#0640 · Updated Unova #227 · black 2 white 2 · gen 5
Grassland Pokémon
Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.
Total: 580
Justified
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
EV yield (current): +3 SPD
Does not evolve in this game
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 11 (black-2) | Static encounter | 100% | 45 |
| Road 11 (black-2) | Static encounter | 100% | 65 |
| Road 11 (white-2) | Static encounter | 100% | 45 |
| Road 11 (white-2) | Static encounter | 100% | 65 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeerThe user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | Quick AttackThe user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 7 | Double KickThe target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 30 | 100% | |
| 13 | Magical LeafThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | — | |
| 19 | Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% | |
| 25 | Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.▶ Ally | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | RetaliateThe user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 37 | Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 75 | 100% | |
| 42 | Sacred SwordThe user attacks by slicing with its long horns. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 90 | 100% | |
| 49 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Quick GuardThe user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.▶ User’s field | Fighting | — | — | |
| 61 | Work UpThe user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 67 | Leaf BladeThe user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 90 | 100% | |
| 73 | Close CombatThe user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 100% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm MindThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM05 | RoarThe target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM12 | TauntThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM16 | Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM20 | SafeguardThe user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.▶ User’s field | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM33 | ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM52 | Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 70% | |
| TM53 | Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 80 | 100% | |
| TM54 | False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM67 | RetaliateThe user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| TM81 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% | |
| TM83 | Work UpThe user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM86 | Grass KnotThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM01 | CutThe target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User, SynthesisThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.▶ User, Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.▶ Ally, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.▶ Selected Pokémon, BlockThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.▶ Selected Pokémon, BounceThe user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, Worry SeedA seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.▶ Selected Pokémon, Seed BombThe user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.▶ Selected Pokémon, Zen HeadbuttThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon