How does Destiny Bond work in doubles?
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Destiny Bond is a non-damaging Ghost-type move that, when used in double battles, allows the user to bind their fate to that of their opponent, causing the opponent that lands the knockout hit to also faint if the user faints as a direct result of an attack. In doubles, Destiny Bond works by targeting both opponents, meaning that if the user faints, the opponent that knocked them out will also faint, but it does not affect the user’s teammate if they are the one that lands the knockout hit.
How Destiny Bond Works
Destiny Bond remains in effect until the user makes another move, so if the user moves second in a turn but their opponent outspeeds and knocks them out on the next turn before another move is made, the opponent will still faint along with the user.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does Destiny Bond work if you go second?
Destiny Bond remains in effect until the user makes another move, so if the user moved second in that turn but their opponent outspeeds and knocks out the user on the next turn before another move is made, they’ll still faint with the user.
2. Does Destiny Bond work every time?
No, Destiny Bond is not a 100% chance move, and its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
3. Does Destiny Bond ever wear off?
Yes, Destiny Bond is in effect until the Pokémon who used it moves again, at which point the effect disappears.
4. Why does Destiny Bond keep failing?
Destiny Bond‘s chance of failing rises if it is used in succession, making it less reliable when spammed.
5. How many times can you use Destiny Bond?
There is no limit to the number of times Destiny Bond can be used, but its PP is limited, and its effectiveness decreases with each consecutive use.
6. Does Destiny Bond only work for 1 turn?
No, Destiny Bond remains in effect until the user makes another move, which can be more than one turn.
7. Does Destiny Bond only last one turn?
No, Destiny Bond remains in effect until the user makes another move, regardless of the number of turns.
8. What cancels Destiny Bond?
Destiny Bond is canceled when the user makes another move or if the user selects a positive-priority skill, whether damaging or not.
9. Does Destiny Bond always go first?
No, Destiny Bond has a normal priority, so it will go after priority moves and before or after other normal priority moves based on the Pokémon’s speed and other factors.
10. Is Destiny Bond a move or ability?
Destiny Bond is a non-damaging Ghost-type move.
11. What is the Destiny Bond clause?
The Destiny Bond Clause states that if the enemy Pokémon moves first and uses Destiny Bond, and then immediately faints because you commanded your Pokémon to knock it out, that does not count as a loss.
12. Does Destiny Bond work if poisoned?
No, Destiny Bond does not activate if the user faints from indirect damage, such as poison, weather damage, or Leech Seed.
13. How much priority does Destiny Bond have?
Destiny Bond has a normal priority, so it will go after priority moves and before or after other normal priority moves based on the Pokémon’s speed and other factors.
14. Does Destiny Bond work with self-destruct?
No, Destiny Bond fails when used by the last Pokémon, and the player automatically loses if their last Pokémon uses Self-Destruct or Explosion.
15. Can you use Destiny Bond in raids?
No, Destiny Bond does not work in Tera Raids.