Quick Attack (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Priority | +1 |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Quick Attack deals damage and has a priority of +1.
Moves with a higher priority always go first, regardless of a Pokémon's speed. If two moves with the same priority are used, the faster Pokémon goes first as usual.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Quick Attack turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Quick Attack |
|---|---|
| Japanese | でんこうせっか (Denkō Sekka) |
| German | Ruckzuckhieb |
| French | Vive-attaque |
| Italian | Attacco Rapido |
| Spanish | Ataque Rápido |
| Korean | 전광석화 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 电光一闪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 電光一閃 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Lets the user get in the first hit. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to strike first. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Quick Attack 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.
Typhlosion#0157 / Fire
Level 13
TyphlosionHisuian Typhlosion
#0157 / Fire · Ghost
Level 13
Masquerain#0284 / Bug · Flying
Level 1
Fletchling#0661 / Normal · Flying
Level 5
Fletchinder#0662 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
Talonflame#0663 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
Sprigatito#0906 / Grass
Level 15
Meowscarada#0908 / Grass · Dark
Level 15
SquawkabillyGreen Plumage
#0931 / Normal · Flying
Level 6
Kilowattrel#0941 / Electric · Flying
Level 7
Iron Leaves#1010 / Grass · Psychic
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Quick Attack as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
