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Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TM140

TM140

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Houndour

Paldea #25

DarkFire
52

Houndoom

Paldea #26

DarkFire
Start

Drowzee

Paldea #66

Psychic
41

Hypno

Paldea #67

Psychic
47

Pichu

Paldea #73

Electric
16

Pikachu

Paldea #74

Electric
Start

Raichu

Paldea #75

Electric
Start

Salandit

Paldea #120

PoisonFire
25

Salazzle

Paldea #121

PoisonFire
25

Meowth

Paldea #141

Normal
40

Persian

Paldea #142

Normal
48

Croagunk

Paldea #175

PoisonFighting
40

Toxicroak

Paldea #176

PoisonFighting
42

Girafarig

Paldea #192

NormalPsychic
46

Farigiraf

Paldea #193

NormalPsychic
46

Zorua

Paldea #228

Dark
44

Zoroark

Paldea #229

Dark
52

Weavile

Paldea #231

DarkIce
48

Honchkrow

Paldea #233

DarkFlying
35

Sinistea

Paldea #237

Ghost
42

Polteageist

Paldea #238

Ghost
42

Impidimp

Paldea #285

DarkFairy
36

Morgrem

Paldea #286

DarkFairy
40

Grimmsnarl

Paldea #287

DarkFairy
40

Spiritomb

Paldea #302

GhostDark
20

Oranguru

Paldea #313

NormalPsychic
30

Slowking

Paldea #326

WaterPsychic
Start

Deino

Paldea #370

DarkDragon
56

Zweilous

Paldea #371

DarkDragon
60

Hydreigon

Paldea #372

DarkDragon
60

Curly Form Tatsugiri

Paldea #375

DragonWater
43

Droopy Form Tatsugiri

Paldea #375

DragonWater
43

Stretchy Form Tatsugiri

Paldea #375

DragonWater
43

Gholdengo

Paldea #392

SteelGhost
63

Chi-Yu

Paldea #396

DarkFire
35

Aipom

Kitakami #47

Normal
39

Ambipom

Kitakami #48

Normal
39

Vullaby

Kitakami #127

DarkFlying
54

Mandibuzz

Kitakami #128

DarkFlying
57

Munkidori

Kitakami #198

PoisonPsychic
56

Plusle

Blueberry #119

Electric
46

Minun

Blueberry #120

Electric
46

Porygon-Z

Blueberry #131

Normal
Start

Chimchar

Blueberry #194

Fire
23

Rowlet

Blueberry #218

GrassFlying
24

Dartrix

Blueberry #219

GrassFlying
30

Pecharunt

Blueberry #243

PoisonGhost
64

Original Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

Hoenn Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

Sinnoh Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

Unova Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

Kalos Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

Alola Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

Partner Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

World Cap Pikachu

Nat. #25

Electric
Start

Alolan Raichu

Nat. #26

ElectricPsychic
Start

Alolan Meowth

Nat. #52

Dark
40

Alolan Persian

Nat. #53

Dark
48

Galarian Moltres

Nat. #146

DarkFlying
50

Mew

Nat. #151

Psychic
50

Sprigatito

Paldea #1

Grass
TM

Floragato

Paldea #2

Grass
TM

Meowscarada

Paldea #3

GrassDark
TM

Houndour

Paldea #25

DarkFire
TM

Houndoom

Paldea #26

DarkFire
TM

Rookidee

Paldea #40

Flying
TM

Corvisquire

Paldea #41

Flying
TM

Corviknight

Paldea #42

FlyingSteel
TM

Psyduck

Paldea #55

Water
TM

Golduck

Paldea #56

Water
TM

Jigglypuff

Paldea #60

NormalFairy
TM

Wigglytuff

Paldea #61

NormalFairy
TM

Drowzee

Paldea #66

Psychic
TM

Hypno

Paldea #67

Psychic
TM

Gastly

Paldea #68

GhostPoison
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

Grumpig

Paldea #112

Psychic
TM

Misdreavus

Paldea #114

Ghost
TM

Mismagius

Paldea #115

Ghost
TM

Salandit

Paldea #120

PoisonFire
TM

Salazzle

Paldea #121

PoisonFire
TM

Meowth

Paldea #141

Normal
TM

Persian

Paldea #142

Normal
TM

Riolu

Paldea #163

Fighting
TM

Lucario

Paldea #164

FightingSteel
TM

Croagunk

Paldea #175

PoisonFighting
TM

Toxicroak

Paldea #176

PoisonFighting
TM

Girafarig

Paldea #192

NormalPsychic
TM

Farigiraf

Paldea #193

NormalPsychic
TM

Shroodle

Paldea #202

PoisonNormal
TM

Grafaiai

Paldea #203

PoisonNormal
TM

Stunky

Paldea #226

PoisonDark
TM

Skuntank

Paldea #227

PoisonDark
TM

Zorua

Paldea #228

Dark
TM

Zoroark

Paldea #229

Dark
TM

Sneasel

Paldea #230

DarkIce
TM

Weavile

Paldea #231

DarkIce
TM

Murkrow

Paldea #232

DarkFlying
TM

Honchkrow

Paldea #233

DarkFlying
TM

Gothita

Paldea #234

Psychic
TM

Gothorita

Paldea #235

Psychic
TM

Gothitelle

Paldea #236

Psychic
TM

Sinistea

Paldea #237

Ghost
TM

Polteageist

Paldea #238

Ghost
TM

Cacnea

Paldea #252

Grass
TM

Cacturne

Paldea #253

GrassDark
TM

Impidimp

Paldea #285

DarkFairy
TM

Morgrem

Paldea #286

DarkFairy
TM

Grimmsnarl

Paldea #287

DarkFairy
TM

Bombirdier

Paldea #290

FlyingDark
TM

Sableye

Paldea #297

DarkGhost
TM

Shuppet

Paldea #298

Ghost
TM

Banette

Paldea #299

Ghost
TM

Spiritomb

Paldea #302

GhostDark
TM

Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricGhost
TM

Heat Rotom

Paldea #310

ElectricFire
TM

Giga Impact

Normal

Bullet Punch

Steel
DarkStatus

Nasty Plot

Dark-type move

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM140

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.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010340

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

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.

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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