Magic Coat (move)
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Priority | +4 |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Effects
Magic Coat reflects any move causing status conditions - for example Thunder Wave or Toxic - back to the attacker. It applies only to the turn it is used.
Changes
In Generations 3-4, Teeter Dance and Memento are not affected by Magic Coat.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Psychium Z and uses its Z-Power, Magic Coat turns into Z-Magic Coat and raises Special Defense two stages, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Magic Coat |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マジックコート (Magic Coat) |
| German | Magiemantel |
| French | Reflet Magik |
| Italian | Magivelo |
| Spanish | Capa Mágica |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Reflects special effects back to the attacker. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Reflects back the foe’s LEECH SEED and any status-damaging move. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | A barrier reflects back to the foe moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Sword/Shield | Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Magic Coat at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Blacephalon
#806 / Fire · Ghost
Level 25
#806 / Fire · Ghost
Level 25
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Magic Coat as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.