Fireball Cannon (move)

Fireball Cannon (Japanese: スパークニードル) is a damage-dealing Fire-type created by Taylor Gorrell for Generation VII.

Effect
Fireball Cannon inflicts damage, hitting the target 2-5 times per use. There is a 33.3% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 33.3% chance it will hit 3 times, a 16.7% chance it will hit 4 times, and a 16.7% chance it will hit 5 times. On average, it will hit 3.168 times, giving it an average power of 79.2, ignoring the possibility of missing. Each strike made has an equal chance to be a critical hit.

Fireball Cannon will continue attacking after a substitute is broken. Bide and Counter will only acknowledge the last strike of this move.

A Pokémon with the Ability Skill Link will always hit five times when using Fireball Cannon, unless it misses.

If Focus Sash, Focus Band, or Sturdy activate before the last strike is dealt, the following one will cause the defending Pokémon to faint; however, Focus Band can still activate repeatedly to prevent fainting, but each chance is independent of the previous one.