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Dark Pulse

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Dark Pulse

Dark-type special move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move text

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Purrloin

#12

Dark
Move Tutor

Liepard

#13

Dark
Move Tutor

Ekans

#23

Poison
Move Tutor

Arbok

#24

Poison
Move Tutor

Lucario

#34

FightingSteel
Move Tutor

Koffing

#46

Poison
Move Tutor

Weezing

#47

Poison
Move Tutor

Meowth

#52

Normal
Move Tutor

Persian

#53

Normal
Move Tutor

Crobat

#63

PoisonFlying
Move Tutor

Muk

#65

Poison
Move Tutor

Steelix

#72

SteelGround
Move Tutor

Gastly

#92

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Haunter

#93

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Gengar

#94

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Umbreon

#96

Dark
Move Tutor

Sandile

#99

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Krokorok

#100

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Krookodile

#101

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Trubbish

#105

Poison
Move Tutor

Garbodor

#106

Poison
Move Tutor

Vullaby

#111

DarkFlying
Move Tutor

Mandibuzz

#112

DarkFlying
Move Tutor

Scraggy

#117

DarkFighting
Move Tutor

Scrafty

#118

DarkFighting
Move Tutor

Sigilyph

#120

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Yamask

#124

Ghost
Move Tutor

Cofagrigus

#125

Ghost
Move Tutor

Gyarados

#130

WaterFlying
Move Tutor

Gothita

#136

Psychic
Egg

Gothorita

#137

Psychic
Prior evolution: egg

Gothitelle

#138

Psychic
Prior evolution: egg

Mew

#151

Psychic
Move Tutor

Zorua

#151

Dark
Egg

Zorua

#151

Dark
Move Tutor

Zoroark

#152

Dark
Move Tutor

Aggron

#168

SteelRock
Move Tutor

Frillish Male

#180

WaterGhost
Move Tutor

Jellicent Male

#181

WaterGhost
Move Tutor

Seviper

#187

Poison
Move Tutor

Elgyem

#188

Psychic
Move Tutor

Beheeyem

#189

Psychic
Move Tutor

Litwick

#190

GhostFire
Move Tutor

Lampent

#191

GhostFire
Move Tutor

Chandelure

#192

GhostFire
Move Tutor

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
Move Tutor

Tornadus Incarnate

#198

Flying
Move Tutor

Tornadus Therian

#198

Flying
Move Tutor

Thundurus Incarnate

#199

ElectricFlying
Move Tutor

Thundurus Therian

#199

ElectricFlying
Move Tutor

Misdreavus

#200

Ghost
Move Tutor

Skorupi

#201

PoisonBug
Move Tutor

Drapion

#202

PoisonDark
Move Tutor

Skarmory

#203

SteelFlying
Move Tutor

Shuppet

#210

Ghost
Move Tutor

Banette

#211

Ghost
Move Tutor

Absol

#216

Dark
Move Tutor

Gligar

#221

GroundFlying
Move Tutor

Gliscor

#222

GroundFlying
Move Tutor

Pawniard

#223

DarkSteel
Move Tutor

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

501001059

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001030

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025122

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

8010015113

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-80101

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

EmbargoDarkStatus-1001573

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Faint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-20108

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-1002065

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001523

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010268

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

951001584

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15147

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

2010020181

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001038

The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2071

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595102

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001563

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010194

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100529

This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

4010020128

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

QuashDarkStatus-1001518

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

SnarlDarkSpecial55951555

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the targets’ Sp. Atk stat decrease.

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--10115

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

801005103

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001018

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TauntDarkStatus-10020200

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical4010010279

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TormentDarkStatus-10015148

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

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