Sucker Punch
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| (ふいうち Surprise Attack) |
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| Generation: | IV |
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Battle Data
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| Power: | 70 |
| Accuracy: | 100% |
| PP: | 5* |
| Affects: | Selected target |
| Secondary Effect: | None |
| Priority: | +1 |
| Contact: | Yes |
Affected by
| Magic Coat: | No |
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| Bright Powder: | Yes |
| Protect/Detect: | Yes |
| Snatch: | No |
| King's Rock: | Yes |
Contest Data
Contest Spectaculars (ORAS)
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Sucker Punch is a damaging Dark-type move introduced in Generation IV.
Effect
In battle
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Super contests
Enables the user to perform first in the next turn.
Learnset
By leveling up
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Rattata | Normal | 19 |
| Raticate | Normal | 19 |
| Diglett | Ground | 23 |
| Dugtrio | Ground | 23 |
| Gastly | Ghost/Poison | 22 |
| Haunter | Ghost/Poison | 22 |
| *Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move. | ||
Trivia
- Despite its name, Sucker Punch is not a punching move. The term "sucker punch" refers to an unexpected or cheap shot at an opponent, akin to its Japanese name, which translates to "surprise attack". Thus, many Pokémon that do not possess arms can learn this move, and its base power is not increased by Iron Fist.
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