Hail (move)
Move data
| Type |
Ice |
| Category |
Status |
| Power |
- |
| Accuracy |
- |
| PP |
10 (max. 16) |
| Introduced |
Generation III |
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the entire field.
Effects
Hail creates a hailstorm that lasts for 5 turns and induces these additional effects:
- All Pokemon except Ice types and those with the Ice Body or Snow Cloak abilities lose 1⁄16 of their max HP at the end of each turn.
- Pokemon with the Ice Body ability recover 1⁄16 of their max HP each turn.
- Pokemon with the Snow Cloak ability increase their evasion by 20%.
- From Generation IV, Blizzard has 100% accuracy.
- In Diamond/Pearl only, Blizzard has a 25% chance to break through Protect and Detect.
- The move Weather Ball changes to Ice type and doubles in power.
- The moves Synthesis, Morning Sun and Moonlight recover 1⁄4 of the user's max HP (instead of the usual 1⁄2 HP).
- Castform changes to its Hail form.
Machine
TM07 in Generation 3, 4, 5
Game descriptions
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald |
Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen |
A hailstorm lasting five turns damages all POKéMON except the ICE-type. |
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Black/White |
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
Learnt by level up
These pokemon learn Hail at the level specified. The level numbers given are for
Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
Learnt by Machine