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Payback

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

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

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Gumshoos

Paldea #28

Normal
Start

Bronzong

Paldea #154

SteelPsychic
Start

Pupitar

Paldea #317

RockGround
Start

Tyranitar

Paldea #318

RockDark
Start

Shiftry

Kitakami #56

GrassDark
Start

Scrafty

Blueberry #122

DarkFighting
Start

Scraggy

Blueberry #121

DarkFighting
4

Galarian Moltres

Nat. #146

DarkFlying
5

Larvitar

Paldea #316

RockGround
6

Regigigas

Nat. #486

Normal
6

Yungoos

Paldea #27

Normal
7

Bronzor

Paldea #153

SteelPsychic
8

Inkay

Blueberry #80

DarkPsychic
9

Malamar

Blueberry #81

DarkPsychic
9

Tauros

Paldea #223

Normal
10

Wo-Chien

Paldea #393

DarkGrass
10

Chien-Pao

Paldea #394

DarkIce
10

Ting-Lu

Paldea #395

DarkGround
10

Chi-Yu

Paldea #396

DarkFire
10

Gastly

Paldea #68

GhostPoison
12

Haunter

Paldea #69

GhostPoison
12

Gengar

Paldea #70

GhostPoison
12

Drifloon

Paldea #143

GhostFlying
12

Drifblim

Paldea #144

GhostFlying
12

Teddiursa

Paldea #215

Normal
13

Ursaring

Paldea #216

Normal
13

Ursaluna

Kitakami #196

GroundNormal
13

Bloodmoon Ursaluna

Kitakami #196

GroundNormal
13

Spiritomb

Paldea #302

GhostDark
15

Seedot

Kitakami #54

Grass
18

Duskull

Kitakami #139

Ghost
20

Dusclops

Kitakami #140

Ghost
20

Dusknoir

Kitakami #141

Ghost
20

Nuzleaf

Kitakami #55

GrassDark
24

Maschiff

Paldea #196

Dark
26

Mabosstiff

Paldea #197

Dark
26

Cacnea

Paldea #252

Grass
26

Cacturne

Paldea #253

GrassDark
26

Flamigo

Paldea #346

FlyingFighting
27

Crabrawler

Paldea #118

Fighting
29

Pineco

Paldea #258

Bug
31

Forretress

Paldea #259

BugSteel
32

Skarmory

Blueberry #113

SteelFlying
32

Brute Bonnet

Paldea #378

GrassDark
35

Bombirdier

Paldea #290

FlyingDark
36

Misdreavus

Paldea #114

Ghost
37

Spoink

Paldea #111

Psychic
40

Snubbull

Blueberry #151

Fairy
43

Grumpig

Paldea #112

Psychic
46

Granbull

Blueberry #152

Fairy
51

Close Combat

Fighting

Assurance

Dark
DarkPhysical

Payback

Dark-type move

Move #

371

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

50

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

-

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.

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.

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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