Take Down (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 85 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Machine/Record
| 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. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
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 Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Aerodactyl
#142 / Rock · Flying
Level 40
#142 / Rock · Flying
Level 40
Hippopotas
#449 / Ground
Level 28
#449 / Ground
Level 28
Whirlipede
#544 / Bug · Poison
Level 32
#544 / Bug · Poison
Level 32
Karrablast
#588 / Bug
Level 40
#588 / Bug
Level 40
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 1
Type: Null
#772 / Normal
Level 50
#772 / Normal
Level 50
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Take Down as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Roggenrola
#524 / Rock
Mineral
#524 / Rock
Mineral
Darmanitan
Standard Mode
#555 / Fire
Field
Standard Mode
#555 / Fire
Field
Darmanitan
Galarian Standard Mode
#555 / Ice
Field
Galarian Standard Mode
#555 / Ice
Field
Wishiwashi
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Water 2
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Water 2