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Taunt

Taunt

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

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

Machines

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

TR37

TR37

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Thwackey

Galar #2

Grass
Start

Rillaboom

Galar #3

Grass
Start

Vanillish

Galar #73

Ice
Start

Vanilluxe

Galar #74

Ice
Start

Crawdaunt

Galar #103

WaterDark
Start

Pangoro

Galar #112

FightingDark
Start

Toxicroak

Galar #223

PoisonFighting
Start

Weavile

Galar #293

DarkIce
Start

Oranguru

Galar #342

NormalPsychic
Start

Darmanitan

Galar #368

Fire
Start

Darmanitan Standard

Galar #368

Fire
Start

Darmanitan Zen

Galar #368

FirePsychic
Start

Darmanitan Galar Standard

Galar #368

Ice
Start

Darmanitan Galar Zen

Galar #368

IceFire
Start

Lycanroc Dusk

Armor #158

Rock
Start

Lycanroc Midnight

Armor #158

Rock
Start

Calyrex Ice

Crown #210

PsychicIce
Start

Vanillite

Galar #72

Ice
4

Darumaka

Galar #367

Fire
4

Darumaka Galar

Galar #367

Ice
4

Yveltal

Nat. #717

DarkFlying
5

Buzzwole

Nat. #794

BugFighting
5

Sneasel

Galar #292

DarkIce
6

Grookey

Galar #1

Grass
8

Corphish

Galar #102

Water
8

Pancham

Galar #111

Fighting
8

Croagunk

Galar #222

PoisonFighting
8

Pyukumuku

Galar #156

Water
10

Pidove

Galar #26

NormalFlying
12

Tranquill

Galar #27

NormalFlying
12

Unfezant

Galar #28

NormalFlying
12

Axew

Galar #324

Dragon
12

Fraxure

Galar #325

Dragon
12

Haxorus

Galar #326

Dragon
12

Toxtricity

Galar #311

ElectricPoison
16

Toxtricity Amped

Galar #311

ElectricPoison
16

Toxtricity Low Key

Galar #311

ElectricPoison
16

Rookidee

Galar #21

Flying
20

Meowth Alola

Galar #182

Dark
20

Meowth

Galar #182

Normal
20

Meowth Galar

Galar #182

Steel
20

Perrserker

Galar #183

Steel
20

Persian

Galar #184

Normal
20

Persian Alola

Galar #184

Dark
20

Zorua

Armor #87

Dark
20

Zoroark

Armor #88

Dark
20

Absol

Crown #107

Dark
20

Corvisquire

Galar #22

Flying
22

Corviknight

Galar #23

FlyingSteel
22

Hawlucha

Galar #320

FightingFlying
32

Zigzagoon Galar

Galar #31

DarkNormal
33

Clobbopus

Galar #351

Fighting
35

Grapploct

Galar #352

Fighting
35

Mawile

Galar #295

SteelFairy
40

Linoone Galar

Galar #32

DarkNormal
43

Obstagoon

Galar #33

DarkNormal
49

Glastrier

Crown #208

Ice
60

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

Pidove

Galar #26

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Tranquill

Galar #27

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Unfezant

Galar #28

NormalFlying
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

Purrloin

Galar #44

Dark
TM/TR

Liepard

Galar #45

Dark
TM/TR

Tsareena

Galar #54

Grass
TM/TR

Vanillite

Galar #72

Ice
TM/TR

Vanillish

Galar #73

Ice
TM/TR

Vanilluxe

Galar #74

Ice
TM/TR

Glalie

Galar #80

Ice
TM/TR

Froslass

Galar #81

IceGhost
TM/TR

Stufful

Galar #94

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Bewear

Galar #95

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Corphish

Galar #102

Water
TM/TR

Crawdaunt

Galar #103

WaterDark
TM/TR

Pancham

Galar #111

Fighting
TM/TR

Pangoro

Galar #112

FightingDark
TM/TR

Ralts

Galar #120

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Kirlia

Galar #121

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Gardevoir

Galar #122

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
TM/TR

Stunky

Galar #130

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Skuntank

Galar #131

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Duskull

Galar #135

Ghost
TM/TR

Dusclops

Galar #136

Ghost
TM/TR

Dusknoir

Galar #137

Ghost
TM/TR

Gastly

Galar #141

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Haunter

Galar #142

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Gengar

Galar #143

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Gyarados

Galar #145

WaterFlying
TM/TR

Basculin

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Basculin Blue Striped

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Basculin Red Striped

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Pyukumuku

Galar #156

Water
TM/TR

Timburr

Galar #171

Fighting
TM/TR

Gurdurr

Galar #172

Fighting
TM/TR

Conkeldurr

Galar #173

Fighting
TM/TR

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Noibat

Galar #176

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Noivern

Galar #177

FlyingDragon
TM/TR

Onix

Galar #178

RockGround
TM/TR

Steelix

Galar #179

SteelGround
TM/TR

Meowth Alola

Galar #182

Dark
TM/TR

Meowth

Galar #182

Normal
TM/TR

Meowth Galar

Galar #182

Steel
TM/TR

Charge

Electric

Helping Hand

Normal
DarkStatus

Taunt

Dark-type move

Move #

269

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TR37

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.

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.

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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