The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Circle Throw
Circle Throw is a Fighting-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.
Move description
The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Target
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Effect
Inflicts regular damage, then switches the target out for another of its trainer’s Pokémon, selected at random. If the target is under the effect of Ingrain or Suction Cups, or it has a Substitute, or its Trainer has no more usable Pokémon, it will not be switched out. If the target is a wild Pokémon, the battle ends instead.
Battle mechanics
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Availability
Interactions
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History across games
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Pokémon that learn Circle Throw
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