Shadow Sky Additional Effect

[Auraninja]

We all know that Shadow Sky does minimal damage to each non-Shadow opponent at the end of every turn in a manner similar to Sandstorm, but I'm finding something else.

When I normally attack Muk with Shadow Freeze, it is taking less than half damage. However, when I do it under Shadow Sky, it is taking well over half. It is about two thirds of its health (estimating on what my memory served me).

So does Shadow Sky boost the power of Shadow moves or anything else? I'm seeing more that just a damaging weather effect.

 

[ShinyManafi]

It could be I suppose. But I never ever used Shadow Sky whenever I played.

 

[Auraninja]

Here are experiment results.

Damage Shadow Tauros took when hit with Shadow Freeze.
Normal Conditions: 25, 24, 24
With Shadow Sky: 39, 35, 36

Damage Shadow Tauros took when hit with Shadow Blast.
Normal Conditions: 15, 18, 15
With Shadow SKy: 25, 25, 23

Someone else test it to see if it works with their game.

 

[bobandbill]

I have not tested it but I 'think' that it does give a boost from memory - and your results back it up as well.

 

[Auraninja]

Here are more results. This time, I did not use an exclusive shadow move.

Damage Shadow Tauros took when hit with Articuno's Shadow Rush.
Normal Conditions: 10, 10, 9
With Shadow Sky: 15, 13, 15

What would really make me feel better is if somebody tries the experiment in their game. I want to make extra sure that it works all the time. So if someone has Shadow Sky, could they please do the experiment on their own game? Try to get solid statistics as I have.

 

[archer]

i am quite sure it multiplies the damage by 1.5x

 

[archer]

i am quite sure it multiplies the damage by 1.5x

 

[mrhiyuck]

Also, I think Castform's weather ball turns to 'shadow' in Shadow Sky.

 

[_Aerodactyl_]

We all know that Shadow Sky does minimal damage to each non-Shadow opponent at the end of every turn in a manner similar to Sandstorm, but I'm finding something else.

When I normally attack Muk with Shadow Freeze, it is taking less than half damage. However, when I do it under Shadow Sky, it is taking well over half. It is about two thirds of its health (estimating on what my memory served me).

So does Shadow Sky boost the power of Shadow moves or anything else? I'm seeing more that just a damaging weather effect.

That is an interesting theory! I guess it could since Rain Dance boosts Water moves and sunny Day with fire. Possibly it could!

 

[bobandbill]

Yes, castform's weather ball turns purple when shadow sky in in play. Though it doesn't become shadow type i.e. it is not super-effective against non-shadows

 

[qwerty2263]

I think i could be rain dance and Sandstorm rolled up into one for the shadow type.

 

[Auraninja]

Yes, castform's weather ball turns purple when shadow sky in in play. Though it doesn't become shadow type i.e. it is not super-effective against non-shadows

Yeah, but there is another effect.
It isn't normal type. I know because it didn't say that it was not very effective when it hit my Lunatone. Based on my experiments, it does a little bit more damage as well.

I guess I just like experimenting with Shadow Sky.

 

[Valkerion Moonshadow]

Duh! it seems obvious think of sandstorm it damages and boosts ground and rock type attacks

 

[Auraninja]

Duh! it seems obvious think of sandstorm it damages and boosts ground and rock type attacks

Actually, Sandstorm does not boost attacks of certain types.

What would seriously help me is if someone else do the experiment. I like to be extra sure.

 

[thesceptileaddict]

i think shadow sky cant hit pokemon that were shadow bc my beedrill was in battle with a shadow sky in play but not damage..yet my houndoom does get hit.....maybe bc beedrill still hasnt lvled up......

 

[bobandbill]

That's the whole point of shadow sky - it only hurts non-shadow pokemon. The thing is that it seems to also give shadow moves a boost.