Shadow Ball
GhostSummary
Shadow Ball is a Ghost-type move with 80 power and 100% accuracy. It has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage, making it a valuable move for both offensive and defensive strategies. Shadow Ball is widely used for its reliable damage output and the added benefit of potentially weakening the target's defenses. It's a staple move for many Ghost-type Pokémon and is also commonly taught to various other Pokémon via TMs and TRs in different generations. This move is particularly effective against Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokémon, making it a versatile choice in battles.
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Short Effect: Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Inflicts regular damage. Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Game Descriptions
Move Details
- Power 80
- Accuracy 100%
- PP 15
- Priority 0
- Damage Class Special
- Generation Generation II
- Category Damage+lower
Additional Info
- Stat Change Chance 20%
Pokémon That Learn Shadow Ball
Butterfree
Types: Bug, Flying
Rattata
Types: Normal
Raticate
Types: Normal
Nidoqueen
Types: Poison, Ground
Nidoking
Types: Poison, Ground
Clefairy
Types: Fairy
Clefable
Types: Fairy
Ninetales
Types: Fire
Jigglypuff
Types: Normal, Fairy
Wigglytuff
Types: Normal, Fairy
Zubat
Types: Poison, Flying
Golbat
Types: Poison, Flying
Meowth
Types: Normal
Persian
Types: Normal
Abra
Types: Psychic
Kadabra
Types: Psychic
Alakazam
Types: Psychic
Slowpoke
Types: Water, Psychic
Slowbro
Types: Water, Psychic
Grimer
Types: Poison
Muk
Types: Poison
Gastly
Types: Ghost, Poison
Haunter
Types: Ghost, Poison
Gengar
Types: Ghost, Poison
Drowzee
Types: Psychic
Hypno
Types: Psychic
Lickitung
Types: Normal
Koffing
Types: Poison
Weezing
Types: Poison
Chansey
Types: Normal
Kangaskhan
Types: Normal
Mr-Mime
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Jynx
Types: Ice, Psychic
Tauros
Types: Normal
Eevee
Types: Normal
Vaporeon
Types: Water
Jolteon
Types: Electric
Flareon
Types: Fire
Porygon
Types: Normal
Snorlax
Types: Normal
Mewtwo
Types: Psychic
Mew
Types: Psychic
Typhlosion
Types: Fire
Sentret
Types: Normal
Furret
Types: Normal
Hoothoot
Types: Normal, Flying
Noctowl
Types: Normal, Flying
Crobat
Types: Poison, Flying
Cleffa
Types: Fairy
Igglybuff
Types: Normal, Fairy
Togepi
Types: Fairy
Togetic
Types: Fairy, Flying
Natu
Types: Psychic, Flying
Xatu
Types: Psychic, Flying
Aipom
Types: Normal
Yanma
Types: Bug, Flying
Espeon
Types: Psychic
Umbreon
Types: Dark
Murkrow
Types: Dark, Flying
Slowking
Types: Water, Psychic
Misdreavus
Types: Ghost
Girafarig
Types: Normal, Psychic
Dunsparce
Types: Normal
Snubbull
Types: Fairy
Granbull
Types: Fairy
Qwilfish
Types: Water, Poison
Sneasel
Types: Dark, Ice
Corsola
Types: Water, Rock
Houndour
Types: Dark, Fire
Houndoom
Types: Dark, Fire
Porygon2
Types: Normal
Stantler
Types: Normal
Smoochum
Types: Ice, Psychic
Miltank
Types: Normal
Blissey
Types: Normal
Raikou
Types: Electric
Entei
Types: Fire
Suicune
Types: Water
Lugia
Types: Psychic, Flying
Ho-Oh
Types: Fire, Flying
Celebi
