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Special effects are a mechanic in the [[Pokémon Ranger series]]. They are triggered during captures by using certain [[Poké Assist]]s.
They work similar to [[Status condition]]s in the core series games.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger===
====Immobilized====
A Pokémon that is Immobilized is incapable of movement.

=====List of Poké Assists that cause Immobilized=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ranger color}}; border:3px solid #{{ranger color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{ranger color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{ranger color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Grass PA.png]] {{PAsst|Grass}}
| Grass sprouts from the Capture Line
|-
| [[File:Flying PA.png]] {{PAsst|Flying}}
| Form or flick twisters to make Pokémon levitate
|-
| [[File:Water PA.png]] {{PAsst|Water}}
| Form a bubble at the Capture Disc and flick
|-
| [[File:Rock PA.png]] {{PAsst|Rock}}
| Flick gravel
|-
| [[File: Bug PA.png]] {{PAsst|Bug}}
| Form and flick a sticky blob
|-
| [[File:Fire PA.png]] {{PAsst|Fire}}
| Fire blazes from the Capture Line or form a large blaze from loops
|-
| [[File:Ground PA.png]] {{PAsst|Ground}}
| The Capture Line churns the earth
|-
| [[File:Poison PA.png]] {{PAsst|Poison}}
| A poisonous mist rises from the Capture Line
|-
| [[File:Ghost PA.png]] {{PAsst|Ghost}}
| Capture Line loops form ghosts
|-
| [[File:Psychic PA.png]] {{PAsst|Psychic}}
| Elevate a Pokémon in mid-air
|}

====Frozen====
A Pokémon that is Frozen is incapable of movement.

=====List of Poké Assists that cause Frozen=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ranger color}}; border:3px solid #{{ranger color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{ranger color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{ranger color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Ice PA.png]] {{PAsst|Ice}}
| Loops form patches of ice
|}
===Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia===
====Glossary====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Glossary Image
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Description
|-
|
|[[Special Effect (Ranger)|Poké Assist Special Effects]]
|Certain type of Poké Assists can leave a targeted Pokémon with a special, weakened status that lasts for a set amount of time. There are four such states: Paused, Tired, Slowed, and Stopped.<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Paused," it is incapable of using any attack moves. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Paused."<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Tired," its Friendship Gauge is prevented from draining. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Tired."<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Slowed," its movements become sluggish. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Slowed."<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Stopped," it is incapable of moving or attacking. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Stopped."
|}

====Paused====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused, is incapable of using moves.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Paused=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Ground PA.png]] {{PAsst|Ground}}
| Slide the Capture Disc from side to side to generate a tremor
|-
| [[File:Steel PA.png]] {{PAsst|Steel}}
| Form and flick an orb from the Capture Disc
|}

====Tired====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired, prevents the Friendship Gauge from draining.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Tired=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Fire PA.png]] {{PAsst|Fire}}
| Wraps the Capture Line to increase its power
|-
| [[File:Poison PA.png]] {{PAsst|Poison}}
| Form a poisonous puddle from the Capture Disc
|-
| [[File:Ghost PA.png]] {{PAsst|Ghost}}
| Make ghosts appear from inside the Capture Line loops
|-
| [[File:Dragon PA.png]] {{PAsst|Dragon}}
| Make a meteor fall on where the Capture Disc was
|}

====Slowed====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Slowed SE.png]] Slowed, movements become sluggish.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Slowed=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Grass PA.png]] {{PAsst|Grass}}
| Sprout grass from the Capture Line
|-
| [[File:Water PA.png]] {{PAsst|Water}}
| Form a bubble at the Capture Disc and flick
|-
| [[File:Bug PA.png]] {{PAsst|Bug}}
| Form, stretch, and catapult a gooey blob to hit the Pokémon
|}

====Stopped====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Stopped SE.png]] Stopped, is incapable of movement and attacking.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Stopped=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{SoA color}}; border:3px solid #{{SoA color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{SoA color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Electric PA.png]] {{PAsst|Electric}}
| A thunderbolt hits the spot where the Capture Disc was
|-
| [[File:Psychic PA.png]] {{PAsst|Psychic}}
| Form a ring of psychic energy inside the Capture Line loop and flick
|-
| [[File:Ice PA.png]] {{PAsst|Ice}}
| Form a snowball at the Capture Disc and flick
|}

===Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs===
====Glossary====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{GS color}}; border:3px solid #{{GS color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Glossary Image
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Description
|-
|
|[[Special Effect (Ranger)|Poké Assist Special Effects]]
|Certain kinds of Poké Assists can leave targeted Pokémon with a special weakened status that lasts for a set period of time. There are four such statuses: Slowed, Tired, Paused, and Stopped.<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Slowed," its movements become sluggish. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Slowed."<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Tired," its Friendship Gauge is prevented from draining. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Tired."<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Paused," it is incapable of using any attack moves. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Paused."<br>
If a Pokémon's status is "Stopped," it is incapable of moving or attacking. An icon will appear above the Pokémon's head while it is temporarily "Stopped."
|}

====Slowed====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Slowed SE.png]] Slowed, movements become sluggish.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Slowed=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{GS color}}; border:3px solid #{{GS color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Water Assist.png]] Bubble Beam
| Shoots bubbles in front of itself, causing the target to become [[File:Slowed SE.png]] Slowed.
|-
| [[File:Water Assist.png]] Bubbles
| Creates clusters of bubbles that circle around itself, causing the target to become [[File:Slowed SE.png]] Slowed.
|-
| [[File:Grass Assist.png]] Ivy Pillars
| Creates 6 ivy pillars in a circle around it, causing the target to become [[File:Slowed SE.png]] Slowed.
|-
| [[File:Bug Assist.png]] Sticky Blobs
| Throws 4 sticky blobs that sticks to the ground and lingers, causing the target to become [[File:Slowed SE.png]] Slowed.
|}

====Tired====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired, prevents the Friendship Gauge from draining.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Tired=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{GS color}}; border:3px solid #{{GS color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Poison Assist.png]] Poison Blobs
| Throws a poisonous blob that sticks to the ground and lingers, causing the target to become [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired.
|-
| [[File:Poison Assist.png]] Poison Gas
| Creates 6 clouds of toxic gas that circle around itself, causing the target to become [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired.
|-
| [[File:Bug Assist.png]] Twin Needle
| Shoots 4 needles that continues off screen, causing the target to become [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired.
|-
| [[File:Rock Assist.png]] Rock Slide [Surrounding]
| Drops 9 rocks around itself, causing the target to become [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired.
|-
| [[File:Ghost Assist.png]] Malice Spheres [Forward]
| Shoots a malice spheres that travels in a circle in front of itself, causing the target to become [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired.
|-
| [[File:Dark Assist.png]] Dark Pulse
| Creates a wave of darkness around itself, causing the target to become [[File:Tired SE.png]] Tired.
|}

====Paused====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused, is incapable of using moves.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Paused=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{GS color}}; border:3px solid #{{GS color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Electric Assist.png]] Thunder
| Creates 3 lighting strikes in front of it, causing the target to become [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused.
|-
| [[File:Fighting Assist.png]] Shockwave
| Creates a shockwave around itself, causing the target to become [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused.
|-
| [[File:Psychic Assist.png]] Strange Orbs
| Shoots 5 strange orbs in a wide arc in front of itself, causing the target to become [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused.
|-
| [[File:Psychic Assist.png]] Strange Rings
| Creates 2 strange rings in front of itself twice, causing the target to become [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused.
|-
| [[File:Psychic Assist.png]] Mewtwo Impact
| Creates several laser strike in front of itself in a straight line, causing the target to become [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused.
|-
| [[File:Ghost Assist.png]] Malice Spheres [Surrounding]
| Creates 3 malice spheres that swirls around itself, causing the target to become [[File:Paused SE.png]] Paused.
|}

====Stopped====
A Pokémon that is [[File:Stopped SE.png]] Stopped, is incapable of movement and attacking.
=====List of Poké Assists that cause Stopped=====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{GS color}}; border:3px solid #{{GS color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Assist
! style="background:#{{GS color light}}" | Description
|-
| [[File:Electric Assist.png]] Discharge
| Discharges small bolts of electricity in a tiny radius around it, causing the target to become [[File:Stopped SE.png]] Stopped.
|-
| [[File:Ice Assist.png]] Ice Spikes
| Creates a line of 5 ice spikes in front of it, causing the target to become [[File:Stopped SE.png]] Stopped.
|-
| [[File:Ice Assist.png]] Blizzard
| Surrounds itself in a small blizzard, causing the target to become [[File:Stopped SE.png]] Stopped.
|}

==In other languages==
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==Related articles==
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