| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 70 |
| Accuracy | ∞ |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Priority | -1 |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Vital Throw deals damage with lower priority, so most attacks will take place before it. Vital Throw ignores changes to the Accuracy and Evasion stats. However, it will not hit Pokemon during the invulnerable stage of Bounce, Dig, Dive, Fly, Shadow Force or Sky Drop.
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
A 2nd-strike move that never misses. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Makes the user’s move last, but it never misses. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Makes the user attack after the foe. In return, it will not miss. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user allows the foe to attack first. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss. |
| Black/White | The user attacks last. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss. |
These pokemon learn Vital Throw 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 Vital Throw as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.