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Generation VI · Move No. 600

Powder

Powder is a Bug-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Insect Status Moves
— Power
100% Accuracy
20 PP
#0600 Powder
Overview

Move description

The user covers the target in a combustible powder. If the target uses a Fire-type move, the powder explodes and damages the target.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Explodes if the target uses a Fire move this turn, damaging it for 1/4 its max HP and preventing the move.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation VI Kalos
Category Unique effect
Priority 1

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move Ignores Substitute Powder-based

History across games

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6 versions Latest: Sword / Shield
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Powder

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