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First Impression

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First Impression

Bug-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Move text

Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Details

Introduced

Generation VII

Power

90

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

2

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Bug
Egg

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Bug
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.

Spidops

Paldea #13

Bug
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.

Axew

Paldea #155

Dragon
Egg

Axew

Paldea #155

Dragon
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.

Fraxure

Paldea #156

Dragon
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.

Haxorus

Paldea #157

Dragon
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.

Smeargle

Blueberry #40

Normal
Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.

Trapinch

Blueberry #44

Ground
Egg

Trapinch

Blueberry #44

Ground
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.

Vibrava

Blueberry #45

GroundDragon
Egg

Vibrava

Blueberry #45

GroundDragon
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.

Flygon

Blueberry #46

GroundDragon
Egg

Flygon

Blueberry #46

GroundDragon
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

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Attack OrderBugPhysical

-

90100152

The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Bug BiteBugPhysical601002076

The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug BuzzBugSpecial901001086

The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Defend OrderBugStatus

-

--102

The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, boosting its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Fell StingerBugPhysical

-

501002515

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.

Fury CutterBugPhysical

-

40952037

The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

InfestationBugSpecial

-

201002019

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.

Leech LifeBugPhysical801001053

The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

LungeBugPhysical801001578

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

MegahornBugPhysical

-

120851021

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Pin MissileBugPhysical

-

25952018

The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Pollen PuffBugSpecial901001563

The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.

PounceBugPhysical5010020111

The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Quiver DanceBugStatus

-

--2033

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

Rage PowderBugStatus

-

--2042

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.

Silk TrapBugStatus

-

--102

The user spins a silken trap, protecting itself from damage while lowering the Speed stat of any attacker that makes direct contact.

Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010130

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Sticky WebBugStatus

-

--2019

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

String ShotBugStatus

-

-954037

The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.

Struggle BugBugSpecial501002071

The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

Tail GlowBugStatus

-

--203

This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

U-turnBugPhysical7010020216

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015111

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

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