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[[File:Confused Status | [[File:Confused Status HZ.png|thumb|250px|[[Roy's Fuecoco]] confused]] | ||
'''Confusion''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|混乱|こんらん}}''' ''confusion'') is a volatile [[status condition]] that causes a Pokémon to sometimes damage itself in its confusion instead of executing a move. | '''Confusion''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|混乱|こんらん}}''' ''confusion'') is a volatile [[status condition]] that causes a Pokémon to sometimes damage itself in its confusion instead of executing a move. | ||
==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
Confusion | {{incomplete|section|needs=Can Metal Powder, Eviolite, or Marvel Scale decrease confusion damage?}} | ||
Confusion causes a Pokémon to sometimes attack itself instead of executing the selected move for a random 2-5 turns. This includes attempting to use {{m|Snore}} or {{m|Sleep Talk}} while {{status|asleep}}, as well as moving again via {{m|Instruct}}. On the final turn of confusion, a Pokémon will snap out of its confusion and attack normally. Like all other volatile status conditions, confusion wears off when the confused Pokémon is taken out of battle or a battle is over. | |||
Confusion [[damage]] is calculated as if it were a [[type]]less [[physical move]] with a [[power]] of 40; it cannot score a [[critical hit]], and does not receive {{STAB}}. Confusion damage is unaffected by {{a|Wonder Guard}}, {{a|Technician}}, and a held [[Life Orb]]<!--per UPC-->. Other things may affect confusion's damage depending on the game, as detailed in the table below. | Turns spent recharging (such as after using {{m|Hyper Beam}}) and turns in which the Pokémon is unable to attack due to {{status|sleep}}, {{status|freeze}}, or [[Flinch|flinching]] will not lower the remaining number of turns of confusion. Pokémon may hurt themselves in confusion during either turn of multi-turn moves such as {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Dive}}. When a Pokémon is unable to attack for other reasons (such as from being {{status|asleep}} or fully {{status|paralyzed}}), it will not hurt itself in confusion. | ||
Confusion [[damage]] is calculated as if it were a [[type]]less [[physical move]] with a [[power]] of 40; it cannot score a [[critical hit]], and does not receive {{STAB}}. Confusion damage is unaffected by {{a|Wonder Guard}}, {{a|Technician}}, and a held [[Life Orb]]<!--per UPC-->. [[Badge]]s affect confusion damage when they boost the user's physical Attack or Defense. Other things may affect confusion's damage depending on the game, as detailed in the table below. | |||
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| class="l" | Power boosted by 10% if the user holds a [[type-enhancing item]] and a move of that type was originally selected || || {{yes}} || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{no}} | | class="l" | Power boosted by 10% if the user holds a [[type-enhancing item]] and a move of that type was originally selected || || {{yes}} || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{no}} | ||
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| class="l" | Power boosted by 50% if {{m|Helping Hand}} is in effect || || || {{no}} || {{yes}}<!--per UPC--> || {{no}} <!--per UPC--> | |||
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| class="l" | Power boosted by 10%/20% if the user holds a [[Silk Scarf]] || || || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{no}} | | class="l" | Power boosted by 10%/20% if the user holds a [[Silk Scarf]] || || || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{no}} | ||
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| class="l" | | | class="l" | Attack boosted by [[Choice Band]], and possibly [[Thick Club]] or [[Light Ball]] || || || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{no}} | ||
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| class="l" | Attack or power boosted by {{cat|stat increasing Abilities|Attack-increasing Abilities}} || || || {{yes}} || {{yes}}<!--at least Guts--> || {{no}}<!--per UPC--> | | class="l" | Attack or power boosted by {{cat|stat increasing Abilities|Attack-increasing Abilities}} || || || {{yes}} || {{yes}}<!--at least Guts--> || {{no}}<!--per UPC--> | ||
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| class="l" | | | class="l" | Stat modifications caused by {{m|Power Trick}}, {{m|Power Split}}, or {{m|Guard Split}} || || || || {{yes}} || {{yes}} | ||
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| class="l" | | | class="l" | Power boosted by 25% if the user has {{a|Rivalry}} and is not [[gender unknown]] || || || || {{yes}}<!--per UPC--> || {{no}}<!--per UPC--> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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In addition, one of the possible outcomes from [[disobedience]] is that a Pokémon can appear to hit itself in confusion. This behaves the same way as actually being confused, except that it doesn't linger beyond the turn, and in Generation IV, {{a|Technician}} applies (increasing the power to 60) if the Pokémon has that Ability. | In addition, one of the possible outcomes from [[disobedience]] is that a Pokémon can appear to hit itself in confusion. This behaves the same way as actually being confused, except that it doesn't linger beyond the turn, and in Generation IV, {{a|Technician}} applies (increasing the power to 60) if the Pokémon has that Ability. | ||
Confusion is transferred by {{m|Baton Pass}}. | |||
===Generation I=== | ===Generation I=== | ||
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! Move | ! Move | ||
! [[Type]] | ! width="15%" | [[Type]] | ||
! [[Damage category|Category]] | ! width="15%" | [[Damage category|Category]] | ||
! Probability | ! Probability | ||
! [[Power]] | ! [[Power]] | ||
! [[Accuracy]] | ! data-sort-type="number" | [[Accuracy]] | ||
! Notes | ! width="40%" | Notes | ||
|- | |||
| class="l" | {{m|Axe Kick}} | |||
{{typetable|Fighting}} | |||
{{statustable|Physical}} | |||
| 30% | |||
| 120 | |||
| 90% | |||
| class="l" | If it misses, the user takes half its maximum HP in [[crash damage]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| class="l" | {{m|Chatter}} | | class="l" | {{m|Chatter}} | ||
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| 70% | | 70% | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |||
| class="l" | {{m|Magical Torque}} | |||
{{typetable|Fairy}} | |||
{{statustable|Physical}} | |||
| 30% | |||
| 100 | |||
| 100% | |||
| class="l" | Can only be used by the {{p|Revavroom}} in Ruchbah Squad's [[Starmobile]] | |||
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| class="l" | {{m|Psybeam}} | | class="l" | {{m|Psybeam}} | ||
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| 100% | | 100% | ||
| class="c" | — | | class="c" | — | ||
| 90% | | {{tt|85%|90% prior to Generation VII}} | ||
| class="l" | Raises the target's {{stat|Attack}} by two stages | | class="l" | Raises the target's {{stat|Attack}} by two stages | ||
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===Other causes=== | ===Other causes=== | ||
An activating [[Aguav Berry]], [[Figy Berry]], [[Iapapa Berry]], [[Mago Berry]], and [[Wiki Berry]] may confuse the holder if they dislike a specific [[flavor]]. After fully executing {{m| | An activating [[Aguav Berry]], [[Figy Berry]], [[Iapapa Berry]], [[Mago Berry]], and [[Wiki Berry]] may confuse the holder if they dislike a specific [[flavor]]. After fully executing {{m|Thrash}}, {{m|Petal Dance}}, {{m|Outrage}}, or {{m|Raging Fury}}, the user becomes confused due to fatigue or, only in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, becomes fixated on using the move. {{p|Pecharunt}}'s signature Ability {{a|Poison Puppeteer}} causes Pokémon {{status|Poison|poisoned}} by its moves to also become confused. The [[Berserk Gene]] confuses the holder upon activation for a duration of 256 turns. Instead of obeying a command, a [[Obedience|disobedient]] Pokémon may sometimes hurt itself in confusion, inflicting confusion damage to itself. | ||
==Curing== | ==Curing== | ||
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Pokémon with the {{a|Own Tempo}} Ability are immune to being confused. | Pokémon with the {{a|Own Tempo}} Ability are immune to being confused. | ||
