| Type | Ice |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
If it hits, Sheer Cold is guaranteed to make the opponent faint. It is more likely to hit Pokemon that are of a lower level than the user.
Its accuracy (as a percentage) is calculated as below, ignoring all other accuracy and evasion modifiers:
UserLevel - TargetLevel + 30
This means that Sheer Cold will fail against a target Pokemon at least 30 levels above the user.
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is attacked with ultimate cold that causes fainting if it hits. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits. |
| Black/White | The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits. |
These pokemon learn Sheer Cold 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.