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Taunt

Target is forced to only use damaging moves for the next 3–5 turns, selected at random. Moves that select other moves not known in advance do not count as damaging. assist, copycat, me first, metronome, mirror move, and sleep talk do not directly inflict damage and thus may not be used. bide, counter, endeavor, metal burst, and mirror coat are allowed.

Status

Power:

Accuracy: 100%

PP: 20 (max 32)

Priority: 0

Target: Selected Pokemon


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Move FAQ

What does Taunt do?

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

What type and category is Taunt?

Dark type, Status category.

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

Power -, accuracy 100%, PP 20.

What priority and target does Taunt have?

Priority 0, target Selected Pokemon.

How many Pokémon learn Taunt?

448 Pokémon can learn this move, including Rattata, Raticate, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Zubat, Golbat, Meowth, Persian.