The move {{m|Safeguard}} will protect the party from status conditions for five turns. Starting in [[Generation VII]], while {{m|Misty Terrain}} is present, [[grounded]] Pokémon cannot become confused. A Pokémon behind a {{ | The move {{m|Safeguard}} will protect the party from status conditions for five turns. Starting in [[Generation VII]], while {{m|Misty Terrain}} is present, [[grounded]] Pokémon cannot become confused. A Pokémon behind a {{OBP|substitute|doll}} cannot usually become confused; however, it can become confused by damaging moves' side effects in Generation I, by [[Berserk Gene]] in Generation II, or by {{cat|Berries that may cause confusion|confusion-inducing Berries}} in Generation III. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Misty Politoed Swagger effect.png|thumb|250px|{{TP|Misty|Politoed}} using {{m|Swagger}} to confuse {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}]] | [[File:Misty Politoed Swagger effect.png|thumb|250px|{{TP|Misty|Politoed}} using {{m|Swagger}} to confuse {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}]] | ||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, confusion is depicted in a manner similar to the games; once a Pokémon gets confused, they will occasionally hurt themselves or their allies. In addition, confusion can also make the afflicted Pokémon dizzy and unable to hear commands, rendering itself vulnerable to enemy attacks. | In the {{pkmn|anime}}, confusion is depicted in a manner similar to the games; once a Pokémon gets confused, they will occasionally hurt themselves or their allies. In addition, confusion can also make the afflicted Pokémon dizzy and unable to hear commands, rendering itself vulnerable to enemy attacks. | ||
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Confusion is one of the most common volatile status conditions in the anime, mainly occurring when a Pokémon uses {{m|Confuse Ray}} or {{m|Supersonic}}. | Confusion is one of the most common volatile status conditions in the anime, mainly occurring when a Pokémon uses {{m|Confuse Ray}} or {{m|Supersonic}}. | ||
===[[Original series]]=== | ====[[Original series]]==== | ||
Confusion was first seen in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', where {{an|Brock}} had his newly-{{pkmn2|caught}} {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} use Supersonic on [[Jessie's Ekans]] and [[James's Koffing]], confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other. | Confusion was first seen in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', where {{an|Brock}} had his newly-{{pkmn2|caught}} {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} use Supersonic on [[Jessie's Ekans]] and [[James's Koffing]], confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other. | ||
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In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Brock's Zubat confused [[Molly Hale]]'s illusory {{p|Flaaffy}} with Supersonic, but it quickly snapped out of it just on time to dodge a {{m|Wing Attack}} from the Bat Pokémon. | In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Brock's Zubat confused [[Molly Hale]]'s illusory {{p|Flaaffy}} with Supersonic, but it quickly snapped out of it just on time to dodge a {{m|Wing Attack}} from the Bat Pokémon. | ||
In ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]'', Brock had his Zubat use Supersonic on Jessie's Arbok, confusing it and causing it to attack Team Rocket before snapping out of it. Moments later, Zubat evolved into Golbat and used Supersonic to confuse Jessie's Arbok and James's Weezing, causing them to fall on Team Rocket and inadvertently free [[Ash's Pikachu]]. | In ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]'', Brock had his Zubat use Supersonic on Jessie's Arbok, confusing it and causing it to attack Team Rocket before snapping out of it. Moments later, Zubat evolved into Golbat and used Supersonic to confuse [[Jessie's Arbok]] and [[James's Weezing]], causing them to fall on Team Rocket and inadvertently free [[Ash's Pikachu]]. | ||
In ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]'', {{an|Aya}} had her {{p|Venonat}} use Supersonic to confuse [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. However, Bulbasaur quickly snapped out of it just in time to dodge a {{m|Tackle}} from the Insect Pokémon. | In ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]'', {{an|Aya}} had her {{p|Venonat}} use Supersonic to confuse [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. However, Bulbasaur quickly snapped out of it just in time to dodge a {{m|Tackle}} from the Insect Pokémon. | ||
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In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', [[Ash's Phanpy]] got confused by a {{m|Psybeam}} from [[Nelson]]'s {{p|Misdreavus}}. | In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', [[Ash's Phanpy]] got confused by a {{m|Psybeam}} from [[Nelson]]'s {{p|Misdreavus}}. | ||
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''=== | ====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''==== | ||
In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', [[Claire]] and [[Kain]]'s {{p|Spinda}} confused Team Rocket with a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, though they quickly managed to snap out of it. | In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', [[Claire]] and [[Kain]]'s {{p|Spinda}} confused Team Rocket with a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, though they quickly managed to snap out of it. | ||
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In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', [[Juan]] had his Luvdisc hit [[Ash's Grovyle]] with a Sweet Kiss, which was revealed to have connected and confused it in [[AG111|the next episode]]. This caused the Wood Gecko Pokémon to hurt itself in confusion and allowed Luvdisc to defeat it with a powerful Water Gun. | In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', [[Juan]] had his Luvdisc hit [[Ash's Grovyle]] with a Sweet Kiss, which was revealed to have connected and confused it in [[AG111|the next episode]]. This caused the Wood Gecko Pokémon to hurt itself in confusion and allowed Luvdisc to defeat it with a powerful Water Gun. | ||
In ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]'', [[Ash's Corphish]] got confused after {{OBP|Katie|Hoenn}} had her {{p|Golduck}} use {{m|Confusion}} on it. After defeating Golduck with a powerful {{m|Bubble Beam}}, | In ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]'', [[Ash's Corphish]] got confused after {{OBP|Katie|Hoenn}} had her {{p|Golduck}} use {{m|Confusion}} on him. Despite this, Corphish began acting more unpredictably for both trainers while it was confused, resulting in both Katie and Golduck being caught off-guard by Corphish's random actions against Golduck. After defeating Golduck with a powerful {{m|Bubble Beam}}, he was switched out in favor of {{AP|Swellow}}. Corphish was later sent back onto the field to battle Katie's final Pokémon, {{p|Walrein}}, and although exhausted, the Ruffian Pokémon was no longer confused. | ||
In ''[[AG142| | In ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', [[Zander]]'s {{p|Butterfree}} used Supersonic to confuse Jessie's Dustox, who had been gigantified. The attack also confused everyone aboard Dustox's back, including Team Rocket and [[Dr. Gordon]], the latter of whom had been captured by the trio. | ||
In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', [[Nicolette]]'s {{p|Vileplume}} confused [[May's Munchlax]] with {{m|Petal Dance}}{{tt|*|Petal Dance cannot confuse targets in the games}}. However, Munchlax managed to snap out of it after getting {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} by {{m|Stun Spore}} and getting hit with {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Later | In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', [[Nicolette]]'s {{p|Vileplume}} confused [[May's Munchlax]] with {{m|Petal Dance}}{{tt|*|Petal Dance cannot confuse targets in the games}}. However, Munchlax managed to snap out of it after getting {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} by {{m|Stun Spore}} and getting hit with {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Later in the episode, after paralyzing Team Rocket with Stun Spore, Vileplume confuses them similarly. | ||
In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', [[James's Mime Jr.]] confused everyone present at the {{OBP|director|AG165}}'s set with {{m|Teeter Dance}}. | In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', [[James's Mime Jr.]] confused everyone present at the {{OBP|director|AG165}}'s set with {{m|Teeter Dance}}. | ||
