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#027 Sandshrew | |
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Shiny Sprite |
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| Name |
Other Names |
No. |
Gender Ratio |
Type |
| Sandshrew |
| Japan: | Sand
サンド |
| French: | Sabelette |
| German: | Sandan |
| Korean: | 모래두지 |
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| National: | #027 |
| BW Unova: | #--- |
| B2W2 Unova: | #113 |
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| Abilities: Sand Veil - Sand Rush (Hidden Ability) |
Sand Veil: Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a sandstorm by one level.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Sand Rush: Speed is doubled within a sandstorm |
| Classification |
Height |
Weight |
Capture Rate |
Base Egg Steps |
| Mouse Pokémon |
2’00”
0.6m |
26.5lbs
12.0kg |
255 |
5,120 |
| Experience Growth |
Base Happiness |
Effort Values Earned |
Flee Flag | Entree Forest Level |
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast |
70 |
1 Defense Point(s)
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146 |
Level 10 |
| Locations |
| Black |
Breed Sandslash |
| White |
Breed Sandslash |
| Black 2 |
Desert Resort, Relic Castle | Details |
| White 2 |
Desert Resort, Relic Castle | Details |
| Dream World |
Icy Cave - Beginning |
Details |
| Trainer Locations | |
Details |
| Flavor Text |
| Black |
To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. |
| White |
| Black 2 |
It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks. |
| White 2 |
| Black/White Level Up | |
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Scratch |
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40 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
| Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| 3 |
Defense Curl |
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40 |
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| The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| 7 |
Sand-attack |
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100 |
15 |
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| Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 9 |
Poison Sting |
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15 |
100 |
35 |
30 |
| The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 13 |
Rapid Spin |
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20 |
100 |
40 |
-- |
| A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| 15 |
Swift |
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60 |
-- |
20 |
-- |
| Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses. |
| 19 |
Fury Swipes |
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18 |
80 |
15 |
-- |
| The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| 21 |
Rollout |
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30 |
90 |
20 |
-- |
| The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| 25 |
Fury Cutter |
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20 |
95 |
20 |
-- |
| The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| 27 |
Sand Tomb |
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35 |
85 |
15 |
100 |
| The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| 31 |
Slash |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 33 |
Gyro Ball |
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?? |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. |
| 37 |
Sandstorm |
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-- |
10 |
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| A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| Black 2/White 2 Level Up | |
| — |
Scratch |
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40 |
100 |
35 |
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| Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| — |
Defense Curl |
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40 |
-- |
| The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| 3 |
Sand-attack |
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100 |
15 |
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| Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 5 |
Poison Sting |
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15 |
100 |
35 |
30 |
| The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| 7 |
Rollout |
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30 |
90 |
20 |
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| The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| 9 |
Rapid Spin |
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20 |
100 |
40 |
-- |
| A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| 11 |
Swift |
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60 |
-- |
20 |
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| Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses. |
| 14 |
Fury Cutter |
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20 |
95 |
20 |
-- |
| The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| 17 |
Magnitude |
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?? |
100 |
30 |
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| The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone around the user. Its power varies. |
| 20 |
Fury Swipes |
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18 |
80 |
15 |
-- |
| The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. |
| 23 |
Sand Tomb |
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35 |
85 |
15 |
100 |
| The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| 26 |
Slash |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
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| The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 30 |
Dig |
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80 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| 34 |
Gyro Ball |
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?? |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. |
| 38 |
Swords Dance |
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-- |
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30 |
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| A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. |
| 42 |
Sandstorm |
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-- |
10 |
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| A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| 46 |
Earthquake |
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100 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM & HM Attacks | |
| TM01 |
Hone Claws |
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15 |
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| The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | | TM06 |
Toxic |
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90 |
10 |
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| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | | TM10 |
Hidden Power |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
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| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | | TM11 |
Sunny Day |
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5 |
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| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | | TM17 |
Protect |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
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| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | | TM20 |
Safeguard |
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-- |
-- |
25 |
-- |
| The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. | | TM21 |
Frustration |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
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| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | | TM26 |
Earthquake |
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100 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. | | TM27 |
Return |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
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| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | | TM28 |
Dig |
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80 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | | TM31 |
Brick Break |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. | | TM32 |
Double Team |
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15 |
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| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | | TM37 |
Sandstorm |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
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| A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. | | TM39 |
Rock Tomb |
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50 |
80 |
10 |
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| Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement. | | TM40 |
