Nightmare (move)
Move data
| Type | Ghost |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Machine/Record
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
TM50 |
|---|
Effects
If the target is asleep, Nightmare causes it to lose 1⁄4 of its maximum HP after each turn. The status condition
is cured when the Pokémon wakes up.
Changes
- In Generations 2-3, Nightmare always hits.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Ghostium Z and uses its Z-Power, Nightmare turns into Z-Nightmare and raises Special Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Nightmare |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あくむ (Akumu) |
| German | Nachtmahr |
| French | Cauchemar |
| Italian | Incubo |
| Spanish | Pesadilla |
| Korean | 악몽 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 恶梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 惡夢 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
A sleeper loses 1/4 HP every turn. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Nightmare at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Nightmare as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0563 / Ghost
Amorphous, Mineral
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Nightmare in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.
#0012 / Bug · Flying
Gen 2 — TM
#0039 / Normal · Fairy
Gen 2 — TM
#0040 / Normal · Fairy
Gen 2 — TM
#0200 / Ghost
Gen 2 — TM
