Sketch (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 1 (max. 1) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Effects
Permanently copies the opponent's last move.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Sketch turns into Z-Sketch and raises all stats one stage each, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Sketch |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スケッチ (Sketch) |
| German | Nachahmer |
| French | Gribouille |
| Italian | Schizzo |
| Spanish | Esquema |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | Copies the foe’s move permanently. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Copies the foe’s last move permanently. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | This move copies the move last used by the foe, then disappears. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum | It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears. |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Sword/Shield | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Sketch 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.