Pursuit — Pokémon Move

Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.

Type: dark; class: physical; power: 40; accuracy: 100; PP: 20; priority: 0.

Effect notes

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.

In-game descriptions by version

gold silverHeavily strikes switching POKéMON.
crystalHeavily strikes switching POKéMON.
ruby sapphireInflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
emeraldInflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
firered leafgreenAn attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out.
diamond pearlAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
platinumAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
heartgold soulsilverAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
black whiteAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
black 2 white 2An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
x yAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
omega ruby alpha sapphireAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
sun moonThe power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
ultra sun ultra moonThe power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeThe power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
sword shieldThis move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.