Simple Beam

normal status

Changes the target’s ability to Simple.

Stats

Power	None (status move)
Accuracy	100%
PP	15
Priority	0
Category	status
Target	selected pokemon
Introduced	Generation V

In game description

The user emits a mysterious psychic wave that changes the target's Ability to Simple.

Pokemon that learn Simple Beam

#0054

Psyduck #0083

Farfetchd #0177

Natu #0263

Zigzagoon #0300

Skitty #0325

Spoink #0381

Latios #0527

Woobat #0528

Swoobat #0531

Audino #0605

Elgyem #0606

Beheeyem #0649

Genesect #0686

Inkay

Showing the first 14. Availability varies by server, since some restrict move tutors or TMs.

Using Simple Beam in Cobblemon

Simple Beam deals no damage, so its value is entirely in what it sets up. Status moves are usually the difference in a close gym fight, and sleep or paralysis also make a wild Pokemon far easier to catch.

Check the type chart before relying on it, and look up specific targets in the Pokedex where dual-type multipliers are already worked out.