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Fling

Fling

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TM043

TM43

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Chansey

Paldea #44

Normal
20

Blissey

Paldea #45

Normal
20

Slaking

Paldea #80

Normal
45

Pelipper

Paldea #133

WaterFlying
34

Primeape

Paldea #159

Fighting
Start

Annihilape

Paldea #160

FightingGhost
Start

Teddiursa

Paldea #215

Normal
Start

Weavile

Paldea #231

DarkIce
42

Passimian

Paldea #314

Fighting
30

Aipom

Kitakami #47

Normal
36

Ambipom

Kitakami #48

Normal
36

Munchlax

Kitakami #102

Normal
32

Snorlax

Kitakami #103

Normal
Start

Froakie

Blueberry #215

Water
25

Frogadier

Blueberry #216

Water
28

Sneasler

Nat. #903

FightingPoison
Start

Floragato

Paldea #2

Grass
TM

Meowscarada

Paldea #3

GrassDark
TM

Quaquaval

Paldea #9

WaterFighting
TM

Spidops

Paldea #13

Bug
TM

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
TM

Hoppip

Paldea #16

GrassFlying
TM

Skiploom

Paldea #17

GrassFlying
TM

Jumpluff

Paldea #18

GrassFlying
TM

Pawmi

Paldea #22

Electric
TM

Pawmo

Paldea #23

ElectricFighting
TM

Pawmot

Paldea #24

ElectricFighting
TM

Gumshoos

Paldea #28

Normal
TM

Skwovet

Paldea #29

Normal
TM

Greedent

Paldea #30

Normal
TM

Vespiquen

Paldea #39

BugFlying
TM

Happiny

Paldea #43

Normal
TM

Chansey

Paldea #44

Normal
TM

Blissey

Paldea #45

Normal
TM

Marill

Paldea #47

WaterFairy
TM

Azumarill

Paldea #48

WaterFairy
TM

Buizel

Paldea #51

Water
TM

Floatzel

Paldea #52

Water
TM

Psyduck

Paldea #55

Water
TM

Golduck

Paldea #56

Water
TM

Igglybuff

Paldea #59

NormalFairy
TM

Jigglypuff

Paldea #60

NormalFairy
TM

Wigglytuff

Paldea #61

NormalFairy
TM

Ralts

Paldea #62

PsychicFairy
TM

Kirlia

Paldea #63

PsychicFairy
TM

Gardevoir

Paldea #64

PsychicFairy
TM

Gallade

Paldea #65

PsychicFighting
TM

Drowzee

Paldea #66

Psychic
TM

Hypno

Paldea #67

Psychic
TM

Haunter

Paldea #69

GhostPoison
TM

Gengar

Paldea #70

GhostPoison
TM

Pichu

Paldea #73

Electric
TM

Pikachu

Paldea #74

Electric
TM

Raichu

Paldea #75

Electric
TM

Slakoth

Paldea #78

Normal
TM

Vigoroth

Paldea #79

Normal
TM

Slaking

Paldea #80

Normal
TM

Steenee

Paldea #82

Grass
TM

Tsareena

Paldea #83

Grass
TM

Arboliva

Paldea #86

GrassNormal
TM

Sudowoodo

Paldea #88

Rock
TM

Midnight Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
TM

Flaaffy

Paldea #102

Electric
TM

Ampharos

Paldea #103

Electric
TM

Breloom

Paldea #107

GrassFighting
TM

Grumpig

Paldea #112

Psychic
TM

Makuhita

Paldea #116

Fighting
TM

Hariyama

Paldea #117

Fighting
TM

Crabrawler

Paldea #118

Fighting
TM

Crabominable

Paldea #119

FightingIce
TM

Salandit

Paldea #120

PoisonFire
TM

Salazzle

Paldea #121

PoisonFire
TM

Cufant

Paldea #124

Steel
TM

Copperajah

Paldea #125

Steel
TM

Garchomp

Paldea #128

DragonGround
TM

Garganacl

Paldea #131

Rock
TM

Assurance

Dark

Power Trick

Psychic
DarkPhysical

Fling

Dark-type move

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TM043

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

601001054

This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001020

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025177

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

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical

-

60100208

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Ceaseless EdgeDarkPhysical

-

6590151

The user slashes its shell blade at the target. Shell splinters left behind by this attack remain scattered under the target as spikes.

ComeuppanceDarkPhysical

-

1100105

The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.

CrunchDarkPhysical
TM108
8010015198

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015168

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

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-50101

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

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical

-

85100101

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020128

The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

False SurrenderDarkPhysical

-

80-102

The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.

Fiery WrathDarkSpecial

-

90100101

The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001540

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

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015151

The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--1546

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 also lowers the user's Defense stat.

Jaw LockDarkPhysical

-

80100105

This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020233

The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Kowtow CleaveDarkPhysical

-

85-101

The user slashes at the target after kowtowing to make the target let down its guard. This attack never misses.

Lash OutDarkPhysical751005133

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001058

The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20161

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595103

The user looses a pitch-black shock wave at the target to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001569

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002016

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

PaybackDarkPhysical

-

501001050

The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001018

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

QuashDarkStatus

-

-1001510

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

RuinationDarkSpecial

-

190104

The user summons a ruinous disaster. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

SnarlDarkSpecial559515132

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100591

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001037

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020316

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025388

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

Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015153

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--202

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

TormentDarkStatus

-

-1001539

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

Wicked BlowDarkPhysical

-

7510051

The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This move always lands a critical hit.

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