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Astonish

Ghost-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Move text

The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Details

Introduced

Generation III

Power

30

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Nymble

Paldea #14

Bug
6

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
6

Applin

Paldea #108

GrassDragon
Start

Flapple

Paldea #109

GrassDragon
Start

Appletun

Paldea #110

GrassDragon
Start

Misdreavus

Paldea #114

Ghost
10

Mismagius

Paldea #115

Ghost
Start

Drifloon

Paldea #143

GhostFlying
Start

Drifblim

Paldea #144

GhostFlying
Start

Diglett

Paldea #148

Ground
8

Dugtrio

Paldea #149

Ground
Start

Charcadet

Paldea #165

Fire
Start

Armarouge

Paldea #166

FirePsychic
Start

Ceruledge

Paldea #167

FireGhost
Start

Croagunk

Paldea #175

PoisonFighting
4

Toxicroak

Paldea #176

PoisonFighting
Start

Girafarig

Paldea #192

NormalPsychic
Start

Farigiraf

Paldea #193

NormalPsychic
Start

Stantler

Paldea #204

Normal
7

Foongus

Paldea #205

GrassPoison
Start

Amoonguss

Paldea #206

GrassPoison
Start

Murkrow

Paldea #232

DarkFlying
Start

Honchkrow

Paldea #233

DarkFlying
Start

Sinistea (Phony Form)

Paldea #237

Ghost
Start

Sinistea Antique Form

Paldea #237

Ghost
Start

Polteageist (Phony Form)

Paldea #238

Ghost
Start

Polteageist Antique Form

Paldea #238

Ghost
Start

Mimikyu

Paldea #239

GhostFairy
Start

Busted Mimikyu

Paldea #239

GhostFairy
Start

Klefki

Paldea #240

SteelFairy
Start

Bramblin

Paldea #242

GrassGhost
Start

Brambleghast

Paldea #243

GrassGhost
Start

Tinkatink

Paldea #279

FairySteel
Start

Tinkatuff

Paldea #280

FairySteel
Start

Tinkaton

Paldea #281

FairySteel
Start

Finizen

Paldea #291

Water
7

Palafin

Paldea #292

Water
7

Hero Form Palafin

Paldea #292

Water
7

Sableye

Paldea #297

DarkGhost
3

Shuppet

Paldea #298

Ghost
Start

Dreepy

Paldea #305

DragonGhost
Start

Drakloak

Paldea #306

DragonGhost
Start

Dragapult

Paldea #307

DragonGhost
Start

Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricGhost
Start

Heat Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricFire
Start

Wash Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricWater
Start

Frost Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricIce
Start

Fan Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricFlying
Start

Mow Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricGrass
Start

Sandygast

Paldea #322

GhostGround
5

Palossand

Paldea #323

GhostGround
Start

Bruxish

Paldea #335

WaterPsychic
4

Snorunt

Paldea #357

Ice
Start

Glalie

Paldea #358

Ice
Start

Froslass

Paldea #359

IceGhost
Start

Brute Bonnet

Paldea #378

GrassDark
Start

Flutter Mane

Paldea #379

GhostFairy
Start

Gimmighoul

Paldea #391

Ghost
Start

Roaming Form Gimmighoul

Paldea #391

Ghost
Start

Gholdengo

Paldea #392

SteelGhost
Start

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Gastly

Paldea #68

GhostPoison
Egg

Gastly

Paldea #68

GhostPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Haunter

Paldea #69

GhostPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Gengar

Paldea #70

GhostPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Starly

Paldea #97

NormalFlying
Egg

Starly

Paldea #97

NormalFlying
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Staravia

Paldea #98

NormalFlying
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Staraptor

Paldea #99

NormalFlying
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Dunsparce

Paldea #188

Normal
Egg

Dunsparce

Paldea #188

Normal
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Dudunsparce

Paldea #189

Normal
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Three-Segment Form Dudunsparce

Paldea #189

Normal
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Swablu

Paldea #219

NormalFlying
Egg

Swablu

Paldea #219

NormalFlying
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Altaria

Paldea #220

DragonFlying
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Stunky

Paldea #226

PoisonDark
Egg

Stunky

Paldea #226

PoisonDark
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Skuntank

Paldea #227

PoisonDark
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Banette

Paldea #299

Ghost
Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Qwilfish

Paldea #331

WaterPoison
Egg

Qwilfish

Paldea #331

WaterPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Deino

Paldea #370

DarkDragon
Egg

Deino

Paldea #370

DarkDragon
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Zweilous

Paldea #371

DarkDragon
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Hydreigon

Paldea #372

DarkDragon
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Poochyena

Kitakami #7

Dark
Egg

Poochyena

Kitakami #7

Dark
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Mightyena

Kitakami #8

Dark
Egg

Mightyena

Kitakami #8

Dark
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Shiftry

Kitakami #56

GrassDark
Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.

Ludicolo

Kitakami #106

WaterGrass
Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.

Smeargle

Blueberry #40

Normal
Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.

Vibrava

Blueberry #45

GroundDragon
Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.

Flygon

Blueberry #46

GroundDragon
Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.

Hisuian Qwilfish

Blueberry #146

DarkPoison
Egg

Hisuian Qwilfish

Blueberry #146

DarkPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Overqwil

Blueberry #147

DarkPoison
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Solosis

Blueberry #148

Psychic
Egg

Solosis

Blueberry #148

Psychic
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Duosion

Blueberry #149

Psychic
Egg

Duosion

Blueberry #149

Psychic
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Reuniclus

Blueberry #150

Psychic
Egg

Reuniclus

Blueberry #150

Psychic
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Related

View all moves →
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Astral BarrageGhostSpecial

-

12010052

The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.

Bitter MaliceGhostSpecial

-

75100103

The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010206

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.

CurseGhostStatus--10283

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--552

If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

HexGhostSpecial6510010138

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

Infernal ParadeGhostSpecial

-

60100152

The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Last RespectsGhostPhysical

-

50100105

The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.

LickGhostPhysical

-

301003032

The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Moongeist BeamGhostSpecial

-

10010052

The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Ability.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015106

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.

Phantom ForceGhostPhysical901001069

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

PoltergeistGhostPhysical11090556

The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

Rage FistGhostPhysical

-

50100103

The user converts its rage into energy to attack. The more times the user has been hit by attacks, the greater the move's power.

Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015275

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015181

The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010053

The user disappears on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-2010

The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003038

The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

Spirit ShackleGhostPhysical

-

80100102

The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from fleeing.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010158

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

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