Generation IV Move

Sucker Punch

DarkPhysicalPriority +1

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

  • 70Power
  • 100%Accuracy
  • 5PP
  • +1Priority

Sucker Punch Battle Data

Type
Dark
Category
Physical
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
5
Priority
+1
Target
Selected Pokémon
Introduced
Generation IV
Contest type
Smart

Sucker Punch Effect

Inflicts regular damage. If the target has not selected a damaging move this turn, or if the target has already acted this turn, this move will fail. This move is not affected by Iron Fist.

“This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.”

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

Sucker Punch In Other Generations

Sucker Punch's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:

GamePowerAcc.PPType
Sun & Moon80

Pokémon That Learn Sucker Punch

145 Pokémon can learn Sucker Punch.

Sucker Punch Questions & Answers

What type is Sucker Punch?
Sucker Punch is a Dark-type physical move.
How much damage does Sucker Punch do?
Sucker Punch has 70 base power and 100% accuracy.
What does Sucker Punch do?
Inflicts regular damage. If the target has not selected a damaging move this turn, or if the target has already acted this turn, this move will fail. This move is not affected by Iron Fist.
How many Pokémon can learn Sucker Punch?
145 Pokémon can learn Sucker Punch.
What Pokémon can learn Sucker Punch?
Rattata, Raticate, Ekans, Arbok, and Nidoran M, and 140 more Pokémon can learn Sucker Punch — the full list is above.