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Quick Attack

Categoryphysical
Power40
Accuracy100%
PP30 (max 48)
Priority1
IntroducedGeneration I

Machines

Quick Attack has no machine names in any version.

Descriptions

Gold / Silver
Crystal
Lets the user get in the first hit.
Ruby / Sapphire
Emerald
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Fire Red / Leaf GreenAn almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to strike first.
Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Sword / ShieldThe user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Target

This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Foe
front view of Gardevoir
Foe
front view of Gengar
Foe
front view of Moltres
Back view of Current Pokemon
User
front view of Charizard
Ally
front view of Electrivire
Ally

Stat Changes

Quick Attack doesn't affect any stats when used.

Effect Entries

Inflicts regular damage.

Version Changes

No changes in previous Generations.

Contests

Quick Attack has the Cool contest type.

Appeal3
Jam0

The next appeal can be made earlier next turn.

Combo: If Double Team is used before Quick Attack, the user gains 6 appeal points instead of 3.

Super Contests

Appeal2

Enables the user to perform first in the next turn.


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