Wicked Blow

Dark

Always lands a critical hit; ignores Protect via Unseen Fist.

Technical data

Type
Dark
Category
physical
Power
75
Accuracy
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Target
adjacent
Contact
Yes
Spread
No
Protect blocks
No
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Single-target nuke that bypasses defensive boosts and Protect.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: does not always block (e.g. Unseen Fist).
  • 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 Wicked Blow good in VGC?

Single-target nuke that bypasses defensive boosts and Protect.

＋Is Wicked Blow affected by Protect?

Wicked Blow can bypass Protect in certain cases (e.g. Unseen Fist).

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