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Nasty Plot

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Nasty Plot

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

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Pikachu

#25

Electric
Prior evolution: level-up

Raichu

#26

Electric
Prior evolution: level-up

Lucario

#34

FightingSteel
Prior evolution: level-up

Pansage

#37

Grass
Egg

Simisage

#38

Grass
Prior evolution: egg

Pansear

#39

Fire
Egg

Simisear

#40

Fire
Prior evolution: egg

Panpour

#41

Water
Egg

Simipour

#42

Water
Prior evolution: egg

Zubat

#61

PoisonFlying
Egg

Golbat

#62

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Crobat

#63

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
Egg

Mr. Mime

#122

Psychic
Egg

Jynx

#124

IcePsychic
Prior evolution: egg

Yamask

#124

Ghost
Egg

Cofagrigus

#125

Ghost
Prior evolution: egg

Togepi

#175

Normal
Egg

Togetic

#176

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Elgyem

#188

Psychic
Egg

Beheeyem

#189

Psychic
Prior evolution: egg

Misdreavus

#200

Ghost
Egg

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
Egg

Smoochum

#238

IcePsychic
Egg

Seedot

#273

Grass
Egg

Nuzleaf

#274

GrassDark
Prior evolution: egg

Sableye

#302

DarkGhost
Egg

Cacnea

#331

Grass
Egg

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
Prior evolution: egg

Kecleon

#352

Normal
Egg

Deoxys

#386

Psychic
Historical Plasma Deoxys gift in Black 2/White 2

Deoxys Attack

#386

Psychic
Historical Plasma Deoxys gift in Black 2/White 2

Deoxys Defense

#386

Psychic
Historical Plasma Deoxys gift in Black 2/White 2

Deoxys Speed

#386

Psychic
Historical Plasma Deoxys gift in Black 2/White 2

Monferno

#391

FireFighting
Prior evolution: level-up

Infernape

#392

FireFighting
Prior evolution: level-up

Mismagius

#429

Ghost
Prior evolution: egg

Mime Jr.

#439

Psychic
Egg

Chatot

#441

NormalFlying
Egg

Togekiss

#468

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

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 PulseDarkSpecial

-

8010015108

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-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.

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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