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Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TR68

TR68

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Ninetales Alola

Galar #69

IceFairy
Start

Ninetales

Galar #69

Fire
Start

Pikachu

Galar #194

Electric
Start

Raichu

Galar #195

Electric
Start

Raichu Alola

Galar #195

ElectricPsychic
Start

Lucario

Galar #299

FightingSteel
Start

Slowking

Armor #3

WaterPsychic
Start

Slowking Galar

Armor #3

PoisonPsychic
Start

Porygon-Z

Armor #210

Normal
Start

Calyrex Shadow

Crown #210

PsychicGhost
Start

Pichu

Galar #193

Electric
16

Nickit

Galar #29

Dark
20

Spiritomb

Crown #47

GhostDark
20

Thievul

Galar #30

Dark
22

Riolu

Galar #298

Fighting
24

Rowlet

Nat. #722

GrassFlying
24

Salandit

Galar #244

PoisonFire
25

Salazzle

Galar #245

PoisonFire
25

Oranguru

Galar #342

NormalPsychic
30

Dartrix

Nat. #723

GrassFlying
30

Decidueye

Nat. #724

GrassGhost
30

Purrloin

Galar #44

Dark
32

Impidimp

Galar #238

DarkFairy
36

Liepard

Galar #45

Dark
40

Meowth Alola

Galar #182

Dark
40

Meowth

Galar #182

Normal
40

Croagunk

Galar #222

PoisonFighting
40

Morgrem

Galar #239

DarkFairy
40

Grimmsnarl

Galar #240

DarkFairy
40

Toxicroak

Galar #223

PoisonFighting
42

Sinistea

Galar #335

Ghost
42

Polteageist

Galar #336

Ghost
42

Azelf

Nat. #482

Psychic
42

Poipole

Nat. #803

Poison
42

Naganadel

Nat. #804

PoisonDragon
42

Zorua

Armor #87

Dark
44

Persian

Galar #184

Normal
48

Persian Alola

Galar #184

Dark
48

Weavile

Galar #293

DarkIce
48

Moltres Galar

Crown #204

DarkFlying
50

Mew

Nat. #151

Psychic
50

Zoroark

Armor #88

Dark
52

Vullaby

Galar #283

DarkFlying
54

Deino

Galar #386

DarkDragon
56

Mandibuzz

Galar #284

DarkFlying
57

Zweilous

Galar #387

DarkDragon
60

Hydreigon

Galar #388

DarkDragon
60

Spectrier

Crown #209

Ghost
72

Learners

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

Hoothoot

Galar #19

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Noctowl

Galar #20

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Rookidee

Galar #21

Flying
TM/TR

Corvisquire

Galar #22

Flying
TM/TR

Corviknight

Galar #23

FlyingSteel
TM/TR

Nickit

Galar #29

Dark
TM/TR

Thievul

Galar #30

Dark
TM/TR

Seedot

Galar #39

Grass
TM/TR

Nuzleaf

Galar #40

GrassDark
TM/TR

Shiftry

Galar #41

GrassDark
TM/TR

Purrloin

Galar #44

Dark
TM/TR

Liepard

Galar #45

Dark
TM/TR

Ninetales Alola

Galar #69

IceFairy
TM/TR

Ninetales

Galar #69

Fire
TM/TR

Claydol

Galar #83

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Crawdaunt

Galar #103

WaterDark
TM/TR

Stunky

Galar #130

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Skuntank

Galar #131

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Gengar

Galar #143

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
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

Gourgeist

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Average

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Large

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Small

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Super

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Pichu

Galar #193

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu

Galar #194

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu

Galar #195

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu Alola

Galar #195

ElectricPsychic
TM/TR

Espurr

Galar #208

Psychic
TM/TR

Meowstic

Galar #209

Psychic
TM/TR

Meowstic Female

Galar #209

Psychic
TM/TR

Spritzee

Galar #212

Fairy
TM/TR

Aromatisse

Galar #213

Fairy
TM/TR

Croagunk

Galar #222

PoisonFighting
TM/TR

Toxicroak

Galar #223

PoisonFighting
TM/TR

Impidimp

Galar #238

DarkFairy
TM/TR

Morgrem

Galar #239

DarkFairy
TM/TR

Grimmsnarl

Galar #240

DarkFairy
TM/TR

Salandit

Galar #244

PoisonFire
TM/TR

Salazzle

Galar #245

PoisonFire
TM/TR

Togepi

Galar #257

Fairy
TM/TR

Togetic

Galar #258

FairyFlying
TM/TR

Togekiss

Galar #259

FairyFlying
TM/TR

Gothita

Galar #267

Psychic
TM/TR

Gothorita

Galar #268

Psychic
TM/TR

Gothitelle

Galar #269

Psychic
TM/TR

Elgyem

Galar #277

Psychic
TM/TR

Beheeyem

Galar #278

Psychic
TM/TR

Vullaby

Galar #283

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Mandibuzz

Galar #284

DarkFlying
TM/TR

Inkay

Galar #290

DarkPsychic
TM/TR

Malamar

Galar #291

DarkPsychic
TM/TR

Giga Impact

Normal

Bullet Punch

Steel
DarkStatus

Nasty Plot

Dark-type move

Move #

417

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TR68

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.

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.

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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