Struggle (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 50 |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 0 (max. 1) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Only usable when all PP are gone. Hurts the user. (—% chance)
Changes
- In Generations 1-3, Struggle has 100% accuracy.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Struggle turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 1.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user, but hits a random adjacent opponent.
Other languages
| English | Struggle |
|---|---|
| Japanese | わるあがき (Waruagaki) |
| German | Verzweifler |
| French | Lutte |
| Italian | Scontro |
| Spanish | Forcejeo |
| Korean | 발버둥 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 挣扎 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 掙扎 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Used only if all PP are exhausted. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Used only if all PP are gone. Also hurts the user a little. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | An attack that is used only if there is no PP. It also hurts the user. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
An attack that is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also hurts the user slightly. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
An attack that is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also hurts the user slightly. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
An attack that is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. This also damages the user a little. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
This attack is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also damages the user a little. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
This attack is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also damages the user a little. |
| Scarlet/Violet | This attack is used in desperation only if the user has no remaining PP. It also damages the user a little. |