Shadow Punch

Type
Gen.
3
Power
60
PP
20
Priority
0
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals damage and never misses.

Detailed Effect

Shadow Punch deals damage and ignores accuracy stat img and evasion stat img checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.

Description

RS
E
An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
FRLG
The user throws a punch from the shadows. It cannot be evaded.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.
COL
B2W2
The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent 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
DamageDeals damage.
Never MissesIgnores accuracy and evasion checks.
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Punch-basedThis move has 1.2x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Iron Fist.
Other Languages
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Shadow Punch
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シャドーパンチ (Shadō Panchi)
germany flag
Finsterfaust
france flag
Poing Ombre
italy flag
Pugnodombra
spain flag
Puño Sombra
south kore flag
섀도펀치 (Shadow Punch)
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暗影拳 (Ànyǐng Quán / Amyíng Kyùhn)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionSmart
ColorGreen
FlavorBitter

Contest Effect

EffectIf user appeals first this turn, earns six points instead of two.
DescriptionThe appeal works great if performed first.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Appeal❤️❤️