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Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

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

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Nymble

Paldea #14

Bug
38

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
40

Gastly

Paldea #68

GhostPoison
32

Haunter

Paldea #69

GhostPoison
36

Gengar

Paldea #70

GhostPoison
36

Slaking

Paldea #80

Normal
Start

Bonsly

Paldea #87

Rock
28

Sudowoodo

Paldea #88

Rock
28

Midday Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
Start

Dusk Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
Start

Diglett

Paldea #148

Ground
20

Dugtrio

Paldea #149

Ground
20

Tadbulb

Paldea #170

Electric
45

Bellibolt

Paldea #171

Electric
45

Croagunk

Paldea #175

PoisonFighting
24

Toxicroak

Paldea #176

PoisonFighting
24

Stunky

Paldea #226

PoisonDark
30

Skuntank

Paldea #227

PoisonDark
30

Murkrow

Paldea #232

DarkFlying
50

Honchkrow

Paldea #233

DarkFlying
Start

Sinistea

Paldea #237

Ghost
24

Polteageist

Paldea #238

Ghost
24

Cacnea

Paldea #252

Grass
34

Cacturne

Paldea #253

GrassDark
35

Impidimp

Paldea #285

DarkFairy
24

Morgrem

Paldea #286

DarkFairy
24

Grimmsnarl

Paldea #287

DarkFairy
24

Wiglett

Paldea #288

Water
32

Wugtrio

Paldea #289

Water
42

Shuppet

Paldea #298

Ghost
38

Banette

Paldea #299

Ghost
40

Spiritomb

Paldea #302

GhostDark
35

Komala

Paldea #315

Normal
31

Brute Bonnet

Paldea #378

GrassDark
56

Chien-Pao

Paldea #394

DarkIce
55

Spinarak

Kitakami #1

BugPoison
26

Ariados

Kitakami #2

BugPoison
28

Poochyena

Kitakami #7

Dark
40

Mightyena

Kitakami #8

Dark
52

Sentret

Kitakami #26

Normal
31

Furret

Kitakami #27

Normal
36

Seedot

Kitakami #54

Grass
30

Nuzleaf

Kitakami #55

GrassDark
50

Hitmonlee

Blueberry #93

Fighting
16

Hitmontop

Blueberry #95

Fighting
24

Meowstic

Blueberry #105

Psychic
24

Female Meowstic

Blueberry #105

Psychic
24

Joltik

Blueberry #132

BugElectric
28

Galvantula

Blueberry #133

BugElectric
28

Hisuian Samurott

Blueberry #208

WaterDark
Start

Rowlet

Blueberry #218

GrassFlying
27

Dartrix

Blueberry #219

GrassFlying
35

Hisuian Decidueye

Blueberry #220

GrassFighting
37

Sobble

Blueberry #233

Water
20

Drizzile

Blueberry #234

Water
24

Inteleon

Blueberry #235

Water
24

Alolan Diglett

Nat. #50

GroundSteel
20

Alolan Dugtrio

Nat. #51

GroundSteel
20

Galarian Moltres

Nat. #146

DarkFlying
30

Darkrai

Nat. #491

Dark
29

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Sprigatito

Paldea #1

Grass
Egg

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Bug
Egg

Houndour

Paldea #25

DarkFire
Egg

Applin

Paldea #108

GrassDragon
Egg

Misdreavus

Paldea #114

Ghost
Egg

Zorua

Paldea #228

Dark
Egg

Bombirdier

Paldea #290

FlyingDark
Egg

Sableye

Paldea #297

DarkGhost
Egg

Dreepy

Paldea #305

DragonGhost
Egg

Pincurchin

Paldea #321

Electric
Egg

Pawniard

Paldea #367

DarkSteel
Egg

Ekans

Kitakami #18

Poison
Egg

Arbok

Kitakami #19

Poison
Egg

Bellsprout

Kitakami #23

GrassPoison
Egg

Weepinbell

Kitakami #24

GrassPoison
Egg

Victreebel

Kitakami #25

GrassPoison
Egg

Dipplin

Kitakami #36

GrassDragon
Egg

Shiftry

Kitakami #56

GrassDark
Egg

Phantump

Kitakami #68

GhostGrass
Egg

Trevenant

Kitakami #69

GhostGrass
Egg

Chinchou

Blueberry #78

WaterElectric
Egg

Lanturn

Blueberry #79

WaterElectric
Egg

Hydrapple

Blueberry #163

GrassDragon
Egg

Tepig

Blueberry #203

Fire
Egg

Pignite

Blueberry #204

FireFighting
Egg

Emboar

Blueberry #205

FireFighting
Egg

Scorbunny

Blueberry #230

Fire
Egg

Raboot

Blueberry #231

Fire
Egg

Cinderace

Blueberry #232

Fire
Egg

Worry Seed

Grass

Toxic Spikes

Poison
DarkPhysical

Sucker Punch

Dark-type move

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

5

Priority

1

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.

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.

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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