| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Target | Contact | TM/HM | |
| Any one target | No | TM 30 | |
After damage is dealt, Shadow Ball has a 20% chance of lowering the opponent's Special Defense stat by 1 step on the Standard Growth scale.
Shadow Ball is affected by Brightpowder when the opposing pokémon is equipped with it.