Move profile
Take Down Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation I
Power
90
Accuracy
85
PP
20
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
A tackle that also hurts the user.
Effect
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation I.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Take Down
Take Down learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 848 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
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Machine availability
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848 Pokémon can learn Take Down in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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