Generation IV Move

Acupressure

NormalStatus

Raises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.

  • Power
  • Accuracy
  • 30PP
  • 0Priority

Acupressure Battle Data

Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
Accuracy
PP
30
Priority
0
Target
User or ally
Introduced
Generation IV
Contest type
Cool

Acupressure Effect

Raises one of the target’s stats by two stages. The raised stat is chosen at random from any stats that can be raised by two stages. If no stat is eligible, this move will fail. If the target has a Substitute, this move will have no effect, even if the user is the target. This move cannot be copied by Mirror Move.

“The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies' stats.”

Target: Either the user or its ally, selected by the trainer.

Pokémon That Learn Acupressure

20 Pokémon can learn Acupressure.

Acupressure Questions & Answers

What type is Acupressure?
Acupressure is a Normal-type status move.
What does Acupressure do?
Raises one of the target’s stats by two stages. The raised stat is chosen at random from any stats that can be raised by two stages. If no stat is eligible, this move will fail. If the target has a Substitute, this move will have no effect, even if the user is the target. This move cannot be copied by Mirror Move.
How many Pokémon can learn Acupressure?
20 Pokémon can learn Acupressure.
What Pokémon can learn Acupressure?
Tentacool, Tentacruel, Doduo, Dodrio, and Goldeen, and 15 more Pokémon can learn Acupressure — the full list is above.