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Knock Off

Knock Off

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

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.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Lombre

Galar #37

WaterGrass
Start

Ludicolo

Galar #38

WaterGrass
Start

Salazzle

Galar #245

PoisonFire
Start

Absol

Crown #107

Dark
10

Guzzlord

Nat. #799

DarkDragon
10

Corphish

Galar #102

Water
16

Crawdaunt

Galar #103

WaterDark
16

Machop

Galar #138

Fighting
16

Machoke

Galar #139

Fighting
16

Machamp

Galar #140

Fighting
16

Grookey

Galar #1

Grass
20

Thwackey

Galar #2

Grass
24

Rillaboom

Galar #3

Grass
24

Vullaby

Galar #283

DarkFlying
24

Mandibuzz

Galar #284

DarkFlying
24

Skorupi

Galar #285

PoisonBug
24

Drapion

Galar #286

PoisonDark
24

Zorua

Armor #87

Dark
24

Zoroark

Armor #88

Dark
24

Sableye

Galar #294

DarkGhost
27

Tangela

Armor #80

Grass
28

Tangrowth

Armor #81

Grass
28

Farfetch’d Galar

Galar #218

Fighting
30

Farfetch’d

Galar #218

NormalFlying
30

Sirfetch’d

Galar #219

Fighting
30

Regigigas

Nat. #486

Normal
30

Lickitung

Armor #54

Normal
36

Lickilicky

Armor #55

Normal
36

Learners

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

Nickit

Galar #29

Dark
Egg

Zigzagoon Galar

Galar #31

DarkNormal
Egg

Minccino

Galar #50

Normal
Egg

Wingull

Galar #62

WaterFlying
Egg

Dwebble

Galar #86

BugRock
Egg

Krabby

Galar #98

Water
Egg

Ralts

Galar #120

PsychicFairy
Egg

Sizzlipede

Galar #159

FireBug
Egg

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
Egg

Ferroseed

Galar #189

GrassSteel
Egg

Shuckle

Galar #227

BugRock
Egg

Karrablast

Galar #273

Bug
Egg

Passimian

Galar #343

Fighting
Egg

Tentacool

Armor #40

WaterPoison
Egg

Mienfoo

Armor #163

Fighting
Egg

Omanyte

Crown #123

RockWater
Egg

Kabuto

Crown #125

RockWater
Egg

Tirtouga

Crown #147

WaterRock
Egg

Archen

Crown #149

RockFlying
Egg

Anorith

Crown #185

RockBug
Egg

Rowlet

Nat. #722

GrassFlying
Egg

Yawn

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Endeavor

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DarkPhysical

Knock Off

Dark-type move

Move #

282

Introduced

Generation III

Power

65

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical
TM58
6010010161

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

Beat UpDarkPhysical-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.

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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