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Generation II · Move No. 228

Pursuit

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

Nocturnal Physical Moves
40 Power
100% Accuracy
20 PP
#0228 Pursuit
Overview

Move description

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. If the target attempts to switch out this turn before the user acts, this move hits the target before it leaves and has double power. This effect can still hit a Pokémon that switches out when it has a Substitute up or when an ally has used Follow Me.

Battle mechanics

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

Availability

Main series

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.
16 versions Latest: Sword / Shield
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Pursuit

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