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Assurance

Assurance

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TM58

TM58

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Weavile

Galar #293

DarkIce
Start

Axew

Galar #324

Dragon
9

Fraxure

Galar #325

Dragon
9

Haxorus

Galar #326

Dragon
9

Drakloak

Galar #396

DragonGhost
12

Dragapult

Galar #397

DragonGhost
12

Tauros

Armor #116

Normal
15

Nickit

Galar #29

Dark
16

Thievul

Galar #30

Dark
16

Impidimp

Galar #238

DarkFairy
16

Morgrem

Galar #239

DarkFairy
16

Grimmsnarl

Galar #240

DarkFairy
16

Koffing

Galar #250

Poison
16

Weezing

Galar #251

Poison
16

Weezing Galar

Galar #251

PoisonFairy
16

Deino

Galar #386

DarkDragon
16

Zweilous

Galar #387

DarkDragon
16

Hydreigon

Galar #388

DarkDragon
16

Purrloin

Galar #44

Dark
21

Liepard

Galar #45

Dark
23

Meowth Alola

Galar #182

Dark
24

Meowth

Galar #182

Normal
24

Persian

Galar #184

Normal
24

Persian Alola

Galar #184

Dark
24

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
25

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
25

Umbreon

Galar #201

Dark
25

Pawniard

Galar #246

DarkSteel
25

Bisharp

Galar #247

DarkSteel
25

Marshadow

Nat. #802

FightingGhost
36

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Technical Records.
PokémonTypeMethod

Grookey

Galar #1

Grass
TM/TR

Thwackey

Galar #2

Grass
TM/TR

Rillaboom

Galar #3

Grass
TM/TR

Scorbunny

Galar #4

Fire
TM/TR

Raboot

Galar #5

Fire
TM/TR

Cinderace

Galar #6

Fire
TM/TR

Rookidee

Galar #21

Flying
TM/TR

Corvisquire

Galar #22

Flying
TM/TR

Corviknight

Galar #23

FlyingSteel
TM/TR

Skwovet

Galar #24

Normal
TM/TR

Greedent

Galar #25

Normal
TM/TR

Nickit

Galar #29

Dark
TM/TR

Thievul

Galar #30

Dark
TM/TR

Zigzagoon Galar

Galar #31

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Linoone Galar

Galar #32

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Obstagoon

Galar #33

DarkNormal
TM/TR

Nuzleaf

Galar #40

GrassDark
TM/TR

Shiftry

Galar #41

GrassDark
TM/TR

Chewtle

Galar #42

Water
TM/TR

Drednaw

Galar #43

WaterRock
TM/TR

Purrloin

Galar #44

Dark
TM/TR

Liepard

Galar #45

Dark
TM/TR

Delibird

Galar #78

IceFlying
TM/TR

Klink

Galar #113

Steel
TM/TR

Klang

Galar #114

Steel
TM/TR

Klinklang

Galar #115

Steel
TM/TR

Vespiquen

Galar #117

BugFlying
TM/TR

Stunky

Galar #130

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Skuntank

Galar #131

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Machamp

Galar #140

Fighting
TM/TR

Remoraid

Galar #148

Water
TM/TR

Octillery

Galar #149

Water
TM/TR

Basculin

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Basculin Blue Striped

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Basculin Red Striped

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Diglett

Galar #164

Ground
TM/TR

Diglett Alola

Galar #164

GroundSteel
TM/TR

Dugtrio

Galar #165

Ground
TM/TR

Dugtrio Alola

Galar #165

GroundSteel
TM/TR

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Arrokuda

Galar #180

Water
TM/TR

Barraskewda

Galar #181

Water
TM/TR

Meowth Alola

Galar #182

Dark
TM/TR

Meowth

Galar #182

Normal
TM/TR

Meowth Galar

Galar #182

Steel
TM/TR

Perrserker

Galar #183

Steel
TM/TR

Persian

Galar #184

Normal
TM/TR

Persian Alola

Galar #184

Dark
TM/TR

Ferroseed

Galar #189

GrassSteel
TM/TR

Ferrothorn

Galar #190

GrassSteel
TM/TR

Umbreon

Galar #201

Dark
TM/TR

Farfetch’d Galar

Galar #218

Fighting
TM/TR

Sirfetch’d

Galar #219

Fighting
TM/TR

Croagunk

Galar #222

PoisonFighting
TM/TR

Toxicroak

Galar #223

PoisonFighting
TM/TR

Scraggy

Galar #224

DarkFighting
TM/TR

Scrafty

Galar #225

DarkFighting
TM/TR

Wimpod

Galar #232

BugWater
TM/TR

Golisopod

Galar #233

BugWater
TM/TR

Payback

Dark

Fling

Dark
DarkPhysical

Assurance

Dark-type move

Move #

372

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TM58

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Beat UpDarkPhysical
TM37
-1001052

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025152

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

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020133

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

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015144

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015153

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

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical851001021

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

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020150

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its 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

-

-1001525

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

FlingDarkPhysical-10010316

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

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015118

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

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--1541

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

Jaw LockDarkPhysical

-

80100102

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 OffDarkPhysical

-

651002049

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.

Lash OutDarkPhysical

-

75100581

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001032

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

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20122

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

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595103

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001560

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

ObstructDarkStatus

-

-100101

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker’s Defense stat.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002010

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

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010240

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

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001010

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

QuashDarkStatus

-

-100157

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

SnarlDarkSpecial55951594

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100570

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001018

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020224

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025269

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

Throat ChopDarkPhysical801001592

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

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--203

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

TormentDarkStatus

-

-1001523

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 attack always results in a critical hit.

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