Generation III · Move No. 258

Hail

Hail is a Ice-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Power
Accuracy
10 PP
#0258 Hail
Overview

Move description

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

Overview

Target

Entire field

The entire field. Affects all Pokémon.

Overview

Effect

Changes the weather to hail for five turns, during which non-Ice Pokémon are damaged for 1/16 their max HP at the end of every turn. If the user is holding Icy Rock, this effect lasts for eight turns. Blizzard has 100% accuracy. If the target has used Detect or Protect, Blizzard has a (100 - accuracy)% chance to break through the protection. Moonlight, Morning Sun, and Synthesis heal only 1/4 of the user’s max HP. Pokémon with Snow Cloak are exempt from this effect’s damage.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation III Hoenn
Category Effect on the whole field
Priority 0

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Pokemon Center next to Route 6 at Hammerlocke (10000)

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History across games

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14 versions Latest: Sword / Shield
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Hail

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