Move profile
Dark Pulse Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation IV
Power
80
Accuracy
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Special
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Effect
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation IV.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Flinch chance
20%
Learnset
How to get Dark Pulse
Dark Pulse learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 241 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
241 Pokémon can learn Dark Pulse in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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