Move profile
Payback Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation IV
Power
50
Accuracy
100
PP
10
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Effect
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation IV.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Payback
Payback learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 350 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.
350 Pokémon can learn Payback in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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