Astonish

Ghost

Summary

Astonish is a Ghost-type move with 30 power and 100% accuracy. It has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch, which can prevent the target from attacking during that turn. Despite its relatively low base power, Astonish can be useful due to its flinch chance, particularly when used by faster Pokémon. This move has seen use in early stages of the game or on Pokémon that benefit from additional status effects. Additionally, Astonish has the benefit of being effective against Ghost-type opponents, which can add strategic value in certain matchups.

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.

Short Effect: Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.

Game Descriptions

An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.

An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.

An attack using a startling shout. It also may make the foe flinch.

The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks the target while crying out in a startling fashion.

The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Move Details

  • Power 30
  • Accuracy 100%
  • PP 15
  • Priority 0
  • Damage Class Physical
  • Generation Generation III
  • Category Damage

Additional Info

  • Flinch Chance 30%