Why does Shadow Ball lower the foes Sp. Def. if it is a PHYSICAL move?

Question

In Generation 3.

Answer 1

Shadow Ball was only physical in Gen 3 and before, after Gen 3 it was made into a special attack.

Comments

You didn't answer my question. I meant in Gen 3.

Answer 2

#gamefreaklogic

Doesn't that sum it up nicely :3

Basically, Game Freak wanted it to be like that way. Question their...
well, limited amount of knowledge that they have.

Comments

lol (filler)