What type is Self Destruct?

Self Destruct is a Normal-type physical move with 200 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Self Destruct?

91 Pokemon can learn Self Destruct through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Self Destruct do?

User faints, even if the attack fails or misses. Inflicts regular damage.

When was Self Destruct introduced?

Self Destruct was introduced in Generation I.

Self Destruct

normal Physical

Power200

Accuracy100%

PP5

Status–

Typenormal

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetAll Other Pokemon

GenerationGen I

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Pokemon That Learn Self Destruct (91)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#074	Geodude	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	Lv. 24	40	80	100	30	30	20	300
#075	Graveler	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	Lv. 24	55	95	115	45	45	35	390
#076	Golem	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	Lv. 24	80	120	130	55	65	45	495
#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	TM	30	35	30	100	35	80	310
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#095	Onix	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	35	45	160	30	45	70	385
#100	Voltorb	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	Lv. 26	40	30	50	55	55	100	330
#101	Electrode	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	Lv. 26	60	50	70	80	80	150	490
#102	Exeggcute	grass psychic	ChlorophyllHarvest (HA)	TM	60	40	80	60	45	40	325
#103	Exeggutor	grass psychic	ChlorophyllHarvest (HA)	TM	95	95	85	125	75	55	530
#109	Koffing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	Lv. 28	40	65	95	60	45	35	340
#110	Weezing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	Lv. 28	65	90	120	85	70	60	490
#143	Snorlax	normal	ImmunityThick FatGluttony (HA)	TM	160	110	65	65	110	30	540
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#185	Sudowoodo	rock	SturdyRock HeadRattled (HA)	Egg	70	100	115	30	65	30	410
#204	Pineco	bug	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 6	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
#205	Forretress	bug steel	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	Lv. 1	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
#208	Steelix	steel ground	Rock HeadSturdySheer Force (HA)	TM	75	85	200	55	65	30	510
#211	Qwilfish	water poison	Poison PointSwift SwimIntimidate (HA)	Egg	65	95	85	55	55	85	440
#218	Slugma	fire	Magma ArmorFlame BodyWeak Armor (HA)	Tutor	40	40	40	70	40	20	250
#219	Magcargo	fire rock	Magma ArmorFlame BodyWeak Armor (HA)	Tutor	60	50	120	90	80	30	430
#222	Corsola	water rock	HustleNatural CureRegenerator (HA)	TM	65	55	95	65	95	35	410
#273	Seedot	grass	ChlorophyllEarly BirdPickpocket (HA)	TM	40	40	50	30	30	30	220
#274	Nuzleaf	grass dark	ChlorophyllEarly BirdPickpocket (HA)	TM	70	70	40	60	40	60	340
#275	Shiftry	grass dark	ChlorophyllWind RiderPickpocket (HA)	TM	90	100	60	90	60	80	480
#299	Nosepass	rock	SturdyMagnet PullSand Force (HA)	Tutor	30	45	135	45	90	30	375
#316	Gulpin	poison	Liquid OozeSticky HoldGluttony (HA)	Tutor	70	43	53	43	53	40	302
#317	Swalot	poison	Liquid OozeSticky HoldGluttony (HA)	Tutor	100	73	83	73	83	55	467
#320	Wailmer	water	Water VeilObliviousPressure (HA)	TM	130	70	35	70	35	60	400
#321	Wailord	water	Water VeilObliviousPressure (HA)	TM	170	90	45	90	45	60	500
#323	Camerupt	fire ground	Magma ArmorSolid RockAnger Point (HA)	Tutor	70	100	70	105	75	40	460
#324	Torkoal	fire	White SmokeDroughtShell Armor (HA)	TM	70	85	140	85	70	20	470
#337	Lunatone	rock psychic	Levitate	TM	90	55	65	95	85	70	460
#338	Solrock	rock psychic	Levitate	TM	90	95	85	55	65	70	460
#343	Baltoy	ground psychic	Levitate	Lv. 33	40	40	55	40	70	55	300
#344	Claydol	ground psychic	Levitate	Lv. 33	60	70	105	70	120	75	500
#362	Glalie	ice	Inner FocusIce BodyMoody (HA)	TM	80	80	80	80	80	80	480
#375	Metang	steel psychic	Clear BodyLight Metal (HA)	TM	60	75	100	55	80	50	420
#376	Metagross	steel psychic	Clear BodyLight Metal (HA)	TM	80	135	130	95	90	70	600
#377	Regirock	rock	Clear BodySturdy (HA)	TM	80	100	200	50	100	50	580
#378	Regice	ice	Clear BodyIce Body (HA)	TM	80	50	100	100	200	50	580
#379	Registeel	steel	Clear BodyLight Metal (HA)	TM	80	75	150	75	150	50	580

TM / TR Availability

Sword Shield Red Blue Yellow Red Green Japan Blue Japan Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Gold Silver	130	–	–	–
Current	200	100%	5	normal

Similar Normal Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	Can only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.
Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10	Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
Double Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Head Charge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

Self Destruct

Pokemon That Learn Self Destruct (91)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

Similar Normal Physical Moves

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