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Nasty Plot

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Nasty Plot

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Platinum.

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Monferno

#5

FireFighting
Prior evolution (level-up)

Infernape

#6

FireFighting
Prior evolution (level-up)

Zubat

#28

PoisonFlying
Egg

Golbat

#29

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution (egg)

Crobat

#30

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution (egg)

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
Egg

Chatot

#102

NormalFlying
Egg

Pikachu

#104

Electric
Prior evolution (level-up)

Raichu

#105

Electric
Prior evolution (level-up)

Togepi

#173

Normal
Egg

Togetic

#174

NormalFlying
Prior evolution (egg)

Togekiss

#175

NormalFlying
Prior evolution (egg)

Houndour

#176

DarkFire
Egg

Seedot

#273

Grass
Egg

Nuzleaf

#274

GrassDark
Prior evolution (egg)

Sableye

#302

DarkGhost
Egg

Kecleon

#352

Normal
Egg

Related

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

-

501001032

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

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

101001022

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

601002593

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

801001578

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial801001571

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

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-80101

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

EmbargoDarkStatus-1001540

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

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-1002035

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-2082

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

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001516

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

FlingDarkPhysical-10010201

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

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

2010020110

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

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001027

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001540

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

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010122

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

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100519

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

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

401002092

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

SnatchDarkStatus--1080

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

80100587

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-100105

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020119

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

ThiefDarkPhysical4010010227

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

TormentDarkStatus-10015107

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

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