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Topsy Turvy

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Topsy-Turvy

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Move text

All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

Details

Introduced

Generation VI

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Smeargle

Blueberry #40

Normal
Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

601001060

This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001024

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025186

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical

-

60100209

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Ceaseless EdgeDarkPhysical

-

6590152

The user slashes its shell blade at the target. Shell splinters left behind by this attack remain scattered under the target as spikes.

ComeuppanceDarkPhysical

-

-100107

The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015199

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015187

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

-

85100102

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-10020199

The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

False SurrenderDarkPhysical

-

80-103

The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.

Fiery WrathDarkSpecial

-

90100102

The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001546

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also boosts the target's Sp. Atk stat.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010407

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

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015173

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

-

--1549

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

-

80100106

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 OffDarkPhysical6510020246

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

-

85-102

The user slashes at the target after kowtowing to make the target let down its guard. This attack never misses.

Lash OutDarkPhysical751005139

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

-

-1001081

The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20166

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

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595104

The user looses a pitch-black shock wave at the target to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001588

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002022

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

-

501001054

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

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001019

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

QuashDarkStatus

-

-1001515

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

RuinationDarkSpecial

-

-90105

The user summons a ruinous disaster. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

SnarlDarkSpecial559515149

The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

701005109

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001049

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TauntDarkStatus-10020337

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025410

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015164

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

TormentDarkStatus

-

-1001544

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Wicked BlowDarkPhysical

-

7510052

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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