Move · Normal · Physical · Generation I · Move No. 165
Struggle
Spanish name: Forcejeo
Move data
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- Physical
- Power
- 50
- Accuracy
- Never misses
- PP
- 1
- Priority
- 0
Effect
This attack is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also damages the user a little.
Inflicts typeless regular damage. User takes 1/4 its max HP in recoil. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This move is used automatically when a Pokémon cannot use any other move legally, e.g., due to having no PP remaining or being under the effect of both Encore and Torment at the same time. This move’s recoil is not treated as recoil for the purposes of anything that affects recoil, such as the ability Rock Head. It also is not prevented by Magic Guard. This move cannot be copied by Mimic, Mirror Move, or Sketch, nor selected by Assist or Metronome, nor forced by Encore.
Changes by generation
How this move worked in older games:
- Before Gold & Silver: Inflicts Normal-type damage.
- Before Diamond & Pearl: The user receieves 1/2 of the damage dealt in recoil.
TMs, HMs and TRs
No TM, HM or TR teaches this move.
Pokémon that can learn Struggle
No Pokémon can learn this move in the main games (it may be exclusive to a special mechanic).