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Sky Attack in Pokémon X & Y

Flying-type physical move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Move details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

140

Accuracy

90

PP

5

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Pidgey

#17

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Pidgeotto

#18

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Pidgeot

#19

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pidgeot

#19

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
Egg

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Spearow — breeding

Farfetch’d

#61

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Farfetch’d

#61

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dodrio

#95

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dodrio

#95

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Swanna

#128

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swanna

#128

WaterFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Crobat

#147

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crobat

#147

PoisonFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mew

#151

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mew

#151

Psychic
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Hoothoot

#163

NormalFlying
Egg

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
Egg

Delibird

#225

IceFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Delibird

#225

IceFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Skarmory

#227

SteelFlying
Egg

Taillow

#276

NormalFlying
Egg

Swellow

#277

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swellow

#277

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swellow

#277

NormalFlying
Taillow — breeding

Wingull

#278

WaterFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Pelipper

#279

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pelipper

#279

WaterFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swablu

#333

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Staraptor

#398

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Staraptor

#398

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Murkrow — breeding

Chatot

#441

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Chatot

#441

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gliscor

#472

GroundFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gliscor

#472

GroundFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swoobat

#528

PsychicFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swoobat

#528

PsychicFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Archeops

#567

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Archeops

#567

RockFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Braviary

#628

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Braviary

#628

NormalFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mandibuzz

#630

DarkFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mandibuzz

#630

DarkFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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Aeroblast

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Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

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Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

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Bounce

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Chatter

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Defog

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Drill Peck

A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.

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Feather Dance

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

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-1001532
Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying90951591
Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying

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401003550
Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Flying

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110701024
Mirror Move

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Flying

-

--2033
Oblivion Wing

The user absorbs its target’s HP. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.

Flying

-

80100102
Peck

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

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-

351003546
Pluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

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-

601002059
Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

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Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

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Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

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Wing Attack

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

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601003543