Payback
Dark
Effect Summary
Deals damage and its power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
Detailed Effect
Payback deals damage and has double power if the user moves after the target or the target uses an item.
- In Gen 4 the power of Payback is also doubled if the target switches out.
Description
DP
HGSS
PL
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
B2W2
BW
If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
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.
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
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
|---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️ |