Smack Down (move)

Smack Down is a physical, type move that deals damage and has a unique effect. It is TM23 and is given to the player in Orshore Town.

Effect
Smack Down inflicts damage.

If the target is -type, has the Ability, or is under the effect of  or , Smack Down applies its effect to that Pokémon, causing that target to become grounded (vulnerable to -type moves, affected by terrain and ) until that target switches out. Smack Down also removes the effects of Magnet Rise and Telekinesis. The effect of Smack Down is not applied if it hits the target's  or if the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of, holds an Iron Ball, or is under the effect of  or .

fails if used by a Pokémon under the effect of Smack Down; the move  cannot affect a Pokémon under the effect of Smack Down. The Air Balloon does not apply if the Pokémon is under the effect of Smack Down.

Smack Down can hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turns of ,, and . If it hits a Pokémon that is using Fly or Bounce, it will knock it down, cancelling the move; if it hits a Pokémon using or affected by Sky Drop, it will not be knocked down. A Pokémon under the effect of Smack Down can still use these moves on subsequent turns.