Dark Pulse
Dark
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 20% chance to make the target
flinch
.
.Detailed Effect
Dark Pulse deals damage and has a 20% chance of causing the target to
flinch
(if the target has not yet moved).
Pokémon with the ability Inner Focus or those behind a Substitute cannot be made to flinch.
Dark Pulse's power is boosted by 50% when the user has the ability Mega Launcher.
(if the target has not yet moved).Pokémon with the ability Inner Focus or those behind a Substitute cannot be made to flinch.
Dark Pulse's power is boosted by 50% when the user has the ability Mega Launcher.
- In Gen 4 Dark Pulse is affected by
King's Rock
- In Dark Pulse has 10 PP and does not cause the target to
flinch
and
evasion
checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
Description
DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Additional Information
Move Target
Long Rangemeans 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
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Targets opposite side in triples
In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Pulse-based
This move has 1.5x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Mega Launcher.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
|---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |