Generation III · Move No. 329

Sheer Cold

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

Ice

— Power

30% Accuracy

5 PP

#0329

Overview

Move description

The target faints instantly. This move is less likely to hit the target if used by Pokémon other than Ice types.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts damage equal to the target’s max HP. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This move’s accuracy is 30% plus 1% for each level the user is higher than the target. If the user is a lower level than the target, this move will fail. Because this move inflicts a specific and finite amount of damage, Endure still prevents the target from fainting. The effects of Lock-On, Mind Reader, and No Guard still apply, as long as the user is equal or higher level than the target. However, they will not give this move a chance to break through Detect or Protect.