Nasty Plot (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
| Type | Dark |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
| Sword/Shield | TR68 |
|---|---|
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | TM63 |
| Scarlet/Violet | TM140 |
Effects
Nasty Plot raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Darkinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Nasty Plot turns into Z-Nasty Plot and eliminates any stat drops applied to the user, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Nasty Plot |
|---|---|
| Japanese | わるだくみ (Waru Dakumi) |
| German | Ränkeschmied |
| French | Machination |
| Italian | Congiura |
| Spanish | Maquinación |
| Korean | 나쁜음모 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 诡计 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 詭計 |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Nasty Plot at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0855 / Ghost
Level 42
#0861 / Dark · Fairy
Level 40
Learnt by TM
#0039 / Normal · Fairy
#0040 / Normal · Fairy
#0200 / Ghost
#0576 / Psychic
#0727 / Fire · Dark
#0822 / Flying
#0823 / Flying · Steel
#0855 / Ghost
#0861 / Dark · Fairy
#0863 / Steel
#0906 / Grass
#0908 / Grass · Dark
#0962 / Flying · Dark
Chest Form
#0999 / Ghost
#1012 / Grass · Ghost
#1016 / Poison · Fairy
