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Generation III · Move No. 281

Yawn

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

Normal Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
10 PP
#0281 Yawn
Overview

Move description

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Puts the target to sleep at the end of the next turn. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. If the target leaves the field, this effect is canceled. If the target has a status effect when this move is used, this move will fail. If the target is protected by Safeguard when this move is used, this move will fail. Insomnia and Vital Spirit prevent the sleep if the target has either at the end of the next turn, but will not cause this move to fail on use.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation III Hoenn
Category No damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Yawn
Turns 2

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Yawn

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