What to do with Destiny Bond?
To utilize Destiny Bond effectively, it’s crucial to understand its mechanics and strategic applications, as this non-damaging Ghost-type move can be a game-changer in battles, allowing a Pokémon to faint an opponent that knocks it out, under specific conditions. By leveraging Destiny Bond in combination with other moves and strategies, trainers can significantly enhance their battle outcomes and create formidable team compositions.
Understanding Destiny Bond
Basic Mechanics
Destiny Bond is a move that, when used, will cause the Pokémon that knocks out the user to also faint, provided the user faints before making another move. This mechanic makes it a powerful tool for turning the tables in battle, especially when facing opponents with high attack power.
Strategic Applications
Trainers can use Destiny Bond in various strategies, such as setting up a sacrificial Pokémon to take a hit and then knocking out the opponent, or combining it with moves like Curse, Endure, or Mean Look in Pokémon Contests to gain bonus appeal points. Understanding when to use Destiny Bond and how to protect the user until the opponent strikes can be crucial for its success.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can Destiny Bond be used multiple times? Yes, Destiny Bond can be used multiple times, but its effectiveness is limited by its low PP, making it impossible to spam.
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Does Destiny Bond only work for 1 turn? Destiny Bond remains in effect until the user makes another move, not strictly limited to one turn but effectively lasting until the user’s next action.
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Does Destiny Bond need to go first? No, Destiny Bond has normal priority and will go after priority moves but before or after other normal priority moves based on the Pokémon’s speed and other factors.
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How does Destiny Bond work in Pokémon breeding? In breeding, a Destiny Knot (not to be confused with Destiny Bond) is used to pass down more IVs from parents to offspring, enhancing the offspring’s potential.
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Can you use Destiny Bond in raids? Destiny Bond does not work in Tera Raids, limiting its use in certain types of battles.
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What cancels Destiny Bond? Using a positive-priority skill or certain moves like Focus Punch can immediately cancel Destiny Bond‘s effect.
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Does Destiny Bond work with Self-Destruct? The Self-KO clause prevents Destiny Bond from working if used by the last Pokémon, as the player would automatically lose.
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Does Destiny Bond work in double battles? In double battles, Destiny Bond targets both opponents, affecting the one that knocks out the user but not the teammate.
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Why did my Destiny Bond not work? Destiny Bond‘s failure can be due to several reasons, including being fainted by residual damage, using it with low chance, or the opponent being immune.
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Is Destiny Bond a move or an ability? Destiny Bond is a non-damaging Ghost-type move, not an ability.
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Does Destiny Bond fade? Destiny Bond is in effect until the Pokémon that used it moves again, making its duration dependent on the battle’s progression.
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Does Destiny Bond work if poisoned? No, Destiny Bond does not activate if the user faints from indirect damage, such as poison.
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Does switching Pokémon stop Destiny Bond? Destiny Bond remains in effect until the Pokémon that used it attacks or dies, unaffected by switching.
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Does Destiny Bond work on Wonder Guard? Yes, Destiny Bond works on Wonder Guard because it is categorized as an “Other” type of move, not affected by Wonder Guard‘s protection against physical and special moves.
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What is the difference between Destiny Bond and Explosion? Explosion knocks out the user to deal massive damage, while Destiny Bond requires the user to be knocked out first to take down the opponent, making them fundamentally different in application and strategy.