Taunt

Taunt

(ちょうはつ Taunt)

Generation:	III

Battle Data

Type:
Category
Power:	—
Accuracy:	100%
PP:	20 (max. 32)
Affects:	Both foes
Secondary Effect:	None
Priority:	0
Contact:	No

Affected by

Magic Coat:	Yes
Bright Powder:	No
Protect/Detect:	Yes
Snatch:	No
King's Rock:	No

Contest Data

Contests (RSE)

Type:
Appeal:	2 ♥♥
Jam:	0

Super Contests (DPPt)

Type:
Appeal:	0

Contest Spectaculars (ORAS)

Type:
Appeal:
Jam:

Taunt is a non-damaging Dark-type move introduced in Generation III.

Description

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Effect

The Pokémon can only use attacking moves for the turns that Taunt is in effect. In Generation III, Taunt lasts 1 turn after its use. In Generation IV, the move lasts between 2 and 4 turns. In Generation V, it lasts 3.

Gallery

• Taunt depicted in X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
• Taunt depicted in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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