Taunt

Taunt Battle Data

Type

Dark

Category

Status

Power

—

Accuracy

100%

PP

20

Priority

0

Target

Selected Pokémon

Introduced

Generation III

Contest type

Smart

Taunt Effect

Target is forced to only use damaging moves for the next 3–5 turns, selected at random. Moves that select other moves not known in advance do not count as damaging. Assist, Copycat, Me First, Metronome, Mirror Move, and Sleep Talk do not directly inflict damage and thus may not be used. Bide, Counter, Endeavor, Metal Burst, and Mirror Coat are allowed.

“The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.”

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