Pay Day (move)

Move data

Type Normal
Category Physical
Power 40
Accuracy 100
PP 20  (max. 32)
Introduced Generation I

Move target

Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally

Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.

Effects

A small amount of money is gained after the battle resolves.

Machine

TM16 in Generation 1





Game descriptions

Gold/Silver
Crystal
Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after.
FireRed/LeafGreen Numerous coins are hurled at the foe. Money is earned after battle.
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle.
Black/White Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.

Learnt by level up

These pokemon learn Pay Day at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.

Meowth
#052 / Normal
Level 30

Learnt by breeding

These pokemon can learn Pay Day as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.

Purrloin
#509 / Dark
Field
Liepard
#510 / Dark
Field