Shadow Sneak

Ghost-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Physical

Fire Fang Psycho Cut

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

Accuracy

100

Priority

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.


Mimikyu Paldea #239		6
Busted Mimikyu Paldea #239		6
Sableye Paldea #297		9
Shuppet Paldea #298		19
Banette Paldea #299		19
Spiritomb Paldea #302		5
Iron Valiant Paldea #398		Start
Spinarak Kitakami #1		19
Ariados Kitakami #2		19
Duskull Kitakami #139		8
Dusclops Kitakami #140		Start
Dusknoir Kitakami #141		Start
Greninja Blueberry #217		23
Rowlet Blueberry #218		12
Dartrix Blueberry #219		12
Decidueye Blueberry #220		12
Altered Giratina Nat. #487		Start
Origin Giratina Nat. #487		Start
Hisuian Zorua Nat. #570		12
Hisuian Zoroark Nat. #571		12
Battle Bond Greninja Nat. #658		23
Hisuian Decidueye Nat. #724		12

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.


Ralts Paldea #62		Egg
Ralts Paldea #62		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.
Kirlia Paldea #63		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.
Gardevoir Paldea #64		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.
Gallade Paldea #65		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.
Misdreavus Paldea #114		Egg
Misdreavus Paldea #114		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.
Mismagius Paldea #115		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.
Ceruledge Paldea #167		Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.
Grimer Paldea #194		Egg
Grimer Paldea #194		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.
Muk Paldea #195		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.
Bramblin Paldea #242		Egg
Bramblin Paldea #242		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.
Brambleghast Paldea #243		Egg
Brambleghast Paldea #243		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.
Greavard Paldea #311		Egg
Greavard Paldea #311		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.
Houndstone Paldea #312		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		Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.
Alolan Grimer Blueberry #68		Egg
Alolan Grimer Blueberry #68		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.
Alolan Muk Blueberry #69		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.

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Other moves that share this move type.

Move	Class	TM	Power	Acc.	PP	Pokémon	Description
Astonish	Physical	-	30	100	15	130	The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Astral Barrage	Special	-	120	100	5	2	The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.
Bitter Malice	Special	-	75	100	10	3	The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
Confuse Ray	Status	TM017	-	100	10	206	The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Curse	Status	TM224	-	-	10	283	A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Destiny Bond	Status	-	-	-	5	52	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.
Hex	Special	TM029	65	100	10	138	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Infernal Parade	Special	-	60	100	15	2	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 Respects	Physical	-	50	100	10	5	The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.
Lick	Physical	-	30	100	30	32	The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Moongeist Beam	Special	-	100	100	5	2	The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Ability.
Night Shade	Special	TM042	-	100	15	106	The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Phantom Force	Physical	TM151	90	100	10	69	The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Poltergeist	Physical	TM198	110	90	5	56	The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
Rage Fist	Physical	-	50	100	10	3	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 Ball	Special	TM114	80	100	15	275	The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Claw	Physical	TM061	70	100	15	181	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 Force	Physical	-	120	100	5	3	The user disappears on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Shadow Punch	Physical	-	60	-	20	10	The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
Spirit Shackle	Physical	-	80	100	10	2	The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from fleeing.
Spite	Status	TM177	-	100	10	158	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.