Primary effect
Has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def stat by 1 stage.
Hex functions as a tactical Ghost-type special attack featuring a base power mechanic that doubles when the target carries a status condition. Analyze critical move properties, including target interaction patterns and categorical classification, to determine optimal usage scenarios for competitive team compositions.
Hex functions as a specialized Ghost-type offensive maneuver that derives its primary value from conditional power scaling. When targeting an opponent currently afflicted by a status condition, the move effectively doubles its base output. Understanding this interaction profile allows trainers to assess its integration into teams that prioritize persistent field status control and sustained condition-based damage strategies.
Power
65
Accuracy
100%
Priority
0
Effect rate
—
This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.
Understanding move-specific mechanical flags allows players to predict interactions with protection moves, field conditions, and item-based resistances. By isolating traits like bullet-class status or contact-based triggers, battle planners gain clarity on how Hex bypasses or encounters common defensive thresholds. These essential markers transform raw data into clear, actionable battle intelligence for every competitive encounter.
Examine the specific lineup of Pokemon capable of wielding Hex to better evaluate its viability within your current squad. Linking this move directly to its potential users allows for deeper tactical assessment, helping you identify which monsters leverage status-based power increases most effectively. Use this exhaustive learner data to refine your combat approach by connecting move mechanics to individual roster capability.
Hex relies heavily on target status conditions to maximize damage output. This comparison module enables the evaluation of similar special attacks and status-dependent moves that share identical tactical utility. By examining these related options, trainers can better assess the relative viability of Hex against other Ghost-type tools within specific team compositions and battle conditions.
Primary effect
Has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def stat by 1 stage.
Primary effect
Has a 30% chance of burning the target. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.
Review comprehensive move lists and battle interactions to identify potential synergy options. Compare alternative status-dependent techniques to optimize individual team performance and move set balance.