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Pursuit

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.

DarkPhysical

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

PokémonTypeLevel

Zoroark

#77

Dark
Start

Bouffalant

#132

Normal
Start

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Start

Spiritomb

#442

GhostDark
Start

Zorua

#76

Dark
5

Zoroark

#77

Dark
5

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
5

Scyther

#123

BugFlying
9

Scizor

#212

BugSteel
9

Hitmontop

#237

Fighting
10

Cranidos

#408

Rock
10

Rampardos

#409

Rock
10

Buizel

#418

Water
10

Floatzel

#419

Water
10

Hitmonchan

#107

Fighting
11

Venipede

#49

BugPoison
12

Whirlipede

#50

BugPoison
12

Scolipede

#51

BugPoison
12

Rattata

#19

Normal
13

Raticate

#20

Normal
13

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
13

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
13

Purrloin

#15

Dark
15

Liepard

#16

Dark
15

Tauros

#128

Normal
15

Umbreon

#197

Dark
15

Vespiquen

#416

BugFlying
15

Croagunk

#453

PoisonFighting
15

Toxicroak

#454

PoisonFighting
15

Emolga

#93

ElectricFlying
16

Treecko

#252

Grass
16

Grovyle

#253

Grass
17

Sceptile

#254

Grass
17

Doduo

#84

NormalFlying
19

Dodrio

#85

NormalFlying
19

Absol

#359

Dark
20

Beedrill

#15

BugPoison
22

Blitzle

#28

Electric
22

Zebstrika

#29

Electric
22

Zangoose

#335

Normal
22

Dunsparce

#206

Normal
24

Duskull

#355

Ghost
25

Dusclops

#356

Ghost
25

Dusknoir

#477

Ghost
25

Metang

#375

SteelPsychic
28

Metagross

#376

SteelPsychic
28

Yanma

#193

BugFlying
30

Yanmega

#469

BugFlying
30

Deoxys Attack

#386

Psychic
33

Deoxys

#386

Psychic
33

Deoxys Speed

#386

Psychic
33

Wingull

#278

WaterFlying
34
PokémonTypeMethod

Snivy

#1

Grass
Egg

Patrat

#10

Normal
Egg

Lillipup

#12

Normal
Egg

Pidgey

#16

NormalFlying
Egg

Ekans

#23

Poison
Egg

Nidoran♀

#29

Poison
Egg

Zubat

#41

PoisonFlying
Egg

Paras

#46

BugGrass
Egg

Diglett

#50

Ground
Egg

Sandile

#57

GroundDark
Egg

Karrablast

#94

Bug
Egg

Joltik

#101

BugElectric
Egg

Shelmet

#122

Bug
Egg

Druddigon

#127

Dragon
Egg

Pawniard

#130

DarkSteel
Egg

Heatmor

#137

Fire
Egg

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Egg

Snorlax

#143

Normal
Egg

Sentret

#161

Normal
Egg

Spinarak

#167

BugPoison
Egg

Aipom

#190

Normal
Egg

Yanma

#193

BugFlying
Egg

Heracross

#214

BugFighting
Egg

Sneasel

#215

DarkIce
Egg

Skarmory

#227

SteelFlying
Egg

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
Egg

Tyrogue

#236

Fighting
Egg

Larvitar

#246

RockGround
Egg

Zigzagoon

#263

Normal
Egg

Taillow

#276

NormalFlying
Egg

Slakoth

#287

Normal
Egg

Swablu

#333

NormalFlying
Egg

Shuppet

#353

Ghost
Egg

Starly

#396

NormalFlying
Egg

Stunky

#434

PoisonDark
Egg

Munchlax

#446

Normal
Egg

Skorupi

#451

PoisonBug
Egg

Encore

Normal

Rapid Spin

Normal
DarkPhysical

Pursuit

Dark-type move

Move #

228

Introduced

Generation II

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

View all moves
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

-

601002599

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

801001591

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial

-

801001519

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
-1001571

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-10010264

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

951001515

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15146

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

201002040

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.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2048

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

-

701001545

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010189

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100522

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 target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--1018

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-10020197

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical4010010277

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TormentDarkStatus-10015146

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

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B/W / Moves

Pursuit

Pursuit

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.

DarkPhysical

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

PokémonTypeLevel

Zoroark

#77

Dark
Start

Bouffalant

#132

Normal
Start

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Start

Spiritomb

#442

GhostDark
Start

Zorua

#76

Dark
5

Zoroark

#77

Dark
5

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
5

Scyther

#123

BugFlying
9

Scizor

#212

BugSteel
9

Hitmontop

#237

Fighting
10

Cranidos

#408

Rock
10

Rampardos

#409

Rock
10

Buizel

#418

Water
10

Floatzel

#419

Water
10

Hitmonchan

#107

Fighting
11

Venipede

#49

BugPoison
12

Whirlipede

#50

BugPoison
12

Scolipede

#51

BugPoison
12

Rattata

#19

Normal
13

Raticate

#20

Normal
13

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
13

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
13

Purrloin

#15

Dark
15

Liepard

#16

Dark
15

Tauros

#128

Normal
15

Umbreon

#197

Dark
15

Vespiquen

#416

BugFlying
15

Croagunk

#453

PoisonFighting
15

Toxicroak

#454

PoisonFighting
15

Emolga

#93

ElectricFlying
16

Treecko

#252

Grass
16

Grovyle

#253

Grass
17

Sceptile

#254

Grass
17

Doduo

#84

NormalFlying
19

Dodrio

#85

NormalFlying
19

Absol

#359

Dark
20

Beedrill

#15

BugPoison
22

Blitzle

#28

Electric
22

Zebstrika

#29

Electric
22

Zangoose

#335

Normal
22

Dunsparce

#206

Normal
24

Duskull

#355

Ghost
25

Dusclops

#356

Ghost
25

Dusknoir

#477

Ghost
25

Metang

#375

SteelPsychic
28

Metagross

#376

SteelPsychic
28

Yanma

#193

BugFlying
30

Yanmega

#469

BugFlying
30

Deoxys Attack

#386

Psychic
33

Deoxys

#386

Psychic
33

Deoxys Speed

#386

Psychic
33

Wingull

#278

WaterFlying
34
PokémonTypeMethod

Snivy

#1

Grass
Egg

Patrat

#10

Normal
Egg

Lillipup

#12

Normal
Egg

Pidgey

#16

NormalFlying
Egg

Ekans

#23

Poison
Egg

Nidoran♀

#29

Poison
Egg

Zubat

#41

PoisonFlying
Egg

Paras

#46

BugGrass
Egg

Diglett

#50

Ground
Egg

Sandile

#57

GroundDark
Egg

Karrablast

#94

Bug
Egg

Joltik

#101

BugElectric
Egg

Shelmet

#122

Bug
Egg

Druddigon

#127

Dragon
Egg

Pawniard

#130

DarkSteel
Egg

Heatmor

#137

Fire
Egg

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Egg

Snorlax

#143

Normal
Egg

Sentret

#161

Normal
Egg

Spinarak

#167

BugPoison
Egg

Aipom

#190

Normal
Egg

Yanma

#193

BugFlying
Egg

Heracross

#214

BugFighting
Egg

Sneasel

#215

DarkIce
Egg

Skarmory

#227

SteelFlying
Egg

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
Egg

Tyrogue

#236

Fighting
Egg

Larvitar

#246

RockGround
Egg

Zigzagoon

#263

Normal
Egg

Taillow

#276

NormalFlying
Egg

Slakoth

#287

Normal
Egg

Swablu

#333

NormalFlying
Egg

Shuppet

#353

Ghost
Egg

Starly

#396

NormalFlying
Egg

Stunky

#434

PoisonDark
Egg

Munchlax

#446

Normal
Egg

Skorupi

#451

PoisonBug
Egg

Encore

Normal

Rapid Spin

Normal
DarkPhysical

Pursuit

Dark-type move

Move #

228

Introduced

Generation II

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

View all moves
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

-

601002599

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

801001591

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial

-

801001519

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
-1001571

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-10010264

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

951001515

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15146

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

201002040

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.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2048

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

-

701001545

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010189

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100522

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 target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--1018

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-10020197

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical4010010277

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TormentDarkStatus-10015146

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

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