fighting

Superpower

Categoryphysical
Power120
Accuracy100%
PP5 (max 8)
Priority0
IntroducedGeneration III

Machines

Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
TM49fighting
Sword / Shield
TR39fighting

Descriptions

Ruby / Sapphire
Emerald
Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
Fire Red / Leaf GreenA powerful attack, but it also lowers the user’s ATTACK and DEFENSE stats.
Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Sword / ShieldThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

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

Attack-1
Defense-1

Effect Entries

Inflicts regular damage, then lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage each.

Version Changes

No changes in previous Generations.

Contests

Superpower has the Tough contest type.

Appeal6
Jam0

After this move, the user is more easily startled.

Combo: If Lock On is used before Superpower, the user gains 12 appeal points instead of 6.

Super Contests

Appeal2

Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.


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