Which Move Leaves Opponents Frozen 100% in Pokémon Violet?
There isn't a move in Pokémon Violet (or any Pokémon game, for that matter) that guarantees a 100% freeze rate. The chance of freezing an opponent is always dependent on the move used and the Pokémon's stats. However, some moves have a higher chance than others, and strategic approaches can increase your odds of success. Let's explore this further.
What Moves Have a High Freeze Chance?
Moves that have a high chance of inflicting the Frozen status condition typically have an Ice-type. While no move guarantees a freeze, these are your best bets:
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Ice Beam: This is a powerful Ice-type Special move with a relatively high base power. It also has a 10% chance to freeze the opponent.
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Blizzard: Another strong Ice-type Special move, Blizzard boasts higher base power than Ice Beam. It also has a 10% chance to freeze, but in harsh weather conditions (Hail), the accuracy drops to 70%, but the freeze rate remains at 10%.
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Ice Punch: A Physical Ice-type move that deals solid damage and carries the same 10% freeze chance as Ice Beam.
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Powder Snow: This move is interesting because it has a lower base power than the others listed. However, it has a notably higher 10% chance to freeze the target. Its relatively low power makes it more effective against opponents with high defense and low special defense, in combination with freezing.
How Can I Increase My Chances of Freezing an Opponent?
While you can't guarantee a freeze, you can improve your odds by:
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Using Pokémon with high Special Attack (for Ice Beam and Blizzard) or Attack (for Ice Punch): A higher stat enhances the move's power, although not directly tied to freeze chance. But a powerful move is more likely to cause a damaging hit, making your opponent vulnerable for another hit which has a chance to freeze.
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Considering the opponent's Nature: Certain Natures can slightly boost a Pokémon's Special Attack or Attack stat, making it more likely to score a critical hit, indirectly contributing to a potential freeze.
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Utilizing Ability Synergies: Abilities like Snow Warning (creates Hail) can increase your chances when using Blizzard.
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Using Items: Items that boost accuracy might slightly increase your chances, though again, not directly affecting the freeze chance percentage.
Does the Opponent's Type Affect the Freeze Chance?
No, a Pokémon's type does not directly influence the chance of being frozen. The freeze chance is solely determined by the move used and the chance that the move has.
What Happens If My Pokémon is Frozen?
If your Pokémon is frozen, it cannot act for one turn. You can thaw it out using an item like a Heat Wave TM or by having another Pokémon attack it.
Are there any other status effects that have a 100% chance of happening?
No. Status condition infliction chances are always probabilistic and never guaranteed at 100%. The probability of the status condition is inherent to the move used.
In summary, while a 100% freeze rate is impossible in Pokémon Violet, strategic Pokémon selection, move choice, and weather conditions can significantly improve your chances of freezing your opponent. Remember that a higher Special Attack or Attack stat will generally mean a more powerful hit overall, and can set up a freeze opportunity, even if there's no guarantee.
