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Sucker Punch

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Sucker Punch

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

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

5

Priority

1

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Ekans

#23

Poison
Egg

Arbok

#24

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Nidoran♀

#29

Poison
Trade from Black or White

Nidorina

#30

Poison
Trade from Black or White

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Trade from Black or White

Nidoran♂

#32

Poison
Egg

Nidorino

#33

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Prior evolution: egg

Bellsprout

#69

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Weepinbell

#70

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Victreebel

#71

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Geodude

#74

RockGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Graveler

#75

RockGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Golem

#76

RockGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Skitty

#78

Normal
Egg

Delcatty

#79

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Umbreon

#96

Dark
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Voltorb

#100

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Electrode

#101

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hitmonlee

#106

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Zorua

#151

Dark
Egg

Zoroark

#152

Dark
Prior evolution: egg

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
Egg

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Seviper

#187

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Heatmor

#193

Fire
Egg

Misdreavus

#200

Ghost
Egg

Girafarig

#203

NormalPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Drifloon

#208

GhostFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Drifblim

#209

GhostFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Absol

#216

Dark
Egg

Pawniard

#223

DarkSteel
Egg

Bisharp

#224

DarkSteel
Prior evolution: egg

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
Egg

Houndoom

#229

DarkFire
Prior evolution: egg

Stantler

#234

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Corsola

#237

WaterRock
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hitmontop

#237

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Celebi

#251

PsychicGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Poochyena

#261

Dark
Egg

Druddigon

#270

Dragon
Egg

Shiftry

#275

GrassDark
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Slakoth

#276

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Vigoroth

#277

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Slaking

#278

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shedinja

#292

BugGhost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sableye

#302

DarkGhost
Egg

Mawile

#303

Steel
Egg

Duskull

#355

Ghost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dusclops

#356

Ghost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Huntail

#367

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Latias

#380

DragonPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Plant

#413

BugGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Sandy

#413

BugGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Trash

#413

BugSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mismagius

#429

Ghost
Prior evolution: egg

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Prior evolution: level-up

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.

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.

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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