In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', [[Anabel]]'s {{p|Alakazam}} used {{m|Psybeam}} on [[Jessie's Seviper]] and James's Cacnea, confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other. This allowed Pikachu to send them and Team Rocket blasting off with a Thunderbolt. Later | In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', [[Anabel]]'s {{p|Alakazam}} used {{m|Psybeam}} on [[Jessie's Seviper]] and James's Cacnea, confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other. This allowed Pikachu to send them and Team Rocket blasting off with a Thunderbolt. Later in the episode, Ash's Pikachu was confused in the same manner, causing him to charge at a wall with {{m|Volt Tackle}}. However, he snapped out of it after Ash jumped in the way of the attack to protect him. | ||
In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', during Ash's {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} [[rematch]] against Anabel, Ash's Corphish got confused after getting hit with a Psybeam from Anabel's Alakazam. Despite this, Corphish was still able to land a hit with {{m|Crabhammer}} before Ash remedied the confusion by returning | In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', during Ash's {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} [[rematch]] against Anabel, Ash's Corphish got confused after getting hit with a Psybeam from Anabel's Alakazam. Despite this, Corphish was still able to land a hit with {{m|Crabhammer}} before Ash remedied the confusion by returning him to his Poké Ball and immediately sending him back out to defeat Alakazam with a {{m|Bubble Beam}}. | ||
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[Jack Walker]] had a {{p|Mantine}} that he [[Capture Styler|captured]] use Confuse Ray on [[the Phantom]]'s {{p|Pinsir}} and {{p|Parasect}}, allowing Jack to keep the {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}} {{pkmn|Egg}} away from him. | In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[Jack Walker]] had a {{p|Mantine}} that he [[Capture Styler|captured]] use Confuse Ray on [[the Phantom]]'s {{p|Pinsir}} and {{p|Parasect}}, allowing Jack to keep the {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}} {{pkmn|Egg}} away from him. | ||
In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', during Ash's second [[Battle Pyramid]] rematch against {{an|Brandon}}, [[Ash's Charizard]] got confused by a Confuse Ray from Brandon's {{p|Dusclops}}. However, he eventually snapped out of it after hearing Ash call out to him. [[AG190|Later | In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', during Ash's second [[Battle Pyramid]] rematch against {{an|Brandon}}, [[Ash's Charizard]] got confused by a Confuse Ray from Brandon's {{p|Dusclops}}. However, he eventually snapped out of it after hearing Ash call out to him. [[AG190|Later in the match]], Ash's Bulbasaur was confused in the same manner before getting cured in the same way as Ash did with Charizard. | ||
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''=== | ====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''==== | ||
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World On its Buneary!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] got confused after a then-{{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} used Dizzy Punch on him, giving it the chance to defeat him with a single {{m|Bounce}}. | In ''[[DP009|Setting the World On its Buneary!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] got confused after a then-{{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} used Dizzy Punch on him, giving it the chance to defeat him with a single {{m|Bounce}}. | ||
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In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', during Ash's Gym battle against [[Crasher Wake]], [[Ash's Buizel]] got confused after being hit with his own {{m|Water Pulse}} after Crasher Wake's {{p|Floatzel}} deflected it with his flotation sac. This forced Ash to recall him and send Pikachu out in his place. | In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', during Ash's Gym battle against [[Crasher Wake]], [[Ash's Buizel]] got confused after being hit with his own {{m|Water Pulse}} after Crasher Wake's {{p|Floatzel}} deflected it with his flotation sac. This forced Ash to recall him and send Pikachu out in his place. | ||
In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', during [[Zoey]]'s [[Contest Battle]] against [[Fantina]], Fantina's {{p|Mismagius}} confused [[Zoey's Glameow]] with a Psybeam. | |||
In ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', a {{p|Phione}} that Team Rocket had captured confused {{OBP|Meowth|Team Rocket}} with Supersonic before Jessie snapped him out of it. Later on in the episode, the same Phione briefly confused Dawn's Buneary in the same manner. | In ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', a {{p|Phione}} that Team Rocket had captured confused {{OBP|Meowth|Team Rocket}} with Supersonic before Jessie snapped him out of it. Later on in the episode, the same Phione briefly confused Dawn's Buneary in the same manner. | ||
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In ''[[DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!]]'', James's Mime Jr. confused {{OBP|Sebastian|DP153}} and his {{p|Spinarak}} with Teeter Dance, allowing James to send them down a hidden chute. | In ''[[DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!]]'', James's Mime Jr. confused {{OBP|Sebastian|DP153}} and his {{p|Spinarak}} with Teeter Dance, allowing James to send them down a hidden chute. | ||
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''=== | ====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''==== | ||
In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', [[Ash's Snivy]] got confused after [[Trip]] had his {{p|Frillish}} use Water Pulse on her, giving Frillish the chance to defeat Snivy with a double-powerful {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|Confusion does not affect Hex's power in the games}}. | In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', [[Ash's Snivy]] got confused after [[Trip]] had his {{p|Frillish}} use Water Pulse on her, giving Frillish the chance to defeat Snivy with a double-powerful {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|Confusion does not affect Hex's power in the games}}. | ||
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In ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]'', Ash's Palpitoad used Supersonic to confuse [[Stephan]]'s Zebstrika. However, it snapped out of it after taking a Hydro Pump from the Vibration Pokémon. | In ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]'', Ash's Palpitoad used Supersonic to confuse [[Stephan]]'s Zebstrika. However, it snapped out of it after taking a Hydro Pump from the Vibration Pokémon. | ||
===''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''=== | ====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''==== | ||
In ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', [[Ash's Hawlucha]] was confused after [[James]] had his {{TP|James|Inkay}} use {{m|Psybeam}} on him, forcing Ash to recall him before he could attack [[Mirror Ash]]'s {{p|Hawlucha}}. | In ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', [[Ash's Hawlucha]] was confused after [[James]] had his {{TP|James|Inkay}} use {{m|Psybeam}} on him, forcing Ash to recall him before he could attack [[Mirror Ash]]'s {{p|Hawlucha}}. | ||
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In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', James's Inkay uses Psybeam on [[Ash's Fletchinder]] and Pikachu, confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other. | In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', James's Inkay uses Psybeam on [[Ash's Fletchinder]] and Pikachu, confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other. | ||
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''=== | ====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''==== | ||
In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', Ash, Pikachu, {{AP|Rowlet}}, and {{an|Rotom Pokédex|Rotom}} all got confused by a {{m|Teeter Dance}} from [[Hobbes]]'s {{p|Oricorio}}, which left Rowlet open to getting {{m|Double Slap}}ped by the Dancing Pokémon. Later on in the episode, Oricorio confused a wild {{p|Salandit}} that was after {{an|Lillie}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} in the same manner, allowing Rowlet to Tackle the Salandit away. | In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', Ash, Pikachu, {{AP|Rowlet}}, and {{an|Rotom Pokédex|Rotom}} all got confused by a {{m|Teeter Dance}} from [[Hobbes]]'s {{p|Oricorio}}, which left Rowlet open to getting {{m|Double Slap}}ped by the Dancing Pokémon. Later on in the episode, Oricorio confused a wild {{p|Salandit}} that was after {{an|Lillie}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} in the same manner, allowing Rowlet to Tackle the Salandit away. | ||
