This is a dictionary of many Pokémon terms and idiom . The Pokémon games can get very complex so this page hopes to demystify plot mechanics , competitive battling and hidden data in a unproblematic , easy - to - understand way .
A
Ability refers to a Pokemon ’s particular passive skill give to them varying upon issue . Some power actuate under particular conditions , and some are plainly stat boosts . power can not be changed when get , unless by organic evolution .
A status ailment in battle ( shown as SLP in older games ) which prevents the Pokémon from moving for 1 - 3 turn ( with some exceptions such asSleep TalkorSnore ) . Various move and abilities can stimulate a Pokémon to hang departed , and the condition persist after the battle .
One of the six main Pokémon stats . The Attack stat control how much damage Physical - category motion do . Prior to Generation 4 ( Diamond / Pearl ) , all move of the types Normal , Fighting , Poison , Ground , Flying , Bug , Rock , Ghost and Steel were separate as Physical .
B
A more dangerous Poison status , inflicted by the moveToxic . bad envenom Pokémon lose an increase amount of HP each turn:1⁄16,2⁄16,3⁄16and so on .
Base Stat Total , the sum of each of a Pokémon ’s six understructure stats ( HP , Attack , Defense , Special Attack , Special Defense , Speed ) .
A status ailment in battle ( shown as BRN in elder games ) which fall the Pokemon ’s Attack by 50 % , as well as frown the Pokemon ’s HP by1⁄8of its maximum HP after each crook . Various moves and abilities can make a Pokémon to become burned , and the condition remains after the battle . flak type Pokémon are immune to burns .
D
One of the six main Pokémon stats . The Defense stat controls how much damage the Pokémon takes from strong-arm - family moves . Prior to Generation 4 ( Diamond / Pearl ) , all motility of the types Normal , Fighting , Poison , Ground , Flying , Bug , Rock , Ghost and Steel were separate as Physical .
E
Egg cycles determine how long an nut have to think of . One egg hertz is 257 steps ( 255 in Generation 4 or 256 in Generation 2 - 3 ) , and each Pokémon has a number of cycles that must be complete . Every 257 steps this will lessen by 1 until it reaches 0 , upon which the egg will hatch . For example , aRattatatakes 15 egg cycles to hatch , so a Rattata egg will take up to 3,855 steps in total to hatch . Note that egg cycles are independent of when the egg is received ; an egg cycle could be halfway through when picking up the egg so that identification number is a uttermost . In Generations 3 - 4 the current orchis cycle is reset if another testis is picked up . Using the example above , if 270 steps were take that is 1 egg cycle ( 255 tone ) plus 25 step . Picking up another egg at this point means those supernumerary 25 footfall would be cancelled , but 1 ballock cycle per second has still been completed , so there are still 14 bollock cycles remain on the first eggs . Also in Gen 3 - 4 , the egg hatches at the ending of the cycleafterthe counter reaches 0 . So in realness it takes 16 cycles to think of a Rattata .
A set of Pokémon in upbringing . Pokémon can only breed with those in the same egg group . Some Pokémon are in two ballock groups . TheUndiscoveredegg group can not cover at all .
F
Also known asHappiness , Friendship was first introduced in Pokémon Yellow for Pikachu only , then expanded to all Pokémon from Generation 2 onwards . It is a value ranging from 0 to 255 ; most Pokémon start with a base friendly relationship of 70 but several Pokémon start higher or lower . Pokémon hatched from an egg starting signal with 120 Friendship . Some Pokémon evolve when they have mellow Friendship ( 220 or more ) , andmove tutorsteaching limited relocation for starter Pokémon orDraco Meteorrequire maximum Friendship . friendly relationship can be bring up in several ways , including leveling up , using vitamins , holding aSoothe Bell , catch the Pokémon in aLuxury BallorFriend Ball , or make them a massage / haircut / clean bet on the plot . friendly relationship is lowered when the Pokémon syncope in battle or bitter items ( such asEnergy Root ) are used .
