Learn about the Grass-type move Mega Drain in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It deals 40 damage and heals the user for half the damage dealt.
Mega Drain is a Grass-type move with a base damage of 40 and 100% accuracy. It has 15 Power Points (PP). As a Special attack, it targets the opponent's Special Defense stat. A unique effect of Mega Drain is that the user is healed for 50% of the damage dealt to the opponent.
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Contests, Mega Drain is a Smart-type move worth 1 point. If two other Pokémon have successfully raised the judge's excitement in a row, using Mega Drain will cause the user to gain an additional benefit.
Tips
- Utilize Mega Drain to both damage opponents and recover your own Pokémon's HP, extending battles.
- Consider its effectiveness against Water and Ground-type Pokémon, which are weak to Grass-type moves.
- In Smart-type Contests, use Mega Drain strategically after other Pokémon have excited the judge to maximize its appeal.
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