Earthquake

Ground

Hits all adjacent Pokémon, including the user's ally.

Technical data

Type
Ground
Category
physical
Power
100
Accuracy
100
PP
10
Priority
0
Target
all-adjacent
Contact
No
Spread
Yes
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
Yes

Competitive value

High spread damage but hits your own partner unless protected or immune.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: blocks this spread move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Earthquake good in VGC?

High spread damage but hits your own partner unless protected or immune.

＋Is Earthquake affected by Protect?

Yes, Earthquake is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.