Thrash
NormalThrash is a Normal-type physical attack. It has 120 base power, 100% accuracy, 10 PP and targets a random opposing Pokémon. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.
Technical data
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- physical
- Power
- 120
- Accuracy
- 100
- PP
- 10
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- random-opponent
- Contact
- Yes
- Spread
- No
- Protect blocks
- Yes
- Wide Guard blocks
- No
Competitive value
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.
How to learn it
Pokémon that can learn or be taught this move, by method.
Level-up103 Pokémon
Incineroar
Tyranitar Mega
Gyarados Mega
Heracross Mega
Eelektross Mega
Pinsir Mega
Feraligatr Mega
Volcarona
Basculegion Female
Feraligatr
Tyranitar
Gyarados
Tauros Paldea Aqua Breed
Beartic
Heracross
Lycanroc Dusk
Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed
Tauros Paldea Combat Breed
Passimian
Basculegion Male
Eelektross
Krookodile
Mamoswine
Annihilape
Pinsir
Tauros
Tyrantrum
Morpeko Hangry
Morpeko Full Belly
Egg move (breeding)33 Pokémon
Pinsir Mega
Emboar Mega
Torterra
Rampardos
Emboar
Pinsir
Pokémon that use this move
131 Pokémon, sorted by usage
Incineroar
Tyranitar Mega
Gyarados Mega
Heracross Mega
Eelektross Mega
Pinsir Mega
Emboar Mega
Feraligatr Mega
Volcarona
Basculegion Female
Torterra
Feraligatr
Tyranitar
Gyarados
Tauros Paldea Aqua Breed
Beartic
Heracross
Lycanroc Dusk
Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed
Tauros Paldea Combat Breed
Passimian
Basculegion Male
Eelektross
Krookodile
Rampardos
Emboar
Mamoswine
Annihilape
Pinsir
Tauros
Tyrantrum
Morpeko Hangry
Morpeko Full Belly
What this move does
Thrash is a Normal-type physical attack. It has 120 base power, 100% accuracy, 10 PP and targets random-opponent. It makes contact, which matters for abilities and items that trigger on contact. Thrash is a Normal-type physical attack. It has 120 base power, 100% accuracy, 10 PP and targets a random opposing Pokémon. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.
When to consider it
Consider Thrash when its type and power cover targets your team otherwise struggles with. Single-target attacks are reliable and do not risk your own partner, but they can be redirected by Follow Me or Rage Powder. Evaluate the move alongside your team's speed tiers and overall coverage.
How to evaluate it in team building
In team building, Thrash is usually a coverage or primary STAB option. It shines when your team already has speed control or when it patches a matchup hole. Compare it with alternative moves of the same type and category to decide whether the extra power, accuracy or side effect justifies the slot over a more defensive option.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes with Thrash include: Using it without a clear plan for the turns it creates. Forgetting that Protect and Detect can block it, wasting a key turn. Spamming it predictably and letting the opponent switch into a resist. 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 Thrash 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 Thrash good in ChampionsVGC?
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder. It is blocked by Protect and Detect, which can waste a key turn if predicted.
+Is Thrash blocked by Protect?
Yes, Thrash is blocked by Protect and Detect.