Fire Spin (move)

Move data

Type	Fire
Category	Special
Power	35
Accuracy	85
PP	15  (max. 24)
Makes contact?	No
Introduced	Generation 1

Machine/Record

Effects

Fire Spin inflicts damage on the first turn then traps the opponent, causing them to lose ¹⁄₈ of their maximum HP after each turn, for 4-5 turns.

If the user holds a Grip Claw, the after-effects last for 7 turns. If a Binding Band is held, the damage is ¹⁄₆ of the target's maximum HP.

Changes

• In Generations 1-4, Fire Spin has 15 base power.
• In Generations 1-4, Fire Spin has 70% accuracy.
• In Generations 1-4, the after-effects of Fire Spin last for 2-5 turns instead of 4-5; holding Grip Claw they last for 5 turns.
• In Generations 2-5, the target loses only ¹⁄₁₆ of their maximum HP after each turn, or ¹⁄₈ if a Binding Band is held.
• In Generation 1, Fire Spin inflicts regular damage for 2-5 turns. While in effect, the target is unable to attack.
  

Z-Move effects

When a Pokémon is holding Firium Z and uses its Z-Power, Fire Spin turns into Inferno Overdrive and has base power 100.

Move target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

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