| Type | Ghost |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 80 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Shadow Ball deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
TM30 in Generation 2, 3, 4, 5
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe’s SP. DEF. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Black/White | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
These pokemon learn Shadow Ball 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.