flying

Sky Attack

Categoryphysical
Power140
Accuracy90%
PP5 (max 8)
Priority0
IntroducedGeneration I

Machines

Red / Blue
Yellow
TM43flying

Descriptions

Gold / Silver
Crystal
1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Ruby / Sapphire
Emerald
Searches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn.
Fire Red / Leaf GreenA 2nd-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. The foe may flinch.
Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
Sword / ShieldA second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

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

Sky Attack doesn't affect any stats when used.

Effect Entries

Inflicts regular damage. User charges for one turn before attacking. Critical hit chance is one level higher than normal. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. This move cannot be selected by sleep talk.

Version Changes

Prior to Generation VII, Sky Attack has 140 Power.

Prior to Generation VIII, Sky Attack has 200 Power.

Contests

Sky Attack has the Cool contest type.

Appeal3
Jam0

Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.

Super Contests

Appeal1

Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.


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