Petal Dance (move)

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はなびらのまいPetal Dance
Type Grass
Category Special
PP 10(max.16)
Power 120
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
1 Random: Affects a random opponent
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Beauty
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jam 4♥♥♥♥
Jams the others, and misses one turn of appeals.
Condition Beauty
Appeal 0 
Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs.
Condition Beautiful
Appeal 6♥♥♥♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
A very appealing move, but after using this move, the user is more easily startled.

Petal Dance (Japanese:はなびらのまいPetal Dance) is a damage-dealingGrass-typemove introduced inGeneration I. Prior toGeneration II, it was thesignature move ofOddish's evolutionary line. It isTM151 inPokémon Legends: Z-A.

Effect

Generation I

Petal Dance inflicts damage for 3-4 turns, has a base power of 70, and 20PP. PP is deducted only on the turn Petal Dance is first called. Once called, even if the move misses, the user will only be able to use Petal Dance, and will not be able toswitch out. After Petal Dance is finished, the user becomesconfused, due to fatigue.

If the Petal Dance duration is disrupted (such as by fullparalysis or hurting itself due toconfusion), it will immediately end. The user will only become confused if Petal Dance is fully executed, without its duration being disrupted.Sleep,freeze,binding, andflinching will pause but not disrupt the duration of Petal Dance.

If a change in accuracy or evasion affects Petal Dance's accuracy, the decrease in accuracy will be reapplied on each automatic turn. Its accuracy will return to normal when it is selected again. If Petal Dance misses due to the 99.6% accuracy bug of 100%-accuracy moves when there are no other accuracy or evasion modifiers in effect, or in case said modifiers cancel each other, its accuracy will be unaffected. If Petal Dance misses during the turn it is selected, its secondary effects will not activate.

In Stadium, after the duration of Petal Dance ends, there will be a notice that the user becomes confused.

Generations II and III

The duration of Petal Dance is decreased to 2-3 turns.

In battles with multiple opponents, the user selects itself as the target, but hits an adjacent opponent that is selected at random upon each use of the move.

Petal Dance can be used as the second move of aPokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points ifGrowth was used in the previous turn.

Generation IV

The power of Petal Dance isincreased to 90. All other effects are the same.

Generation V onwards

The power of Petal Dance is further increased to 120, and its PP is reduced to 10. It is disrupted if it is not successful due to missing,sleeping,paralysis,freeze,flinching or is blocked by a protection move. If a disruption occurs on what would have been the final, confusion-inducing turn of Petal Dance, the user will still become confused.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Petal Dance's base power was reduced to 90, and its accuracy to 85%. It no longer continues for multiple turns and confuses the user, and instead the user becomesfixated on using Petal Dance.

Category Special
PP 10
AgileStrong
Power 90 60 120
Accuracy 85% 85% 95%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
  ? ?
  ? ?
  ? ?
The user becomes fixated

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Petal Dance is amulti-strike move with 40 power that inflicts damage three times around the user and confuses them after they successfully execute the move. If the userflinches during the wind-up, Petal Dance will go on cooldown but the user will not be confused.

Category Special
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 40 48
Cooldown 10s
Move wind-up time 18 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
Confuses the user after execution

Description

GamesDescription
StadA dance-like attack that lasts two to three turns. Afterwards, the attacker becomes confused.
Stad2A dance-like attack that lasts two to three turns. The attacker becomes confused.
GSCWorks 2-3 turns and confuses user.
RSEColoXDA rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
FRLGThe user attacks with petals for two to three turns, then gets confused.
DPPtHGSSPBRThe user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
SV
The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
LAThe user attacks the target by scattering petals, then becomes fixated on using this move.
ZAThe user attacks by scattering petals in three waves, one after another. The user then becomes confused.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0003Venusaur
MonsterGrass3232321,Evo.1,Evo.111
0043Oddish
GrassGrass333939414141XY
51ORAS
51404040
0044Gloom
GrassGrass384444535353XY
59ORAS
59505050
0045Vileplume
GrassGrass1144535353XY
59ORAS
5954111
0154MeganiumMonsterGrass3232321,Evo.1,Evo.Evo.
0182BellossomGrassGrass14459111
0192SunfloraGrassGrass31373333BW
28B2W2
28282828
0315Roselia
FairyGrass494040BW
37B2W2
37XY
50ORAS
50606052
0406Budew
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered52
0407Roserade
FairyGrass1152
0420CherubiFairyGrass47
0421CherrimFairyGrass2525251,Evo.626247
0549LilligantGrassGrass4646461,Evo.Evo.
0549Lilligant
Lilligant
Hisuian Form

