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Sky Attack in Pokémon Black & White

Flying-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.

Move details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

140

Accuracy

90

PP

5

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Pidgeot

#18

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
Egg

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Swoobat

#34

PsychicFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Archeops

#73

RockFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Farfetch’d

#83

NormalFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Dodrio

#85

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swanna

#87

WaterFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Braviary

#134

NormalFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Mandibuzz

#136

DarkFlying
Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hoothoot

#163

NormalFlying
Egg

Crobat

#169

PoisonFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
Egg

Delibird

#225

IceFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Skarmory

#227

SteelFlying
Egg

Taillow

#276

NormalFlying
Egg

Swellow

#277

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Pelipper

#279

WaterFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Staraptor

#398

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Chatot

#441

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gliscor

#472

GroundFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

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Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20234
Aeroblast

A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying

-

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Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying

-

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Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Flying

-

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Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying

-

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Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

Flying

-

1201001525
Chatter

The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.

Flying

-

60100201
Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying

-

--1580
Drill Peck

A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.

Flying

-

801002013
Feather Dance

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Flying

-

-1001529
Fly

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

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Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying

-

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Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.

Flying

-

120701013
Mirror Move

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Flying

-

--2028
Peck

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

Flying

-

351003539
Pluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

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Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying

-

--1085
Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

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Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying

-

--3099
Wing Attack

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

Flying

-

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