Charm
FairyCharm is a Fairy-type status move. It targets a single adjacent target and has 20 PP.
Technical data
- Type
- Fairy
- Category
- status
- Power
- —
- Accuracy
- 100
- PP
- 20
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- adjacent
- Contact
- No
- Spread
- No
- Protect blocks
- Yes
- Wide Guard blocks
- No
Competitive value
A utility move whose value depends on the team's gameplan and the tempo it creates.
How to learn it
Pokémon that can learn or be taught this move, by method.
Level-up131 Pokémon
Gardevoir Mega
Gallade Mega
Empoleon
Palafin Hero
Glaceon
Leafeon
Whimsicott
Lopunny Mega
Flareon
Jolteon
Vaporeon
Alcremie
Raichu Mega Y
Beartic
Houndstone
Alcremie Gmax
Raichu Mega X
Gardevoir
Raichu Alola
Clefable Mega
Clefable
Mimikyu Totem Busted
Sylveon
Gallade
Mimikyu Totem Disguised
Mimikyu Busted
Umbreon
Espeon
Reuniclus
Tyrantrum
Raichu
Lopunny
Palafin Zero
Mimikyu Disguised
Aromatisse
Furfrou
Meowstic Male
Maushold Family Of Three
Maushold Family Of Four
Dedenne
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
TM / HM291 Pokémon
Gardevoir Mega
Floette Mega
Delphox Mega
Gallade Mega
Goodra Hisui
Florges
Snorlax
Empoleon
Goodra
Venusaur Mega
Palafin Hero
Glaceon
Leafeon
Whimsicott
Lopunny Mega
Meganium Mega
Arcanine
Froslass Mega
Camerupt Mega
Venusaur Gmax
Mr Rime
Flareon
Jolteon
Floette Eternal
Vaporeon
Hatterene Gmax
Ninetales
Alcremie
Raichu Mega Y
Beartic
Houndstone
Meowscarada
Tsareena
Lycanroc Dusk
Alcremie Gmax
Lycanroc Midnight
Lycanroc Midday
Raichu Mega X
Delphox
Gardevoir
Raichu Alola
Clefable Mega
Meganium
Primarina
Chimecho Mega
Venusaur
Arcanine Hisui
Hatterene
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Meowstic Female
Sylveon
Gallade
Mamoswine
Mimikyu Busted
Slurpuff
Umbreon
Espeon
Reuniclus
Tyrantrum
Ninetales Alola
Raichu
Lopunny
Froslass
Palafin Zero
Mimikyu Disguised
Aromatisse
Chimecho
Vileplume
Meowstic Male
Maushold Family Of Three
Liepard
Maushold Family Of Four
Camerupt
Emolga
Dedenne
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Floette
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
Egg move (breeding)35 Pokémon
Snorlax
Clefable Mega
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Emolga
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pokémon that use this move
298 Pokémon, sorted by usage
Gardevoir Mega
Floette Mega
Delphox Mega
Gallade Mega
Goodra Hisui
Florges
Snorlax
Empoleon
Goodra
Venusaur Mega
Palafin Hero
Glaceon
Leafeon
Whimsicott
Lopunny Mega
Meganium Mega
Arcanine
Froslass Mega
Camerupt Mega
Venusaur Gmax
Mr Rime
Flareon
Jolteon
Floette Eternal
Vaporeon
Hatterene Gmax
Ninetales
Alcremie
Raichu Mega Y
Beartic
Houndstone
Meowscarada
Tsareena
Lycanroc Dusk
Alcremie Gmax
Lycanroc Midnight
Lycanroc Midday
Raichu Mega X
Delphox
Gardevoir
Raichu Alola
Clefable Mega
Meganium
Primarina
Chimecho Mega
Venusaur
Arcanine Hisui
Hatterene
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Meowstic Female
Mimikyu Totem Busted
Sylveon
Gallade
Mamoswine
Mimikyu Totem Disguised
Mimikyu Busted
Slurpuff
Umbreon
Espeon
Reuniclus
Tyrantrum
Ninetales Alola
Raichu
Lopunny
Froslass
Palafin Zero
Mimikyu Disguised
Aromatisse
Chimecho
Vileplume
Furfrou
Meowstic Male
Maushold Family Of Three
Liepard
Maushold Family Of Four
Camerupt
Emolga
Dedenne
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Floette
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
What this move does
Charm is a Fairy-type status move. It targets a single adjacent target and has 20 PP. Charm is a Fairy-type status move. It targets a single adjacent target and has 20 PP.
A utility move whose value depends on the team's gameplan and the tempo it creates.
When to consider it
Consider Charm when your team needs the utility it provides rather than direct damage. Status moves define speed control, redirection, protection and disruption in VGC. Its value depends on whether your team can exploit the turns it creates. Check your team composition for Pokémon that benefit from the positioning or tempo it generates.
How to evaluate it in team building
In team building, Charm competes with other support and disruption options for a limited number of moveslots. Ask whether your team has enough offense to justify a utility move, and whether you have the speed or bulk to use it safely. Many successful teams run one or two status moves that enable the rest of the roster, so treat it as part of your overall gameplan rather than an afterthought.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes with Charm include: Using it without a clear plan for the turns it creates. Forgetting that Protect and Detect can block it, wasting a key turn. Not considering how redirectors like Follow Me and Rage Powder change targeting.
VGC interactions
Protect and Detect block this move. These interactions are situational, so test them in the team builder and matchup analyzer before committing to the moveslot.
Related tools and guides
Use the tools below to test Charm in a full team context and compare it with alternative options.
VGC interactions
- Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
- Wide Guard: does not block this move.
- Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
- Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).
Frequently asked questions
+Is Charm good in ChampionsVGC?
A utility move whose value depends on the team's gameplan and the tempo it creates. It is blocked by Protect and Detect, which can waste a key turn if predicted.
+Is Charm blocked by Protect?
Yes, Charm is blocked by Protect and Detect.