Aerial Ace |
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60 |
-- |
20 |
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| The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | | TM42 |
Facade |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
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| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | | TM44 |
Rest |
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-- |
10 |
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| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | | TM45 |
Attract |
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-- |
100 |
15 |
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| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | | TM46 |
Thief |
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40 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item. | | TM48 |
Round |
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60 |
100 |
15 |
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| The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | | TM56 |
Fling |
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?? |
100 |
10 |
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| The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | | TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
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70 |
100 |
15 |
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| The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | | TM74 |
Gyro Ball |
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?? |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. | | TM75 |
Swords Dance |
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30 |
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| A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. | | TM78 |
Bulldoze |
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60 |
100 |
20 |
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| The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced. | | TM80 |
Rock Slide |
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75 |
90 |
10 |
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| Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. | | TM81 |
X-scissor |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
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| The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. | | TM84 |
Poison Jab |
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80 |
100 |
20 |
30 |
| The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. | | TM87 |
Swagger |
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-- |
90 |
15 |
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| The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. | | TM90 |
Substitute |
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10 |
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| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | | TM94 |
Rock Smash |
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40 |
100 |
15 |
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| The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. | | HM01 |
Cut |
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50 |
95 |
30 |
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| The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. | | HM04 |
Strength |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
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| The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| Egg Moves (Details) | | Flail |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Details |
| The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | | Counter |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
-- |
Details |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | | Rapid Spin |
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20 |
100 |
40 |
-- |
Details |
| A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. | | Metal Claw |
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50 |
95 |
35 |
-- |
Details |
| The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. | | Crush Claw |
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75 |
95 |
10 |
-- |
Details |
| The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense. | | Night Slash |
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70 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Details |
| The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. | | Mud Shot |
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55 |
95 |
15 |
-- |
Details |
| The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed. | | Endure |
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10 |
-- |
Details |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | | Chip Away |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
Details |
| Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage. | | Rock Climb |
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90 |
85 |
20 |
20 |
Details |
| The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target. |
| Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks | |
| Covet |  | | 60 | 100 | 40 | -- | | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item. | | Earth Power |  | | 90 | 100 | 10 | -- | | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def. | | Iron Tail |  | | 100 | 75 | 15 | -- | | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. | | Knock Off |  | | 20 | 100 | 20 | -- | | The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. | | Sleep Talk | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- | | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | | Snore | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | -- | | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | | Stealth Rock |  | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. | | Super Fang | | | ?? | 90 | 10 | -- | | The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half. |
| Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details) | |
| Focus Punch |
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150 |
100 |
20 |
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Gen IV TM01 |
| The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. | | Secret Power |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
30 |
Gen IV TM43 |
| The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. | | Captivate |
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100 |
20 |
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Gen IV TM78 |
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | | Natural Gift |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
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Gen IV TM83 |
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | | Mud-slap |
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20 |
100 |
10 |
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Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | | Headbutt |
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70 |
100 |
15 |
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Move Tutor - HGSS |
| The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch. | | Dynamicpunch |
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100 |
50 |
5 |
100 |
Move Tutor - Emerald |
| The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits. | | Body Slam |
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85 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | | Double-edge |
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120 |
100 |
15 |
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Move Tutor - FRLG |
| A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. | | Seismic Toss |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
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Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. | | Mimic |
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10 |
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Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Stats |
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HP |
Attack |
Defense |
Sp. Attack |
Sp. Defense |
Speed |
| Base Stats |
50 |
75 |
85 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
Max Stats
Hindering Nature |
Lv. 50 |
110 - 157 |
72 - 114 |
81 - 123 |
22 - 64 |
31 - 73 |
40 - 82 |
| Lv. 100 |
210 - 304 |
139 - 224 |
157 - 242 |
40 - 125 |
58 - 143 |
76 - 161 |
Max Stats
Neutral Nature |
Lv. 50 |
110 - 157 |
80 - 127 |
90 - 137 |
25 - 72 |
35 - 82 |
45 - 92 |
| Lv. 100 |
210 - 304 |
155 - 249 |
175 - 269 |
45 - 139 |
65 - 159 |
85 - 179 |
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature |
Lv. 50 |
110 - 157 |
88 - 139 |
99 - 150 |
27 - 79 |
38 - 90 |
49 - 101 |
| Lv. 100 |
210 - 304 |
170 - 273 |
192 - 295 |
49 - 152 |
71 - 174 |
93 - 196 |
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