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Quick Attack
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 30 (max 48) |
| Priority | 1 |
| Introduced | Generation 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 Green | An 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 / Shield | The 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
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
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.
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
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
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|
Enables the user to perform first in the next turn.