Flatter
Effect Summary
Raises the target's
Special Attack
by one stage and
confuses
the target.

Detailed Effect
Flatter raises the target's
Special Attack
by one stage but also
confuses
it.
Stats
can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Pokémon with the ability Own Tempo can not be confused.
If one of the effects can not be applied, Flatter will still apply the other effect.

Stats

Pokémon with the ability Own Tempo can not be confused.
If one of the effects can not be applied, Flatter will still apply the other effect.
Description
E
RS
Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.
FRLG
Flattery is used to confuse the foe, but its SP. ATK also rises.
DP
HGSS
PL
Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
B2W2
BW
Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Bad Stat Increase
Raises an enemy's stats.
Confusion
Causes the target to become confused.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Reflectable
This move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
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 |
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Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | Attempts to make all following Pokémon nervous (and thus unable to appeal). |
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Description | Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️ |