Pokédex - Move Data - Sketch
Gold/Silver Version
| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 1 | 0 |
Permanently copies the last move used by the opposing Pokémon. That move replaces this move even after the battle ends or the user leaves the battle. Fails during Link Battles or Stadium 2 battles or if that move is Struggle or any move user knows. A move copied this way has 5 PP has its current PP set to its original maximum PP and its maximum PP set to the copied move’s maximum PP with no PP Ups applied. ("Stadium 2" is called "Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver" in Japan and "Pokémon Stadium 2" elsewhere.)
Ruby/Sapphire Version
| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Single exc. user |
Permanently copies the last move used by the target (different variable). That move replaces this move even after the battle ends or the user leaves the battle. Doesn’t copy Sketch, Struggle, or any move user knows. Fails if Transform is in effect for user. A move copied this way has its current PP set to its original maximum PP, and its maximum PP depends on the number of PP Ups for this move’s move slot.
Diamond/Pearl Version
| Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Single exc. user |
Permanently copies move the last move used by the target (different variable). That move replaces this move even after the battle ends or the user leaves the battle. Doesn’t copy Chatter, Sketch, Struggle, or any move user knows. Fails if Transform is in effect for user. A move copied this way has its current PP set to its original maximum PP, and its maximum PP depends on the number of PP Ups for this move’s move slot.
Black/White Version
| Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 1 | 0 | Single exc. user | p |
Permanently copies the last move used by the target. That move replaces this move even after the battle ends or the user leaves the battle. Doesn’t copy Chatter, Sketch, Struggle, or any move user knows. Fails if user has transformed. The copied move has its current PP and maximum PP set to the move’s original maximum PP.
Flag p: This attack doesn't fail against the target if the target has a substitute.
Pokémon that can learn Sketch
The following Pokémon can learn Sketch:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 11
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 31
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 41
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 51
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 61
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 71
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 81
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 91
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemonkafemori (I) (with Hidden Ability)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Spooky Manor (I) (with Hidden Ability)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokémon Global Link Promotion (Japan) (With Hidden Ability)
Pokémon that can learn Sketch in the Game Boy games
The following Pokémon can learn Sketch:
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 11
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 21
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 31
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 41
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 51
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 61
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 71
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 81
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 91