Power

Self-Destruct

Normalphysical

User faints.

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Battle data
In-battle effect
TM & HM
Generation changes
Related moves

Power200

Accuracy100%

PP5

Priority0

In-battle effect

User faints, even if the attack fails or misses. Inflicts regular damage.

TM & HM

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Self-Destruct is taught by TM20, TM36, TM42, TM48 — the number varies by game.

Game	Machine
Legends: Z-A	TM48
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee	TM42
Red & Blue	TM36
Sword & Shield	TM20
Yellow	TM36

Changes across generations

Self-Destruct had different stats in earlier games. A dash means that value was unchanged from what it is today, and an arrow marks what happened when that era ended — ▲ raised or ▼ lowered.

Games	Type	Power	Accuracy	PP
Through Gen 2 (G/S)	—	130 Power increased after this	—	—
Current	Normal	200	100%	5

Self-Destruct

In-battle effect

TM & HM

Changes across generations

Pokémon that learn Self-Destruct

Other Normal moves

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