If a Aegislash holds weakness policy, and a Gengar uses night shade, does weakness policy take effect?

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Answer 1

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Nope. I didn't use Gengar, but the effect would be the same either way.

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Answer 2

NO, it doesn't trigger weakness policy
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8doublesou-1195576752
aegislash was holding a weakness policy,
Night shade does a fixed amount of damage, and therefore doesn't count as super-effective. Same with Dragon Rage and other fixed damage moves.