| Weakness Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Location | Repeatable? |
| 1 | Battle Maison’s Exchange Service Corner – 32 BP | Yes |
The only way to obtain a Weakness Policy in the game is by visiting the Battle Maison’s Exchange Service Corner. You’ll be able to get unlimited Weakness Policies here for 32 Battle Points (BP) each.
The Battle Maison facility is situated at the Battle Resort, an island which only becomes accessible after completing the Delta Episode.
Uses
Weakness Policy is a held item that sharply raises the holder’s Attack and Special Attack stats by two stages each if the holder is hit by a super-effective move.
Each stat in the game can be raised and lowered by up to six times. Here’s a table detailing how much each stage modifies your Pokémon’s Attack and Special Attack stat:
| Stage | Main Stat |
|---|---|
| 0 | x1 |
| 1 | x1.5 |
| 2 | x2.0 |
| 3 | x2.5 |
| 4 | x3.0 |
| 5 | x3.5 |
| 6 | x4.0 |
The most suitable users of Weakness Policy are bulky attackers that can reliably survive super-effective moves. However, because relying on your opponent to trigger Weakness Policy’s effect can be inconsistent, it’s typically best used in Double Battles.
In Double Battles you can trigger your ally’s Weakness Policy by using a move that targets all Pokémon on the field.
Another option is to use a weaker move from an ally Pokémon that has low Attack or Special Attack stats. To minimize the inflicted damage, aim for both 0 IVs and 0 EVs in the respective attack stat, based on the move you intend to use.
In competitive play, Weakness Policy is a strategy that’s often used in Double Battles. In an ideal scenario you can trigger Weakness Policy’s effect and attack with the boosted power all in the same turn.
The +2 boost to both attack stats can significantly swing the battle in your favor, potentially sweeping unprepared opponents.
