Self-Destruct (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 200 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Technical/Hidden Machine
| Red/Blue Yellow |
TM36 |
|---|---|
| Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee | TM42 |
Effects
Self-Destruct deals high damage, but causes the user to faint.
Changes
In Generations 1-5, this move's name was formatted as Selfdestruct.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Self-Destruct turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 200.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Self-Destruct |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じばく (Jibaku) |
| German | Finale |
| French | Destruction |
| Italian | Autodistruz. |
| Spanish | Autodestruc |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | Powerful but makes the user faint. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user blows up to inflict severe damage, even making itself faint. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Self-Destruct 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.
Forretress
#205 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
#205 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
Forretress
#205 / Bug · Steel
Level 6
#205 / Bug · Steel
Level 6
Ferrothorn
#598 / Grass · Steel
Level 38
#598 / Grass · Steel
Level 38
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Self-Destruct as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Bonsly
#438 / Rock
Undiscovered
#438 / Rock
Undiscovered
Munchlax
#446 / Normal
Undiscovered
#446 / Normal
Undiscovered
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Self-Destruct in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.