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Pursuit

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Pursuit

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

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Snivy

#1

Grass
Egg

Servine

#2

Grass
Prior evolution: egg

Serperior

#3

Grass
Prior evolution: egg

Patrat

#10

Normal
Egg

Watchog

#11

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Pidgey

#16

NormalFlying
Egg

Pidgeotto

#17

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Pidgeot

#18

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Lillipup

#22

Normal
Egg

Ekans

#23

Poison
Egg

Herdier

#23

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Arbok

#24

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Stoutland

#24

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Nidoran♀

#29

Poison
Egg

Nidorina

#30

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Prior evolution: egg

Paras

#46

BugGrass
Egg

Parasect

#47

BugGrass
Prior evolution: egg

Diglett

#50

Ground
Egg

Dugtrio

#51

Ground
Prior evolution: egg

Zubat

#61

PoisonFlying
Egg

Golbat

#62

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Crobat

#63

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Sandile

#99

GroundDark
Egg

Krokorok

#100

GroundDark
Prior evolution: egg

Krookodile

#101

GroundDark
Prior evolution: egg

Hitmonlee

#106

Fighting
Prior evolution: egg

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Egg

Snorlax

#143

Normal
Egg

Heracross

#145

BugFighting
Egg

Karrablast

#155

Bug
Egg

Escavalier

#156

BugSteel
Prior evolution: egg

Shelmet

#157

Bug
Egg

Accelgor

#158

Bug
Prior evolution: egg

Sentret

#161

Normal
Egg

Furret

#162

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Spinarak

#167

BugPoison
Egg

Ariados

#168

BugPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Joltik

#173

BugElectric
Egg

Galvantula

#174

BugElectric
Prior evolution: egg

Aipom

#190

Normal
Egg

Heatmor

#193

Fire
Egg

Skorupi

#201

PoisonBug
Egg

Skarmory

#203

SteelFlying
Egg

Shuppet

#210

Ghost
Egg

Banette

#211

Ghost
Prior evolution: egg

Pelipper

#213

WaterFlying
Prior evolution: level-up

Pawniard

#223

DarkSteel
Egg

Bisharp

#224

DarkSteel
Prior evolution: egg

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
Egg

Houndoom

#229

DarkFire
Prior evolution: egg

Tyrogue

#236

Fighting
Egg

Swablu

#246

NormalFlying
Egg

Altaria

#247

DragonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Sneasel

#252

DarkIce
Egg

Weavile

#253

DarkIce
Prior evolution: egg

Zigzagoon

#263

Normal
Egg

Linoone

#264

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Druddigon

#270

Dragon
Egg

Slakoth

#276

Normal
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.

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.

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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