Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Croagunk is a Poison and Fighting Type Toxic Mouth Pokémon, with a 18.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Croagunk can be found with Anticipation, Dry Skin and Poison Touch as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 300 combined Base Stats.
Croagunk Stats and Abilities
Based on Croagunk Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Croagunk Highest IV Stat is Attack 61 and the Lowest being Defense 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 48 | 206 | 300 |
E | Attack | 61 | 114 | 243 |
F | Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 |
E | Special Attack | 61 | 114 | 243 |
F | Special Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Total | 300 |
Croagunk | Detail |
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Best Nature | Lonely
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Black Sludge ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Human-Like |
Egg Cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Anticipation Ability 1 | A Pokémon with Anticipation will shudder upon entering battle, if an opponent has a move that is super-effective against it, or a One-Hit-KO move (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold). It only activates when the ability-bearer switches in, not when an opponent switches in. |
Dry Skin Ability 2 | Dry Skin causes several effects: |
Poison Touch Hidden Ability | May poison targets when a Pokémon makes contact. |
How To Evolve Croagunk in BDSP
Croagunk requires (Level 37) to evolve into Toxicroak.

Where To Find Croagunk in BDSP
Croagunk has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Croagunk
Lv. 20-26
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Lv. 20-26
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![]() Croagunk
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Croagunk
Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Croagunk Weakness
Croagunk is a Poison and Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Croagunk to take More Damage from Ground, , Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Poison, Grass, Rock, Dark, Bug Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage |
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2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Croagunk Strong Against?

Best Moves Croagunk in BDSP
Best Moveset for Croagunk Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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48 |
Belch
| ![]() | Special | 180 | 90 | 10 | User must have consumed a Berry. |
44 |
Sludge Bomb
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
32 |
Poison Jab
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 20 | May poison the opponent. |
24 |
Sucker Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack. |
Best Moveset for Croagunk TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM52 |
Focus Blast
| ![]() | Special | 180 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |



Croagunk Level Up Moves
List of Moves Croagunk can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Poison Sting
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Power:
22.5 Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() May poison the opponent.
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1 |
Mud-Slap
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Power: 20
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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4 |
Astonish
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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8 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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12 |
Flatter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Confuses opponent, but raises its Special Attack by two stages.
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16 |
Revenge
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power increases if user was hit first.
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20 |
Venoshock
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
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24 |
Sucker Punch
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
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28 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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32 |
Poison Jab
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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36 |
Toxic
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Badly poisons opponent.
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40 |
Nasty Plot
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
|
44 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
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48 |
Belch
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Power:
180 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() User must have consumed a Berry.
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Croagunk TM Moves
List of Moves Croagunk can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power:
225 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM06 |
Toxic
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Badly poisons opponent.
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TM08 |
Bulk Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM12 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM27 |
Low Sweep
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Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM30 |
Shadow Ball
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM41 |
Torment
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM52 |
Focus Blast
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Power:
180 Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM60 |
Drain Punch
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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TM63 |
Nasty Plot
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
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TM66 |
Payback
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM79 |
Dark Pulse
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM81 |
X-Scissor
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM84 |
Poison Jab
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Croagunk Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Croagunk can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Feint
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
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Dynamic Punch
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Power:
150 Acc: 50
PP: 5
![]() Confuses opponent.
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Headbutt
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Vacuum Wave
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
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Fake Out
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
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Cross Chop
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Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Bullet Punch
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
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Counter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
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Quick Guard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
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Acupressure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises a random stat.
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