Rotom’s Poké dex
#290 Nincada
0.5 m
(1'08") —
5.5 kg
(12.1 lbs.)
Trainee Pokémon
Ability #1
• Compound Eyes - The Pokémon’s compound eyes boost its accuracy.
Hidden Ability
• Run Away - Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Hoenn-Dex #042 R SE ~ #043 ΩR αS
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#290 Nincada
• Evolution
#290 Nincada
• Type efficacy
(Move Power × [4 | 2 | 1 |
0.5 | 0.25 | 0 ])
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
Gen. VI+:
1
½
2
½
½
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
Gen. III-V:
1
½
2
½
½
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
-
This table ignores the ability.
#290 Nincada
• Statistics, Effort values & Experience
(MIN–MAX: [0 IV, 0 EV, Nat.-10%] — [31 IV, 252 EV, Nat.+10%])
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
Base Stats
31
45
90
30
30
40
Level 50
91-138
45-106
85-156
31-90
31-90
40-101
Level 100
172-266
85-207
166-306
58-174
58-174
76-196
Tot. Base Stats : 266
Effort values (1 )
0
0
1
0
0
0
Experience : 53 ; Before Black 2 and White 2 : 65
#290 Nincada
• Pokédex Entries
Ruby NINCADA lives underground for many
years in complete darkness.
This POKéMON absorbs nutrients from
the roots of trees. It stays motionless
as it waits for evolution.
Sapphire NINCADA lives underground. It uses its
sharp claws to carve the roots of trees
and absorb moisture and nutrients.
This POKéMON can’t withstand bright
sunlight so avoids it.
Emerald It makes its nest at the roots of a mighty
tree. Using its whiskerlike antennae, it
probes its surroundings in the
pitch-black darkness of soil.
FireRed Because it lived almost entirely
underground, it is nearly blind.
It uses its antennae instead.
LeafGreen Because it lived almost entirely
underground, it is nearly blind.
It uses its antennae instead.
Diamond It grows underground, sensing
its surroundings using antennae
instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Pearl It grows underground, sensing
its surroundings using antennae
instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Platinum It grows underground, sensing
its surroundings using antennae
instead of its virtually blind eyes.
HeartGold It can sometimes live underground for
more than 10 years. It absorbs
nutrients from the roots of trees.
SoulSilver It can sometimes live underground for
more than 10 years. It absorbs
nutrients from the roots of trees.
Black It grows underground, sensing
its surroundings using antennae
instead of its virtually blind eyes.
White It grows underground, sensing
its surroundings using antennae
instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Black 2 and White 2 It grows underground, sensing
its surroundings using antennae
instead of its virtually blind eyes.
X Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is
nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
Y It can sometimes live underground for more than
10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots
of trees.
Omega Ruby Nincada lives underground for many years in complete
darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of
trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.
Alpha Sapphire Nincada lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the
roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients.
This Pokémon can’t withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.
#290 Nincada
• Locations
Ruby
Route 116.
Sapphire
Route 116.
Emerald
Route 116.
Diamond
Eterna Forest.
Pearl
Eterna Forest.
Platinum
Eterna Forest.
HeartGold
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest).
SoulSilver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest).
X
Route 6.
Y
Route 6.
#290 Nincada
Held item
Sun , Moon , Ultra Sun , Ultra Moon
5% => Soft Sand
#290 Nincada
Gen. III-V data
#290 Nincada
• Egg Groups
#290 Nincada
• Moves, Learnset of Nincada
By leveling up
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
40
100%
35
0
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to
inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise
its Defense stat.
Bug
20
100%
15
0
The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is
restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ground
--
100%
15
0
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the
target’s accuracy.
Normal
18
80%
15
0
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes
quickly two to five times in a row.
Normal
--
--
40
0
The user senses the target’s movements with its
mind to ensure its next attack does not miss
the target.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Steel
50
95%
35
0
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also
raise the user’s Attack stat.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
By breeding
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Dark
60
--
20
0
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then
throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Flying
40
100%
35
0
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched
at the target to inflict damage.
