Chatter

Type

Gen.

Power

Accuracy

100%

Priority

Effect Summary

Deals damage and has a higher chance to confuse

the target when the recorded sound is louder.

Chatter deals damage and confuses

the target.
Pokémon with the ability Own Tempo or behind a Substitute can not be confused.
Chatter can not be copied by Sketch.

In Gen 4-5 Chatter has 60 power and the player can use this move outside of combat to record their voice.
Chatter's chance of confusing is based on how loud the recording is, ranging from 1% (low), 11% (medium) to 31% (high).
If the user has not recorded any audio, its chance to confuse the target is 1%.
The recorded sound will then be used as Chatot cry. The recording is lost if Chatot is deposited in the PC.
In Gen 4 the chance of confusing the target is not affected by Serene Grace.
In Gen 5 Chatter can not confuse the target if the user has not recorded any audio and the chance to confuse ranges from 0% to 10%.
From Gen 9 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.

DP HGSS PL	The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the foe.
COL B2W2	The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.
XY	The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. This confuses the target.
ORAS SM USUM LGPLGE SWSH	The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target.

Move Target

Long Range

Affects a selected target on the field.

means 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.
Confusion	Causes the target to become confused.

Interactions

Blocked by Detect and Protect	This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror Move	A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Sound-based	Pokémon with Soundproof are immune to this move.
Targets opposite side in triples	In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Ignores Substitute	This move ignores the target's Substitute.