Does Aftermath require physical contact in order to activate?

Question

Or can it activate by a Special hit?

What about status?

Answer 1

It doesn't have to be from a Physical hit. It must be from a direct attack in order to activate Aftermath. Earthquake won't trigger it, but Brick Break will. It must make contact. There are a couple of Special Direct Attacks. And no, status will not affect Aftermath.

Source: Experience and Bulbapedia

The special direct attacks that will activate Aftermath: Grass Knot, Trump Card, Petal Dance, Wring Out.

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Than you!