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Sucker Punch

Categoryphysical
Power70
Accuracy100%
PP5 (max 8)
Priority1
IntroducedGeneration IV

Machines

Sucker Punch has no machine names in any version.

Descriptions

Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Sword / ShieldThis move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

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

Sucker Punch doesn't affect any stats when used.

Effect Entries

Inflicts regular damage. If the target has not selected a damaging move this turn, or if the target has already acted this turn, this move will fail. This move is not affected by iron fist.

Version Changes

Prior to Generation VII, Sucker Punch has 80 Power.

Contests

Sucker Punch has the Smart contest type.

Super Contests

Appeal2

Enables the user to perform first in the next turn.


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