Storm Throw
Effect Summary
Deals damage and always lands a
critical hit

Detailed Effect
Storm Throw deals damage and will always land a
critical strike
if it does not miss.
Pokémon with the abilities Battle Armor or Shell Armor, or while under the effect of Lucky Chant, are protected against critical hits
.

Pokémon with the abilities Battle Armor or Shell Armor, or while under the effect of Lucky Chant, are protected against critical hits

- In Gen 5 Storm Throw has 40 power and a 2x damage multiplier for critical hits (instead of 1.5x)
- From Gen 9 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
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.
100% Crit
Is guaranteed to land a critical strike unless blocked.
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.
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