Types: Psychic, Grass
Poochyena
Types: Dark
Mightyena
Types: Dark
Zigzagoon
Types: Normal
Linoone
Types: Normal
Beautifly
Types: Bug, Flying
Dustox
Types: Bug, Poison
Seedot
Types: Grass
Nuzleaf
Types: Grass, Dark
Shiftry
Types: Grass, Dark
Ralts
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Kirlia
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Gardevoir
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Surskit
Types: Bug, Water
Masquerain
Types: Bug, Flying
Slakoth
Types: Normal
Vigoroth
Types: Normal
Slaking
Types: Normal
Nincada
Types: Bug, Ground
Ninjask
Types: Bug, Flying
Shedinja
Types: Bug, Ghost
Whismur
Types: Normal
Loudred
Types: Normal
Exploud
Types: Normal
Skitty
Types: Normal
Delcatty
Types: Normal
Sableye
Types: Dark, Ghost
Mawile
Types: Steel, Fairy
Meditite
Types: Fighting, Psychic
Medicham
Types: Fighting, Psychic
Volbeat
Types: Bug
Illumise
Types: Bug
Roselia
Types: Grass, Poison
Gulpin
Types: Poison
Swalot
Types: Poison
Spoink
Types: Psychic
Grumpig
Types: Psychic
Spinda
Types: Normal
Cacturne
Types: Grass, Dark
Zangoose
Types: Normal
Lunatone
Types: Rock, Psychic
Solrock
Types: Rock, Psychic
Baltoy
Types: Ground, Psychic
Claydol
Types: Ground, Psychic
Castform
Types: Normal
Kecleon
Types: Normal
Shuppet
Types: Ghost
Banette
Types: Ghost
Duskull
Types: Ghost
Dusclops
Types: Ghost
Chimecho
Types: Psychic
Absol
Types: Dark
Snorunt
Types: Ice
Glalie
Types: Ice
Gorebyss
Types: Water
Metang
Types: Steel, Psychic
Metagross
Types: Steel, Psychic
Latias
Types: Dragon, Psychic
Latios
Types: Dragon, Psychic
Jirachi
Types: Steel, Psychic
Deoxys-Normal
Types: Psychic
Bidoof
Types: Normal
Bibarel
Types: Normal, Water
Budew
Types: Grass, Poison
Roserade
Types: Grass, Poison
Wormadam-Plant
Types: Bug, Grass
Mothim
Types: Bug, Flying
Ambipom
Types: Normal
Drifloon
Types: Ghost, Flying
Drifblim
Types: Ghost, Flying
Buneary
Types: Normal
Lopunny
Types: Normal
Mismagius
Types: Ghost
Honchkrow
Types: Dark, Flying
Glameow
Types: Normal
Purugly
Types: Normal
Chingling
Types: Psychic
Stunky
Types: Poison, Dark
Skuntank
Types: Poison, Dark
Bronzor
Types: Steel, Psychic
Bronzong
Types: Steel, Psychic
Mime-Jr
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Happiny
Types: Normal
Spiritomb
Types: Ghost, Dark
Munchlax
Types: Normal
Lucario
Types: Fighting, Steel
Skorupi
Types: Poison, Bug
Drapion
Types: Poison, Dark
Croagunk
Types: Poison, Fighting
Toxicroak
Types: Poison, Fighting
Snover
Types: Grass, Ice
Abomasnow
Types: Grass, Ice
Weavile
Types: Dark, Ice
Lickilicky
Types: Normal
Togekiss
Types: Fairy, Flying
Yanmega
Types: Bug, Flying
Leafeon
Types: Grass
Glaceon
Types: Ice
Porygon-Z
Types: Normal
Gallade
Types: Psychic, Fighting
Dusknoir
Types: Ghost
Froslass
Types: Ice, Ghost
Rotom
Types: Electric, Ghost
Uxie
Types: Psychic
Mesprit
Types: Psychic
Azelf
Types: Psychic
Giratina-Altered
Types: Ghost, Dragon
Cresselia
Types: Psychic
Manaphy
Types: Water
Darkrai
Types: Dark
Arceus
Types: Normal
Victini
Types: Psychic, Fire
Patrat
Types: Normal
Watchog
Types: Normal
Lillipup
Types: Normal
Herdier
Types: Normal
Stoutland
Types: Normal
