How does confusion work in Pokemon?
From a mechanics standpoint, how does the confusion status work? Specifically: How often does it trigger, what damage type does it deal, how is damage calculated, etc.
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As of Generation VII, Confusion now only has a 33% chance to cause you to hit yourself. All other effects of Confusion remain the same.
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How does confusion damage work Pokémon?
The confused condition causes a Pok\xe9mon to hurt itself in its confusion 50% of the time. The damage is done as if the Pok\xe9mon attacked itself with a 40-power typeless physical attack (without the possibility of a critical hit).What determines confusion Pokémon?
Like all other volatile status conditions, confusion wears off when the confused Pok\xe9mon is taken out of battle or a battle is over. Confusion damage is calculated as if it were a typeless physical move with a power of 40; it cannot score a critical hit, and does not receive STAB.How does confusion work in Pokémon sword?
When a pokemon is confused, it will have a 50% chance to hit itself for a duration between 2 to 5 turns. However, on the last turn of effectiveness, the effect will wear off before the afflicted pokemon can use its move and potentially hurt itself.How do you overcome confusion in Pokémon?
If a Pok\xe9mon is confused, you must flip a coin before attacking. If on Heads, you may proceed with the attack. On Tails, place three damage counters on the Pok\xe9mon. Unless replaced with Asleep or Paralyzed, it is only cured by retreating or evolving.Self-hit confusion damage overflow
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