Gyro Ball

Move data

Typesteel
CategoryPhysical
Power0
Accuracy100
PP5
IntroducedGeneration 4

Gyro Ball inflicts varying damage: the slower the user compared to the opponent, the higher the damage, up to a maximum base power of 150. The base power is calculated as:

For example, if the opponent is twice as fast as the user, Gyro Ball will have base power 50.

When a Pokémon is holding Steelium Z and uses its Z-Power, Gyro Ball turns into Corkscrew Crash and has base power 160.

Game descriptions

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
X
Y
O.Ruby
A.Sapphire
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
Sword
Shield
B.Diamond
S.Pearl
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Other languages

EnglishGyro Ball
SpanishGiro Bola
ItalianVortexpalla
Japaneseジャイロボール (Gyroball)
GermanGyroball
FrenchGyroballe

Pokémon that learn Gyro Ball: