Pursuit in Pokémon Black & White
Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.

PhysicalMove text
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Move details
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Learners
![]() Snivy #1 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Servine #2 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Serperior #3 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Patrat #10 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Watchog #11 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Lillipup #12 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Herdier #13 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Stoutland #14 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Pidgey #16 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Pidgeotto #17 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Pidgeot #18 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Ekans #23 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Arbok #24 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Nidoran♀ #29 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Nidorina #30 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Zubat #41 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Golbat #42 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Paras #46 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Parasect #47 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Diglett #50 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Dugtrio #51 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Sandile #57 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Krokorok #58 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Krookodile #59 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Karrablast #94 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Escavalier #95 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Joltik #101 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Galvantula #102 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Hitmonlee #106 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Shelmet #122 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Accelgor #123 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Druddigon #127 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Pawniard #130 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Bisharp #131 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Heatmor #137 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Aerodactyl #142 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Snorlax #143 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Sentret #161 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Furret #162 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Spinarak #167 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Ariados #168 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Crobat #169 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Aipom #190 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Yanma #193 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Heracross #214 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Sneasel #215 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Skarmory #227 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Houndour #228 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Houndoom #229 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Tyrogue #236 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Larvitar #246 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Pupitar #247 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Tyranitar #248 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Zigzagoon #263 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Linoone #264 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Taillow #276 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Swellow #277 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Pelipper #279 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Slakoth #287 | ![]() | Egg |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 50 | 100 | 10 | 59 |
| Beat Up The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 30 |
| Bite The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 25 | 120 |
| Crunch The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 111 |
| Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 106 |
| Dark Void Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 80 | 10 | 1 |
| Embargo It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | 71 | |
| Faint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | - | 20 | 108 |
| Fake Tears The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 20 | 65 |
| Flatter Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 15 | 23 |
| Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | 263 | |
| Foul Play The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 95 | 100 | 15 | 82 |
| Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | 145 | |
| Knock Off The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 20 | 100 | 20 | 177 |
| Memento The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 38 |
| Nasty Plot The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 66 |
| Night Daze The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 95 | 10 | 2 |
| Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 70 | 100 | 15 | 63 |
| Payback If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 | 189 | |
| Punishment This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 5 | 28 |
| Quash The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | 18 | |
| Snarl The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | 55 | |
| Snatch The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 10 | 115 |
| Sucker Punch This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 5 | 101 |
| Switcheroo The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 18 |
| Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | 197 | |
| Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 | 277 | |
| Torment The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | 146 |































































































































































