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Generation IV · Move No. 371

Payback

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

Nocturnal Physical Moves
50 Power
100% Accuracy
10 PP
#0371 Payback
Overview

Move description

The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. If the target uses a move or switches out this turn before this move is used, this move has double power.

Battle mechanics

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

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Professor's House

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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

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13 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Payback

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