Knock Off

Dark

Removes the target's held item and deals more damage if it has one.

Technical data

Type
Dark
Category
physical
Power
65
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Target
adjacent
Contact
Yes
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Disrupts item-reliant strategies while dealing solid damage.

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 Knock Off good in VGC?

Disrupts item-reliant strategies while dealing solid damage.

Is Knock Off affected by Protect?

Yes, Knock Off is blocked by Protect and Detect.

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