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Sucker Punch

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Sucker Punch

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move text

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

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.

Rattata

#17

Normal
Move Tutor

Raticate

#18

Normal
Move Tutor

Sentret

#19

Normal
Move Tutor

Furret

#20

Normal
Move Tutor

Spinarak

#32

BugPoison
Move Tutor

Ariados

#33

BugPoison
Move Tutor

Geodude

#34

RockGround
Move Tutor

Graveler

#35

RockGround
Move Tutor

Golem

#36

RockGround
Move Tutor

Gastly

#58

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Haunter

#59

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Gengar

#60

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Bellsprout

#64

GrassPoison
Move Tutor

Weepinbell

#65

GrassPoison
Move Tutor

Victreebel

#66

GrassPoison
Move Tutor

Nidoran♂

#98

Poison
Egg

Nidoran♂

#98

Poison
Move Tutor

Nidorino

#99

Poison
Move Tutor

Nidoking

#100

PoisonGround
Move Tutor

Sudowoodo

#107

Rock
Move Tutor

Voltorb

#121

Electric
Move Tutor

Electrode

#122

Electric
Move Tutor

Stantler

#131

Normal
Move Tutor

Diglett

#134

Ground
Move Tutor

Dugtrio

#135

Ground
Move Tutor

Hitmonlee

#146

Fighting
Move Tutor

Hitmontop

#148

Fighting
Move Tutor

Girafarig

#149

NormalPsychic
Move Tutor

Natu

#161

PsychicFlying
Egg

Natu

#161

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Xatu

#162

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Corsola

#173

WaterRock
Move Tutor

Chinchou

#176

WaterElectric
Move Tutor

Lanturn

#177

WaterElectric
Move Tutor

Umbreon

#189

Dark
Move Tutor

Kangaskhan

#210

Normal
Move Tutor

Murkrow

#213

DarkFlying
Move Tutor

Houndour

#214

DarkFire
Move Tutor

Houndoom

#215

DarkFire
Move Tutor

Misdreavus

#219

Ghost
Egg

Misdreavus

#219

Ghost
Move Tutor

Mew

#255

Psychic
Move Tutor

Celebi

#256

PsychicGrass
Move Tutor

Poochyena

#261

Dark
Egg

Poochyena

#261

Dark
Move Tutor

Mightyena

#262

Dark
Move Tutor

Shiftry

#275

GrassDark
Move Tutor

Slakoth

#287

Normal
Move Tutor

Vigoroth

#288

Normal
Move Tutor

Slaking

#289

Normal
Move Tutor

Shedinja

#292

BugGhost
Move Tutor

Skitty

#300

Normal
Egg

Skitty

#300

Normal
Move Tutor

Delcatty

#301

Normal
Move Tutor

Sableye

#302

DarkGhost
Move Tutor

Mawile

#303

Steel
Egg

Mawile

#303

Steel
Move Tutor

Spinda

#327

Normal
Move Tutor

Cacnea

#331

Grass
Move Tutor

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
Move Tutor

Related

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

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

Dark

-

501001032
Beat Up

The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.

Dark

-

101001022
Bite

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

Dark

-

601002593
Crunch

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

Dark

-

801001578
Dark Pulse

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

Dark801001571
Dark Void

The foe is dragged into a world of total darkness that puts it to sleep.

Dark

-

-80101
Embargo

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

Dark-1001540
Fake Tears

The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered, sharply lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Dark

-

-1002035
Feint Attack

The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark

-

60-2081
Flatter

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

Dark

-

-1001516
Fling

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

Dark-10010202
Knock Off

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Dark

-

2010020110
Memento

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

Dark

-

-1001027
Nasty Plot

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

Dark

-

--2048
Night Slash

The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Dark

-

701001542
Payback

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

Dark5010010122
Punishment

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

Dark

-

-100519
Pursuit

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

Dark

-

401002092
Snatch

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

Dark--1080
Switcheroo

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

Dark

-

-1001010
Taunt

The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

Dark-10020119
Thief

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

Dark4010010227
Torment

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

Dark-10015107

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