| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 70 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Secret Power has a 30% chance of inducing a secondary effect on the opponent, depending on the environment. The move's animation also changes, reusing that of a specific attack for each terrain.
| Location | Effect | Animation |
|---|---|---|
| Grass | Sleep | Needle Arm |
| Sand or regular terrain | Accuracy reduced one stage | Mud Slap |
| Caves or rocky terrain | Flinching | Rock Throw |
| Water | Attack lowered one stage | Water Pulse |
| Snow or ice | Freezing | Avalanche |
| Buildings | Paralysis | Body Slam |
In Generation 3, Secret Power allowed the user to create their own secret base when used on weeping willow-like trees.
TM43 in Generation 3, 4
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
An attack with effects that vary by location. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | An attack that may have an additional effect that varies with the terrain. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| Black/White | The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
These pokemon learn Secret Power 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 Secret Power as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.