Defog

Flying · Field control

A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.

CategoryStatusPowerStatus moveAccuracyCheck sourcePP16Priority0TargetSelected targetCrit rateNoneEffect rate--

Why it mattersRemoves screens and entry hazards; also lowers the target's evasiveness. Use it to clear field effects, not as a damage-reduction shield.

Move Mechanics

What special rules does this move trigger?

These are the hidden yes/no checks that decide whether abilities, protection, reflection, contact, sound, punch, bite, wind, powder, and similar effects care about the move.

MetronomeMagic Coat/BounceProtect/DetectMirror Move

Physical contact No Touch hit · Triggers contact abilities/items.

Sound move No Sound · Blocked by Soundproof-style effects.

Punch move No Punch · Can work with punch-boosting effects.

Biting move No Bite · Can work with bite-boosting effects.

Snatchable No Snatch · Can be taken by Snatch-style effects.

Slicing move No Slice · Can work with slicing-boosting effects.

Bullet move No Bullet · Can be blocked by Bulletproof-style effects.

Wind move No Wind · Can trigger wind-based effects.

Powder move No Powder · Can interact with powder/spore protection.

Metronome Yes Randomable · Can be called by Metronome-style effects.

Affected by Gravity No Gravity · Changes when Gravity is active.