Snatch in Pokémon Black & White
Dark-type status move in Pokémon Black and White.

StatusMove text
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
![]() Purrloin #15 | ![]() | 39 |
![]() Liepard #16 | ![]() | 47 |
![]() Solosis #83 | ![]() | 10 |
![]() Duosion #84 | ![]() | Start, 10 |
![]() Reuniclus #85 | ![]() | Start, 10 |
![]() Heatmor #137 | ![]() | 26 |
![]() Shuppet #353 | ![]() | 46 |
![]() Banette #354 | ![]() | 58 |
![]() Deoxys #386 | ![]() | 49 |
![]() Deoxys Defense #386 | ![]() | 49 |
![]() Munchlax #446 | ![]() | 52 |
Learners
![]() Snivy #1 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Servine #2 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Serperior #3 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Ekans #23 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Arbok #24 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Clefairy #35 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Clefable #36 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Audino #37 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Jigglypuff #39 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Wigglytuff #40 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Zubat #41 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Golbat #42 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Scolipede #51 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Sandile #57 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Krokorok #58 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Krookodile #59 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Abra #63 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Kadabra #64 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Alakazam #65 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Scraggy #65 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Scrafty #66 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Yamask #68 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Cofagrigus #69 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Zorua #76 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Zoroark #77 | ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Gothita #80 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Gothorita #81 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Gothitelle #82 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Gastly #92 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Haunter #93 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Gengar #94 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Drowzee #96 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Hypno #97 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Elgyem #111 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Beheeyem #112 | ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Chansey #113 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Mr. Mime #122 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Druddigon #127 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Pawniard #130 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Bisharp #131 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Vullaby #135 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Mandibuzz #136 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Snorlax #143 | ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Mewtwo #150 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Meloetta Aria #154 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Meloetta Pirouette #154 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
![]() Crobat #169 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Aipom #190 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Umbreon #197 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Murkrow #198 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Misdreavus #200 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Sneasel #215 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Houndour #228 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Houndoom #229 | ![]() ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Blissey #242 | ![]() | PokéTransfer from Generation IV |
![]() Poochyena #261 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Mightyena #262 | ![]() | Prior evolution: 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 |
| Pursuit An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 127 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |





















































































































