Shadow Force
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Gen 9
Pow
120
Acc
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user disappears on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Effects & flags
Contact
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 4–9 | Ghost | Phys | 120 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
Giratina (Origin Forme)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Type
Super effective (×2)
PsychicGhost
Not very effective (×½)
Dark
No effect (×0)
Normal
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Shadow Force?
Shadow Force is a Ghost-type Phys move.
What does Shadow Force do?
The user disappears on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
What are Shadow Force's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 120, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Shadow Force?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Giratina.