What type is Payback?

Payback is a Dark-type physical move with 50 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Payback?

288 Pokemon can learn Payback through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Payback do?

Inflicts regular damage. If the target uses a move or switches out this turn before this move is used, this move has double power.

When was Payback introduced?

Payback was introduced in Generation IV.

Payback

darkPhysical

Power50

Accuracy100%

PP10

Status–

Typedark

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen IV

The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.

Pokemon That Learn Payback (288)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	TM	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#023	Ekans	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	35	60	44	40	54	55	288
#024	Arbok	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	60	95	69	65	79	80	448
#037	Vulpix	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	38	41	40	50	65	65	299
#038	Ninetales	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
#041	Zubat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	40	45	35	30	40	55	245
#042	Golbat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	75	80	70	65	75	90	455
#052	Meowth	normal	PickupTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#062	Poliwrath	water fighting	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
#066	Machop	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	70	80	50	35	35	35	305
#067	Machoke	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	80	100	70	50	60	45	405
#068	Machamp	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	90	130	80	65	85	55	505
#072	Tentacool	water poison	Clear BodyLiquid OozeRain Dish (HA)	TM	40	40	35	50	100	70	335
#073	Tentacruel	water poison	Clear BodyLiquid OozeRain Dish (HA)	TM	80	70	65	80	120	100	515
#085	Dodrio	normal flying	Run AwayEarly BirdTangled Feet (HA)	TM	60	110	70	60	60	110	470
#088	Grimer	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	80	80	50	40	50	25	325
#089	Muk	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	105	105	75	65	100	50	500
#090	Shellder	water	Shell ArmorSkill LinkOvercoat (HA)	TM	30	65	100	45	25	40	305
#091	Cloyster	water ice	Shell ArmorSkill LinkOvercoat (HA)	TM	50	95	180	85	45	70	525
#092	Gastly	ghost poison	Levitate	Lv. 12	30	35	30	100	35	80	310
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	Lv. 12	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	Lv. 12	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#095	Onix	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	35	45	160	30	45	70	385
#109	Koffing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	40	65	95	60	45	35	340
#110	Weezing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	65	90	120	85	70	60	490
#111	Rhyhorn	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	80	85	95	30	30	25	345
#112	Rhydon	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	105	130	120	45	45	40	485
#122	Mr. Mime	psychic fairy	SoundproofFilterTechnician (HA)	TM	40	45	65	100	120	90	460
#124	Jynx	ice psychic	ObliviousForewarnDry Skin (HA)	TM	65	50	35	115	95	95	455
#128	Tauros	normal	IntimidateAnger PointSheer Force (HA)	Lv. 10	75	100	95	40	70	110	490
#130	Gyarados	water flying	IntimidateMoxie (HA)	TM	95	125	79	60	100	81	540
#142	Aerodactyl	rock flying	Rock HeadPressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	80	105	65	60	75	130	515
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#169	Crobat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	85	90	80	70	80	130	535
#186	Politoed	water	Water AbsorbDampDrizzle (HA)	TM	90	75	75	90	100	70	500
#190	Aipom	normal	Run AwayPickupSkill Link (HA)	TM	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
#197	Umbreon	dark	SynchronizeInner Focus (HA)	TM	95	65	110	60	130	65	525
#198	Murkrow	dark flying	InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster (HA)	TM	60	85	42	85	42	91	405
#200	Misdreavus	ghost	Levitate	Lv. 37	60	60	60	85	85	85	435
#204	Pineco	bug	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 31	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
#205	Forretress	bug steel	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 32	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
#207	Gligar	ground flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilImmunity (HA)	TM	65	75	105	35	65	85	430
#208	Steelix	steel ground	Rock HeadSturdySheer Force (HA)	TM	75	85	200	55	65	30	510
#209	Snubbull	fairy	IntimidateRun AwayRattled (HA)	Lv. 43	60	80	50	40	40	30	300
#210	Granbull	fairy	IntimidateQuick FeetRattled (HA)	Lv. 51	90	120	75	60	60	45	450
#211	Qwilfish	water poison	Poison PointSwift SwimIntimidate (HA)	TM	65	95	85	55	55	85	440
#215	Sneasel	dark ice	Inner FocusKeen EyePickpocket (HA)	TM	55	95	55	35	75	115	430

TM / TR Availability

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Similar Dark Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Hyperspace Fury	Physical	100	–	5	Ignores and destroys protection effects.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.
Darkest Lariat	Physical	85	100	10	Ignores the target’s stat modifiers.
Kowtow Cleave	Physical	85	–	10	The user slashes at the target after kowtowing to make the target let down its guard. This attack never misses.
Bite	Physical	60	100	25	Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Thief	Physical	60	100	25	Takes the target’s item.
Feint Attack	Physical	60	–	20	Never misses.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.

Payback

Pokemon That Learn Payback (288)

TM / TR Availability

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