Generation I Move

Sky Attack

FlyingPhysical

User charges for one turn before attacking. Has a chance to make the target flinch.

  • 140Power
  • 90%Accuracy
  • 5PP
  • 0Priority

Sky Attack Battle Data

Type
Flying
Category
Physical
Power
140
Accuracy
90%
PP
5
Priority
0
Target
Selected Pokémon
Effect chance
30%
Introduced
Generation I
Contest type
Cool

Sky Attack Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User charges for one turn before attacking. Critical hit chance is one level higher than normal. Has a chance to make the target flinch. This move cannot be selected by Sleep Talk.

“The user attacks the turn after using this move. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also make the target flinch.”

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

Battle Mechanics

Critical hit
+1 crit stage
Flinch
30% chance

Sky Attack TM / HM

Taught by these machines:

  • TM43Red & BlueYellow

Sky Attack In Other Generations

Sky Attack's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:

GamePowerAcc.PPType
Gold & Silver
Sword & Shield200

Pokémon That Learn Sky Attack

62 Pokémon can learn Sky Attack.