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Payback

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Platinum.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TM66

TM66

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Vulpix

#37

Fire
31

Drifloon

#65

GhostFlying
17

Drifblim

#66

GhostFlying
17

Gastly

#69

GhostPoison
26

Haunter

#70

GhostPoison
28

Gengar

#71

GhostPoison
28

Misdreavus

#72

Ghost
32

Bronzor

#88

SteelPsychic
49

Bronzong

#89

SteelPsychic
61

Pelipper

#120

WaterFlying
24

Tauros

#128

Normal
24

Duskull

#189

Ghost
41

Dusclops

#190

Ghost
51

Dusknoir

#191

Ghost
51

Pineco

#204

Bug
31

Forretress

#205

BugSteel
33

Snubbull

#209

Normal
43

Granbull

#210

Normal
51

Larvitar

#246

RockGround
32

Pupitar

#247

RockGround
34

Tyranitar

#248

RockDark
34

Spoink

#325

Psychic
34

Grumpig

#326

Psychic
37

Cacnea

#331

Grass
41

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
47

Learners

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

Beedrill

#15

BugPoison
TM/HM

Ekans

#23

Poison
TM/HM

Arbok

#24

Poison
TM/HM

Gyarados

#24

WaterFlying
TM/HM

Zubat

#28

PoisonFlying
TM/HM

Golbat

#29

PoisonFlying
TM/HM

Crobat

#30

PoisonFlying
TM/HM

Onix

#34

RockGround
TM/HM

Steelix

#35

SteelGround
TM/HM

Cranidos

#36

Rock
TM/HM

Rampardos

#37

Rock
TM/HM

Vulpix

#37

Fire
TM/HM

Ninetales

#38

Fire
TM/HM

Machop

#40

Fighting
TM/HM

Machoke

#41

Fighting
TM/HM

Machamp

#42

Fighting
TM/HM

Meowth

#52

Normal
TM/HM

Persian

#53

Normal
TM/HM

Mankey

#56

Fighting
TM/HM

Floatzel

#57

Water
TM/HM

Primeape

#57

Fighting
TM/HM

Poliwrath

#62

WaterFighting
TM/HM

Aipom

#63

Normal
TM/HM

Ambipom

#64

Normal
TM/HM

Drifloon

#65

GhostFlying
TM/HM

Drifblim

#66

GhostFlying
TM/HM

Gastly

#69

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Haunter

#70

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Gengar

#71

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Misdreavus

#72

Ghost
TM/HM

Mismagius

#73

Ghost
TM/HM

Murkrow

#74

DarkFlying
TM/HM

Honchkrow

#75

DarkFlying
TM/HM

Glameow

#76

Normal
TM/HM

Purugly

#77

Normal
TM/HM

Stunky

#84

PoisonDark
TM/HM

Dodrio

#85

NormalFlying
TM/HM

Skuntank

#85

PoisonDark
TM/HM

Bronzor

#88

SteelPsychic
TM/HM

Grimer

#88

Poison
TM/HM

Bronzong

#89

SteelPsychic
TM/HM

Muk

#89

Poison
TM/HM

Shellder

#90

Water
TM/HM

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
TM/HM

Mr. Mime

#95

Psychic
TM/HM

Koffing

#109

Poison
TM/HM

Weezing

#110

Poison
TM/HM

Riolu

#115

Fighting
TM/HM

Lucario

#116

FightingSteel
TM/HM

Pelipper

#120

WaterFlying
TM/HM

Jynx

#124

IcePsychic
TM/HM

Skorupi

#127

PoisonBug
TM/HM

Drapion

#128

PoisonDark
TM/HM

Tauros

#128

Normal
TM/HM

Croagunk

#129

PoisonFighting
TM/HM

Toxicroak

#130

PoisonFighting
TM/HM

Carnivine

#131

Grass
TM/HM

Octillery

#133

Water
TM/HM

Finneon

#134

Water
TM/HM

Lumineon

#135

Water
TM/HM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Shuppet

#353

Ghost
Egg

Close Combat

Fighting

Assurance

Dark
DarkPhysical

Payback

Dark-type move

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

50

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TM66

Related

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

-

501001028

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

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

101001011

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

601002576

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

801001561

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial
TM79
801001571

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

-

-1002017

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-2059

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

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001511

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

-

-1001018

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

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2030

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001531

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

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

60100515

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

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

401002065

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

-

-100104

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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