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Generation V · Move No. 492

Foul Play

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

Nocturnal Physical Moves
95 Power
100% Accuracy
15 PP
#0492 Foul Play
Overview

Move description

The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Damage is calculated using the target’s attacking stat rather than the user’s.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation V Unova
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 0

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Watt Trader - 3000W (Dappled Grove)

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Interactions

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

Makes contact Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
10 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Foul Play

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