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The '''Weakness Policy''' (Japanese: '''じゃくてんほけん''' ''Weakness Insurance'') is a type of consumable [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It raises the holder's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} if it is hit by a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] move.
The '''Weakness Policy''' (Japanese: '''じゃくてんほけん''' ''Weakness Insurance'') is a type of consumable [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It raises the holder's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} if it is hit by a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] [[move]].


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|items}}
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{pdollar}}50,000|{{pdollar}}12,500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{pdollar}}50,000|{{pdollar}}12,500}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
If the holder is hit by a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] move, it consumes the Weakness Policy, and its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} are increased by two stages each.  
If the holder is hit by a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] [[move]], it consumes the Weakness Policy, and its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} are increased by two stages each.  


A Pokémon with {{a|Contrary}} will have its Attack and Special Attack lowered by two stages instead unless it is hit by a super-effective move from a Pokémon with {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
A Pokémon with {{a|Contrary}} will have its Attack and Special Attack lowered by two stages instead unless it is hit by a super-effective move from a Pokémon with {{a|Mold Breaker}}.


It does not activate if the holder already has both +6 Attack and +6 Special Attack stat stages (unless its Ability is {{a|Contrary}}, in which case it will not activate if the holder has both -6 Attack and -6 Special Attack stat stages). It does not activate if the holder is {{cat|protection moves|protected}} from or unaffected by the super-effective move (e.g. due to {{a|Telepathy}}). {{cat|Moves that deal direct damage|Fixed-damage moves}} (such as {{m|Seismic Toss}} or {{m|Mirror Coat}}) will never activate the Weakness Policy, even if the move's type is supereffective on the holder.
It does not activate if the holder already has both +6 Attack and +6 Special Attack stat stages (unless its [[Ability]] is {{a|Contrary}}, in which case it will not activate if the holder has both -6 Attack and -6 Special Attack stat stages). It does not activate if the holder is {{cat|protection moves|protected}} from or unaffected by the super-effective move (e.g. due to {{a|Telepathy}}). {{cat|Moves that deal direct damage|Fixed-damage moves}} (such as {{m|Seismic Toss}} or {{m|Mirror Coat}}) will never activate the Weakness Policy, even if the move's type is supereffective on the holder.


If multiple Pokémon each holding a Weakness Policy are hit by a super-effective move at once, each hit Pokémon will consume its Weakness Policy before {{a|Symbiosis}} transfers any item (including Weakness Policies).
If multiple Pokémon each holding a Weakness Policy are hit by a super-effective move at once, each hit Pokémon will consume its Weakness Policy before {{a|Symbiosis}} transfers any item (including Weakness Policies).
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===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it's weak to.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it's weak to.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder is hit with a move it's weak to, this policy sharply boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder is hit with a move it's weak to, this policy sharply boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|items}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}
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| [[Battle Maison]] (32 [[Battle Point|BP]])
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
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| [[Battle Maison]] (32 [[Battle Point|BP]])
| [[Battle Maison]] (32 [[Battle Point|BP]])
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| {{gal|Battle Tower}} (20 [[Battle Point|BP]])
| {{gal|Battle Tower}} (20 [[Battle Point|BP]])
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|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
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| [[Cram-o-matic]] ({{t|Flying}}: 92-100 points)
| [[Cram-o-matic]] ({{t|Flying}}: 92-100 points)
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| [[Delibird Presents]] ([[Mesagoza]] Branch, after completing the main storyline)
| [[Delibird Presents]] ([[Mesagoza]] Branch, after completing the main storyline)
|}
|}
====Distribution====
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{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
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! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VI|Jump Festa 2014 Weakness Policy}}
| All
| December 21 to 22, 2013
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VIII|Players Cup III items}}
| All
| April 23 to 26, 2021
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|}
=====As a [[held item]]=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{items color}}"
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! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|XY Sylveon}}
| Taiwan
| Various
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Eevee House Sylveon}}
| South Korea
| Various
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|2014 World Championships Aegislash}}
| United States
| August 16 to 17, 2014
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield|Wolfe Glick's Gigantamax Coalossal}}
| All
| August 14 to 16, 2021
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| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
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==In spin-off games==
 
