Retaliate (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Power | 70 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Machine/Record
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM67 |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM67 |
| Sword/Shield | TM79 |
Effects
Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Retaliate turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 140.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Retaliate |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かたきうち (Katakiuchi) |
| German | Heimzahlung |
| French | Vengeance |
| Italian | Nemesi |
| Spanish | Represalia |
| Korean | 원수갚기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 报仇 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 報仇 |
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user takes revenge for a fainted ally. This move’s power is boosted if an ally fainted in the previous turn. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Retaliate 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.
#1010 / Grass · Psychic
Level 14
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Retaliate as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0943 / Dark
Field