Tickle is a Normal-type status move with no power and perfect 100% accuracy. Instead of dealing damage, it lowers the target's Attack and Defense stats by one stage each. This move can be useful for weakening physical attackers, making them less threatening to your team. Tickle can be strategically important in battles for debuffing tough opponents and setting them up for subsequent attacks from your own Pokémon. The move is often used in both singles and doubles battles for its utility in reducing the effectiveness of the opponents' physical moves.