What type is Pursuit?

Pursuit is a Dark-type physical move with 40 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Pursuit?

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

What does Pursuit do?

Inflicts regular damage. If the target attempts to switch out this turn before the user acts, this move hits the target before it leaves and has double power. This effect can still hit a Pokémon that switches out when it has a Substitute up or when an ally has used Follow Me.

When was Pursuit introduced?

Pursuit was introduced in Generation II.

Pursuit

dark Physical

Power40

Accuracy100%

PP20

Status–

Typedark

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen II

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Pokemon That Learn Pursuit (100)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	Lv. 17	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#016	Pidgey	normal flying	Keen EyeTangled FeetBig Pecks (HA)	Egg	40	45	40	35	35	56	251
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Lv. 13	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Lv. 13	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#021	Spearow	normal flying	Keen EyeSniper (HA)	Lv. 8	40	60	30	31	31	70	262
#022	Fearow	normal flying	Keen EyeSniper (HA)	Lv. 8	65	90	65	61	61	100	442
#023	Ekans	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	Egg	35	60	44	40	54	55	288
#029	Nidoran♀	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Egg	55	47	52	40	40	41	275
#041	Zubat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	Egg	40	45	35	30	40	55	245
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	Egg	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#050	Diglett	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	Egg	10	55	25	35	45	95	265
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	Lv. 12	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	Lv. 12	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#084	Doduo	normal flying	Run AwayEarly BirdTangled Feet (HA)	Lv. 15	35	85	45	35	35	75	310
#085	Dodrio	normal flying	Run AwayEarly BirdTangled Feet (HA)	Lv. 15	60	110	70	60	60	110	470
#107	Hitmonchan	fighting	Keen EyeIron FistInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 11	50	105	79	35	110	76	455
#111	Rhyhorn	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	Egg	80	85	95	30	30	25	345
#123	Scyther	bug flying	SwarmTechnicianSteadfast (HA)	Lv. 9	70	110	80	55	80	105	500
#128	Tauros	normal	IntimidateAnger PointSheer Force (HA)	Lv. 15	75	100	95	40	70	110	490
#142	Aerodactyl	rock flying	Rock HeadPressureUnnerve (HA)	Egg	80	105	65	60	75	130	515
#143	Snorlax	normal	ImmunityThick FatGluttony (HA)	Egg	160	110	65	65	110	30	540
#161	Sentret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	Egg	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
#167	Spinarak	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	Egg	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
#190	Aipom	normal	Run AwayPickupSkill Link (HA)	Egg	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
#193	Yanma	bug flying	Speed BoostCompound EyesFrisk (HA)	Egg	65	65	45	75	45	95	390
#197	Umbreon	dark	SynchronizeInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 1	95	65	110	60	130	65	525
#198	Murkrow	dark flying	InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster (HA)	Lv. 5	60	85	42	85	42	91	405
#206	Dunsparce	normal	Serene GraceRun AwayRattled (HA)	Lv. 8	100	70	70	65	65	45	415
#212	Scizor	bug steel	SwarmTechnicianLight Metal (HA)	Lv. 9	70	130	100	55	80	65	500
#214	Heracross	bug fighting	SwarmGutsMoxie (HA)	Egg	80	125	75	40	95	85	500
#215	Sneasel	dark ice	Inner FocusKeen EyePickpocket (HA)	Egg	55	95	55	35	75	115	430
#227	Skarmory	steel flying	Keen EyeSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	Egg	65	80	140	40	70	70	465
#228	Houndour	dark fire	Early BirdFlash FireUnnerve (HA)	Egg	45	60	30	80	50	65	330
#236	Tyrogue	fighting	GutsSteadfastVital Spirit (HA)	Egg	35	35	35	35	35	35	210
#237	Hitmontop	fighting	IntimidateTechnicianSteadfast (HA)	Lv. 10	50	95	95	35	110	70	455
#246	Larvitar	rock ground	GutsSand Veil (HA)	Egg	50	64	50	45	50	41	300
#252	Treecko	grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	Lv. 17	40	45	35	65	55	70	310
#253	Grovyle	grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	Lv. 18	50	65	45	85	65	95	405
#254	Sceptile	grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	Lv. 18	70	85	65	105	85	120	530
#263	Zigzagoon	normal	PickupGluttonyQuick Feet (HA)	Egg	38	30	41	30	41	60	240
#276	Taillow	normal flying	GutsScrappy (HA)	Egg	40	55	30	30	30	85	270
#278	Wingull	water flying	Keen EyeHydrationRain Dish (HA)	Lv. 26	40	30	30	55	30	85	270
#287	Slakoth	normal	Truant	Egg	60	60	60	35	35	30	280
#333	Swablu	normal flying	Natural CureCloud Nine (HA)	Egg	45	40	60	40	75	50	310
#335	Zangoose	normal	ImmunityToxic Boost (HA)	Lv. 12	73	115	60	60	60	90	458
#353	Shuppet	ghost	InsomniaFriskCursed Body (HA)	Egg	44	75	35	63	33	45	295
#355	Duskull	ghost	LevitateFrisk (HA)	Lv. 22	20	40	90	30	90	25	295
#356	Dusclops	ghost	PressureFrisk (HA)	Lv. 22	40	70	130	60	130	25	455
#359	Absol	dark	PressureSuper LuckJustified (HA)	Lv. 10	65	130	60	75	60	75	465
#375	Metang	steel psychic	Clear BodyLight Metal (HA)	Lv. 23	60	75	100	55	80	50	420

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.
Payback	Physical	50	100	10	Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

Pursuit

Pokemon That Learn Pursuit (100)

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