Generation V · Move No. 541

Tail Slap

Tapa de Cauda

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

25 Power
85% Accuracy
10 PP
#0541 Tail Slap
Overview

Move description

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation V Unova
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 0
Hits 2–5

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Rolling Field (Wild Area)

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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
Mystery Dungeon data

Tail Slap across Mystery Dungeon

Compare the game-specific behavior of this move across the Mystery Dungeon version groups in which data is available.

These values belong to Mystery Dungeon. They are intentionally separate from the main-series attributes shown above.

Version group

Gates to Infinity

#541
Power
2 Maximum 99
Accuracy
70% Maximum 90%
PP
17 Maximum 50

It damages an enemy 2 to 5 times in a row.

Range
Front
Target
Enemy
Physical Can level up

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.

10 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Tail Slap

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