Generation III · Move No. 321

Tickle

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

Power
100% Accuracy
20 PP
#0321 Tickle
Overview

Move description

The user tickles the target into laughing, lowering its Attack and Defense stats.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Lowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation III Hoenn
Category No damage; lowers target’s stats or raises user’s stats
Priority 0

Stat changes

Attack -1 Defense -1

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Tickle

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