Sheer Cold (move)

Sheer Cold is a Special OHKO (abbreviation for one-hit knockout) Ice-type move.

Effect
If Sheer Cold hits, it will inflict damage equal to the opponent's current HP, therefore instantly knocking out the target. It will fail if the target's level is higher than the user's level, or if the target has Sturdy as its Ability. Sheer Cold's chance of hitting is independent of accuracy and evasion stats; instead, it depends on the level of the user and the level of the target and is worked out with the following formula: Accuracy = ((level of user - level of target) + 30)%. Nevertheless, it is harder for any Pokémon that isn't an Ice-type to hit a target with this move, since the Base Accuracy is decreased in this case. This mechanic was added in Pokémon Sun and Moon Versions.

Trivia

 * In Generation 1, OHKO Moves worked differently, where the user had to be faster than the target, compared to Generation 2 onward.