Generation VI · Move No. 617

Light of Ruin

Light of Ruin is a Fairy-type, Special-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

140 Power
90% Accuracy
5 PP
#0617 Light of Ruin
Overview

Move description

Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User takes 1/2 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation VI Kalos
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 0
Recoil 50%

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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6 versions Latest: Sword / Shield
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Light of Ruin

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