New Moon (move)

New Moon

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Battles Type  Dark Category  Status PP  10 (max. 16) Power  — Accuracy  100% Priority  {{{priority}}} Does not make contact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Target Foe Foe Foe Self Ally Ally Affects all Pokémon on the field

Availability Introduced Insurgence TM62 in Insurgence

New Moon is a non-damaging Dark-type move exclusive to Pokémon Insurgence. It is TM62.

Effect

When New Moon is used, darkness will begin to cover the field. This effect will last for 5 turns unless the user is holding a Dark Rock, which increases the duration to 8 turns. This clears any other type of weather, excluding heavy rain, extremely harsh sunlight, and strong winds.

While New Moon is in effect, the base power of Dark-type and Ghost moves will be increased by 50%, and the base power of Fairy moves will be decreased by 50%. In addition to this, the moves Morning Sun, Moonlight, and Synthesis will not activate, and Lunar Cannon, Shadow Force and Phantom Force will not require a turn to charge. The accuracy of Dark Void is also increased to 100%.

Pokémon with the ability Shadow Dance will have their Speed doubled. Pokémon with the ability Heliophobia will regain ¹/₈ of their maximum HP at the end of each turn.

Description

Type Description Battle The user blots out sun and moon, creating endless night. TM The sky darkens to night, increasing the power of Dark- and Ghost-type moves.

Learnset

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