Mist Ball (move)

	Mist Ball; ミストボール Mist Ball
Type	Psychic
Category	Special
PP	5 (max. 8)
Power	95
Accuracy	100%
Priority	0
	Does not make contact; Affected by Protect; Not affected by Magic Coat; Not affected by Snatch; Affected by Mirror Move; Affected by King's Rock;
	Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Introduced	Generation III
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
Condition	Smart
Appeal	1 ♥
Jam	4 ♥♥♥♥
	Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
Condition	Smart
Appeal	2 ♥♥
	Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.
Condition	Clever
Appeal	2 ♥♥
Jamming	1 ♥
	Badly startles all Pokémon that successfully showed their appeal.
	On Smogon's Movedex: Generation III; Generation IV; Generation V; Generation VI; Generation VII; Generation VIII; Generation IX; ;

Mist Ball (Japanese: ミストボール Mist Ball) is a damage-dealing Psychic-type move introduced in Generation III. It is the signature move of Latias.

Effect

Mist Ball inflicts damage and has a 50% chance of lowering the target's Special Attack stat by one stage. It does not affect targets with Bulletproof.

Mist Ball can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point if Calm Mind was used in the previous turn.

Generations III to VIII

Mist Ball has a base power of 70.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mist Ball could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Mist Ball could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 3.0.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Furthermore, Mist Ball's base power has been increased to 95.

Description

Games	Description
RS EColoXD	Attacks with a flurry of down. May lower Sp. Atk.
FRLG	A flurry of down hits the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Atk.
DP Pt HGSSPBR	A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Atk.
BW B2W2	A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Atk.
XY ORAS SM USUM PE SwSh BDSP LA SV	A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups	Level
			III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
							SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0380	Latias	No Eggs Discovered	No Eggs Discovered	35	35	35	35^XY 24^ORAS	24	35	35	35
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Mist Ball inflicts damage and may reduce the target's Special Attack by one stage.

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	14	-	10	-	88%	-	Front	Enemy	Yes
MDTD S	14	-	10	-	88%	-	Front	Enemy	Yes
BSL	14	-	10	-	88%	-	Front	Enemy	Yes
SMD	15	50	12	30	80%	98%	4 tiles away	Enemy	Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Mist Ball is a Charged Attack that was made available on May 3, 2022.

Mist Ball

Charged Attack

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy cost

100

Duration

2 seconds

Damage window

1.2 - 1.7 seconds

Trainer Battles

Power

120

Energy cost

60

Secondary effect

1 Opponent Attack

Effect chance

50%

Eligible Pokémon:

By Elite Charged TM

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Mist Ball

★★★★
Attack power	37.10708
Charge time	0.58 seconds
Range type	Projectile
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	May lower foe's Attack

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Mist Ball	Special	3	—	100	120	100%	An opponent	—	Has a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Sp. Atk by one stat rank.	May (Anniversary 2022) & Latias
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Friendship Forging Mist Ball	Special	Default		160	192	An opponent		—	Become Mega Latias until the end of battle. The more the target's Sp. Atk is lowered, the greater the power of this attack.	May (Anniversary 2022) & Latias
		6★ EX		240	288
		6★ EX with EX role		240	288				Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time. • Psychic Terrain

Description

Games	Description
MDRB	Inflicts damage on the target. It may lower the target's Special Attack by one level.
MDTD S	Inflicts damage on the target. It may also reduce the target's Special Attack by 1 level.
BSL	てきポケモンにダメージをあたえるしかもいっていのかくりつでとくこうを１だんかいさげる
MDGtI	UNUSED
SMD MDRTDX	It damages a Pokémon, even one far away. It could also lower the enemy's Sp. Atk.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Latias
The user creates a ball of mist over the opponent.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Latias creates a ball of mist over the opponent.
Latias (Adventures)	As Luck Would Have It, Kirlia	Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	薄霧球 Bohkmouh Kàuh
Chinese	Mandarin	薄霧球 / 薄雾球 Bówù Qiú * 迷霧球 Míwù Qiú * 雾气球 Wùqì Qiú *
French		Ball'Brume
German		Nebelball
Greek		Νεφελόσφαιρα
Italian		Foschisfera
Korean		미스트볼 Miseuteubol
Norwegian		Tåkeball
Brazilian Portuguese		Bola de Névoa
Serbian		Lopta Magle
Spanish		Bola Neblina
Vietnamese		Quả Cầu Sương

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