Generation IV Move

Payback

DarkPhysical

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

  • 50Power
  • 100%Accuracy
  • 10PP
  • 0Priority

Payback Battle Data

Type
Dark
Category
Physical
Power
50
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Priority
0
Target
Selected Pokémon
Introduced
Generation IV
Contest type
Cool

Payback Effect

Inflicts regular damage. If the target uses a move or switches out this turn before this move is used, this move has double power.

“The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.”

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

Payback TM / HM

Taught by these machines:

  • TM57Sword & Shield
  • TM66Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon

Pokémon That Learn Payback

288 Pokémon can learn Payback.

Learn by TM / HM

Payback Questions & Answers

What type is Payback?
Payback is a Dark-type physical move.
How much damage does Payback do?
Payback has 50 base power and 100% accuracy.
What does Payback do?
Inflicts regular damage. If the target uses a move or switches out this turn before this move is used, this move has double power.
How many Pokémon can learn Payback?
288 Pokémon can learn Payback.
What Pokémon can learn Payback?
Beedrill, Ekans, Arbok, Vulpix, and Ninetales, and 283 more Pokémon can learn Payback — the full list is above.