EarthBound Effect Codes Compiled by Tomato (tomato@starmen.net) May 22, 2000 (1:00 AM Japan Time) NOTES: The following list likely contains errors, so be careful. If you do find errors in the list, contact me immediately! I got about 30% of the list by manually checking. The rest were extrapolated using a text dump of the game. 0 - No effect 1 - No effect 2 - No effect 3 - ... tried to use ... But could not use ... very well. 4 - Attack 5 - Same as above (prolly diff somehow but I dunno how) 6 - Spy 7 - Pray (dangerous outside of battles, beware the gods' wrath!) 8 - Guard 9 - (I have no idea) 10 - PSI Special 1 11 - PSI Special 2 12 - PSI Special 3 13 - PSI Special 4 14 - PSI Fire 1 15 - PSI Fire 2 16 - PSI Fire 3 17 - PSI Fire 4 18 - PSI Freeze 1 19 - PSI Freeze 2 20 - PSI Freeze 3 21 - PSI Freeze 4 22 - PSI Thunder 1 23 - PSI Thunder 2 24 - PSI Thunder 3 25 - PSI Thunder 4 26 - PSI Flash 1 27 - PSI Flash 2 28 - PSI Flash 3 29 - PSI Flash 4 30 - PSI Starstorm 1 31 - PSI Starstorm 2 32 - PSI Lifeup 1 33 - PSI Lifeup 2 34 - PSI Lifeup 3 35 - PSI Lifeup 4 36 - PSI Healing 1 37 - PSI Healing 2 38 - PSI Healing 3 39 - PSI Healing 4 40 - Shield 1 41 - Shield 2 42 - Shield 3 43 - Shield 4 44 - PSI Shield 1 45 - PSI Shield 2 46 - PSI Shield 3 47 - PSI Shield 4 48 - PSI Offense up 1 49 - PSI Offense up 2 50 - PSI Defense down 1 51 - PSI Defense down 2 52 - PSI Hypnosis 1 53 - PSI Hypnosis 2 54 - PSI Magnet 1 55 - PSI Paralysis 1 56 - PSI Paralysis 2 57 - PSI Brainshock 1 58 - PSI Brainshock 2 59 - PSI Teleport 1 60 - PSI Teleport 2 61 - (some spell) 62 - ...called for help 63 - ...sowed some seeds around itself! 64 - ...exploded into bits! 65 - ...bursted into flames! 66 - ...stole a ... in the confusion of the battle! 67 - ...froze you in time! 68 - ...glared with its eerie eyes! 69 - ...generated a mysterious electric field! 70 - ...stumbled, but fired a strange beam. 71 - ...burped and blew his nauseating breath at you! 72 - ...stung you with its poison stinger! 73 - ...gave ... the kiss of death! 74 - ...exhaled arctic-cold breath! 75 - ...scattered some spores! 76 - ...tried to possess you in a frightening manner. 77 - ...sprinkled some wonderful-smelling powder. 78 - ...scattered some mold spores! 79 - ...employed a binding attack! 80 - ...spit out a sticky mucus! 81 - ...spewed Fly Honey out of his mouth! 82 - ...shot spider silk out of its body! 83 - ...said something really scary! 84 - ...did something very mysterious! 85 - ...disrupted your senses! 86 - ...is sizing up the situation! 87 - ...exhaled a blast of stinky breath! 88 - ...summoned a storm! 89 - ...spilled some scalding hot espresso! 90 - ...played a haunting melody! 91 - ...dispensed an extinguising blast! 92 - ...used a Crashing Bang Boom attack! 93 - ...shot out a spray of fire! 94 - ...breathed fire! 95 - ...made something spin around! 96 - ...lost his temper! 97 - ...said something nasty! 98 - ...used a vacuum attack! 99 - ...replenished a fuel supply! 100 - ...took a bite using its poisonous fangs! 101 - ...fired a missile, making itself dizzy! 102 - ...started a continous attack! 103 - ...is on guard. 104 - ...spewed out a flaming fireball! 105 - ...rushed in and intertwined with you! 106 - ...attacked with a crushing chop! 107 - ...grappled and used a submission hold! 108 - ...revved and accelerated! 109 - ...brandished a knife! 