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In ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', during Ash's [[Manalo Conference]] finals match against {{an|Gladion}}, Gladion's Lycanroc got confused after using Outrage and bit its left paw, giving Ash's own Lycanroc the chance to {{m|Bite}} it. However, Gladion's Lycanroc, who had bit itself to overcome its confusion, {{m|Counter}}ed the attack. | In ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', during Ash's [[Manalo Conference]] finals match against {{an|Gladion}}, Gladion's Lycanroc got confused after using Outrage and bit its left paw, giving Ash's own Lycanroc the chance to {{m|Bite}} it. However, Gladion's Lycanroc, who had bit itself to overcome its confusion, {{m|Counter}}ed the attack. | ||
===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=== | ====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''==== | ||
In ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]'', [[Ash's Riolu]] got confused after a Trainer's {{p|Octillery}} used Psybeam on it during a [[World Coronation Series]] battle, giving Octillery the chance to {{m|Wrap}} around Riolu and defeat it with a single {{m|Octazooka}}. | In ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]'', [[Ash's Riolu]] got confused after a Trainer's {{p|Octillery}} used Psybeam on it during a [[World Coronation Series]] battle, giving Octillery the chance to {{m|Wrap}} around Riolu and defeat it with a single {{m|Octazooka}}. | ||
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In ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', [[Iris's Haxorus]] became confused after using Outrage and smacked his head into the ground. However, it was revealed that he did this to snap out of his confusion. The same thing happened again in ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]''. | In ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', [[Iris's Haxorus]] became confused after using Outrage and smacked his head into the ground. However, it was revealed that he did this to snap out of his confusion. The same thing happened again in ''[[JN117|The Fiery Road to Mastership!]]''. | ||
In ''[[JN093|It's All in the Name!]]'', [[Ren]] had [[Francois]] use Supersonic on a trio of rogue {{p|Magnemite}} to confuse them, allowing them to run and hide in a dumpster. | |||
In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', an {{p|Articuno}} became confused after [[Gary's Umbreon]] used Confuse Ray on it during a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]], but not before the {{pkmn|category|Freezing Pokémon}} knocked it out with {{m|Sheer Cold}}. However, it snapped out of it after getting hit by attacks from Goh's Cinderace and [[Ash's Lucario]]. | In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', an {{p|Articuno}} became confused after [[Gary's Umbreon]] used Confuse Ray on it during a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]], but not before the {{pkmn|category|Freezing Pokémon}} knocked it out with {{m|Sheer Cold}}. However, it snapped out of it after getting hit by attacks from Goh's Cinderace and [[Ash's Lucario]]. | ||
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In ''[[JN110|Narrowing the Chaser Chase!]]'', [[Sterling]]'s {{p|Vikavolt}} and [[Lyla]]'s {{p|Liepard}} were confused by a Confuse Ray from [[Horace]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, leaving them open to be defeated by [[Goh's Inteleon]] soon after. | In ''[[JN110|Narrowing the Chaser Chase!]]'', [[Sterling]]'s {{p|Vikavolt}} and [[Lyla]]'s {{p|Liepard}} were confused by a Confuse Ray from [[Horace]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, leaving them open to be defeated by [[Goh's Inteleon]] soon after. | ||
===Gallery=== | ====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''==== | ||
In ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]'', [[Roy's Fuecoco]] was confused after being hit by {{m|Strange Steam}} from a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}}. | |||
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Confused Status OS.png|Confusion in the [[original series]] | Confused Status OS.png|Confusion in the [[original series]] | ||
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Confused Status SM.png|Confusion in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' | Confused Status SM.png|Confusion in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' | ||
Confused Status JN.png|Confusion in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' | Confused Status JN.png|Confusion in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' | ||
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===Pokémon: Paldean Winds=== | |||
[[File:Confused Status PPW.png|thumb|250px|Confusion in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]] | |||
In ''[[PPW03|Take a Breath]]'', the {{p|Revavroom}} attached to the Caph [[Starmobile]] became confused after being enraged by a {{p|Squawkabilly}}. It was cured when [[Eri]] fed it a [[Lum Berry]]. | |||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Bird Keeper Hoothoot Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Hoothoot confused in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Bird Keeper Hoothoot Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Hoothoot confused in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
===={{ | ===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}==== | ||
In ''[[PS066|Punching Poliwrath]]'', [[Misty]] had her {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} use {{m|Supersonic}} to confuse all of [[Agatha]]'s {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. | In ''[[PS066|Punching Poliwrath]]'', [[Misty]] had her {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} use {{m|Supersonic}} to confuse all of [[Agatha]]'s {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. | ||
In ''[[PS076|Take a Chance on Chansey]]'', [[Agatha's Gengar]] got confused after a younger {{adv|Professor Oak}} had his {{p|Kangaskhan}} [[Nickname|named]] Kanga use {{m|Dizzy Punch}} on it{{tt|*|Should not have worked, as Gengar is a Ghost-type.}}. | In ''[[PS076|Take a Chance on Chansey]]'', [[Agatha's Gengar]] got confused after a younger {{adv|Professor Oak}} had his {{p|Kangaskhan}} [[Nickname|named]] Kanga use {{m|Dizzy Punch}} on it{{tt|*|Should not have worked, as Gengar is a Ghost-type.}}. | ||
===={{ | ===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}==== | ||
In ''[[PS092|Who Gives a Hoothoot?]]'', {{adv|Gold}} has his {{p|Aipom}}, nicknamed [[Aibo]], use {{m|Swagger}} on a {{tc|Bird Keeper}}'s {{p|Hoothoot}}, confusing the latter. | In ''[[PS092|Who Gives a Hoothoot?]]'', {{adv|Gold}} has his {{p|Aipom}}, nicknamed [[Aibo]], use {{m|Swagger}} on a {{tc|Bird Keeper}}'s {{p|Hoothoot}}, confusing the latter. | ||
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In ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]'', {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}} got confused after [[Whitney]] had her {{p|Cleffa}}, Fafa, and her {{p|Igglybuff}}, Buff Buff, use {{m|Sweet Kiss}} on it. This allowed [[Whitney's Miltank]], Mil Mil, to hit the {{pkmn|category|Aurora Pokémon}} with {{m|Rollout}}. | In ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]'', {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}} got confused after [[Whitney]] had her {{p|Cleffa}}, Fafa, and her {{p|Igglybuff}}, Buff Buff, use {{m|Sweet Kiss}} on it. This allowed [[Whitney's Miltank]], Mil Mil, to hit the {{pkmn|category|Aurora Pokémon}} with {{m|Rollout}}. | ||
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In ''[[PS305|Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise]]'', {{OBP|Emerald|Adventures}}'s {{pkmn2|rental}} {{p|Skarmory}} got confused after the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}'s {{p|Illumise}} used {{m|Flatter}} on him, forcing Emerald to [[recall]] Skarmory and send his rental {{p|Rhyhorn}} out in its place. | In ''[[PS305|Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise]]'', {{OBP|Emerald|Adventures}}'s {{pkmn2|rental}} {{p|Skarmory}} got confused after the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}'s {{p|Illumise}} used {{m|Flatter}} on him, forcing Emerald to [[recall]] Skarmory and send his rental {{p|Rhyhorn}} out in its place. | ||
