Hail (move)

Move data

Type	Ice
Category	Status
Power	—
Accuracy	—
PP	10  (max. 16)
Makes contact?	No
Introduced	Generation 3

Machine/Record

Effects

Hail creates a hailstorm that lasts for 5 turns and induces these additional effects:

• All Pokémon lose ¹⁄₁₆ of their max HP at the end of each turn, except Ice types and those with the abilities Ice Body, Magic Guard, Overcoat or Snow Cloak.
• The move Blizzard ignores accuracy.
• In Diamond/Pearl only, Blizzard has a 30% chance to break through Protect and Detect.
• The move Aurora Veil may be used.
• The power of Solar Beam and Solar Blade decreases by 50%.
• The moves Synthesis, Morning Sun and Moonlight recover ¹⁄₄ of the user's max HP (instead of the usual ¹⁄₂ HP).
• The move Weather Ball changes to Ice type and doubles in power.
• Pokémon with the ability Ice Body recover ¹⁄₁₆ of their max HP each turn.
• Pokémon with the ability Slush Rush double their speed.
• Pokémon with the ability Snow Cloak increase their evasion by 20%.
• Castform changes to Snowy Form.

Z-Move effects

When a Pokémon is holding Icium Z and uses its Z-Power, Hail turns into Z-Hail and raises Speed one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.

Move target

Targets the entire field.

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