Parting Shot

Dark

Lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack, then switches the user out.

Technical data

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

Competitive value

Combines pivoting with offensive debuffs, a signature Incineroar tool.

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 Parting Shot good in VGC?

Combines pivoting with offensive debuffs, a signature Incineroar tool.

＋Is Parting Shot affected by Protect?

Yes, Parting Shot is blocked by Protect and Detect.

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