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Generation III · Move No. 260

Flatter

Flatter is a Dark-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Nocturnal Status Moves
— Power
100% Accuracy
15 PP
#0260 Flatter
Overview

Move description

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

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage, then confuses it.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation III Hoenn
Category No damage; inflicts status ailment; raises target’s stats
Priority 0
Condition Confusion
Turns 2–5

Stat changes

Special Attack +1

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Flatter

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