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Generation IV · Move No. 389

Sucker Punch

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

Nocturnal Physical Moves
70 Power
100% Accuracy
5 PP
#0389 Sucker Punch
Overview

Move description

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. If the target has not selected a damaging move this turn, or if the target has already acted this turn, this move will fail. This move is not affected by Iron Fist.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 1

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.
13 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Sucker Punch

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