Powder

Bug

Summary

Powder is a Bug-type move introduced in Generation VI. It has no power and 100% accuracy. When used, it covers the target in powder, and if the target attempts to use a Fire-type move during that turn, the move fails, and the target takes damage equal to 25% of its maximum HP. Powder is unique because it specifically counters Fire-type moves, providing a tactical advantage, especially for Bug-type Pokémon, which are typically weak to Fire-type moves. Notably, it is the signature move of Vivillon, the Butterfly Pokémon.

Effect

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

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

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

Game Descriptions

The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.

The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.

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

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

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

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

Move Details

  • Power
  • Accuracy 100%
  • PP 20
  • Priority 1
  • Damage Class Status
  • Generation Generation VI
  • Category Unique