Does Switching Pokémon Stop Destiny Bond?

Switching Pokémon does not stop Destiny Bond, as the effect will still be in place when the Pokémon that used Destiny Bond is switched back in, meaning that if the opponent’s Pokémon knocks out the Pokémon that used Destiny Bond, the opponent’s Pokémon will also faint, regardless of the switching. The Destiny Bond effect will only disappear if the user takes another turn, including “inactive” turns such as those spent sleeping or flinching, or if it is affected by a non-damaging move or a status condition like sleep, freeze, or paralysis.

Understanding Destiny Bond

To delve deeper into the mechanics of Destiny Bond, let’s explore some frequently asked questions that can provide clarity on its usage and effects.

FAQs About Destiny Bond

1. Does Destiny Bond Work If the User Faints from Indirect Damage?

• No, Destiny Bond does not activate if the user faints from indirect damage, such as poison, weather damage, or Leech Seed.

1. How Does Destiny Bond Function in Doubles?

• In a double battle, both opposing Pokémon are potentially affected, but only the one that knocks the user out will faint, with Destiny Bond having no effect if a partner Pokémon causes the user to faint.

1. Can Destiny Bond Be Used with Self-Destruct?

• No, the Self-KO clause prevents Destiny Bond and Perish Song from working when used by the last Pokémon, as the player automatically loses if their last Pokémon uses Selfdestruct or Explosion.

1. Does Destiny Bond Work on Terastallized Pokémon?

• No, Destiny Bond does not work in Tera Raids.

1. How Does Destiny Bond Work in Relation to Volt Switch?

• If the Pokémon using Volt Switch knocks out the Pokémon that used Destiny Bond, the Pokémon using Volt Switch will also faint.

1. Can You Spam Destiny Bond?

• Destiny Bond functions similarly to Protect as of Gen 7, where spamming it results in a decreasing chance to work, but it does not exactly follow the same probability pattern as Protect.

1. Is Destiny Bond Only for One Turn?

• Destiny Bond works until the opponent makes their next move, which means it can potentially last beyond a single turn if the opponent’s move does not directly target or affect the user.

1. Does Destiny Bond Affect Breeding with Destiny Knot?

• When breeding, if one of the parents is holding a Destiny Knot, it increases the number of IVs (Individual Values) passed down to the offspring from both parents.

1. Can Both Parents Hold Destiny Knot?

• Using two Destiny Knots does not provide additional benefits over using one; in fact, it can lead to unintended outcomes such as offspring with random natures and no offspring with just plain stats and a neutral nature.

1. Does Destiny Knot Guarantee 5 IVs?

   • As long as one parent is holding a Destiny Knot, 5 IVs will be passed down, chosen randomly from either the father or the mother, and can be a mix of IVs from both parents.

2. How Does Destiny Bond Interact with Status Conditions?

   • Destiny Bond does not activate if the user faints due to a status condition or any end-of-turn damage.

3. Can Destiny Bond Work with Non-Damaging Moves?

   • Destiny Bond can be countered by using non-damaging moves until it runs out of PP or by becoming faster than the Pokémon that used Destiny Bond.

4. What Happens If Destiny Bond Is Used by the Last Pokémon?

   • If Destiny Bond is used by the last Pokémon, it will fail due to the Self-KO clause.

5. Is Destiny Bond 100% Effective?

   • No, Destiny Bond is not 100% effective and its chance of working decreases with each consecutive use.

6. Can Destiny Bond Be Stopped?

   • Yes, Destiny Bond can be stopped by using non-damaging moves until it wears off, by becoming faster than the Pokémon that used Destiny Bond, or by applying a negative status such as sleep, freeze, or paralysis to prevent its use.