Tickle

NormalStatus

Tickle lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage each. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.

Move data

Power

Accuracy

100%

Makes contact

Introduced

Generation 3

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Makes the foe laugh to lower ATTACK and DEFENSE.
FireRed, LeafGreen:The foe is made to laugh, reducing its ATTACK and DEFENSE stats.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user tickles the foe into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
Scarlet, Violet:The user tickles the target into laughing, lowering its Attack and Defense stats.