normal
Return
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 20 (max 32) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Machines
| Gold / Silver Crystal | TM27  |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald Fire Red / Leaf Green | TM27 |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | TM27 |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | TM27 |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | TM27 |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | TM27 |
Descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
|---|---|
| Gold / Silver Crystal | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its TRAINER. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Return doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
Inflicts regular damage. Power increases with happiness, given by `happiness * 2 / 5`, to a maximum of 102. Power bottoms out at 1.
Version Changes
No changes in previous Generations.Contests
Return has the Cute contest type.
| Appeal | 1 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
An appeal that excites the audience in any contest.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.