forme
|loc3=LeafGreen
|sprite4=386S
|forme4=Speed Forme
|loc4=Emerald}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=3|
gender=4formes|
ndex=386|
name=Deoxys|
forme1=A|
forme2=D|
forme3=S|
}}

==Trivia==
* The Attack Forme of Deoxys has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} of any non-glitch Pokémon; although {{p|Marowak}} holding a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Thick Club}} achieves a higher absolute {{stat|Attack}} stat (504 vs. 568, respectively).
** Likewise, the Speed Forme of Deoxys has the highest {{stat|Speed}} of any Pokémon.
** Despite this, Deoxys's Attack Forme has the lowest {{stat|Special Defense}} of all Pokémon, on par with {{p|Magikarp}}.
* All of Deoxys's forms are available in [[Generation IV]]; however, unlike [[Generation III]], they can freely be changed in-game by inspecting the meteorites in [[Veilstone City]] or on {{rt|3}}.
* Deoxys is the final Pokémon in the [[Hoenn Pokédex]], yet it was first in the wild in a [[Kanto]]-based game. Likewise, the final Pokémon in the [[Kanto Pokédex]], {{p|Mew}}, was first found (legitimately) wild in a {{game3|Emerald|Hoenn-based game}}.
* When recruited in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] Deoxys will be in its Normal Forme when playing in the overworld, however, when exploring a dungeon, Deoxys's form will be randomly selected each time the player progresses to a new floor.
* Although Deoxys is the last Pokémon in the National Dex in the Generation III, it was not the Pokémon with the highest [[index number]]: this was {{p|Chimecho}}.
* In Pokémon Ranger, Deoxys's form changes every time its [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Browser]] entry is accessed. It cycles in order from Normal Forme to Attack Forme to Defense Forme to Speed Forme and finally back to Normal Forme.
* Deoxys was the first Pokémon to have its own unique battle music. The second Pokémon to have its own unique music was {{p|Arceus}}, followed by {{p|Giratina}}, the latter in Platinum only. All other [[legendary Pokémon]] share battle themes with at least one other.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}} and in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, Deoxys is able to change to any of its forms at will regardless of where it is. While it can willingly change in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, its choices are limited by the environment.
* Deoxys and {{p|Wormadam}} are the only Pokémon to have different EV yields depending on their form and are, as such, the only Pokémon with varying EV yields.
* Using the first letter from the names of Deoxys' three original forms, one can spell "DNA" ('''D'''efense, '''N'''ormal, and '''A'''ttack).
* Deoxys is the only Pokémon whose form change is triggered by different events between generations.
* Normal Forme and Attack Forme Deoxys are the only Pokémon to surpass Arceus in 3 or more base stats. Both formes beat it in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed.

===Events===
* Because of the results of a poll among fans, Deoxys was given away along with pre-ordered tickets to Japanese theater showings of ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]''. It is holding {{DL|Type-enhancing item|NeverMeltIce}}, a reference to the fact that Deoxys's first appearance in ''[[Destiny Deoxys]]'' is at the North Pole.
* Deoxys was distributed at GameStop on June 20-22, and June 27-29. It knows {{m|Psycho Boost}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}, {{m|Iron Defense}}, and {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} and is holding {{DL|Type-enhancing item|NeverMeltIce}}.
* A UK event (known as 'The Hunt for Deoxys') in 2005 was held at vue cinema's for 2 days each across the country, players of FireRed and LeafGreen were able to download the Aurora Ticket. Players could also try out {{Pokémon XD}} and {{game|Emerald}}.

===Origin===
Deoxys appears to draw inspiration from certain representations of aliens and visual representations of the DNA double helix.

Notably, it bears great resemblance to Lavos, the antagonist of the influential 1995 game {{wp|Chrono Trigger}}. Lavos is an alien of great power who absorbs the DNA of organisms in order to empower itself, before destroying human civilization in the apocalypse. Deoxys normal form's and Lavos' appearances are also virtually the same. Given the variety of similarities to Lavos and the popularity of Chrono Trigger, it is not unreasonable to believe Deoxys is a homage to Lavos.

====Name origin====
Deoxys's name is an abbreviation of ''{{wp|DNA|deoxyribonucleic acid}}'', or DNA, the medium of genetic code in many cellular organisms. It was also mentioned in [[Destiny Deoxys|the 7th movie]] that [[Professor Lund]] gave it the name Deoxys.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Deoxys
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Deoxys
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 테오키스 ''Teokis''
*[[list of Finnish Pokémon names|Finnish]]: Deoxys

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