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Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Lycanroc Midday

Armor #158

Rock
Start

Lycanroc

Armor #158

Rock
Start

Shiftry

Galar #41

GrassDark
Start

Dragapult

Galar #397

DragonGhost
Start

Urshifu

Armor #101

FightingDark
Start

Urshifu Single Strike

Armor #101

FightingDark
Start

Lycanroc Midday

Armor #158

Rock
Start

Lycanroc

Armor #158

Rock
Start

Lycanroc Dusk

Armor #158

Rock
Start

Maractus

Galar #296

Grass
16

Sobble

Galar #7

Water
20

Diglett

Galar #164

Ground
20

Diglett Alola

Galar #164

GroundSteel
20

Dugtrio

Galar #165

Ground
20

Dugtrio Alola

Galar #165

GroundSteel
20

Mawile

Galar #295

SteelFairy
20

Yveltal

Nat. #717

DarkFlying
20

Drizzile

Galar #8

Water
24

Inteleon

Galar #9

Water
24

Nickit

Galar #29

Dark
24

Hitmontop

Galar #110

Fighting
24

Meowstic

Galar #209

Psychic
24

Meowstic Female

Galar #209

Psychic
24

Croagunk

Galar #222

PoisonFighting
24

Toxicroak

Galar #223

PoisonFighting
24

Golisopod

Galar #233

BugWater
24

Impidimp

Galar #238

DarkFairy
24

Morgrem

Galar #239

DarkFairy
24

Grimmsnarl

Galar #240

DarkFairy
24

Sinistea

Galar #335

Ghost
24

Polteageist

Galar #336

Ghost
24

Stunfisk

Galar #226

GroundElectric
25

Stunfisk Galar

Galar #226

GroundSteel
25

Rowlet

Nat. #722

GrassFlying
27

Thievul

Galar #30

Dark
28

Purrloin

Galar #44

Dark
28

Joltik

Galar #64

BugElectric
28

Galvantula

Galar #65

BugElectric
28

Bonsly

Galar #252

Rock
28

Sudowoodo

Galar #253

Rock
28

Kangaskhan

Armor #172

Normal
28

Seedot

Galar #39

Grass
30

Stunky

Galar #130

PoisonDark
30

Skuntank

Galar #131

PoisonDark
30

Moltres Galar

Crown #204

DarkFlying
30

Gastly

Galar #141

GhostPoison
32

Liepard

Galar #45

Dark
34

Spiritomb

Crown #47

GhostDark
35

Dartrix

Nat. #723

GrassFlying
35

Haunter

Galar #142

GhostPoison
36

Gengar

Galar #143

GhostPoison
36

Decidueye

Nat. #724

GrassGhost
37

Mime Jr.

Galar #364

PsychicFairy
40

Mr. Mime

Galar #365

PsychicFairy
40

Mr. Mime Galar

Galar #365

IcePsychic
40

Mr. Rime

Galar #366

IcePsychic
40

Absol

Crown #107

Dark
40

Marshadow

Nat. #802

FightingGhost
45

Nuzleaf

Galar #40

GrassDark
50

Learners

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

Scorbunny

Galar #4

Fire
Egg

Natu

Galar #92

PsychicFlying
Egg

Applin

Galar #205

GrassDragon
Egg

Pawniard

Galar #246

DarkSteel
Egg

Sableye

Galar #294

DarkGhost
Egg

Heatmor

Galar #317

Fire
Egg

Phantump

Galar #338

GhostGrass
Egg

Clobbopus

Galar #351

Fighting
Egg

Pincurchin

Galar #353

Electric
Egg

Dreepy

Galar #395

DragonGhost
Egg

Druddigon

Armor #63

Dragon
Egg

Zorua

Armor #87

Dark
Egg

Nidoran♂

Crown #68

Poison
Egg

Worry Seed

Grass

Toxic Spikes

Poison
DarkPhysical

Sucker Punch

Dark-type move

Move #

389

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

5

Priority

1

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.

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.

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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