What type is Sucker Punch?

Sucker Punch is a Dark-type physical move with 70 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Sucker Punch?

145 Pokemon can learn Sucker Punch through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Sucker Punch do?

Inflicts regular damage. If the target has not selected a damaging move this turn, or if the target has already acted this turn, this move will fail. This move is not affected by Iron Fist.

When was Sucker Punch introduced?

Sucker Punch was introduced in Generation IV.

Sucker Punch

dark Physical

Power70

Accuracy100%

PP5

Status–

Typedark

CategoryPhysical

Priority+1 (Fast)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen IV

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Pokemon That Learn Sucker Punch (145)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Lv. 25	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Lv. 29	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#023	Ekans	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	Egg	35	60	44	40	54	55	288
#024	Arbok	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	Egg	60	95	69	65	79	80	448
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Egg	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Tutor	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	Tutor	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#050	Diglett	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	Lv. 20	10	55	25	35	45	95	265
#051	Dugtrio	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	Lv. 20	35	100	50	50	70	120	425
#069	Bellsprout	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	Egg	50	75	35	70	30	40	300
#070	Weepinbell	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	Egg	65	90	50	85	45	55	390
#071	Victreebel	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	Egg	80	105	65	100	70	70	490
#074	Geodude	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	Tutor	40	80	100	30	30	20	300
#075	Graveler	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	Tutor	55	95	115	45	45	35	390
#076	Golem	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	Tutor	80	120	130	55	65	45	495
#092	Gastly	ghost poison	Levitate	Lv. 32	30	35	30	100	35	80	310
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	Lv. 36	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	Lv. 36	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#100	Voltorb	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	Tutor	40	30	50	55	55	100	330
#101	Electrode	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	Tutor	60	50	70	80	80	150	490
#106	Hitmonlee	fighting	LimberRecklessUnburden (HA)	Lv. 16	50	120	53	35	110	87	455
#115	Kangaskhan	normal	Early BirdScrappyInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 28	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
#122	Mr. Mime	psychic fairy	SoundproofFilterTechnician (HA)	Lv. 40	40	45	65	100	120	90	460
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	Tutor	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#161	Sentret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	Lv. 31	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
#162	Furret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	Lv. 36	85	76	64	45	55	90	415
#167	Spinarak	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	Lv. 26	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
#168	Ariados	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	Lv. 28	70	90	70	60	70	40	400
#170	Chinchou	water electric	Volt AbsorbIlluminateWater Absorb (HA)	Egg	75	38	38	56	56	67	330
#171	Lanturn	water electric	Volt AbsorbIlluminateWater Absorb (HA)	Egg	125	58	58	76	76	67	460
#177	Natu	psychic flying	SynchronizeEarly BirdMagic Bounce (HA)	Egg	40	50	45	70	45	70	320
#178	Xatu	psychic flying	SynchronizeEarly BirdMagic Bounce (HA)	Tutor	65	75	70	95	70	95	470
#185	Sudowoodo	rock	SturdyRock HeadRattled (HA)	Lv. 28	70	100	115	30	65	30	410
#197	Umbreon	dark	SynchronizeInner Focus (HA)	Tutor	95	65	110	60	130	65	525
#198	Murkrow	dark flying	InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster (HA)	Lv. 50	60	85	42	85	42	91	405
#200	Misdreavus	ghost	Levitate	Egg	60	60	60	85	85	85	435
#203	Girafarig	normal psychic	Inner FocusEarly BirdSap Sipper (HA)	Tutor	70	80	65	90	65	85	455
#222	Corsola	water rock	HustleNatural CureRegenerator (HA)	Tutor	65	55	95	65	95	35	410
#228	Houndour	dark fire	Early BirdFlash FireUnnerve (HA)	Egg	45	60	30	80	50	65	330
#229	Houndoom	dark fire	Early BirdFlash FireUnnerve (HA)	Tutor	75	90	50	110	80	95	500
#234	Stantler	normal	IntimidateFriskSap Sipper (HA)	Tutor	73	95	62	85	65	85	465
#237	Hitmontop	fighting	IntimidateTechnicianSteadfast (HA)	Lv. 24	50	95	95	35	110	70	455
#251	Celebi	psychic grass	Natural Cure	Tutor	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#261	Poochyena	dark	Run AwayQuick FeetRattled (HA)	Lv. 40	35	55	35	30	30	35	220
#262	Mightyena	dark	IntimidateQuick FeetMoxie (HA)	Lv. 52	70	90	70	60	60	70	420
#273	Seedot	grass	ChlorophyllEarly BirdPickpocket (HA)	Lv. 30	40	40	50	30	30	30	220
#274	Nuzleaf	grass dark	ChlorophyllEarly BirdPickpocket (HA)	Lv. 50	70	70	40	60	40	60	340
#275	Shiftry	grass dark	ChlorophyllWind RiderPickpocket (HA)	Egg	90	100	60	90	60	80	480
#287	Slakoth	normal	Truant	Tutor	60	60	60	35	35	30	280
#288	Vigoroth	normal	Vital Spirit	Tutor	80	80	80	55	55	90	440

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Sun Moon	80	–	–	–
Current	70	100%	5	dark

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.
Lash Out	Physical	75	100	5	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Wicked Blow	Physical	75	100	5	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Target drops its held item.

Sucker Punch

Pokemon That Learn Sucker Punch (145)

Generation Changes

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