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Assurance

In Pokémon ChampionsGen IV

Game

Pokémon Champions

DarkPhysical

Power if target was damaged this turn.

Power: 60
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 10
Hits: One Pokémon next to the user

Changes over time

How Assurance changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen VI
Power 50 → 60 Buffed
Gen V
Power doubles if the target has already taken damage this ~~dropped: turn.~~ added: turn, other than direct damage from Belly Drum, confusion, Curse, or Pain Split.

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

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How it works in Champions

Power if the target has already taken damage this turn, other than direct damage from Belly Drum, , Curse, or Pain Split.

Makes contact

“This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Makes contact: Rough Skin, Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet hurt the attacker; Protective Pads prevents it.Contact moves
Its power changes with the situation; How it works gives the rule.

Who learns Assurance

70 Pokémon can learn it in Pokémon Champions.

Show all 70 in Champions

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