Move profile
Self Destruct Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation I
Power
200
Accuracy
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
All Other Pokemon
Flavor text
Powerful but makes the user faint.
Effect
User faints.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation I.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Self Destruct
Self Destruct learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 120 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Level up · 20 species in sample
Machine availability
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120 Pokémon can learn Self Destruct in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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