Astonish
Ghost
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 30% chance to make the target
flinch
.
.Detailed Effect
Astonish deals damage and has a 30% chance of causing the target to
flinch
(if the target has not moved yet).
Pokémon with the ability Inner Focus or those behind a Substitute cannot be made to flinch.
(if the target has not moved yet).Pokémon with the ability Inner Focus or those behind a Substitute cannot be made to flinch.
- In Gen 3 Astonish ignores
accuracy
and deals double damage if the target has used Minimize. - In Astonish has 25 PP and lower's the target's action speed.
Description
E
RS
An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
FRLG
An attack using a startling shout. It also may make the foe flinch.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
B2W2
BW
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Flinch
Makes the target flinch.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
|---|---|
Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | Attempts to jam the Pokémon that appealed before the user. |
|---|---|
Description | Startles the Pokémon that appealed before the user. |
Jam | 🖤🖤🖤 |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |