Generation VII · Move No. 689

Instruct

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

Power
Accuracy
15 PP
#0689 Instruct
Overview

Move description

The user instructs the target to reuse the move last used by the target.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

The target immediately uses its most recently-used move. This is independent of the target’s normal action for the turn (i.e., it may end up moving twice), but otherwise functions as usual, including deduction of PP. This effect works for disabled moves and ignores Torment.

Battle mechanics

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Generation VII Alola
Category Unique effect
Priority 0

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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Blocked by Detect and Protect Ignores Substitute

History across games

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6 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Instruct

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