Generation I Move

Take Down

NormalPhysical

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

  • 90Power
  • 85%Accuracy
  • 20PP
  • 0Priority

Take Down Battle Data

Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
90
Accuracy
85%
PP
20
Priority
0
Target
Selected Pokémon
Introduced
Generation I
Contest type
Tough

Take Down Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User takes 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

“A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.”

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

Battle Mechanics

Recoil
User takes 25% of the damage dealt

Take Down TM / HM

Taught by these machines:

  • TM01Scarlet & Violet
  • TM09Red & BlueYellow

Pokémon That Learn Take Down

704 Pokémon can learn Take Down.

Learn by Level Up

Learn by TM / HM

Take Down Questions & Answers

What type is Take Down?
Take Down is a Normal-type physical move.
How much damage does Take Down do?
Take Down has 90 base power and 85% accuracy.
What does Take Down do?
Inflicts regular damage. User takes 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
How many Pokémon can learn Take Down?
704 Pokémon can learn Take Down.
What Pokémon can learn Take Down?
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, and Charmeleon, and 699 more Pokémon can learn Take Down — the full list is above.