Sky Attack
Effect Summary
User charges for one turn before attacking. Deals damage and has a 30% chance to make the target
flinch
.
Detailed Effect
The user of Sky Attack will start glowing (Gen 1-3) or become cloaked in a harsh light! (Gen 4+) on the first turn (this does nothing except display a message).
On the second turn, Sky Attack deals damage and has 30% chance to make the target flinch
(if it has not moved yet).
Sky Attack has an increased critical hit ratio
(⅛ instead of ¹⁄₂₄).
If the user is holding a Power Herb
, Sky Attack executes in one turn.
On the second turn, Sky Attack deals damage and has 30% chance to make the target flinch
Sky Attack has an increased critical hit ratio

If the user is holding a Power Herb
- In Gen 1-2 Sky Attack has a regular
critical hit ratio
and does not cause the target to flinch
- In Gen 1-4 Sky Attack is affected by
King's Rock
- In Sky Attack has 200 power.
Description
C
GS
1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
E
RS
Searches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn.
FRLG
A 2nd-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. The foe may flinch.
DP
HGSS
PL
A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
B2W2
BW
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
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
Damage
Deals damage.
Charging
Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
Flinch
Makes the target flinch.
Interactions
Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a
Power Herb
.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Targets opposite side in triples
In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Contest Effect
Effect | If the Pokémon that appealed before the user earned less than three appeal points, user earns six; if three, user earns three; if more than three, user earns none. |
---|---|
Description | Affected by how well the appeal in front goes. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
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Appeal | ❤️ |