In ''[[PS317|Sneaky Like Shedinja]]'', [[Greta]]'s {{p|Umbreon}} confused [[Emerald's Dusclops]] with Confuse Ray, causing Emerald to lose the round five to one. | In ''[[PS317|Sneaky Like Shedinja]]'', [[Greta]]'s {{p|Umbreon}} confused [[Emerald's Dusclops]] with Confuse Ray, causing Emerald to lose the round five to one. | ||
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In ''[[PS342|A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium]]'', during {{adv|Platinum}}'s [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Roark]], [[Platinum's Piplup]] confused [[Roark's Cranidos]] with a {{m|Water Pulse}}, causing him to hurt himself in confusion and [[Fainting|knock himself out]], winning Platinum the battle. | In ''[[PS342|A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium]]'', during {{adv|Platinum}}'s [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Roark]], [[Platinum's Piplup]] confused [[Roark's Cranidos]] with a {{m|Water Pulse}}, causing him to hurt himself in confusion and [[Fainting|knock himself out]], winning Platinum the battle. | ||
In ''[[PS392|Well Met, Weepinbell]]'', {{adv|Diamond}}'s {{p|Lickilicky}}, [[Kit]], was confused by a Water Pulse from each of {{adv|Sebastian}}'s two {{p|Chinchou}} after his {{p|Weepinbell}} had used {{m|Gastro Acid}} to negate Kit's {{a|Own Tempo}} [[Ability]]. | In ''[[PS392|Well Met, Weepinbell]]'', {{adv|Diamond}}'s {{p|Lickilicky}}, [[Kit]], was confused by a Water Pulse from each of {{adv|Sebastian}}'s two {{p|Chinchou}} after his {{p|Weepinbell}} had used {{m|Gastro Acid}} to negate Kit's {{a|Own Tempo}} [[Ability]]. | ||
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In ''[[PS420|Getting the Drop on Gallade II]]'', during [[Platinum (Adventures)|her Trainer]]'s [[Battle Castle]] challenge, [[Platinum's Lopunny]] managed to not only confuse [[Darach]]'s {{p|Gallade}} with a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, but also managed to infatuate him with her {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability before [[fainting]]. This allowed {{TP|Platinum|Empoleon}} to finish him off with a {{m|Drill Peck}} and give Platinum her first victory in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. | In ''[[PS420|Getting the Drop on Gallade II]]'', during [[Platinum (Adventures)|her Trainer]]'s [[Battle Castle]] challenge, [[Platinum's Lopunny]] managed to not only confuse [[Darach]]'s {{p|Gallade}} with a {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, but also managed to infatuate him with her {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability before [[fainting]]. This allowed {{TP|Platinum|Empoleon}} to finish him off with a {{m|Drill Peck}} and give Platinum her first victory in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. | ||
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In [[PASS18]], during {{Casey}}'s Gym battle with [[Opal]], the latter's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Alcremie}} confused Tera, Casey's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Toxtricity}}, with a {{m|G-Max Finale}}{{tt|*|G-Max Finale cannot confuse opponents in the games}}. This caused Tera to hurt | In ''[[PASS18|Chomp!! It's Dracovish]]'', during {{Casey}}'s Gym battle with [[Opal]], the latter's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Alcremie}} confused Tera, Casey's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Toxtricity}}, with a {{m|G-Max Finale}}{{tt|*|G-Max Finale cannot confuse opponents in the games}}. This caused Tera to hurt himself in confusion and knock himself out, thus losing Casey the match and eliminating her from the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
In the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, Confusion, called '''Confused''', is one of the five {{TCG|Special | In the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, Confusion, called '''Confused''', is one of the five {{TCG|Special Condition}}s along with [[Poisoned]], [[Burned]], [[Asleep]], and [[Paralyzed]]. Of them, Confused is the only one where nothing occurs during {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon Checkup}}. Confused's effect was changed with the release of {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}. | ||
In its original incarnation, if a Pokémon is Confused, its card is turned upside-down. If that Pokémon tries to {{TCG|attack}}, the player must flip a {{TCG|coin}}. If the coin is heads, the attack proceeds as planned. However, if the coin lands on tails, the attack is not used.<ref>[https://compendium.pokegym.net/ruling/849/ Compedium ruling], Compendium VMAX, [[Team Compendium]]</ref> Instead, the Pokémon attacks itself for 20 damage. Additionally, if a Pokémon tries to [[retreat]], it had to discard the energy cards before flipping a coin to see if the retreat was successful. If heads, the Pokémon retreated as normal, if tails, the energy cards were wasted and the Pokémon stayed in play. | |||
Pokémon recover from Confused when they move to the [[Bench]] in some manner, if the Pokémon is inflicted with Asleep or Paralyzed (which are mutually exclusive with each other and Confused), or if another effect directly cures Confused. | |||
Starting with EX Ruby & Sapphire, Confused no longer puts any restrictions on retreating. The effect for getting tails on a coin flip caused by attacking while Confused was changed. The Pokémon that attempted the attack now attacks itself for 30 damage. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a {{tc|Ninja Boy}} on {{rt|211|Sinnoh}} erroneously states that confusion only wears off if the Pokémon is switched out. | * In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a {{tc|Ninja Boy}} on {{rt|211|Sinnoh}} erroneously states that confusion only wears off if the Pokémon is switched out. | ||
* All [[move]]s that leave the user confused due to fatigue—{{m|Thrash}}, {{m|Petal Dance}}, {{m|Outrage}}, and {{m|Raging Fury}}—have had a base power of 90 at some point in time before being boosted to 120. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:32, 16 September 2024
Confusion (Japanese: 混乱 confusion) is a volatile status condition that causes a Pokémon to sometimes damage itself in its confusion instead of executing a move.
Effect
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Confusion causes a Pokémon to sometimes attack itself instead of executing the selected move for a random 2-5 turns. This includes attempting to use Snore or Sleep Talk while asleep, as well as moving again via Instruct. On the final turn of confusion, a Pokémon will snap out of its confusion and attack normally. Like all other volatile status conditions, confusion wears off when the confused Pokémon is taken out of battle or a battle is over.
Turns spent recharging (such as after using Hyper Beam) and turns in which the Pokémon is unable to attack due to sleep, freeze, or flinching will not lower the remaining number of turns of confusion. Pokémon may hurt themselves in confusion during either turn of multi-turn moves such as Fly and Dive. When a Pokémon is unable to attack for other reasons (such as from being asleep or fully paralyzed), it will not hurt itself in confusion.
Confusion damage is calculated as if it were a typeless physical move with a power of 40; it cannot score a critical hit, and does not receive STAB. Confusion damage is unaffected by Wonder Guard, Technician, and a held Life Orb. Badges affect confusion damage when they boost the user's physical Attack or Defense. Other things may affect confusion's damage depending on the game, as detailed in the table below.
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In addition, one of the possible outcomes from disobedience is that a Pokémon can appear to hit itself in confusion. This behaves the same way as actually being confused, except that it doesn't linger beyond the turn, and in Generation IV, Technician applies (increasing the power to 60) if the Pokémon has that Ability.
Confusion is transferred by Baton Pass.
Generation I
During confusion, Pokémon have a 50% chance to damage themselves instead of executing the selected move.
Generation II
The Focus Band cannot prevent a Pokémon from knocking itself out due to confusion.
Generation III
Focus Band can now prevent a Pokémon from knocking itself out due to confusion.
Generation IV
Focus Sash can also prevent a Pokémon from knocking itself out due to confusion.
Generations V and VI
Sturdy now prevents a Pokémon from knocking itself out due to confusion if it had full health beforehand.
Generation VII onward
Pokémon now have a 33% chance to damage themselves during confusion.
Appearance
Core series games
Side series games
Causes
Moves
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Other causes
An activating Aguav Berry, Figy Berry, Iapapa Berry, Mago Berry, and Wiki Berry may confuse the holder if they dislike a specific flavor. After fully executing Thrash, Petal Dance, Outrage, or Raging Fury, the user becomes confused due to fatigue or, only in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, becomes fixated on using the move. Pecharunt's signature Ability Poison Puppeteer causes Pokémon poisoned by its moves to also become confused. The Berserk Gene confuses the holder upon activation for a duration of 256 turns. Instead of obeying a command, a disobedient Pokémon may sometimes hurt itself in confusion, inflicting confusion damage to itself.
Curing
In Generation I only, using Haze cures confusion for both active Pokémon.
Confusion-healing items
These are the items that only heal confusion.
- Exclusive to Generation II: Bitter Berry
- Generation III onwards: Persim Berry and Yellow Flute
- Exclusive to Japanese Ruby and Sapphire via e-Reader: Touga Berry
Status-healing items
Starting from Generation II, confusion is the only volatile status condition that is able to be cured by items that heal all non-volatile status conditions. The Full Heal and Full Restore were introduced in Generation I, but only gained the ability to cure confusion in Generation II.
The Rage Candy Bar was introduced in Generation II, but its effect to cure status conditions was introduced in Generation VII.
These are the items that cure confusion as well as all non-volatile status conditions.
- Exclusive to Generation II: MiracleBerry
- Generation II onwards: Full Heal, Full Restore, and Heal Powder
- Generation III onwards: Lum Berry and Lava Cookie
- Generation IV onwards: Old Gateau
- Generation V onwards: Casteliacone
- Generation VI onwards: Lumiose Galette and Shalour Sable
- Generation VII onwards: Big Malasada, Pewter Crunchies, and Rage Candy Bar
Prevention
Pokémon with the Own Tempo Ability are immune to being confused.
The move Safeguard will protect the party from status conditions for five turns. Starting in Generation VII, while Misty Terrain is present, grounded Pokémon cannot become confused. A Pokémon behind a substitute cannot usually become confused; however, it can become confused by damaging moves' side effects in Generation I, by Berserk Gene in Generation II, or by confusion-inducing Berries in Generation III.
Advantages
Moves used against confused Pokémon with the Ability Tangled Feet will have their accuracy halved.
In the spin-off games
Mystery Dungeon series
The Pokémon will move in a random direction, and turn in a random direction before attacking. However, thrown items will still travel in the desired direction. Allies are treated as foes (except in Gates to Infinity), unless the Pokémon has the Nontraitor IQ skillRBTDS or is holding a looplet with the Self Control emeraSMD. For example, if the Pokémon uses moves such as Sweet Scent or Earth Power, teammates will be affected, and moves like Agility will also benefit the opposing side. The Pokémon may not switch places with the team leader*.
Confusion lasts 7-12 turnsRBTDS or 8 turnsGtISMD. Other than as an effect of moves, it can be caused by a Totter Orb, Totter Seed, Dizzying Payback and Dizzying Stare emera, Spin Trap, or stepping on a disguised DittoSMD
Confusion can be protected against by wearing a Persim Band.
Pokémon Conquest
In Pokémon Conquest, confusion is a non-volatile status. At the beginning of a turn, A confused Pokémon has a 50% chance to randomly move on its own and attack other Pokémon, including allies. If a Pokémon moves in its confusion, the Warrior is prevented from using an item or activating a Warrior Skill that turn. Confusion may wear off in the first turn.
In the anime
Main series
In the anime, confusion is depicted in a manner similar to the games; once a Pokémon gets confused, they will occasionally hurt themselves or their allies. In addition, confusion can also make the afflicted Pokémon dizzy and unable to hear commands, rendering itself vulnerable to enemy attacks.
Confusion is one of the most common volatile status conditions in the anime, mainly occurring when a Pokémon uses Confuse Ray or Supersonic.
Original series
Confusion was first seen in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, where Brock had his newly-caught Zubat use Supersonic on Jessie's Ekans and James's Koffing, confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other.
In Tentacool & Tentacruel, Brock's Zubat used Supersonic to confuse multiple Tentacool that were attacking Porta Vista.
In A Shipful of Shivers, the Captain's Haunter used Confuse Ray on Jessie's Arbok, confusing the Cobra Pokémon and causing it to attack Team Rocket.
In Hello, Pummelo!, Ash's Tauros got confused after Drake had his Gengar use Confuse Ray on him. This caused him to hurt himself in confusion and forced Ash to recall him and send Lapras out in his place. Tauros, having shaken off his confusion after entering his Poké Ball, was later sent back onto the field to battle Drake's fourth Pokémon, Venusaur.
In The Whistle Stop, Jessie's Lickitung confused Arielle's Ledyba with Supersonic.
In Spell of the Unown: Entei, Brock's Zubat confused Molly Hale's illusory Flaaffy with Supersonic, but it quickly snapped out of it just on time to dodge a Wing Attack from the Bat Pokémon.
In Hassle in the Castle, Brock had his Zubat use Supersonic on Jessie's Arbok, confusing it and causing it to attack Team Rocket before snapping out of it. Moments later, Zubat evolved into Golbat and used Supersonic to confuse Jessie's Arbok and James's Weezing, causing them to fall on Team Rocket and inadvertently free Ash's Pikachu.
In Ariados, Amigos, Aya had her Venonat use Supersonic to confuse Ash's Bulbasaur. However, Bulbasaur quickly snapped out of it just in time to dodge a Tackle from the Insect Pokémon.
In From Ghost to Ghost, multiple Gastly were confused after Morty had his Gengar use Confuse Ray on them during a demonstration on how to battle without brute force. Later on in the episode, during Ash's Gym battle with Morty, Morty's Haunter confused Ash's Noctowl with Confuse Ray. However, Noctowl manages to snap out of its confusion by proceeding to Tackle Haunter as the latter used Night Shade.
In Doin' What Comes Natu-rally, McKenzie had his Natu named Naughty use Confuse Ray on Jessie's Arbok, confusing it and causing it head towards Team Rocket.
In The Screen Actor's Guilt, Team Rocket was confused by a Sweet Kiss from Brad Van Darn's Smoochum, allowing Pikachu to send them blasting off with a Thunderbolt.
In The Perfect Match!, during a battle in the Whirl Cup, Trinity had her Chinchou use Confuse Ray on Misty's Corsola, but it dodged before the Confuse Ray could connect. However, Trinity's Chinchou fired a second Confuse Ray that did connect, confusing Corsola and giving Chinchou the chance to defeat it with Water Gun.
In Outrageous Fortunes, Misty had her newly-evolved Politoed use its newly-learned move, Swagger, on Arbok and Victreebel, confusing the two of them, raising their attack power, and causing them to attack each other.
In Great Bowls of Fire!, a wild Dragonite got confused due to fatigue from using Outrage, causing her to attack everything in sight. However, she snapped out of her confusion with the combined efforts of Ash and his friends.
In Just Add Water, multiple Pokémon got confused by Supersonic on three separate occasions: the first instance occurred when Dorian's Lanturn used the attack to confuse Ash's Totodile, allowing it to hit him with Take Down. The second case happened when Misty had her Goldeen briefly confuse Dorian's Qwilfish in the same manner. The third and final instance occurred when Dorian's Mantine used the move to briefly confuse Misty's Corsola.
In Entei at Your Own Risk, Ash's Phanpy got confused by a Psybeam from Nelson's Misdreavus.
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
In Going for a Spinda, Claire and Kain's Spinda confused Team Rocket with a Dizzy Punch, though they quickly managed to snap out of it.
In Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend, a wild Spoink confused James's Cacnea and Jessie's Dustox with a Confuse Ray, allowing it to send them and Team Rocket blasting off with Psychic.
In Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing!, Daisy had her Luvdisc named Luverin use Sweet Kiss on Butch's Mightyena, confusing it and causing it to launch a Hyper Beam meant for Luverin at Cassidy and Butch.
In The Great Eight Fate!, Juan had his Luvdisc hit Ash's Grovyle with a Sweet Kiss, which was revealed to have connected and confused it in the next episode. This caused the Wood Gecko Pokémon to hurt itself in confusion and allowed Luvdisc to defeat it with a powerful Water Gun.
In A Judgment Brawl, Ash's Corphish got confused after Katie had her Golduck use Confusion on him. Despite this, Corphish began acting more unpredictably for both trainers while it was confused, resulting in both Katie and Golduck being caught off-guard by Corphish's random actions against Golduck. After defeating Golduck with a powerful Bubble Beam, he was switched out in favor of Swellow. Corphish was later sent back onto the field to battle Katie's final Pokémon, Walrein, and although exhausted, the Ruffian Pokémon was no longer confused.
In Caterpie's Big Dilemma, Zander's Butterfree used Supersonic to confuse Jessie's Dustox, who had been gigantified. The attack also confused everyone aboard Dustox's back, including Team Rocket and Dr. Gordon, the latter of whom had been captured by the trio.
In May's Egg-Cellent Adventure, Nicolette's Vileplume confused May's Munchlax with Petal Dance*. However, Munchlax managed to snap out of it after getting paralyzed by Stun Spore and getting hit with Bullet Seed. Later in the episode, after paralyzing Team Rocket with Stun Spore, Vileplume confuses them similarly.
In King and Queen for a Day!, James's Mime Jr. confused everyone present at the director's set with Teeter Dance.
In Talking a Good Game!, Anabel's Alakazam used Psybeam on Jessie's Seviper and James's Cacnea, confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other. This allowed Pikachu to send them and Team Rocket blasting off with a Thunderbolt. Later in the episode, Ash's Pikachu was confused in the same manner, causing him to charge at a wall with Volt Tackle. However, he snapped out of it after Ash jumped in the way of the attack to protect him.
In Second Time's the Charm!, during Ash's Battle Tower rematch against Anabel, Ash's Corphish got confused after getting hit with a Psybeam from Anabel's Alakazam. Despite this, Corphish was still able to land a hit with Crabhammer before Ash remedied the confusion by returning him to his Poké Ball and immediately sending him back out to defeat Alakazam with a Bubble Beam.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Jack Walker had a Mantine that he captured use Confuse Ray on the Phantom's Pinsir and Parasect, allowing Jack to keep the Manaphy Egg away from him.
In Gathering the Gang of Four!, during Ash's second Battle Pyramid rematch against Brandon, Ash's Charizard got confused by a Confuse Ray from Brandon's Dusclops. However, he eventually snapped out of it after hearing Ash call out to him. Later in the match, Ash's Bulbasaur was confused in the same manner before getting cured in the same way as Ash did with Charizard.
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
In Setting the World On its Buneary!, Dawn's Piplup got confused after a then-wild Buneary used Dizzy Punch on him, giving it the chance to defeat him with a single Bounce.
In Twice Smitten, Once Shy!, Dawn's Piplup was confused after a then-wild Pachirisu had used Sweet Kiss on him, forcing Dawn to recall him and send Buneary out in his place. Piplup was then sent back out to fight it, having gotten over his confusion while in his Poké Ball.
In An Angry Combeenation!, Cheryl had her Mothim use Supersonic* to confuse Jessie's Seviper, James's Cacnea, and a swarm of angry Combee in an attempt to get them all to stop attacking.
In A Triple Fighting Chance!, during Ash's Gym battle against Maylene, Maylene's Meditite used Confusion to confuse Ash's Staravia and Chimchar.
In A Crasher Course in Power!, during Ash's Gym battle against Crasher Wake, Ash's Buizel got confused after being hit with his own Water Pulse after Crasher Wake's Floatzel deflected it with his flotation sac. This forced Ash to recall him and send Pikachu out in his place.
In Playing The Leveling Field!, during Zoey's Contest Battle against Fantina, Fantina's Mismagius confused Zoey's Glameow with a Psybeam.
In Hold the Phione!, a Phione that Team Rocket had captured confused Meowth with Supersonic before Jessie snapped him out of it. Later on in the episode, the same Phione briefly confused Dawn's Buneary in the same manner.
In Noodles! Roamin' Off!, James's Mime Jr. confused a wild, Shiny Metagross with Teeter Dance.
In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, during the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest, James's Mime Jr., while being used by Jessilina, confused everyone in the Contest Hall with a charged-up Teeter Dance. This impressed the judges enough to allow Jessilina to advance to the second round.
In The Treasure Is All Mine!, James's Mime Jr. confused Sebastian and his Spinarak with Teeter Dance, allowing James to send them down a hidden chute.
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
In A Rival Battle for Club Champ!, Ash's Snivy got confused after Trip had his Frillish use Water Pulse on her, giving Frillish the chance to defeat Snivy with a double-powerful Hex*.
In Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!, during a Gym battle, Lenora had her Watchog use Confuse Ray on Ash's Oshawott, confusing him and causing him to hurt himself in confusion. This contributed to his tie against Lenora's Watchog.
In Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!, Ash's Oshawott was confused by Supersonic twice: the first time from a group of wild Tympole and the second time from their boss, a then-wild Palpitoad. Oshawott quickly overcame his confusion on both occasions.
In Where Did You Go, Audino?, Jessie's Woobat got confused by a Confuse Ray from Doyle's Solosis, leaving him open to get defeated with a Psyshock from Christie's Gothita.
In Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, during a Gym battle, Ash's Palpitoad confused Elesa's Zebstrika with Supersonic, allowing Palpitoad to defeat it with a combination of Mud Shot and Hydro Pump.
In Climbing the Tower of Success!, a wild Chandelure confused Iris with Confuse Ray, causing Iris to lose the Wishing Bell Festival contest.
In Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!, a wild Volcarona got confused by a Confuse Ray from Rizzo's male Jellicent, allowing Rizzo to capture it. Later on in the episode, his female Jellicent confused Ash's Krokorok in the same manner, allowing her and Rizzo's male Jellicent to knock him into a cage with a combined Hydro Pump.
In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Caitlin had her Gothitelle use Flatter on Cynthia's Garchomp, confusing her and allowing Gothitelle to use Psychic on her. However, Garchomp managed to snap out of it after hearing Cynthia call for a Dragon Rush.
In Strong Strategy Steals the Show!, Ash's Palpitoad used Supersonic to confuse Stephan's Zebstrika. However, it snapped out of it after taking a Hydro Pump from the Vibration Pokémon.
Pokémon the Series: XY
In The Cave of Mirrors!, Ash's Hawlucha was confused after James had his Inkay use Psybeam on him, forcing Ash to recall him before he could attack Mirror Ash's Hawlucha.
In Bonnie for the Defense!, James had his Inkay use Psybeam on a wild Lapras that Bonnie had befriended, confusing it. However, it snapped out of its confusion after Heidi gave it a piece of candy that she got from Jay.
