Bad Dreams

Damages sleeping opponents for 1/8 their max HP after each turn.

1 PokémonIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

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Opposing Pokémon take 1/8 of their maximum HP in damage after each turn while they are asleep.

Other abilities introduced alongside Bad Dreams.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Frisk	28	Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Gluttony	27	Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Hydration	22	Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Leaf Guard	20	Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Mold Breaker	20	Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Technician	20	Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Ice Body	19	Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Iron Fist	18	Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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“Bad Dreams”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/bad-dreams.

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