Simple Beam (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Effects
Simple Beam changes the target's ability to Simple.
It does not cancel any ability's effects already felt (such as the Attack drop from Intimidate), but it does stop any further effects the ability may have (for example, damage from Rough Skin).
It does not work on Pokémon with the abilities Truant or Multitype.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Simple Beam turns into Z-Simple Beam and raises Special Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Simple Beam |
|---|---|
| Japanese | シンプルビーム (Simple Beam) |
| German | Wankelstrahl |
| French | Rayon Simple |
| Italian | Ondisinvolta |
| Spanish | Onda Simple |
| Korean | 심플빔 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 单纯光束 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 單純光束 |
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user emits a mysterious psychic wave that changes the target’s Ability to Simple. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Simple Beam at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Simple Beam as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