GrassGrass53
0556MaractusGrassGrass38383856
0669Flabébé
Flabébé
All forms
FairyFairy454545
0670Floette
Floette
All main forms
FairyFairy515151
0670Floette
Floette
Eternal Flower
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5151
0671Florges
Florges
All forms
FairyFairy111
0764ComfeyGrassGrass404545
0930Arboliva
GrassGrass58
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IX
0001Bulbasaur
MonsterGrass
0002Ivysaur
MonsterGrass
0003Venusaur
MonsterGrass
0154MeganiumMonsterGrass
0315Roselia
FairyGrass
0334Altaria
FlyingDragon
0407Roserade
FairyGrass
0470LeafeonFieldField
0478Froslass
FairyMineral
0648Meloetta
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug
0669Flabébé
Flabébé
All forms
FairyFairy
0670Floette
Floette
All main forms
FairyFairy
0670Floette
Floette
Eternal Flower
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0671Florges
Florges
All forms
FairyFairy
0716XerneasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0801Magearna
Magearna
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0001Bulbasaur
MonsterGrass
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0054PsyduckWater 1FieldPokémon Center Mystery Egg #2
New York Pokémon Center
0152ChikoritaMonsterGrassPokémon Center MysteryEgg #1 and #2
New York Pokémon Center
0172PichuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredPokémon Center Mystery Egg #2
New York Pokémon Center
0173CleffaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredPokémon Center Mystery Egg #2
New York Pokémon Center
0174Igglybuff
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredPokémon Center Mystery Egg #2
New York Pokémon Center
0238Smoochum
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredPokémon Center Mystery Egg #2
New York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation III

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0052MeowthFieldFieldEgg Pokémon Present
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Petal Dance deals damage, hitting the target 2-3 times (2-5 times prior toGates to Infinity) per use. The user becomesconfused after the move ends.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB7-17-87%-FrontEnemyNo
MDTDS7-9-44%-FrontEnemyNo
BSL7-9-44%-FrontEnemyNo
MDGtI899135095%98%FrontEnemyNo
SMD899133095%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: ★★★★
Power: 41
Accuracy: 100%
Effect: Attacks each target two to three times. The user'sRange drops to an unimprovable 0 for the next turn. If the move misses any target, the multi-strike move will cease.
Users:Lilligant
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by> facing to the right, to act as their origin point.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move, if the move changes their positioning at all.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Petal Dance
★★★★★
Attack power143.2167
Charge time3.24 seconds
Range typeCircular (self)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectConfuses the user

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair
Sync moves
Nature-Loving Petal DanceSpecialDefault
6★ EX
200
300
240
360
An opponentThis attack's power increases when the target is paralyzed. Erika & Vileplume
Bold and Strong Hairstylist Petal DanceSpecialDefault200240An opponentThe more the user's Speed is raised, the greater the power of this attack. Arezu & Lilligant
6★ EXThe first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three.
6★ EX with EX roleAll opponents

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Petal Dance isVenusaur's second move. It is obtained by reaching level 7 asIvysaur and upgradingRazor Leaf into it instead ofSolar Beam. The user scatters petals around themself for 5s, increasing movement speed and damaging enemies over time in the radius. This movement speed increase slowly decays during the duration of this move. This move reduces the cooldown of Sludge Bomb or Giga Drain by 30% of the current remaining cooldown, per tick of damage that hit an enemy player (hitting multiples enemies reduces the cooldown more). At level 13, its radius increases.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBHits the target two to five times in succession. However it also makes the user confused.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target using 2 to 5 attacks in a single turn. But it also afflicts the user with a Confused status condition, making its movements and attacks go astray.
BSLてきポケモンに 2〜5かいれんぞくで ダメージをあたえる しかし じぶんが こんらんじょうたいに なってしまう
Conq.Petals are scattered two to three times to attack the target. The user is temporarily immobilized.
MDGtIIt damages an enemy 2 to 3 times in a row. After that, you'll get the Confused status condition.
SMDIt damages an enemy 2 to 3 times in a row. After that, you'll get confused.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Roserade

