Hail (move)

Hail is an -type status move that creates weather. It is TM07 and can be found on Route 17.

Effect
When Hail is used, a hailstorm will begin on the field. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other type of weather.

While Hail is in effect, all Pokémon not of the Ice type will be damaged for 1⁄16 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. In addition to this, the moves ,  and  will recover only ¼ of the user's maximum HP. will now hit during Hail regardless of target's evasion and user's accuracy.

Additionally,  become Ice-type.

If an Icy Rock is held by the Pokémon using Hail at the time of use, the duration of Hail will increase from 5 to 8 turns. Additionally, the following Abilities will have the effects listed while the hail is falling:
 * Pokémon with the Ability recover 1⁄8 of their maximum HP each round.
 * Pokémon with the Ability increase their evasiveness by 20%.