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Generation III · Move No. 269

Taunt

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

Nocturnal Status Moves
— Power
100% Accuracy
20 PP
#0269 Taunt
Overview

Move description

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Target is forced to only use damaging moves for the next 3–5 turns, selected at random. Moves that select other moves not known in advance do not count as damaging. Assist, Copycat, Me First, Metronome, Mirror Move, and Sleep Talk do not directly inflict damage and thus may not be used. Bide, Counter, Endeavor, Metal Burst, and Mirror Coat are allowed.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation III Hoenn
Category Unique effect
Priority 0

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Watt Trader - 2000W

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move Ignores Substitute Mental effects

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Taunt

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