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Vacuum Wave

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Vacuum Wave

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

Move text

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

30

Priority

1

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Hitmonchan

#107

Fighting
26

Scyther

#123

BugFlying
Start

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Riolu

#33

Fighting
Egg

Lucario

#34

FightingSteel
Prior evolution: egg

Mankey

#56

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Primeape

#57

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Poliwrath

#62

WaterFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Machop

#66

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Machoke

#67

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Machamp

#68

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hitmonlee

#106

Fighting
Prior evolution: egg

Heracross

#145

BugFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Scizor

#212

BugSteel
Prior evolution: level-up

Tyrogue

#236

Fighting
Egg

Hitmontop

#237

Fighting
Prior evolution: egg

Combusken

#256

FireFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Blaziken

#257

FireFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Breloom

#286

GrassFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Croagunk

#290

PoisonFighting
Egg

Toxicroak

#291

PoisonFighting
Prior evolution: egg

Makuhita

#296

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hariyama

#297

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Meditite

#307

FightingPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Medicham

#308

FightingPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Chimchar

#390

Fire
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Monferno

#391

FireFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Infernape

#392

FireFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gallade

#475

PsychicFighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Arm ThrustFightingPhysical

-

15100204

The user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.

Aura SphereFightingSpecial

-

90-2011

The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This move is certain to hit.

Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015222

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Bulk UpFightingStatus--2064

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Circle ThrowFightingPhysical

-

60901010

The target is thrown and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

Close CombatFightingPhysical

-

120100532

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

CounterFightingPhysical

-

-10020201

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Cross ChopFightingPhysical

-

10080521

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.

DetectFightingStatus

-

--548

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Double KickFightingPhysical

-

301003043

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Drain PunchFightingPhysical

-

751001076

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical

-

100505143

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.

Final GambitFightingSpecial

-

-100522

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.

Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705156

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical

-

15010020159

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Force PalmFightingPhysical

-

601001012

The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Hammer ArmFightingPhysical

-

100901043

The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

Hi Jump KickFightingPhysical

-

130901013

The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

Jump KickFightingPhysical

-

10095108

The user jumps up high, then strikes with a kick. If the kick misses, the user hurts itself.

Karate ChopFightingPhysical

-

501002512

The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.

Low KickFightingPhysical

-

-10020119

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.

Low SweepFightingPhysical601002077

The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.

Mach PunchFightingPhysical

-

401003015

The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

Quick GuardFightingStatus

-

--1518

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

RevengeFightingPhysical

-

601001048

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

ReversalFightingPhysical

-

-1001556

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015375

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Rolling KickFightingPhysical

-

6085158

The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch.

Sacred SwordFightingPhysical

-

90100205

The user attacks by slicing with its long horns. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Secret SwordFightingSpecial

-

85100102

The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical

-

-10020138

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Sky UppercutFightingPhysical

-

85901510

The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.

Storm ThrowFightingPhysical

-

40100102

The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

SubmissionFightingPhysical

-

80802510

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical

-

1201005128

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Triple KickFightingPhysical

-

1090101

A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit.

Vital ThrowFightingPhysical

-

70-109

The user attacks last. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.

Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical

-

601001035

This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. It also wakes the target up, however.

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