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USUM / Moves

Malicious Moonsault

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Malicious Moonsault

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move text

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Details

Introduced

Generation VII

Power

180

Accuracy

-

PP

1

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

601001073

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

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001039

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025211

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

Black Hole EclipseDarkPhysical

-

--10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Black Hole EclipseDarkSpecial

-

--10

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020140

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

8010015188

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015217

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

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-50102

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical

-

85100102

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

EmbargoDarkStatus-10015119

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-1002083

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Feint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-20143

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001536

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

FlingDarkPhysical-10010384

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

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

9510015137

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

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--15185

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

Hyperspace FuryDarkPhysical

-

100-52

Using its many arms, the user unleashes a barrage of attacks that ignore the effects of moves like Protect and Detect. But the user’s Defense stat falls.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

6510020256

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.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001049

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

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2097

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

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595104

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

7010015101

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

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002023

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

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010312

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

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001014

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

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100573

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

4010020182

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

QuashDarkStatus-1001559

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

SnarlDarkSpecial559515130

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

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--10180

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

701005145

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001042

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020294

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025405

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

Throat ChopDarkPhysical

-

8010015110

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-10015209

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

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