Sacrifices HP to maximize Attack.
Belly Drum is a Normal-type status move that maximizes the user's Attack stat by cutting its current HP in half. This significant boost in Attack allows the user to deal massive physical damage to opponents, making it a powerful setup move for offensive strategies. Belly Drum has an accuracy of 100%, ensuring that it will successfully boost the user's Attack unless affected by accuracy-reducing conditions. However, the user must have at least half of its maximum HP to use Belly Drum, as it sacrifices health to achieve the boost. In Polished Crystal, Belly Drum can be learned by various Normal-type Pokémon, providing them with a strategic option to enhance their offensive capabilities in battle.