Solar Beam (move)

Solar Beam is a special -type move that deals damage. It is TM22 and can be found on Route 14.

Effect
Solar Beam does nothing on the turn it is selected, other than state that the user has taken in sunlight. On the following turn, Solar Beam will inflict damage, PP will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Solar Beam is selected, the user will not be able to switch out until it is disrupted or fully executed.

Solar Beam will not need a turn to charge if used during harsh sunlight.

Solar Beam will also have its power halved if used during hail, fog or when a sandstorm is raging.

If a Pokémon holding a Power Herb uses Solar Beam, it will consume the Power Herb to execute Solar Beam in one turn. If there is harsh sunlight, the Power Herb will not be consumed.