Sky Attack

Type
Gen.
1
Power
140
Accuracy
90%
PP
5
Priority
0
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

User charges for one turn before attacking. Deals damage and has a 30% chance to make the target flinch status condition img.

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 status condition img (if it has not moved yet).
Sky Attack has an increased critical hit ratio stat img ( instead of ¹⁄₂₄).
If the user is holding a Power Herb item img, Sky Attack executes in one turn.
  • In Gen 1-2 Sky Attack has a regular critical hit ratio stat img and does not cause the target to flinch status condition img
  • In Gen 1-4 Sky Attack is affected by King's Rock item img
  • In Let's Go Pikachu!Let's Go Eevee Sky Attack has 200 power.

Description

GS
C
1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
RS
E
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.
COL
B2W2
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgLong Range
Affects a selected target on the field.
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.
ChargingRequires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
FlinchMakes the target flinch.
Interactions
Has a charging turnThis move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a Power Herb 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.
Targets opposite side in triplesIn triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Other Languages
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Sky Attack
japan flag
ゴッドバード (Goddo Bādo)
germany flag
Himmelsfeger
france flag
Piqué
italy flag
Aeroattacco
spain flag
Ataque Aéreo
south kore flag
불새 (Bul Sae)
mainland china flag
神鳥猛擊 / 神鸟猛击 (Shénniǎo Měngjī / Sàhnníuh Máahnggīk)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

TM43
TM43

Tutor

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionCool
ColorRed
FlavorSpicy

Contest Effect

EffectIf 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.
DescriptionAffected by how well the appeal in front goes.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.
Appeal❤️