A position ailment in battle ( shown as FRZ in older game ) which prevents the Pokémon from moving for a number of bit . A frozen Pokémon has a 20 % opportunity of dissolve themselves out each number . Various moves can cause a Pokémon to become frosty , and the condition remain after the battle . glass character Pokémon are resistant to freezing .
H
Hidden Machines ( hectometer ) are special Pokémon moves that help you advance the gameplay . For example , too soon on in many games there are trees in your mode that can only be removed after prevail theCutHM , and likewise for other areas such as water . Very few HMs are actually utilitarian for engagement . Surfis regarded as one of the best pee move ( thoughWaterfallis the better option for Physical Pokémon likeGyarados).Strengthmay be a executable Normal move since more muscular moves have drawback .
Hit Points ( HP ) , one of the six main Pokémon stats . HP is a Pokémon ’s life force : when attacked in battle , it will usually fall behind HP ( though there are various exceptions ) . When a Pokémon ’s HP reaches zero , it will faint . HP can be restored with certain items and moves or replenished at a Pokémon Center . Note : HPis sometimes used to refer to the moveHidden Power .
I
A limited ice - cover rock that enables Eevee to develop intoGlaceonwhen level up nearby . Ice Rocksare place at :
From Generation 8 ( Sword / Shield ) onwards , Eevee can also develop into Glaceon using theIce Stone .
M
A special domain in several area that enable Magneton , Nosepass and Charjabug to evolve intoMagnezone , ProbopassandVikavoltrespectively , when leveled up there . charismatic Fields are present at :
A special moss - incubate rock that enables Eevee to develop intoLeafeonwhen leveled up nearby . Moss Rocksare locate at :
From Generation 8 ( Sword / Shield ) onwards , Eevee can also evolve into Leafeon using theLeaf Stone .
O
Over - Used , a fan - made competitive battling tier . OU is the second - high tier and most popular .
P
A status complaint in fight ( shown as PAR in older game ) which decrease the Pokemon ’s Speed by 50 % ( 75 % in Old games ) , and it has a 25 % chance of not being capable to attack each play . Various move and abilities can have a Pokémon to become paralyzed , and the condition remains after the engagement . galvanizing type Pokémon are resistant to paralysis .
A position ailment in battle ( shown as PSN in older game ) which lessen the Pokemon ’s HP by1⁄16of its maximum HP after each turn . Various moves and ability can cause a Pokémon to become poison , and the precondition rest after the battle . Poison and Steel case Pokémon are resistant to poisoning . See also : ill poisoned .
A non - legendary Pokémon with stats similar to one . They typically have aBSTof 600 and a three - stage evolutionary line . The role player - legendary Pokémon in the games are :
R
Raised Pokémon are any Pokémon that hover above the ground - specificallyFlyingtypes , Pokémon with theLevitateability , those under the effects of the movesMagnet RiseorTelekinesis , or those carry theAir Balloonitem . raise Pokémon are not impact byGroundtype moves , Spikes , Toxic SpikesnorArena Trap . Pokémon no longer quell advance ( and can not become get up ) ifGravityorIngrainis in effect , the moveSmack Downis used against them , orIron Ballis held .
S
One of the six main Pokémon stats . The Special Attack stat controls how much damage especial - category move do . Prior to Generation 4 ( Diamond / Pearl ) , all move of the types Fire , Water , Electric , Grass , Ice , Psychic , Dragon and Dark were classed as Special .
One of the six main Pokémon stats . The Special Defense stat controls how much damage the Pokémon takes from particular - category moves . Prior to Generation 4 ( Diamond / Pearl ) , all moves of the types Fire , Water , Electric , Grass , Ice , Psychic , Dragon and Dark were classed as Special .
One of the six main Pokémon stats . The Speed stat control which Pokémon moves first under normal circumstances . Various moves and ability can change that order , however .
Same Type Attack Bonus . This is a 50 % power boost that attacks get ahead when a Pokemon uses a move with the same type as their own . For model a body of water case Pokémon using a Water character move .
U
A lover - made militant battling level . Uber is the top Pokémon tier up , contain the very best Pokémon . Most Pokémon in the Uber tier are legendary .
Under - Used , a fan - made competitive battling tier . UU is the third - gamey grade .
