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:''See also: [[List of moves that cause flinching]]'' | :''See also: [[List of moves that cause flinching]]'' | ||
[[File:Paul Magmar flinch.png|thumb|200px|{{TP|Paul|Magmar}} flinching]] | [[File:Paul Magmar flinch.png|thumb|200px|{{TP|Paul|Magmar}} flinching]] | ||
The flinch status is a one-turn status that prevents a Pokémon from attacking. A Pokémon can only flinch if it is hit by another Pokémon's move before using its move. A Pokémon who is holding a | The flinch status is a one-turn status that prevents a Pokémon from attacking. A Pokémon can only flinch if it is hit by another Pokémon's move before using its move. A Pokémon who is holding a [[King's Rock]] or [[Razor Fang]] has a 10% (~12% in Generation II) chance of causing a target to flinch when using certain moves; in Generation II, III, and IV, any of several moves on a list exclusive to the items (the list differs between generations); from Generation V onward, any move that deals damage and does not already have a chance to flinch. Most [[List of moves that cause flinching|moves that cause flinching]] are [[physical move]]s. In [[Generation II]] only, {{status|sleep}}ing Pokémon cannot flinch when hit by moves that cause flinching (but can flinch via King's Rock), and are thus able to successfully execute {{m|Sleep Talk}} or {{m|Snore}} regardless. | ||
Pokémon with the {{a|Inner Focus}} Ability are immune to flinching. Pokémon with {{a|Steadfast}} still flinch, but gain {{stat|Speed}} each time they do so. | Pokémon with the {{a|Inner Focus}} Ability are immune to flinching. Pokémon with {{a|Steadfast}} still flinch, but gain {{stat|Speed}} each time they do so. | ||