110 - ...tore into you! 111 - ...used a biting attack! 112 - ...clawed ... with sharp nails! 113 - ...swung its tail very hard! 114 - ...growled and lunged forward! 115 - ...wielded a shopping bag! 116 - ...swung a club! 117 - ...generated a tornado! 118 - ...generated a gigantic blast of water! 119 - ...flashed a menacing smile! 120 - ...started laughing hysterically! 121 - ...edged closer! 122 - ...muttered, "1..." 123 - ...murmured, "2..." 124 - ...whispered, "3..." 125 - ...fell down! 126 - ...is being absentminded. 127 - ...generated a burst of steam! 128 - ...is wobbly. 129 - ...is reeling. 130 - ...has a big grin on his face. 131 - ...is taking deep breaths for the next assault. 132 - ...sends a greeting! 133 - ...is making a loud, piercing howl. 134 - ...is saying "tick-tock" 135 - Restores 1 HP? 136 - Restores HP 137 - Restores HP 138 - Restores HP 139 - Restores HP 140 - Hand-Aid effect 141 - ... took the ... out and the ... ate it. 142 - Recover PP 143 - Recover PP 144 - Restore HP 145 - Defense up 1 146 - Restore HP 147 - Restore HP 148 - Restore 1 HP? 149 - Wet Towel effect 150 - Refreshing herb effect 151 - Secret herb effect 152 - Cup of Lifenoodles effect 153 - ... used the ...! 154 - IQ up 1 155 - Guts up 1 156 - Speed up 1 157 - Vitality up 1 158 - Luck up 1 159 - Counter-PSI unit effect 160 - Shield Killer effect 161 - HP-Sucker effect 162 - Mummy Wrap effect 163 - Bottle Rocket effect 164 - Big Bottle Rocket effect 165 - Multi Bottle Rocket effect 166 - Handbag strap effect 167 - Bomb effect 168 - Super Bomb effect 169 - Slime Generator effect 170 - Yogurt Dispenser effect 171 - Snake bag effect 172 - Pair of Dirty socks effect 173 - Stag Beetle effect 174 - Toothbrush effect 175 - Pharaoh's Curse effect 176 - Hungry HP-Sucker effect 177 - Bag of Dragonite effect 178 - Insecticide Spray effect 179 - Xterminator Spray effect 180 - Rust promoter effect 181 - Rust Promoter DX effect 182 - Sudden guts pill effect 183 - Defense spray effect 184 - Defense Shower effect 185 - Teleport Box effect 186 - Ruler effect 187 - Protractor effect 188 - Pak of Bubble Gum effect 189 - Fly Honey effect 190 - Piggy nose effect 191 - For sale sign effect 192 - Shyness book effect 193 - Picture postcard effect 194 - Secret message!!!!!!!! 195 - Chick effect 196 - Chicken effect 197 - ATM card effect 198 - Zombie paper effect 199 - Hawk eye effect 200 - Bicycle effect 201 - ...emitted a glorious light 202 - ...used an electrical shock attack! 203 - ...scattered its pollen around! 204 - ...reached out with its icy hand. 205 - ...played a flute with its poisonous breath! 206 - ...spewed exhaust fumes! 207 - ...started laughing maniacally! 208 - ...breathed in through its flute! 209 - ...leaped forward and spread its wings! 210 - ...became friendly and affectionate! You backed off! 211 - ...made a loud rumble! 212 - ...gave you a great big hug. 213 - ...let loose with a hacking cough. 214 - ...used its misery attack! 215 - ...utilized a paint attack! 216 - ...came out swinging! 217 - ...scratched with its claws! 218 - ...pecked at your eyes! 219 - ...rammed and trampled you! 220 - ...threw a punch! 221 - ...spit its pumpkin seeds! 222 - ...fired a beam! 223 - ...jabbed with a spear! 224 - ...stomped with its huge foot! 225 - ...swung his hula hoop. 226 - ...charged forward! 227 - ...shredded fiercely on a skateboard! 