Take Down (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 85 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Technical/Hidden Machine
| Red/Blue Yellow |
TM09 |
|---|
Effects
Take Down deals damage, but the user receives 1⁄4 of the damage it inflicted in recoil. In other words, if the attack does 100 HP damage to the opponent, the user will lose 25 HP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Take Down turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 175.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Take Down |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とっしん (Tosshin) |
| German | Bodycheck |
| French | Bélier |
| Italian | Riduttore |
| Spanish | Derribo |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | A tackle that also hurts the user. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A reckless, full-body charge attack that also hurts the user a little. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Take Down 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.
Aerodactyl
#142 / Rock · Flying
Level 41
#142 / Rock · Flying
Level 41
Forretress
#205 / Bug · Steel
Level 12
#205 / Bug · Steel
Level 12
Hippopotas
#449 / Ground
Level 19
#449 / Ground
Level 19
Karrablast
#588 / Bug
Level 37
#588 / Bug
Level 37
Chesnaught
#652 / Grass · Fighting
Level 29
#652 / Grass · Fighting
Level 29
Wishiwashi
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Level 25
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Level 25
Type: Null
#772 / Normal
Level 40
#772 / Normal
Level 40
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Take Down as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Nidorina
#030 / Poison
Undiscovered
#030 / Poison
Undiscovered
Nidoqueen
#031 / Poison · Ground
Undiscovered
#031 / Poison · Ground
Undiscovered
Roggenrola
#524 / Rock
Mineral
#524 / Rock
Mineral
Whirlipede
#544 / Bug · Poison
Bug
#544 / Bug · Poison
Bug
Darmanitan
Standard Mode
#555 / Fire
Field
Standard Mode
#555 / Fire
Field
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Take Down in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.
Charmander
#004 / Fire
Gen 1 — TM
#004 / Fire
Gen 1 — TM
Charmeleon
#005 / Fire
Gen 1 — TM
#005 / Fire
Gen 1 — TM
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
Gen 1 — TM
#012 / Bug · Flying
Gen 1 — TM
Jigglypuff
#039 / Normal · Fairy
Gen 1 — TM
#039 / Normal · Fairy
Gen 1 — TM
Wigglytuff
#040 / Normal · Fairy
Gen 1 — TM
#040 / Normal · Fairy
Gen 1 — TM
Bellsprout
#069 / Grass · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
#069 / Grass · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
Weepinbell
#070 / Grass · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
#070 / Grass · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
Victreebel
#071 / Grass · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
#071 / Grass · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
Tentacruel
#073 / Water · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
#073 / Water · Poison
Gen 1 — TM
Farfetch'd
#083 / Normal · Flying
Gen 1 — TM
#083 / Normal · Flying
Gen 1 — TM
Hitmonchan
#107 / Fighting
Gen 1 — TM
#107 / Fighting
Gen 1 — TM
Kangaskhan
#115 / Normal
Gen 1 — TM
#115 / Normal
Gen 1 — TM
Electabuzz
#125 / Electric
Gen 1 — TM
#125 / Electric
Gen 1 — TM