Mist Ball (move)

Mist Ball ミストボール Mist Ball

Battles Type  Psychic Category  Special PP  5 (max. 8) Power  95 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation III Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Clever Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  4 ♥♥♥♥ Badly startles the Pokémon in front.

Super Contests Condition  Clever Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Clever Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  1 ♥ Badly startles all Pokémon that successfully showed their appeal.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Mist Ball (Japanese: ミストボール Mist Ball) is a damage-dealing Psychic-type move introduced in Generation III. It is the signature move of Latias.

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• Effect
  • Generations III to VIII
  • Generation VIII
    • Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • Generation IX
    • Pokémon Legends: Z-A
• Description
• Learnset
  • By leveling up
• In other games
  • Pokémon GO
  • Pokémon Masters EX
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
  • Pokémon Rumble Rush
  • Pokémon UNITE
  • Description
• In the manga
  • Pokémon Adventures
• In other generations
  • Core series games
  • Side series games
  • Spin-off series games
• In other languages

Effect

Mist Ball inflicts damage and has a 50% chance of lowering the target's Special Attack stat by one stage. It does not affect targets with Bulletproof.

Mist Ball can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point if Calm Mind was used in the previous turn.

Generations III to VIII

Mist Ball has a base power of 70.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mist Ball could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Mist Ball could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 3.0.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Furthermore, Mist Ball's base power was increased to 95.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Category  Special Accuracy  100% Standard Plus Move Power  95  114 Cooldown  8s Move wind-up time  15 frames Effect duration  —s Additional effect  —  —  — May lower targets' Sp. Atk stat.

Description

Games Description RSEColoXD Attacks with a flurry of down. May lower Sp. Atk. FRLG A flurry of down hits the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Atk. DPPtHGSSPBR A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Atk. BWB2W2 A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Atk. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA SV A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat. ZA The user attacks with a ball packed with mist-like down. This may also lower targets' Sp. Atk stats.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Level
					III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV	ZA
0380		Latias		No Eggs Discovered	35	35	35	35XY 24ORAS	24	35	35	35	1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon GO

Mist Ball is a Charged Attack that has been available since May 3, 2022.

Mist Ball
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 105 Energy cost 100 Duration 2 seconds Damage window 1.2 - 1.7 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 120 Energy cost 60 Secondary effect 1 Opponent Attack Effect chance 50%
Max Battles Power Level 1: 250 Level 2: 300 Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon When Mega Evolved Formerly eligible None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Mist Ball	Special	3	—	100	120	100%	An opponent	—	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Sp. Atk by one stat rank.	May (Anniversary 2022) & Latias
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Friendship Forging Mist Ball	Special	Default		160	192	An opponent		—	Become Mega Latias until the end of battle. The more the target's Sp. Atk is lowered, the greater the power of this attack.	May (Anniversary 2022) & Latias
		6★ EX		240	288
		6★ EX with EX role							Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time. • Psychic Terrain

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Mist Ball inflicts damage and may reduce the target's Special Attack by one stage.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 14 - 10 - 88% - Front Enemy Yes MDTDS 14 - 10 - 88% - Front Enemy Yes BSL 14 - 10 - 88% - Front Enemy Yes SMD 15 50 12 30 80% 98% 4 tiles away Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Mist Ball

★★★★
Attack power	37.10708
Charge time	0.58 seconds
Range type	Projectile
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	May lower foe's Attack

Pokémon UNITE

Mist Ball

Pokémon	Move Icon	Image	Level Learned	Cooldown	Description
Latias			6	8s	Has the user release a mist-like flurry of down in the designated direction. After a set amount of time passes, or if the move is used again, the flurry of down bursts, creating a zone of mist. Opposing Pokémon in the zone take damage, receive a slowing effect, and are marked. Marked opposing Pokémon deal decreased damage. If either Latias or Latios deals damage to marked Pokémon, the duration those Pokémon remain marked increases. Upgraded to Mist Ball+ when the Pokémon reaches Lv. 12. Upgrade: Increases the duration opposing Pokémon remain marked.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may lower the target's Special Attack by one level. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also reduce the target's Special Attack by 1 level. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで とくこうを １だんかいさげる MDGtI UNUSED SMD MDRTDX It damages a Pokémon, even one far away. It could also lower the enemy's Sp. Atk.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Latias
The user creates a ball of mist over the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Latias creates a ball of mist over the opponent.
Latias (Adventures)	As Luck Would Have It, Kirlia		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	薄霧球 Bohkmouh Kàuh
	Mandarin	薄霧球 / 薄雾球 Bówù Qiú * 迷霧球 Míwù Qiú * 雾气球 Wùqì Qiú *
French		Ball'Brume
German		Nebelball
Greek		Νεφελόσφαιρα Nefelósfaira
Hindi		मिस्ट बॉल Mist Ball
Indonesian		Mist Ball
Italian		Foschisfera
Korean		미스트볼 Miseuteubol
Norwegian		Tåkeball
Brazilian Portuguese		Bola de Névoa
Russian		Шар Тумана Shar Tumana
Serbian		Lopta Magle
Spanish		Bola Neblina
Thai		บอลหมอก Bon Mok
Turkish		Sis Topu
Vietnamese		Quả Cầu Sương

Variations of the move Luster Purge
Luster Purge • Mist Ball

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