Long Reach

Gen VII

Effect

A move used by this Pokémon will not make contact.

GenerationGen VII

Pokemon3

Hidden Ability Holders3

Game Descriptions

Gen VIIThe Pokémon uses its moves without making contact with the target.

Gen VIIIThe Pokémon uses its moves without making contact with the target.

Gen IXThe Pokémon uses its moves without making contact with the target.

Long Reach in Battle

Introduced in Generation VII, Long Reach prevents the Pokemon's moves from making contact with the target, even when the move is normally classified as a contact move. This provides blanket protection against all contact-triggered defensive effects.

Abilities like Static, Flame Body, Iron Barbs, Rough Skin, and Effect Spore will never activate. Items like Rocky Helmet will not deal recoil damage. Cute Charm and Poison Point cannot trigger. The Pokemon can freely use powerful physical contact moves like Brave Bird, Leaf Blade, and Spirit Shackle without any contact-related consequences whatsoever.

Found exclusively on the Decidueye evolutionary line (3 Pokemon), Long Reach complements their physical attacking playstyle by removing the primary risk associated with contact moves -- punishing defensive abilities and items that normally discourage repeated physical attacks.

Pokemon With Long Reach (3)

# ▲	Name	Type	Other Abilities	Hidden?	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#722	Rowlet	grass flying	Overgrow	HA	68	55	55	50	50	42	320
#723	Dartrix	grass flying	Overgrow	HA	78	75	75	70	70	52	420
#724	Decidueye	grass ghost	Overgrow	HA	78	107	75	100	100	70	530

Related Abilities (Gen VII)

Ability	Pokemon	Description
Stamina	3	Raises this Pokémon's Defense by one stage when it takes damage from a move.
Wimp Out	1	This Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.
Emergency Exit	1	This Pokémon automatically switches out when its HP drops below half.
Water Compaction	2	Raises this Pokémon's Defense by two stages when it's hit by a Water move.
Merciless	2	This Pokémon's moves critical hit against poisoned targets.
Shields Down	14	Transforms this Minior between Core Form and Meteor Form. Prevents major status ailments and drowsiness while in Meteor Form.
Stakeout	9	This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
Water Bubble	3	Halves damage from Fire moves, doubles damage of Water moves, and prevents burns.

Long Reach

Long Reach in Battle

Pokemon With Long Reach (3)

Related Abilities (Gen VII)

FAQ