Night Slash in Pokémon X & Y
Dark-type physical move in Pokémon X and Y.

PhysicalMove text
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
![]() Greninja #9 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 70 |
![]() Corphish #51 | ![]() | 35 |
![]() Dugtrio #51 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Crawdaunt #52 | ![]() ![]() | 39 |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | 49 |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | 61 |
![]() Sharpedo #56 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 56 |
![]() Farfetch’d #61 | ![]() ![]() | 33 |
![]() Gallade #67 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Honedge #117 | ![]() ![]() | 35 |
![]() Doublade #118 | ![]() ![]() | 36 |
![]() Aegislash Blade #119 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Aegislash Shield #119 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Scyther #123 | ![]() ![]() | 45 |
![]() Kabutops #141 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 72 |
![]() Scizor #212 | ![]() ![]() | 45 |
![]() Scizor Mega #212 | ![]() ![]() | 45 |
![]() Heracross #214 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Heracross Mega #214 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Skarmory #227 | ![]() ![]() | 50 |
![]() Sceptile #254 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Seviper #336 | ![]() | 31 |
![]() Absol #359 | ![]() | 41 |
![]() Absol Mega #359 | ![]() | 41 |
![]() Kricketune #402 | ![]() | 42 |
![]() Honchkrow #430 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 55 |
![]() Stunky #434 | ![]() ![]() | 37 |
![]() Skuntank #435 | ![]() ![]() | 41 |
![]() Skorupi #451 | ![]() ![]() | 38 |
![]() Drapion #452 | ![]() ![]() | 38 |
![]() Weavile #461 | ![]() ![]() | 35 |
![]() Yanmega #469 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Gliscor #472 | ![]() ![]() | 27 |
![]() Purrloin #509 | ![]() | 37 |
![]() Liepard #510 | ![]() | 43 |
![]() Zoroark #571 | ![]() | 30 |
![]() Cryogonal #615 | ![]() | Start, 57 |
![]() Druddigon #621 | ![]() | 40 |
![]() Pawniard #624 | ![]() ![]() | 49 |
![]() Bisharp #625 | ![]() ![]() | 49 |
![]() Inkay #686 | ![]() ![]() | 46 |
![]() Malamar #687 | ![]() ![]() | 46 |
![]() Binacle #688 | ![]() ![]() | 41 |
![]() Barbaracle #689 | ![]() ![]() | 44 |
![]() Xerneas #716 | ![]() | 51 |
Learners
![]() Sandshrew #27 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Sandslash #28 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Sandslash #28 | ![]() | Sandshrew — breeding |
![]() Mankey #56 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Primeape #57 | ![]() | Mankey — breeding |
![]() Farfetch’d #61 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Nincada #111 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Ninjask #112 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Ninjask #112 | ![]() ![]() | Nincada — breeding |
![]() Shedinja #113 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Shedinja #113 | ![]() ![]() | Nincada — breeding |
![]() Scyther #123 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Smeargle #124 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
![]() Axew #148 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Fraxure #149 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Fraxure #149 | ![]() | Axew — breeding |
![]() Haxorus #150 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Haxorus #150 | ![]() | Axew — breeding |
![]() Spinarak #167 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Ariados #168 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Ariados #168 | ![]() ![]() | Spinarak — breeding |
![]() Gligar #207 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Teddiursa #216 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Ursaring #217 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Ursaring #217 | ![]() | Teddiursa — breeding |
![]() Torchic #255 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Combusken #256 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Combusken #256 | ![]() ![]() | Torchic — breeding |
![]() Blaziken #257 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Blaziken #257 | ![]() ![]() | Torchic — breeding |
![]() Blaziken Mega #257 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Blaziken Mega #257 | ![]() ![]() | Torchic — breeding |
![]() Slakoth #287 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Vigoroth #288 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Vigoroth #288 | ![]() | Slakoth — breeding |
![]() Slaking #289 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Slaking #289 | ![]() | Slakoth — breeding |
![]() Zangoose #335 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Seviper #336 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Shinx #403 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Luxio #404 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Luxio #404 | ![]() | Shinx — breeding |
![]() Luxray #405 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Luxray #405 | ![]() | Shinx — breeding |
![]() Skorupi #451 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Oshawott #501 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Dewott #502 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Dewott #502 | ![]() | Oshawott — breeding |
![]() Samurott #503 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Samurott #503 | ![]() | Oshawott — breeding |
![]() Pidove #519 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Tranquill #520 | ![]() ![]() | Pidove — breeding |
![]() Unfezant #521 | ![]() ![]() | Pidove — breeding |
![]() Dwebble #557 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Crustle #558 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Crustle #558 | ![]() ![]() | Dwebble — breeding |
![]() Cubchoo #613 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Beartic #614 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Beartic #614 | ![]() | Cubchoo — breeding |
![]() Heatmor #631 | ![]() | Egg |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 10 | 63 |
| Beat Up The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 34 |
| Bite The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 25 | 147 |
| Crunch The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 134 |
| Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | 157 | |
| Dark Void Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 80 | 10 | 2 |
| Embargo This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | 91 | |
| Fake Tears The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 20 | 75 |
| Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | - | 20 | 120 |
| Flatter Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 15 | 32 |
| Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | 309 | |
| Foul Play The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 95 | 100 | 15 | 121 |
| Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | 171 | |
| Knock Off 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. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 202 |
| Memento The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 41 |
| Nasty Plot The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 76 |
| Night Daze The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 95 | 10 | 3 |
| Parting Shot With a parting threat, the user lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 20 | 3 |
| Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 | 224 | |
| Punishment The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 5 | 33 |
| Pursuit An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 140 |
| Quash The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | 23 | |
| Snarl The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | 65 | |
| Snatch The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 10 | 151 |
| Sucker Punch This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 5 | 118 |
| Switcheroo The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 36 |
| Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | 235 | |
| Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 | 329 | |
| Topsy-Turvy All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 3 |
| Torment The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | 180 |





































































































































