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Sucker Punch

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Sucker Punch in Pokémon Black & White

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

5

Priority

1

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Ekans

#23

Poison
Egg

Arbok

#24

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Nidoran♀

#29

Poison
Historical Dream World: Pleasant Forest

Nidoran♂

#32

Poison
Egg

Nidorino

#33

Poison
Prior evolution: egg

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Prior evolution: egg

Bellsprout

#69

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Weepinbell

#70

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Victreebel

#71

GrassPoison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Geodude

#74

RockGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Graveler

#75

RockGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Golem

#76

RockGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Zorua

#76

Dark
Egg

Zoroark

#77

Dark
Prior evolution: egg

Voltorb

#100

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Electrode

#101

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hitmonlee

#106

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Druddigon

#127

Dragon
Egg

Pawniard

#130

DarkSteel
Egg

Bisharp

#131

DarkSteel
Prior evolution: egg

Heatmor

#137

Fire
Egg

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
Egg

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Umbreon

#197

Dark
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Misdreavus

#200

Ghost
Egg

Girafarig

#203

NormalPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Corsola

#222

WaterRock
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
Egg

Houndoom

#229

DarkFire
Prior evolution: egg

Stantler

#234

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hitmontop

#237

Fighting
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Celebi

#251

PsychicGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Poochyena

#261

Dark
Egg

Shiftry

#275

GrassDark
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Slakoth

#287

Normal
Historical Dream World: Dream Park

Slakoth

#287

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Vigoroth

#288

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Slaking

#289

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shedinja

#292

BugGhost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Skitty

#300

Normal
Egg

Delcatty

#301

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Sableye

#302

DarkGhost
Egg

Mawile

#303

Steel
Egg

Seviper

#336

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Duskull

#355

Ghost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dusclops

#356

Ghost
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Absol

#359

Dark
Egg

Huntail

#367

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Latias

#380

DragonPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Plant

#413

BugGrass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Sandy

#413

BugGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wormadam Trash

#413

BugSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Drifloon

#425

GhostFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Drifblim

#426

GhostFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mismagius

#429

Ghost
Prior evolution: egg

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Prior evolution: level-up

Purugly

#432

Normal
Prior evolution: level-up

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Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark

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Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark

-

-1001030
Bite

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

Dark

-

6010025120
Crunch

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

Dark

-

8010015111
Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark

-

8010015106
Dark Void

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

Dark

-

-80101
Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

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Faint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark

-

60-20108
Fake Tears

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Dark

-

-1002065
Flatter

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dark

-

-1001523
Fling

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

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Foul Play

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

Dark

-

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Hone Claws

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

Dark--15145
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark

-

2010020177
Memento

The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

Dark

-

-1001038
Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark

-

--2066
Night Daze

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Dark

-

8595102
Night Slash

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

Dark

-

701001563
Payback

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

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Punishment

This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

Dark

-

-100528
Pursuit

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

Dark

-

4010020127
Quash

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

Dark-1001518
Snarl

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

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Snatch

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Dark

-

--10115
Switcheroo

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

Dark

-

-1001018
Taunt

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

Dark-10020197
Thief

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

Dark4010010277
Torment

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

Dark-10015146