Pursuit is a Dark-type move with 40 power and 100% accuracy. It has a unique effect where its power doubles to 80 if the target is switching out of battle. Pursuit is particularly useful for trapping and finishing off weakened opponents before they can escape. This mechanic makes it a valuable tool in competitive play, especially against Pokémon that rely on switching to evade attacks or status conditions.
Inflicts regular damage. If the target attempts to switch out this turn before the user acts, this move hits the target before it leaves and has double power. This effect can still hit a Pokémon that switches out when it has a substitute up or when an ally has used follow me.
Short Effect: Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
Inflicts regular damage. If the target attempts to switch out this turn before the user acts, this move hits the target before it leaves and has double power. This effect can still hit a Pokémon that switches out when it has a substitute up or when an ally has used follow me.