Pain Split (move)
Move data
Type | Normal |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | — |
Accuracy | — |
PP | 20 (max. 32) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 2 |
Effects
The user's and opponent's HP becomes the average of both.
Changes
- In Generations 1-2, Pain Split has 100% accuracy.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Pain Split turns into Z-Pain Split and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
English | Pain Split |
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Japanese | いたみわけ (Itamiwake) |
German | Leidteiler |
French | Balance |
Italian | Malcomune |
Spanish | Divide Dolor |
Game descriptions
Gold/Silver Crystal | Adds user & foe’s HPs. Shares total. |
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Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Adds the user and foe’s HP, then shares them equally. |
FireRed/LeafGreen | The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the total HP. |
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe. |
Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Pain Split 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.
Chandelure
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Pain Split as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Clobbopus
#852 / Fighting
Human-Like, Water 1
#852 / Fighting
Human-Like, Water 1
Grapploct
#853 / Fighting
Human-Like, Water 1
#853 / Fighting
Human-Like, Water 1