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Dark Pulse

Dark Pulse

Dark-type special move in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
DarkSpecial

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

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM97

TM97

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Clawitzer

#693

Water
Start

Larvitar

#246

RockGround
32

Pupitar

#247

RockGround
34

Tyranitar

#248

RockDark
34

Tyranitar Mega

#248

RockDark
34

Gastly

#92

GhostPoison
36

Haunter

#93

GhostPoison
44

Gengar

#94

GhostPoison
44

Gengar Mega

#94

GhostPoison
44

Yveltal

#717

DarkFlying
44

Vullaby

#629

DarkFlying
46

Mandibuzz

#630

DarkFlying
46

Weavile

#461

DarkIce
47

Spiritomb

#442

GhostDark
49

Hoopa Unbound

#720

PsychicDark
55

Clawitzer

#693

Water
57

Tornadus Incarnate

#641

Flying
73

Tornadus Therian

#641

Flying
73

Thundurus Incarnate

#642

ElectricFlying
73

Thundurus Therian

#642

ElectricFlying
73

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
75

Darkrai

#491

Dark
93

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Hidden Machines.
PokémonTypeMethod

Blastoise

#9

Water
TM/HM

Blastoise Mega

#9

Water
TM/HM

Poochyena

#10

Dark
TM/HM

Mightyena

#11

Dark
TM/HM

Nuzleaf

#23

GrassDark
TM/HM

Ekans

#23

Poison
TM/HM

Arbok

#24

Poison
TM/HM

Shiftry

#24

GrassDark
TM/HM

Meowth

#52

Normal
TM/HM

Persian

#53

Normal
TM/HM

Gyarados

#54

WaterFlying
TM/HM

Gyarados Mega

#54

WaterDark
TM/HM

Crobat

#67

PoisonFlying
TM/HM

Sableye

#70

DarkGhost
TM/HM

Sableye Mega

#70

DarkGhost
TM/HM

Mawile

#71

SteelFairy
TM/HM

Mawile Mega

#71

SteelFairy
TM/HM

Aggron

#74

SteelRock
TM/HM

Aggron Mega

#74

Steel
TM/HM

Gastly

#92

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Haunter

#93

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Gengar

#94

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Gengar Mega

#94

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Carvanha

#102

WaterDark
TM/HM

Sharpedo

#103

WaterDark
TM/HM

Sharpedo Mega

#103

WaterDark
TM/HM

Muk

#112

Poison
TM/HM

Koffing

#113

Poison
TM/HM

Weezing

#114

Poison
TM/HM

Skarmory

#120

SteelFlying
TM/HM

Cacnea

#124

Grass
TM/HM

Cacturne

#125

GrassDark
TM/HM

Seviper

#129

Poison
TM/HM

Crawdaunt

#135

WaterDark
TM/HM

Shuppet

#151

Ghost
TM/HM

Mew

#151

Psychic
TM/HM

Banette

#152

Ghost
TM/HM

Banette Mega

#152

Ghost
TM/HM

Duskull

#153

Ghost
TM/HM

Dusclops

#154

Ghost
TM/HM

Dusknoir

#155

Ghost
TM/HM

Absol

#159

Dark
TM/HM

Absol Mega

#159

Dark
TM/HM

Vulpix

#160

Fire
TM/HM

Ninetales

#161

Fire
TM/HM

Glalie

#180

Ice
TM/HM

Glalie Mega

#180

Ice
TM/HM

Umbreon

#197

Dark
TM/HM

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
TM/HM

Misdreavus

#200

Ghost
TM/HM

Gligar

#207

GroundFlying
TM/HM

Steelix

#208

SteelGround
TM/HM

Steelix Mega

#208

SteelGround
TM/HM

Deoxys Attack

#211

Psychic
TM/HM

Deoxys Defense

#211

Psychic
TM/HM

Deoxys Speed

#211

Psychic
TM/HM

Deoxys

#211

Psychic
TM/HM

Sneasel

#215

DarkIce
TM/HM

Houndour

#228

DarkFire
TM/HM

Houndoom

#229

DarkFire
TM/HM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Duskull

#153

Ghost
Egg

Zorua

#570

Dark
Egg

Gothita

#574

Psychic
Egg

Deino

#633

DarkDragon
Egg

Poison Jab

Poison

Night Slash

Dark
DarkSpecial

Dark Pulse

Dark-type move

Move #

399

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

TM97

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

601001052

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

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001015

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025123

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

8010015115

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

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-80101

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

EmbargoDarkStatus
TM63
-1001592

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

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-1002038

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-2094

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001521

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

FlingDarkPhysical-10010319

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

9510015123

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

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15177

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

Hyperspace FuryDarkPhysical

-

100-51

Using its many arms, the user unleashes a barrage of attacks that ignore the effects of moves like Protect and Detect. This attack lowers the user’s Defense.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

6510020206

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001025

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

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2053

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

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595102

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001564

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

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-100202

With a parting threat, the user lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010228

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

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100527

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

401002099

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

QuashDarkStatus-1001524

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

SnarlDarkSpecial55951566

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--10153

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

80100558

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001021

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020240

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025335

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

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--202

All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

TormentDarkStatus-10015185

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

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