Pursuit
#228
40
Power
100%
Accuracy
20
PP
+0
Priority
Selected Pokemon
Target
—
Effect %
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. If the target attempts to switch out this turn before the user acts, this move hits the target before it leaves and has double power. This effect can still hit a Pokémon that switches out when it has a Substitute up or when an ally has used Follow Me.
Short Description
Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
Battle Data
Damage
Category
Contest
Type
Smart
In-Game Descriptions
Gold SilverCrystal
“Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.”
Ruby SapphireEmerald
“Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.”
Firered Leafgreen
“An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out.”
Diamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold Soulsilver
“An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.”
Black WhiteBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
“An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.”
Sun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee
“The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.”
Sword Shield
“This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.”
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Wingull
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