

If the user of Explosion attacks first and faints itself, all other Pokémon may still attack this turn. The user's sprite no longer disappears upon using the move. If Explosion is selected, but fails due to confusion, then the user takes more confusion damage as well.Įxplosion cannot be used when a Pokémon with the Ability Damp is on the field. The Focus Band does not prevent the user of Explosion from fainting. Unlike in the previous game, Stadium 2 lists Explosion's power before halving Defense. If the user of Explosion attacks first and faints itself, the opponent will not attack this turn, but is subjected to end-of-turn damage such as from sandstorm. The user of Explosion will now faint even if the target is behind a substitute, or is protected against it.

The target's Defense is still halved, effectively doubling the power to 500. 340.Įxplosion's power is increased to 250. The base power listed in Stadium is the one after halving Defense, i.e. In Stadium, if Explosion breaks a target's substitute, the user will faint. If the user of Explosion attacks first and faints itself, the opponent will not attack or be subjected to recurrent damage during that round. Additionally, if the user of Explosion had a substitute at the time of such a situation, uses Substitute later, or switches out, its regular image will once again become visible. If Explosion breaks a target's substitute, the user will not faint, though its image will be replaced by a blank image. The user of Explosion will faint even if the attack misses or the opponent is immune to it (due to being Ghost type). Though its power is listed as 170, the target's Defense will be halved during damage calculation (unless it is at a value of 1), effectively doubling the power to 340. 6.6 Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!Įxplosion inflicts damage, and causes the user to faint.6.4 Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
