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Struggle

Inflicts typeless regular damage. User takes 1/4 its max HP in recoil. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This move is used automatically when a Pokémon cannot use any other move legally, e.g., due to having no PP remaining or being under the effect of both encore and torment at the same time. This move’s recoil is not treated as recoil for the purposes of anything that affects recoil, such as the ability rock head. It also is not prevented by magic guard. This move cannot be copied by mimic, mirror move, or sketch, nor selected by assist or metronome, nor forced by encore.

Physical

Power: 50

Accuracy: —%

PP: 1 (max 1.6)

Priority: 0

Target: Random Opponent


No Pokémon learn this move.

Move FAQ

What does Struggle do?

User takes 1/4 its max HP in recoil.

What type and category is Struggle?

Normal type, Physical category.

What are Struggle's power, accuracy, and PP?

Power 50, accuracy -%, PP 1.

What priority and target does Struggle have?

Priority 0, target Random Opponent.

How many Pokémon learn Struggle?

0 Pokémon can learn this move, including .