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Pursuit

Pursuit

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Flavor

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

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Umbreon

#128

Dark
Start

Gumshoos Totem

#14

Normal
Start

Gumshoos

#14

Normal
Start

Crabominable

#60

FightingIce
Start

Fearow

#74

NormalFlying
Start

Umbreon

#128

Dark
Start

Rampardos

#189

Rock
Start

Honchkrow

#278

DarkFlying
Start

Marshadow

#302

FightingGhost
Start

Murkrow

#277

DarkFlying
5

Yungoos

#13

Normal
7

Gumshoos Totem

#14

Normal
7

Gumshoos

#14

Normal
7

Spearow

#73

NormalFlying
8

Fearow

#74

NormalFlying
8

Scyther

#275

BugFlying
9

Scizor

#276

BugSteel
9

Scizor Mega

#276

BugSteel
9

Cranidos

#188

Rock
10

Rampardos

#189

Rock
10

Type: Null

#203

Normal
10

Silvally

#204

Normal
10

Absol Mega

#245

Dark
10

Absol

#245

Dark
10

Mankey

#79

Fighting
12

Primeape

#80

Fighting
12

Rattata Alola

#15

DarkNormal
13

Rattata

#15

Normal
13

Raticate Totem Alola

#16

DarkNormal
13

Raticate Alola

#16

DarkNormal
13

Raticate

#16

Normal
13

Crabrawler

#59

Fighting
13

Crabominable

#60

FightingIce
13

Tauros

#137

Normal
15

Emolga

#274

ElectricFlying
16

Metang

#215

SteelPsychic
23

Metagross Mega

#216

SteelPsychic
23

Metagross

#216

SteelPsychic
23

Wingull

#40

WaterFlying
26

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Spinarak

#22

BugPoison
Egg

Pikachu Kalos Cap

#25

Electric
Egg

Munchlax

#35

Normal
Egg

Snorlax

#36

Normal
Egg

Grimer Alola

#50

PoisonDark
Egg

Zubat

#68

PoisonFlying
Egg

Diglett Alola

#71

GroundSteel
Egg

Diglett

#71

Ground
Egg

Lillipup

#120

Normal
Egg

Paras

#147

BugGrass
Egg

Skarmory

#208

SteelFlying
Egg

Sandile

#232

GroundDark
Egg

Sneasel

#249

DarkIce
Egg

Aerodactyl Mega

#284

RockFlying
Egg

Aerodactyl

#284

RockFlying
Egg

Encore

Normal

Rapid Spin

Normal
DarkPhysical

Pursuit

Dark-type move

Move #

228

Introduced

Generation II

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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

-

601001031

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001010

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

601002574

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

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical
TM59
601002052

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

801001562

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial801001560

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical

-

85100101

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

EmbargoDarkStatus-1001550

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-100209

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Feint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-2043

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-100158

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

FlingDarkPhysical-10010141

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

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

951001513

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--158

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

651002017

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001011

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2027

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

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595101

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001523

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-100204

With a parting threat, the user lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010116

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

20100104

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

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100516

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

QuashDarkStatus-1001523

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

SnarlDarkSpecial55951541

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

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--108

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100534

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-100109

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020115

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025154

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

Throat ChopDarkPhysical

-

80100152

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

TormentDarkStatus-1001580

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

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