228 - ...bit you hard! 229 - ...grumbled about today's youth! 230 - ...started lecturing you! 231 - ...scowled sharply! 232 - ...vented a terrible odor! 233 - ...shouted in a loud voice! 234 - ...shrieked a war cry! 235 - ...knitted its brow! 236 - ...lost a gear and some bolts! 237 - ...scattered some spores! (it's not a duplicate, different effect) 238 - ...used a biting attack! 239 - Weapon 240 - Armor 241 - ...shot a beam that causes night-time stuffiness! 242 - ...suddenly coiled around you and attacked! 243 - Black smoke poured out from ...'s body! 244 - ...all of a sudden, ... swooped down from the sky! 245 - Dunno (ness's nightmare uses it....) 246 - Weapon effect or something 247 - Neutralizer effect 248 - ... emitted a pale green light! 249 - Food for one person only 250 - Food, heals everybody (includes PP restoring items) 251 - ...misses home. 252 - ...'s body is numb and he can't move! 253 - ... has fallen asleep! 254 - ... cannot move around! 255 - ... was able to move! 256 - (some sort of magic that doesn't work very well) 257 - ... lost his mind by wolfing down "Fly Honey"! 258 - Sound stone effect 259 - Exit mouse effect 260 - random battle sentences about Pokey 261 - Pokey played dead! 262 - Pokey pretended to cry! 263 - Pokey apologized profusely! 264 - ... is barking! 265 - ... is chanting a magic spell! 266 - Dunno 267 - ... is scratching his head! 268 - Snake effect 269 - Viper effect 270 - Hieroglyph copy effect 271 - Town Map effect 272 - Video Relaxant effect (heh, I still don't know what it is) 273 - ... discharged a very stinky gas! 274 - ...... You cannot grasp the true form of ....'s attack! 275 - Pokey's Giygas-related speech, then you get to fight Giygas (sort of)!!!!!!! 276 - Dunno 277 - Dunno 278 - Pokey's 2nd Giygas-related speech, and you get to fight/see Giygas!!!! 279 - ...tried to get away, and did! 280 - ...relaxed and took a deep breath. (Mirror command) 281 - Suporma effect 282 - Insignificant Item effect 283 - Monkey's love effect 284 - Tendakraut effect 285 - King Banana effect 286 - Receiver phone effect 287 - Letter from mom effect 288 - Letter from Tony effect 289 - Letter from kids effect 290 - All of a sudden, ... gave off a rainbow of colors! 291 - ... prayed from the bottom of her heart! (then pray sequence) 292 - 2nd prayer 293 - 3rd prayer 294 - 4th prayer 295 - 5th prayer 296 - 6th prayer 297 - 7th prayer 298 - 8th prayer (could possibly do some cool tricks using this) 299 - 9th prayer (really cool!!!) 300 - (Random Giygas quote) You cannot grasp the true form of ....'s attack! (damage) 301 - (Random Giygas quote) You cannot grasp the true form of ....'s attack! (strange) 302 - (Random Giygas quote) You cannot grasp the true form of ....'s attack! 303 - (Random Giygas quote + damage + solidifying attack) 304 - (Random Giygas quote + crying attack) 305 - (3 random Giygas quotes + some sort of attack) 306 - (3 random Giygas quotes + damage) 307 - (3 random Giygas quotes + killer attack) 308 - (Random Giygas quote) 309 - (2 random Giygas quotes) 310 - Bazooka effect 311 - Heavy Bazooka effect 312 - ...... 313 - ... ate a bologne sandwich! ...'s HP were maxed out! (it's a lie though.) 314 - ... lost a gear and some bolts! 315 - ... reapplied a bandage! 316 - ... cleaned the area! 317 - ... wanted to go and get a battery! 318 - You can't use the ...