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==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
If a Pokémon holding a Gem uses a damaging [[move]] of the corresponding type, that move's [[power]] is boosted by 30% (50% prior to Generation VI). This consumes the Gem.
If a Pokémon holding a Gem uses a damaging [[move]] of the corresponding type, that move's [[power]] is boosted by 30% (50% in [[Generation V]]). This consumes the Gem.


The Gem will not be consumed if the attack misses or fails. {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and damaging {{cat|moves with a charging turn}} consume the Gem at the first stage of the move, before dealing damage.
The Gem will not be consumed if the attack misses or fails. {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and damaging {{cat|moves with a charging turn}} consume the Gem at the first stage of the move, before dealing damage.