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This is an article for the move Max Hailstorm and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.
List of Contents
| Type |
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|---|---|
| Category | - |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | - |
| Effect | This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. |
Max Hailstorm's Power, Category and PP are determined by its Base Move. Its Category and PP will match that of the Base Move, while the Power is determined according to the table below:
| Move | Power |
|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | 120 |
| Avalanche | 110 |
| Blizzard | 140 |
| Freeze Shock | 140 |
| Freeze-Dry | 120 |
| Frost Breath | 110 |
| Glacial Lance | 140 |
| Glaciate | 120 |
| Ice Beam | 130 |
| Ice Burn | 140 |
| Ice Fang | 120 |
| Ice Punch | 130 |
| Ice Shard | 90 |
| Icicle Crash | 130 |
| Icicle Spear | 130 |
| Icy Wind | 110 |
| Powder Snow | 90 |
| Sheer Cold | 130 |
| Triple Axel | 140 |
Max Hailstorm is usable by all Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon who know at least one Ice-type damaging move. That move will be replaced with Max Hailstorm while the Pokemon is Dynamaxed.
In the case of Gigantamax Pokemon, they may not be able to learn this move if their Ice-type damaging moves are instead replaced by their signature G-Max Move.
Max Hailstorm sets up the Hailing weather condition on the battle field. This works well with moves such as Aurora Veil in defending your team from physical and special attacks while Blizzard is assured of 100% accuracy during this weather.
Moreover, this is to the detriment of non-Ice type Pokemon will receive damage every turn during this weather.
While this lasts for 5 turns, you can use the held item Icy Rock in extending this for 8 turns instead.
List of Moves that Change Weather
Pokemon with the Ice Body Ability will receive HP every turn, while the ones with the Slush Rush Ability will have their speed doubled during a hailstorm.
List of Moves that Change Weather
Max Hailstorm is only available via Ice-type Moves when Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed.
Pokemon Who Can Learn Max Hailstorm
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