Sucker Punch

Dark

Priority move that fails if the target isn't using an attacking move.

Technical data

Type
Dark
Category
physical
Power
70
Accuracy
100
PP
5
Priority
1
Target
adjacent
Contact
Yes
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Powerful priority that pressures fast frail threats, but is read-dependent.

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: blocks this priority move.

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Sucker Punch good in VGC?

Powerful priority that pressures fast frail threats, but is read-dependent.

＋Is Sucker Punch affected by Protect?

Yes, Sucker Punch is blocked by Protect and Detect.

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