Low Kick
Fighting
Effect Summary
Deals more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
Detailed Effect
Low Kick deals greater damage on heavier targets, as shown in the table. Note that the game uses weights in kilograms to determine power.
Low Kick is able to hit targets hidden underwater from using Dive.
| KG | Lbs | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1-9.9 | 0.1-21.8 | 20 |
| 10.0-24.9 | 21.9-54.9 | 40 |
| 25.0-49.9 | 55.0-110.1 | 60 |
| 50.0-99.9 | 110.2-220.2 | 80 |
| 100.0-199.9 | 220.3-440.7 | 100 |
| 200.0 or more | 440.8 or more | 120 |
- In Gen 1 Low Kick has a static power of 50, an accuracy
of 90% and a 30% chance to make the target flinch
Does not work against a target behind a Substitute - Low Kick ignores weight variations and only caluclates off the weight listed in the PokéDex
- Low Kick will fail if used against a Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon.
Description
C
GS
An attack that may cause flinching.
E
RS
A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
FRLG
A low, tripping kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
DP
HGSS
PL
A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
B2W2
BW
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
Cannot selectCan selectWill select
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions3
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
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Tough
Yellow
Sour FlavorContest Effect
Attempts to jam the Pokémon that appealed before the user.
Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
Appeal❤️
Jam🖤🖤🖤🖤
Super Contest
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.
Appeal❤️❤️❤️