==In the spin-off games==
[[File:UNITE Weakness Policy.png|thumb|100px|Weakness Policy in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:UNITE Weakness Policy.png|thumb|100px|Weakness Policy in Pokémon UNITE]]
===Pokémon UNITE===
===Pokémon UNITE===

Latest revision as of 22:47, 30 June 2024

Weakness Policy
じゃくてんほけん
Weakness Insurance
Bag Weakness Policy Sprite.png
Weakness Policy
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Introduced in Generation VI
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Generation VIII Bag Other Items pocket icon.png Other Items
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The Weakness Policy (Japanese: じゃくてんほけん Weakness Insurance) is a type of consumable held item introduced in Generation VI. It raises the holder's Attack and Special Attack if it is hit by a super-effective move.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwSh		 N/A $500
SV $50,000 $12,500

Effect

If the holder is hit by a super-effective move, it consumes the Weakness Policy, and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each.

A Pokémon with Contrary will have its Attack and Special Attack lowered by two stages instead unless it is hit by a super-effective move from a Pokémon with Mold Breaker.

It does not activate if the holder already has both +6 Attack and +6 Special Attack stat stages (unless its Ability is Contrary, in which case it will not activate if the holder has both -6 Attack and -6 Special Attack stat stages). It does not activate if the holder is protected from or unaffected by the super-effective move (e.g. due to Telepathy). Fixed-damage moves (such as Seismic Toss or Mirror Coat) will never activate the Weakness Policy, even if the move's type is supereffective on the holder.

If multiple Pokémon each holding a Weakness Policy are hit by a super-effective move at once, each hit Pokémon will consume its Weakness Policy before Symbiosis transfers any item (including Weakness Policies).

Description

Games Description
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it's weak to.
SV An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder is hit with a move it's weak to, this policy sharply boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
XYORAS Battle Maison (32 BP)
SMUSUM Battle Tree (32 BP)
SwSh Battle Tower (20 BP)
SwShIA Cram-o-matic (Flying: 92-100 points)
SV Delibird Presents (Mesagoza Branch, after completing the main storyline)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
XY Jump Festa 2014 Weakness Policy All December 21 to 22, 2013
SwSh Players Cup III items All April 23 to 26, 2021
As a held item
Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
XY XY Sylveon Taiwan Various
Eevee House Sylveon South Korea Various
2014 World Championships Aegislash United States August 16 to 17, 2014
SwSh Wolfe Glick's Gigantamax Coalossal All August 14 to 16, 2021

Gallery

Artwork

Bag Weakness Policy SV Sprite.png
Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

In the spin-off games

Weakness Policy in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, the Weakness Policy is a held item that grants Attack buff upon taking damage that lasts for 3s and can stack 4 times. The buff is equal to 2%/2.5%/3% at Grade 1, 10, and 20 respectively. This item also increases HP and Attack: 70 and 0 at Grade 1 respectively and 210 and 15 at Grade 30.

In the TCG

Weakness Policy
Main article: Weakness Policy (Primal Clash 142)

Weakness Policy was introduced as an Pokémon Tool card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the Japanese XY Era. It was first released in the Japanese Gaia Volcano expansion before debuting in English in the Primal Clash expansion, where it was released as both a Regular card and a Secret card. When this Pokémon Tool card is attached to a Pokémon, that Pokémon has no Weakness.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 弱點保險 Yeuhkdím Bóuhím
Mandarin 弱點保險 / 弱点保险 Ruòdiǎn Bǎoxiǎn
France Flag.png French Vulné-Assurance
Germany Flag.png German Schwächenschutz
Italy Flag.png Italian Vulneropolizza
South Korea Flag.png Korean 약점보험 Yakjeom Boheom
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Política de Fraqueza
Spain Flag.png Spanish Seguro Debilidad
Thailand Flag.png Thai บัตรประกันจุดอ่อน Weakness Guarantee

See also

External links



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