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Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot

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

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
DarkStatus

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Ninetales

#249

Fire
Start

Shiftry

#275

GrassDark
Start

Porygon-Z

#474

Normal
Start

Vullaby

#111

DarkFlying
14

Mandibuzz

#112

DarkFlying
14

Pichu

#172

Electric
18

Weavile

#253

DarkIce
20

Chimchar

#390

Fire
23

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
35

Slowking

#199

WaterPsychic
36

Spiritomb

#442

GhostDark
37

Meowth

#52

Normal
38

Croagunk

#290

PoisonFighting
38

Aipom

#190

Normal
39

Ambipom

#424

Normal
39

Toxicroak

#291

PoisonFighting
41

Purrloin

#12

Dark
42

Persian

#53

Normal
44

Azelf

#482

Psychic
46

Riolu

#33

Fighting
47

Zorua

#151

Dark
49

Liepard

#13

Dark
50

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
52

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
53

Hypno

#97

Psychic
53

Zoroark

#152

Dark
54

Plusle

#311

Electric
56

Minun

#312

Electric
56

Houndoom

#229

DarkFire
60

Thundurus Therian

#199

ElectricFlying
61

Thundurus Incarnate

#199

ElectricFlying
61

Darkrai

#491

Dark
75

Mew

#151

Psychic
90

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Pansage

#37

Grass
Egg

Pansear

#39

Fire
Egg

Panpour

#41

Water
Egg

Zubat

#61

PoisonFlying
Egg

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
Egg

Mr. Mime

#122

Psychic
Egg

Yamask

#124

Ghost
Egg

Togepi

#175

Normal
Egg

Elgyem

#188

Psychic
Egg

Misdreavus

#200

Ghost
Egg

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
Egg

Smoochum

#238

IcePsychic
Egg

Seedot

#273

Grass
Egg

Sableye

#302

DarkGhost
Egg

Cacnea

#331

Grass
Egg

Kecleon

#352

Normal
Egg

Mime Jr.

#439

Psychic
Egg

Chatot

#441

NormalFlying
Egg

Giga Impact

Normal

Bullet Punch

Steel
DarkStatus

Nasty Plot

Dark-type move

Move #

417

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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

-

501001048

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

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001014

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025100

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

801001593

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial

-

8010015106

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

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-80101

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

EmbargoDarkStatus
TM63
-1001573

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

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-1002033

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-2082

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

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001517

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

-

2010020178

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

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001024

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

-

701001546

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

-

-100524

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

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

401002088

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

-

--10114

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

80100545

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001011

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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