Shadow Punch

Ghost Type
Physical

Never misses.

Move Stats

Power
60
Accuracy
PP
20
Priority
0
Generation
Generation Iii
Target
Selected Pokemon

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers.

Flavor Text

Move descriptions from different games

Ruby Sapphire

"An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows."

Emerald

"An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows."

Firered Leafgreen

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. It cannot be evaded."

Diamond Pearl

"The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail."

Platinum

"The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail."

Heartgold Soulsilver

"The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail."

Black White

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail."

Black 2 White 2

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail."

X Y

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Sun Moon

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Sword Shield

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Legends Arceus

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Scarlet Violet

"The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses."

Additional Information

Status Effect
None
Category
Damage
00000

Effect Changes

How the move effect evolved over game versions

Changed in Gold Silver
Previous Effect:

Hits Pokémon under the effects of dig and fly.

Previous Short Effect:

Contest Information

Contest Type
Smart
Super Contest Effect
Available

Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in contests

Effect Description

If user appeals first this turn, earns six points instead of two.

Flavor Text

"The appeal works great if performed first."

Appeal
2
0

Super Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in super contests

Flavor Text

"Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn."

Appeal
2