Status Conditions

Learn about all the status conditions in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, including Asleep, Burn, Confusion, Freeze, Paralysis, and Poison. Discover how to cure them and their effects.

Hey there! So, you're diving into battles in Pokemon Let's Go, huh? Sometimes, just hitting hard isn't enough. You'll want to know about 'Status Conditions' – these are basically ailments that can mess with your Pokemon or your opponent's. Think of them like debuffs in other games. Knowing how they work is a total game-changer!

You'll notice a little icon next to a Pokemon's name when it's suffering from a status condition. Just a heads-up, a Pokemon can only have one of these at a time – it can't be both burned and frozen, for example. Also, these conditions stick around even after the battle is over, so it's usually a good idea to sort them out when you can. Your opponents, though? They don't usually have easy ways to fix their Pokemon's status, so feel free to inflict them whenever you get the chance!

There's one big exception, though: Confusion. It's a bit of a weird one. It doesn't show an icon, it disappears after the battle, and it can even stack with other status conditions. So, keep an eye out for that!

Status Conditions Explained

Here's the lowdown on each ailment:

Ailment	Symptoms	Cure
Asleep	The Pokémon cannot act. Cures naturally after a number of turns.	Awakening
Burn	The Pokémon takes a small amount of damage each turn. In addition, their Attack stat is greatly reduced.	Burn Heal
Confusion	The Pokémon may damage itself instead. .	Switch out
Freeze	The Pokémon cannot act. .	Ice Heal
Paralysis	The Pokémon occasionally cannot act. In addition, their Speed stat is reduced.	Paralyse Heal
Poison	The Pokémon takes damage each turn. This damage increases exponentially if caused by Toxic.	Antidote

Type Immunities

Now, here's a cool trick: Pokemon types can give them immunity to certain status conditions! You can totally use this to your advantage, especially against opponents who love to spam these ailments. Knowing this can save you a lot of trouble.

Type	Immune to
	Burn
	Paralysis
	Freeze
and	Poison

So, if you're facing a Pokemon that's weak to a certain status condition, don't hesitate to try and inflict it! It can really turn the tide of battle.