Quick Attack (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Priority | +1 |
| 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
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 |
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 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Quick Attack at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#125 / Electric
Level 1
#157 / Fire
Level 13
#284 / Bug · Flying
Level 1
#284 / Bug · Flying
Level 6
#466 / Electric
Level 1
#661 / Normal · Flying
Level 6
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 6
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 6
#694 / Electric · Normal
Level 17
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Quick Attack as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#083 / Normal · Flying
Field, Flying
#157 / Fire
Field
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Quick Attack in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.