Double-Edge (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 120 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Machine/Record
| Red/Blue Yellow |
TM10 |
|---|
Effects
Double-Edge deals damage, but the user receives 1⁄3 of the damage it inflicted in recoil. In other words, if the attack does 90 HP damage to the opponent, the user will lose 30 HP.
Changes
In Generations 1-2, the recoil is 1⁄4 of the damage inflicted.
In Generation 1, Double-Edge has a base power of 100.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Double-Edge turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 190.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Double-Edge |
|---|---|
| Japanese | すてみタックル (Sutemi Tackle) |
| German | Risikotackle |
| French | Damoclès |
| Italian | Sdoppiatore |
| Spanish | Doble Filo |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | A tackle that also hurts the user. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A reckless, life-risking tackle that also hurts the user a little. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Sword/Shield | A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Double-Edge at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Jigglypuff
#039 / Normal · Fairy
Level 44
#039 / Normal · Fairy
Level 44
Wigglytuff
#040 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
#040 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
Hippopotas
#449 / Ground
Level 44
#449 / Ground
Level 44
Whirlipede
#544 / Bug · Poison
Level 56
#544 / Bug · Poison
Level 56
Karrablast
#588 / Bug
Level 48
#588 / Bug
Level 48
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
Wishiwashi
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Level 48
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Level 48
Type: Null
#772 / Normal
Level 55
#772 / Normal
Level 55
Barraskewda
#847 / Water
Level 56
#847 / Water
Level 56
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Double-Edge as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Farfetch'd
Galarian Farfetch'd
#083 / Fighting
Field, Flying
Galarian Farfetch'd
#083 / Fighting
Field, Flying
Kangaskhan
#115 / Normal
Monster
#115 / Normal
Monster
Munchlax
#446 / Normal
Undiscovered
#446 / Normal
Undiscovered
Krookodile
#553 / Ground · Dark
Field
#553 / Ground · Dark
Field
Perrserker
#863 / Steel
Field
#863 / Steel
Field
Sirfetch'd
#865 / Fighting
Field, Flying
#865 / Fighting
Field, Flying
Copperajah
#879 / Steel
Field, Mineral
#879 / Steel
Field, Mineral