Generation V Move

Foul Play

DarkPhysical

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

  • 95Power
  • 100%Accuracy
  • 15PP
  • 0Priority

Foul Play Battle Data

Type
Dark
Category
Physical
Power
95
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Target
Selected Pokémon
Introduced
Generation V

Foul Play Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Damage is calculated using the target’s attacking stat rather than the user’s.

“The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.”

Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Foul Play TM / HM

Taught by these machines:

  • TM62Scarlet & Violet
  • TM181Sword & Shield

Pokémon That Learn Foul Play

148 Pokémon can learn Foul Play.

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Foul Play Questions & Answers

What type is Foul Play?
Foul Play is a Dark-type physical move.
How much damage does Foul Play do?
Foul Play has 95 base power and 100% accuracy.
What does Foul Play do?
Inflicts regular damage. Damage is calculated using the target’s attacking stat rather than the user’s.
How many Pokémon can learn Foul Play?
148 Pokémon can learn Foul Play.
What Pokémon can learn Foul Play?
Vulpix, Ninetales, Diglett, Dugtrio, and Meowth, and 143 more Pokémon can learn Foul Play — the full list is above.