Generation I · Move No. 113

Light Screen

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

Power
Accuracy
30 PP
#0113 Light Screen
Overview

Move description

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.

Overview

Target

User’s field

The user’s side of the field. Affects the user and its ally (if any).

Overview

Effect

Erects a barrier around the user’s side of the field that reduces damage from special attacks by half for five turns. In double battles, the reduction is 1/3. Critical hits are not affected by the barrier. If the user is holding Light Clay, the barrier lasts for eight turns. Brick Break or Defog used by an opponent will destroy the barrier.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation I Kanto
Category Effect on one side of the field
Priority 0

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Buy from Pokemon Center at the top level of Motostoke (10000)

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Interactions

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

Snatchable

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Light Screen

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