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Taunt

Taunt

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TM087

TM87

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Kricketune

Paldea #34

Bug
38

Rookidee

Paldea #40

Flying
20

Corvisquire

Paldea #41

Flying
22

Corviknight

Paldea #42

FlyingSteel
22

Midnight Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
Start

Dusk Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
Start

Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
20

Blue Plumage Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
20

Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
20

White Plumage Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
20

Meowth

Paldea #141

Normal
20

Persian

Paldea #142

Normal
20

Axew

Paldea #155

Dragon
12

Fraxure

Paldea #156

Dragon
12

Haxorus

Paldea #157

Dragon
12

Croagunk

Paldea #175

PoisonFighting
8

Toxicroak

Paldea #176

PoisonFighting
Start

Amped Toxtricity

Paldea #199

ElectricPoison
16

Low Key Toxtricity

Paldea #199

ElectricPoison
16

Shroodle

Paldea #202

PoisonNormal
33

Grafaiai

Paldea #203

PoisonNormal
37

Zangoose

Paldea #217

Normal
43

Zorua

Paldea #228

Dark
20

Zoroark

Paldea #229

Dark
20

Sneasel

Paldea #230

DarkIce
6

Weavile

Paldea #231

DarkIce
Start

Murkrow

Paldea #232

DarkFlying
31

Varoom

Paldea #293

SteelPoison
7

Revavroom

Paldea #294

SteelPoison
7

Cyclizar

Paldea #295

DragonNormal
11

Hawlucha

Paldea #301

FightingFlying
32

Oranguru

Paldea #313

NormalPsychic
Start

Curly Form Tatsugiri

Paldea #375

DragonWater
28

Droopy Form Tatsugiri

Paldea #375

DragonWater
28

Stretchy Form Tatsugiri

Paldea #375

DragonWater
28

Great Tusk

Paldea #376

GroundFighting
14

Ting-Lu

Paldea #395

DarkGround
30

Poochyena

Kitakami #7

Dark
28

Mightyena

Kitakami #8

Dark
36

Corphish

Kitakami #11

Water
8

Crawdaunt

Kitakami #12

WaterDark
Start

Shieldon

Blueberry #109

RockSteel
6

Bastiodon

Blueberry #110

RockSteel
Start

Chimchar

Blueberry #194

Fire
9

Monferno

Blueberry #195

FireFighting
9

Grookey

Blueberry #227

Grass
8

Thwackey

Blueberry #228

Grass
Start

Rillaboom

Blueberry #229

Grass
Start

Alolan Meowth

Nat. #52

Dark
20

Galarian Meowth

Nat. #52

Steel
20

Alolan Persian

Nat. #53

Dark
20

Hisuian Sneasel

Nat. #215

FightingPoison
6

Attack Deoxys

Nat. #386

Psychic
19

Hisuian Zorua

Nat. #570

NormalGhost
20

Hisuian Zoroark

Nat. #571

NormalGhost
20

Perrserker

Nat. #863

Steel
20

Glastrier

Nat. #896

Ice
60

Ice Calyrex

Nat. #898

PsychicIce
Start

Sneasler

Nat. #903

FightingPoison
6

Sprigatito

Paldea #1

Grass
TM

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

Fletchling

Paldea #19

NormalFlying
TM

Fletchinder

Paldea #20

FireFlying
TM

Talonflame

Paldea #21

FireFlying
TM

Houndour

Paldea #25

DarkFire
TM

Houndoom

Paldea #26

DarkFire
TM

Yungoos

Paldea #27

Normal
TM

Gumshoos

Paldea #28

Normal
TM

Kricketune

Paldea #34

Bug
TM

Vespiquen

Paldea #39

BugFlying
TM

Rookidee

Paldea #40

Flying
TM

Corvisquire

Paldea #41

Flying
TM

Corviknight

Paldea #42

FlyingSteel
TM

Buizel

Paldea #51

Water
TM

Floatzel

Paldea #52

Water
TM

Psyduck

Paldea #55

Water
TM

Golduck

Paldea #56

Water
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

Gastly

Paldea #68

GhostPoison
TM

Haunter

Paldea #69

GhostPoison
TM

Gengar

Paldea #70

GhostPoison
TM

Tandemaus

Paldea #71

Normal
TM

Maushold (Family of Four)

Paldea #72

Normal
TM

Maushold (Family of Three)

Paldea #72

Normal
TM

Vigoroth

Paldea #79

Normal
TM

Slaking

Paldea #80

Normal
TM

Tsareena

Paldea #83

Grass
TM

Sudowoodo

Paldea #88

Rock
TM

Rockruff

Paldea #89

Rock
TM

Own Tempo Rockruff

Paldea #89

Rock
TM

Midday Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
TM

Midnight Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
TM

Dusk Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
TM

Baile Oricorio

Paldea #100

FireFlying
TM

Pom-pom Oricorio

Paldea #100

ElectricFlying
TM

Pa’u Oricorio

Paldea #100

PsychicFlying
TM

Sensu Oricorio

Paldea #100

GhostFlying
TM

Spoink

Paldea #111

Psychic
TM

Grumpig

Paldea #112

Psychic
TM

Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
TM

Blue Plumage Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
TM

Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
TM

White Plumage Squawkabilly

Paldea #113

NormalFlying
TM

Misdreavus

Paldea #114

Ghost
TM

Mismagius

Paldea #115

Ghost
TM

Makuhita

Paldea #116

Fighting
TM

Hariyama

Paldea #117

Fighting
TM

Salandit

Paldea #120

PoisonFire
TM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Infernape

Blueberry #196

FireFighting
Egg

Charge

Electric

Helping Hand

Normal
DarkStatus

Taunt

Dark-type move

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM087

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.

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.

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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