Shadow Punch
Effect Summary
Deals damage and never misses.
Detailed Effect
Shadow Punch deals damage and ignores accuracy
and evasion
checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
Description
E
RS
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.
B2W2
BW
The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
Cannot selectCan selectWill select
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Never Misses
Ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
Interactions4
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.
Punch-based
This move has 1.2x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Iron Fist.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Smart
Green
Bitter FlavorContest Effect
If user appeals first this turn, earns six points instead of two.
The appeal works great if performed first.
Appeal❤️❤️
Jam
Super Contest
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Appeal❤️❤️