Taunt in Pokémon X & Y
Dark-type status move in Pokémon X and Y.

StatusMove text
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Machines
Learners
![]() Panpour #33 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Corphish #51 | ![]() | 32 |
![]() Crawdaunt #52 | ![]() ![]() | 34 |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Sharpedo #56 | ![]() ![]() | 40 |
![]() Pangoro #92 | ![]() ![]() | 65 |
![]() Croagunk #125 | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
![]() Toxicroak #126 | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
![]() Axew #148 | ![]() | 36 |
![]() Fraxure #149 | ![]() | 36 |
![]() Haxorus #150 | ![]() | 36 |
![]() Murkrow #198 | ![]() ![]() | 31 |
![]() Sneasel #215 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Poochyena #261 | ![]() | 37 |
![]() Mightyena #262 | ![]() | 42 |
![]() Mawile #303 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Mawile Mega #303 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Zangoose #335 | ![]() | 40 |
![]() Absol #359 | ![]() | Start, 17 |
![]() Absol Mega #359 | ![]() | Start, 17 |
![]() Deoxys Attack #386 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Chimchar #390 | ![]() | 9 |
![]() Monferno #391 | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() Infernape #392 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 9 |
![]() Kricketune #402 | ![]() | 38 |
![]() Shieldon #410 | ![]() ![]() | 6 |
![]() Bastiodon #411 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 6 |
![]() Chatot #441 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 25 |
![]() Weavile #461 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Liepard #510 | ![]() | 38 |
![]() Pidove #519 | ![]() ![]() | 25 |
![]() Tranquill #520 | ![]() ![]() | 27 |
![]() Unfezant #521 | ![]() ![]() | 27 |
![]() Darumaka #554 | ![]() | 35 |
![]() Darmanitan Standard #555 | ![]() | 39 |
![]() Darmanitan Zen #555 | ![]() ![]() | 39 |
![]() Zorua #570 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Zoroark #571 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Vanillite #582 | ![]() | 22 |
![]() Vanillish #583 | ![]() | 22 |
![]() Vanilluxe #584 | ![]() | 22 |
![]() Yveltal #717 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
Learners
![]() Chespin #1 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Quilladin #2 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Chesnaught #3 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Froakie #7 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Frogadier #8 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Greninja #9 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Fletchling #14 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Fletchinder #15 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Talonflame #16 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rattata #19 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Raticate #20 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pansage #29 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Simisage #30 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pansear #31 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Simisear #32 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Panpour #33 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Simipour #34 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Bidoof #38 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Bibarel #39 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados #50 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados Mega #50 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Corphish #51 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Crawdaunt #52 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Carvanha #55 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mankey #56 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sharpedo #56 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Litleo #57 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Primeape #57 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pyroar #58 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Ralts #64 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kirlia #65 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gardevoir #66 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gardevoir Mega #66 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gallade #67 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Grimer #88 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Muk #89 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gastly #92 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pangoro #92 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Haunter #93 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gengar #94 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gengar Mega #94 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dodrio #95 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Onix #95 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Drowzee #96 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Hypno #97 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Scraggy #100 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Voltorb #100 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Electrode #101 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Scrafty #101 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Abra #102 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kadabra #103 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alakazam #104 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alakazam Mega #104 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Koffing #109 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Weezing #110 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mr. Mime #122 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
Learners
![]() Smeargle #124 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
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 |
| Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 70 | 100 | 15 | 83 |
| 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 |
| 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 |




















































































































































