| Type | Dark |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Introduced | Generation IV |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Punishment deals varying damage based on the opponent's stat increases. It starts at base power 60 and increases by 20 for every net stat boost of the opponent, up to a maximum of 200 (7 boosts). In other words the power is:
20 × NumIncreases + 60
For example, if the opponent used Nasty Plot and Amnesia once each, that is a total of 4 stat increases (+2 Special Attack, +2 Speed) and Punishment's base power will be 20 × 4 + 60 = 140.
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes. |
|---|---|
| Black/White | This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes. |
These pokemon learn Punishment 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.
These pokemon can learn Punishment as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.