Purrloin
Types: Dark
Liepard
Types: Dark
Munna
Types: Psychic
Musharna
Types: Psychic
Woobat
Types: Psychic, Flying
Swoobat
Types: Psychic, Flying
Audino
Types: Normal
Whimsicott
Types: Grass, Fairy
Sigilyph
Types: Psychic, Flying
Yamask
Types: Ghost
Cofagrigus
Types: Ghost
Zorua
Types: Dark
Zoroark
Types: Dark
Gothita
Types: Psychic
Gothorita
Types: Psychic
Gothitelle
Types: Psychic
Solosis
Types: Psychic
Duosion
Types: Psychic
Reuniclus
Types: Psychic
Deerling
Types: Normal, Grass
Sawsbuck
Types: Normal, Grass
Frillish
Types: Water, Ghost
Jellicent
Types: Water, Ghost
Alomomola
Types: Water
Elgyem
Types: Psychic
Beheeyem
Types: Psychic
Litwick
Types: Ghost, Fire
Lampent
Types: Ghost, Fire
Chandelure
Types: Ghost, Fire
Golett
Types: Ground, Ghost
Golurk
Types: Ground, Ghost
Vullaby
Types: Dark, Flying
Mandibuzz
Types: Dark, Flying
Reshiram
Types: Dragon, Fire
Zekrom
Types: Dragon, Electric
Kyurem
Types: Dragon, Ice
Meloetta-Aria
Types: Normal, Psychic
Delphox
Types: Fire, Psychic
Espurr
Types: Psychic
Meowstic-Male
Types: Psychic
Aegislash-Shield
Types: Steel, Ghost
Skrelp
Types: Poison, Water
Dragalge
Types: Poison, Dragon
Clawitzer
Types: Water
Sylveon
Types: Fairy
Phantump
Types: Ghost, Grass
Trevenant
Types: Ghost, Grass
Pumpkaboo-Average
Types: Ghost, Grass
Gourgeist-Average
Types: Ghost, Grass
Noibat
Types: Flying, Dragon
Noivern
Types: Flying, Dragon
Yveltal
Types: Dark, Flying
Hoopa
Types: Psychic, Ghost
Decidueye
Types: Grass, Ghost
Primarina
Types: Water, Fairy
Oranguru
Types: Normal, Psychic
Passimian
Types: Fighting
Sandygast
Types: Ghost, Ground
Palossand
Types: Ghost, Ground
Silvally
Types: Normal
Mimikyu-Disguised
Types: Ghost, Fairy
Drampa
Types: Normal, Dragon
Dhelmise
Types: Ghost, Grass
Tapu-Lele
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Tapu-Fini
Types: Water, Fairy
Lunala
Types: Psychic, Ghost
Magearna
Types: Steel, Fairy
Marshadow
Types: Fighting, Ghost
Blacephalon
Types: Fire, Ghost
Cinderace
Types: Fire
Inteleon
Types: Water
Dottler
Types: Bug, Psychic
Orbeetle
Types: Bug, Psychic
Thievul
Types: Dark
Sinistea
Types: Ghost
Polteageist
Types: Ghost
Hatterene
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Obstagoon
Types: Dark, Normal
Perrserker
Types: Steel
Cursola
Types: Ghost
Mr-Rime
Types: Ice, Psychic
Runerigus
Types: Ground, Ghost
Indeedee-Male
Types: Psychic, Normal
Drakloak
Types: Dragon, Ghost
Dragapult
Types: Dragon, Ghost
Eternatus
Types: Poison, Dragon
Spectrier
Types: Ghost
Wyrdeer
Types: Normal, Psychic
Basculegion-Male
Types: Water, Ghost
Sneasler
Types: Fighting, Poison
Overqwil
Types: Dark, Poison
Meowscarada
Types: Grass, Dark
Skeledirge
Types: Fire, Ghost
Armarouge
Types: Fire, Psychic
Ceruledge
Types: Fire, Ghost
Bramblin
Types: Grass, Ghost
Brambleghast
Types: Grass, Ghost
Rabsca
Types: Bug, Psychic
Espathra
Types: Psychic
Greavard
Types: Ghost
Houndstone
Types: Ghost
Annihilape
Types: Fighting, Ghost
Farigiraf
Types: Normal, Psychic
Dudunsparce-Two-Segment
Types: Normal
Flutter-Mane
Types: Ghost, Fairy
Gimmighoul
Types: Ghost
Gholdengo
Types: Steel, Ghost
Iron-Valiant