Maractus

Bulbasaur

Lilligant
The user attacks the target by scattering pink petals, then becomes confused.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
RoseliaRoselia spins around quickly and pink petals fly out of it and spiral towards the opponent; or, Roselia holds out its hands, and pink petals come out of the roses.
Drew's RoseliaNow That's Flower Power!Debut
BulbasaurBulbasaur releases multiple pink petals in a twister-like fashion at the opponent from the opening in its bulb; or, Bulbasaur's bulb glows a bright yellow and it releases multiple bright glowing pink petals in a twister like fashion at the opponent from the opening in its bulb.
May's BulbasaurWhere's Armaldo?None
Shauna's BulbasaurDay Three Blockbusters!None
SkittySkitty lifts up its paw and a white orb appears around it. It then shoots a spiral of pink petals from the orb at the opponent. Once the attack is finished, Skitty becomes confused.
May's SkittyPacifidlog JamUsed viaAssist
VileplumeVileplume stretches the opening on its flower at the opponent and releases pink petals in a spiraling fashion at the opponent. When it is hit, the opponent becomes confused.
Nicolette's VileplumeMay's Egg-Cellent AdventureNone
A Coordinator's VileplumeWeekend WarriorNone
BellossomBellossom releases a spiral of pink petals at the opponent from the flowers on its head.
A Coordinator's BellossomWeekend WarriorNone
RoseradeRoserade spins around quickly and releases pink petals from all around its body at the opponent.
Forsythia's RoseradeOh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!None
MaractusMaractus jumps high into the air and starts spinning around quickly. It then releases multiple glowing pink petals from the flowers on the end of its ears down below it. The petals then come together, form into a horizontal tornado, and fire at the opponent.
Toby's MarraA Maractus Musical!None
Toby's RaccaA Maractus Musical!None
VenusaurMega Venusaur releases multiple shining pink petals at the opponent.
A Trainer's VenusaurDiancie and the Cocoon of DestructionNone
LilligantLilligant spins around and multiple pink petals surround her body. The petals are then fired at the opponent in the form of a spiral.
Lusamine's LilligantRescuing the Unwilling!None

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer


Vileplume


The user attacks the target by scattering glowing green petals.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
VileplumeVileplume jumps into the air and fires a barrage of glowing green petals at the opponent.
Erika's VileplumePokémon Masters Animated TrailerNone

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


Roselia


The user attacks with spinning petals.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
RoseliaRoselia spins around and shoots petal-shaped leaves.
Drew's RoseliaThe Enchanting Pokémon Soul!Debut

Pokémon Adventures


Maractus

Vileplume

Bellossom
The user attacks by scattering petals.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
VileplumeVileplume releases a swirl of spiraling petals from the hole on its flower at the opponent. Sometimes it spins around to use the attack.
Erika's VileplumeBlame it on EeveeDebut
BellossomBellossom spins its body around and multiple petals come out of its body and float into the air. The petals then bloom into flowers and the flowers slice the opponent.
Erika's BellossomBringing up BellossomNone
MaractusMaractus spins around and shoots petal-shaped leaves at the opponent.
A Team Plasma Grunt's MaractusSandstormNone

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!


Cherrim


The user attacks by scattering petals.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
CherrimCherrim releases a cloud of petals from its body at the opponent.
Ryū's CherrimABMS1Debut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Vileplume


The user attacks by scattering petals.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
VileplumeVileplume releases multiple petals from its body at the opponent.
A wild VileplumeGDZ34Debut
BellossomBellossom releases multiple petals from its body at the opponent.
Mikuri's BellossomGDZ39None

Pokémon Zensho


Vileplume


The user attacks with swarms of petals.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
VileplumeVileplume attacks with swarms of petals.
Erika's VileplumeCeladon CityDebut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese花瓣舞Fāfáan Móuh*
花之舞Fā jī Móuh*
Mandarin花瓣舞Huābàn Wǔ*
花之舞Huā zhī Wǔ*
CzechListový tanec
DanishKronbladsdans
DutchBloemendans
FinnishTerälehtitanssi
FrenchDanse FleursVIII+
Danse-FleurIVII
GermanBlättertanz
GreekΧορός ΠετάλωνChorós Petálon
Hebrewריקוד עלי כותרתRikkud A'alei Koteret
Hindiफूलों का नाचPhoolon Ka Naach
पंखुड़ियों का नाचPankhoodiyon kaa naach
IndonesianTarian Kelopak Bunga
ItalianPetalodanza
Korean꽃잎댄스Kkonnipdaenseu
PolishTaniec Płatków
Brazilian PortugueseDança das Pétalas (games, animated series, TCG, manga)
Dança de Pétalas (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Dança de Pétala (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
RomanianDansul Petalei
SerbianPles Latica
SpanishLatin AmericaDanza de Pétalos (games,EP178AG051,BW053–present)
Baile de Pétalos (AG078DP025)
SpainDanza Pétalo
Thaiระบำกลีบดอกไม้PetalRandi
TurkishTaç Yaprak
VietnameseVũ Điệu Cánh Hoa


Variations of the moveThrash
ThrashOutrageRaging Fury
Petal Dance
Generation IXTMs
SV
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114
115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133
134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152
153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171
Added inSV2.0.1
172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186
187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201
Added inSV3.0.0
202203204205206207208209210211212213214215
216217218219220221222223224225226227228229
ZA
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107
Added inZA2.0.0
108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126
127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145
146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160
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