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Generation IV · Move No. 417

Nasty Plot

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

Nocturnal Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
20 PP
#0417 Nasty Plot
Overview

Move description

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Overview

Target
User

The user.

Overview

Effect

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Category No damage; lowers target’s stats or raises user’s stats
Priority 0

Stat changes

Special Attack +2

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Watt Trader - 2000W

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Interactions

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Snatchable

History across games

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13 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Nasty Plot

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