Bug
60
100%
5
0
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown
by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
By TM/HM
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
60
100%
5
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
By leveling up
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
40
100%
35
0
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to
inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise
its Defense stat.
Bug
20
100%
15
0
The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is
restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ground
--
100%
15
0
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the
target’s accuracy.
Normal
18
80%
15
0
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes
quickly two to five times in a row.
Normal
--
--
40
0
The user senses the target’s movements with its
mind to ensure its next attack does not miss
the target.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Steel
50
95%
35
0
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also
raise the user’s Attack stat.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
By breeding
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Dark
60
--
20
0
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then
throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Flying
40
100%
35
0
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched
at the target to inflict damage.
Bug
60
100%
5
0
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown
by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
By tutoring
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Bug
10
95%
20
0
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This
attack becomes more powerful if it hits
in succession.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
By TM/HM
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
60
100%
5
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
By leveling up
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
40
100%
35
0
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to
inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise
its Defense stat.
Bug
20
100%
15
0
The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is
restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ground
--
100%
15
0
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the
target’s accuracy.
Normal
18
80%
15
0
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes
quickly two to five times in a row.
Normal
--
--
40
0
The user senses the target’s movements with its
mind to ensure its next attack does not miss
the target.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Steel
50
95%
35
0
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also
raise the user’s Attack stat.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
By breeding
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Dark
60
--
20
0
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then
throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Flying
40
100%
35
0
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched
at the target to inflict damage.
Bug
60
100%
5
0
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown
by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
By tutoring
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
By TM/HM
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
60
100%
5
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
60
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
By leveling up
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
40
100%
35
0
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to
inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise
its Defense stat.
Bug
20
100%
15
0
The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is
restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ground
--
100%
15
0
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the
target’s accuracy.
Normal
18
80%
15
0
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes
quickly two to five times in a row.
Normal
--
--
5
0
The user senses the target’s movements with its
mind to ensure its next attack does not miss
the target.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Steel
50
95%
35
0
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also
raise the user’s Attack stat.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
By TM/HM
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
75
100%
10
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
By leveling up
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
40
100%
35
0
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to
inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise
its Defense stat.
Bug
20
100%
15
0
The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is
restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ground
--
100%
15
0
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the
target’s accuracy.
Normal
18
80%
15
0
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes
quickly two to five times in a row.
Normal
--
--
5
0
The user senses the target’s movements with its
mind to ensure its next attack does not miss
the target.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Steel
50
95%
35
0
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also
raise the user’s Attack stat.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
By tutoring
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
By TM/HM
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
75
100%
10
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
By TM/HM
Diamond and Pearl
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
60
100%
10
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
By TM/HM
Platinum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
60
100%
10
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
By TM/HM
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass
60
100%
10
0
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored
by half the damage taken by the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
By TM/HM
Black and White
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
--
--
15
0
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat
and accuracy.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Bug
30
100%
20
0
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing
Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
By TM/HM
Black 2 and White 2
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
--
--
15
0
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat
and accuracy.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Bug
30
100%
20
0
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing
Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
By TM/HM
X and Y
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
--
--
15
0
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat
and accuracy.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Bug
50
100%
20
0
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing
Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
By TM/HM
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Dark
--
--
15
0
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat
and accuracy.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Ground
80
100%
10
0
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Bug
50
100%
20
0
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing
Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
50
95%
30
0
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
By TM/HM
Sun and Moon
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Bug
80
100%
10
0
The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is
restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
85%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
By TM/HM
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Grass
120
100%
10
0
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then
blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Bug
80
100%
10
0
The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is
restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ghost
80
100%
15
0
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target.
This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rock
--
--
10
0
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
40
0
A restrained attack that prevents the target from
fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Bug
80
100%
15
0
The user slashes at the target by crossing its
scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Normal
--
85%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
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