Pokétudo Logo Pokétudo Logo
Generation II · Move No. 202

Giga Drain

Giga Drain is a Grass-type, Special-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Plant Special Moves
75 Power
100% Accuracy
10 PP
#0202 Giga Drain
Overview

Move description

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation II Johto
Category Inflicts damage; absorbs damage done to heal the user
Priority 0
Drain 50%

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Buy from the lady rightside of the Battletower in Wyndon (10000)

View games with Machines that teach this Move

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move Heals

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 2 changes
Community

Would you recommend Giga Drain?
Yes No
Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Giga Drain

Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.
97–120 of 262 Pokémon Page 5 of 11