In A Slippery Encounter!, James's Inkay uses Psybeam on Ash's Fletchinder and Pikachu, confusing the both of them and causing them to attack each other.
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, Ash, Pikachu, Rowlet, and Rotom all got confused by a Teeter Dance from Hobbes's Oricorio, which left Rowlet open to getting Double Slapped by the Dancing Pokémon. Later on in the episode, Oricorio confused a wild Salandit that was after Lillie's Egg in the same manner, allowing Rowlet to Tackle the Salandit away.
In Mallow and the Forest Teacher!, a wild Oranguru used Confusion on James's Mareanie, confusing her and causing her to attack Jessie.
In Rescuing the Unwilling!, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, and their Pokémon, including Rotom, were all confused by a Teeter Dance from Lusamine's Nihilego-controlled Lilligant. However, they snapped out of it once Ash's Litten and Rowlet arrived to help them.
In Showdown on Poni Island!, Gladion's Lycanroc got confused after using Outrage during a battle with Ash's Lycanroc, giving the latter the chance to perform its exclusive Z-Move, Splintered Stormshards. However, it managed to snap out of it after withstanding the attack.
In Enter the Champion!, during Ash's Manalo Conference finals match against Gladion, Gladion's Lycanroc got confused after using Outrage and bit its left paw, giving Ash's own Lycanroc the chance to Bite it. However, Gladion's Lycanroc, who had bit itself to overcome its confusion, Countered the attack.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
In Making Battles in the Sand!, Ash's Riolu got confused after a Trainer's Octillery used Psybeam on it during a World Coronation Series battle, giving Octillery the chance to Wrap around Riolu and defeat it with a single Octazooka.
In Healing the Healer!, a Pokémon hunter's Garbodor got confused after Goh had his newly-caught Drowzee use Psybeam on it. However, it seemed to have gotten over its confusion when it launched a Sludge Bomb at Goh's Cinderace.
In Thrash of the Titans!, Iris's Haxorus became confused after using Outrage and smacked his head into the ground. However, it was revealed that he did this to snap out of his confusion. The same thing happened again in The Fiery Road to Mastership!.
In It's All in the Name!, Ren had Francois use Supersonic on a trio of rogue Magnemite to confuse them, allowing them to run and hide in a dumpster.
In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, an Articuno became confused after Gary's Umbreon used Confuse Ray on it during a Raid Battle, but not before the Freezing Pokémon knocked it out with Sheer Cold. However, it snapped out of it after getting hit by attacks from Goh's Cinderace and Ash's Lucario.
In Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, Sterling's Vikavolt and Lyla's Liepard were confused by a Confuse Ray from Horace's Gardevoir, leaving them open to be defeated by Goh's Inteleon soon after.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
In Orla and the Poké Ball Smith, Roy's Fuecoco was confused after being hit by Strange Steam from a Galarian Weezing.
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Confusion in the original series
Confusion in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Confusion in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
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Confusion in Pokémon the Series: XY
Confusion in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Confusion in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Confusion in Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
In Take a Breath, the Revavroom attached to the Caph Starmobile became confused after being enraged by a Squawkabilly. It was cured when Eri fed it a Lum Berry.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Yellow arc
In Punching Poliwrath, Misty had her Goldeen use Supersonic to confuse all of Agatha's Ghost-type Pokémon.
In Take a Chance on Chansey, Agatha's Gengar got confused after a younger Professor Oak had his Kangaskhan named Kanga use Dizzy Punch on it*.
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
In Who Gives a Hoothoot?, Gold has his Aipom, nicknamed Aibo, use Swagger on a Bird Keeper's Hoothoot, confusing the latter.
In Stantler by Me, Aibo got confused after Professor Oak had his Stantler, Antch, use Confuse Ray on him.
In Gligar Glide, Gold's newly-hatched Togepi, Togebo, used Supersonic via Metronome to confuse and incapacitate a wild Gligar that was trying to eat him as an Egg.
In Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa, Suicune got confused after Whitney had her Cleffa, Fafa, and her Igglybuff, Buff Buff, use Sweet Kiss on it. This allowed Whitney's Miltank, Mil Mil, to hit the Aurora Pokémon with Rollout.
Emerald arc
In Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise, Emerald's rental Skarmory got confused after the Battle Factory's Illumise used Flatter on him, forcing Emerald to recall Skarmory and send his rental Rhyhorn out in its place.
In Sneaky Like Shedinja, Greta's Umbreon confused Emerald's Dusclops with Confuse Ray, causing Emerald to lose the round five to one.
Diamond & Pearl arc
In A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, during Platinum's Gym battle with Roark, Platinum's Piplup confused Roark's Cranidos with a Water Pulse, causing him to hurt himself in confusion and knock himself out, winning Platinum the battle.
In Well Met, Weepinbell, Diamond's Lickilicky, Kit, was confused by a Water Pulse from each of Sebastian's two Chinchou after his Weepinbell had used Gastro Acid to negate Kit's Own Tempo Ability.
Platinum arc
In Getting the Drop on Gallade II, during her Trainer's Battle Castle challenge, Platinum's Lopunny managed to not only confuse Darach's Gallade with a Dizzy Punch, but also managed to infatuate him with her Cute Charm Ability before fainting. This allowed Empoleon to finish him off with a Drill Peck and give Platinum her first victory in the Battle Frontier.
Sword & Shield arc
In Chomp!! It's Dracovish, during Casey's Gym battle with Opal, the latter's Gigantamax Alcremie confused Tera, Casey's Gigantamax Toxtricity, with a G-Max Finale*. This caused Tera to hurt himself in confusion and knock himself out, thus losing Casey the match and eliminating her from the Gym Challenge.
In the TCG
In the Trading Card Game, Confusion, called Confused, is one of the five Special Conditions along with Poisoned, Burned, Asleep, and Paralyzed. Of them, Confused is the only one where nothing occurs during Pokémon Checkup. Confused's effect was changed with the release of EX Ruby & Sapphire.
In its original incarnation, if a Pokémon is Confused, its card is turned upside-down. If that Pokémon tries to attack, the player must flip a coin. If the coin is heads, the attack proceeds as planned. However, if the coin lands on tails, the attack is not used.[1] Instead, the Pokémon attacks itself for 20 damage. Additionally, if a Pokémon tries to retreat, it had to discard the energy cards before flipping a coin to see if the retreat was successful. If heads, the Pokémon retreated as normal, if tails, the energy cards were wasted and the Pokémon stayed in play.
Pokémon recover from Confused when they move to the Bench in some manner, if the Pokémon is inflicted with Asleep or Paralyzed (which are mutually exclusive with each other and Confused), or if another effect directly cures Confused.
Starting with EX Ruby & Sapphire, Confused no longer puts any restrictions on retreating. The effect for getting tails on a coin flip caused by attacking while Confused was changed. The Pokémon that attempted the attack now attacks itself for 30 damage.
Trivia
- In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, a Ninja Boy on Route 211 erroneously states that confusion only wears off if the Pokémon is switched out.
- All moves that leave the user confused due to fatigue—Thrash, Petal Dance, Outrage, and Raging Fury—have had a base power of 90 at some point in time before being boosted to 120.
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References
- ↑ Compedium ruling, Compendium VMAX, Team Compendium
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BURN | FREEZE | PARALYSIS | POISON |
SLEEP | CONFUSION | FLINCH | FAINTING |
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