| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Targets all adjacent foes.
Tail Whip lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Lowers the foe's DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe lower its DEFENSE stat. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered. |
| Black/White | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. |
These pokemon learn Tail Whip 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 Tail Whip as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.