Trump Card
Effect Summary
Deals damage and its power increases when this move has less PP, up to a maximum of 200.
Detailed Effect
Trump Card deals damage and bypasses
accuracy
and
evasion
checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig or Fly.
Trump Card's power is based on how much PP is left after the move is used.
If a move that calls other moves is used to perform Trump Card such as Metronome that moves remaining PP will be used to determine the power.
The table below shows the power based on remaining PP.
Trump Card's power is also affected by Pressure.


Trump Card's power is based on how much PP is left after the move is used.
If a move that calls other moves is used to perform Trump Card such as Metronome that moves remaining PP will be used to determine the power.
The table below shows the power based on remaining PP.
Power | PP left after use |
---|---|
40 | more than 4 |
50 | 3 |
60 | 2 |
80 | 1 |
200 | 0 |
- From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.
DP
HGSS
PL
The fewer PP this move has, the more power it has for attack.
B2W2
BW
The fewer PP this move has, the greater its attack power.
SWSH
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
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.
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.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs. |
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Appeal | - |