Types: Fairy, Fighting
Poltchageist
Types: Grass, Ghost
Sinistcha
Types: Grass, Ghost
Munkidori
Types: Poison, Psychic
Fezandipiti
Types: Poison, Fairy
Pecharunt
Types: Poison, Ghost
Deoxys-Attack
Types: Psychic
Deoxys-Defense
Types: Psychic
Deoxys-Speed
Types: Psychic
Wormadam-Sandy
Types: Bug, Ground
Wormadam-Trash
Types: Bug, Steel
Giratina-Origin
Types: Ghost, Dragon
Rotom-Heat
Types: Electric, Fire
Rotom-Wash
Types: Electric, Water
Rotom-Frost
Types: Electric, Ice
Rotom-Fan
Types: Electric, Flying
Rotom-Mow
Types: Electric, Grass
Castform-Sunny
Types: Fire
Castform-Rainy
Types: Water
Castform-Snowy
Types: Ice
Meloetta-Pirouette
Types: Normal, Fighting
Kyurem-Black
Types: Dragon, Ice
Kyurem-White
Types: Dragon, Ice
Meowstic-Female
Types: Psychic
Aegislash-Blade
Types: Steel, Ghost
Pumpkaboo-Small
Types: Ghost, Grass
Pumpkaboo-Large
Types: Ghost, Grass
Pumpkaboo-Super
Types: Ghost, Grass
Gourgeist-Small
Types: Ghost, Grass
Gourgeist-Large
Types: Ghost, Grass
Gourgeist-Super
Types: Ghost, Grass
Alakazam-Mega
Types: Psychic
Gengar-Mega
Types: Ghost, Poison
Kangaskhan-Mega
Types: Normal
Mewtwo-Mega-X
Types: Psychic, Fighting
Mewtwo-Mega-Y
Types: Psychic
Houndoom-Mega
Types: Dark, Fire
Gardevoir-Mega
Types: Psychic, Fairy
Mawile-Mega
Types: Steel, Fairy
Medicham-Mega
Types: Fighting, Psychic
Banette-Mega
Types: Ghost
Absol-Mega
Types: Dark
Lucario-Mega
Types: Fighting, Steel
Abomasnow-Mega
Types: Grass, Ice
Latias-Mega
Types: Dragon, Psychic
Latios-Mega
Types: Dragon, Psychic
Sableye-Mega
Types: Dark, Ghost
Gallade-Mega
Types: Psychic, Fighting
Audino-Mega
Types: Normal, Fairy
Slowbro-Mega
Types: Water, Psychic
Glalie-Mega
Types: Ice
Metagross-Mega
Types: Steel, Psychic
Hoopa-Unbound
Types: Psychic, Dark
Lopunny-Mega
Types: Normal, Fighting
Rattata-Alola
Types: Dark, Normal
Raticate-Alola
Types: Dark, Normal
Raticate-Totem-Alola
Types: Dark, Normal
Meowth-Alola
Types: Dark
Persian-Alola
Types: Dark
Grimer-Alola
Types: Poison, Dark
Muk-Alola
Types: Poison, Dark
Marowak-Alola
Types: Fire, Ghost
Mimikyu-Busted
Types: Ghost, Fairy
Mimikyu-Totem-Disguised
Types: Ghost, Fairy
Mimikyu-Totem-Busted
Types: Ghost, Fairy
Magearna-Original
Types: Steel, Fairy
Marowak-Totem
Types: Fire, Ghost
Eevee-Starter
Types: Normal
Meowth-Galar
Types: Steel
Slowpoke-Galar
Types: Psychic
Slowbro-Galar
Types: Poison, Psychic
Weezing-Galar
Types: Poison, Fairy
Mr-Mime-Galar
Types: Ice, Psychic
Articuno-Galar
Types: Psychic, Flying
Moltres-Galar
Types: Dark, Flying
Slowking-Galar
Types: Poison, Psychic
Corsola-Galar
Types: Ghost
Zigzagoon-Galar
Types: Dark, Normal
Linoone-Galar
Types: Dark, Normal
Yamask-Galar
Types: Ground, Ghost
Indeedee-Female
Types: Psychic, Normal
Eternatus-Eternamax
Types: Poison, Dragon
Calyrex-Shadow
Types: Psychic, Ghost
Typhlosion-Hisui
Types: Fire, Ghost
Qwilfish-Hisui
Types: Dark, Poison
Sneasel-Hisui
Types: Fighting, Poison
Zorua-Hisui
Types: Normal, Ghost
Zoroark-Hisui
Types: Normal, Ghost
Braviary-Hisui
Types: Psychic, Flying
Basculegion-Female
Types: Water, Ghost
Dudunsparce-Three-Segment
Types: Normal
Gimmighoul-Roaming
Types: Ghost