What type is Shadow Ball?

Shadow Ball is a Ghost-type special move with 80 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Shadow Ball?

310 Pokemon can learn Shadow Ball through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Shadow Ball do?

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

When was Shadow Ball introduced?

Shadow Ball was introduced in Generation II.

Shadow Ball

ghost Special

Power80

Accuracy100%

PP15

Status–

Typeghost

CategorySpecial

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen II

Effect Chance20%

Special Defense-1 stage

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Pokemon That Learn Shadow Ball (310)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#012	Butterfree	bug flying	Compound EyesTinted Lens (HA)	TM	60	45	50	90	80	70	395
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#035	Clefairy	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
#036	Clefable	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardUnaware (HA)	TM	95	70	73	95	90	60	483
#038	Ninetales	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#041	Zubat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	40	45	35	30	40	55	245
#042	Golbat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	75	80	70	65	75	90	455
#052	Meowth	normal	PickupTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#063	Abra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	25	20	15	105	55	90	310
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#079	Slowpoke	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	90	65	65	40	40	15	315
#080	Slowbro	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	95	75	110	100	80	30	490
#088	Grimer	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	80	80	50	40	50	25	325
#089	Muk	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	105	105	75	65	100	50	500
#092	Gastly	ghost poison	Levitate	Lv. 40	30	35	30	100	35	80	310
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	Lv. 48	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	Lv. 48	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#096	Drowzee	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	60	48	45	43	90	42	328
#097	Hypno	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	85	73	70	73	115	67	483
#108	Lickitung	normal	Own TempoObliviousCloud Nine (HA)	TM	90	55	75	60	75	30	385
#109	Koffing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	40	65	95	60	45	35	340
#110	Weezing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	65	90	120	85	70	60	490
#113	Chansey	normal	Natural CureSerene GraceHealer (HA)	TM	250	5	5	35	105	50	450
#115	Kangaskhan	normal	Early BirdScrappyInner Focus (HA)	TM	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
#122	Mr. Mime	psychic fairy	SoundproofFilterTechnician (HA)	TM	40	45	65	100	120	90	460
#124	Jynx	ice psychic	ObliviousForewarnDry Skin (HA)	TM	65	50	35	115	95	95	455
#128	Tauros	normal	IntimidateAnger PointSheer Force (HA)	TM	75	100	95	40	70	110	490
#133	Eevee	normal	Run AwayAdaptabilityAnticipation (HA)	TM	55	55	50	45	65	55	325
#134	Vaporeon	water	Water AbsorbHydration (HA)	TM	130	65	60	110	95	65	525
#135	Jolteon	electric	Volt AbsorbQuick Feet (HA)	TM	65	65	60	110	95	130	525
#136	Flareon	fire	Flash FireGuts (HA)	TM	65	130	60	95	110	65	525
#137	Porygon	normal	TraceDownloadAnalytic (HA)	TM	65	60	70	85	75	40	395
#143	Snorlax	normal	ImmunityThick FatGluttony (HA)	TM	160	110	65	65	110	30	540
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#157	Typhlosion	fire	BlazeFlash Fire (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#161	Sentret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	TM	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
#162	Furret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	TM	85	76	64	45	55	90	415
#163	Hoothoot	normal flying	InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens (HA)	TM	60	30	30	36	56	50	262
#164	Noctowl	normal flying	InsomniaKeen EyeTinted Lens (HA)	TM	100	50	50	86	96	70	452
#169	Crobat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	85	90	80	70	80	130	535
#173	Cleffa	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	50	25	28	45	55	15	218
#174	Igglybuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	90	30	15	40	20	15	210

TM / TR Availability

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Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Astral Barrage	Special	120	100	5	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Moongeist Beam	Special	100	100	5	Cannot be disrupted by abilities.
Bitter Malice	Special	75	100	10	The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
Hex	Special	65	100	10	Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.
Ominous Wind	Special	60	100	5	Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Infernal Parade	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

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