normalphysical
Self Destruct
User faints.
Power
200
Accuracy
100%
PP
5
Target
All Other Pokemon
User faints, even if the attack fails or misses. Inflicts regular damage.
"The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move."
Introduced in Generation I· Learned by 136 Pokémon
Effect
Teaches Sludge Bomb to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen I: Selfdestruct)
Teaches Sludge Bomb to a compatible Pokémon.
Move taught
Per game version, this machine teaches:
- Red BlueSelf Destruct
- YellowSelf Destruct
- Gold SilverSludge Bomb
- CrystalSludge Bomb
- Ruby SapphireSludge Bomb
- EmeraldSludge Bomb
- Firered LeafgreenSludge Bomb
- Diamond PearlSludge Bomb
- PlatinumSludge Bomb
- Heartgold SoulsilverSludge Bomb
- Black WhiteSludge Bomb
- ColosseumSludge Bomb
- XdSludge Bomb
- Black 2 White 2Sludge Bomb
- X YSludge Bomb
- Omega Ruby Alpha SapphireSludge Bomb
- Sun MoonSludge Bomb
- Ultra Sun Ultra MoonSludge Bomb
- Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeThunderbolt
- Sword ShieldWhirlpool
- Red Green JapanSelf Destruct
- Blue JapanSelf Destruct
- Scarlet VioletRock Tomb
- Legends ZaRock Tomb
Where to find it
Game abbreviations follow the standard Pokémon series conventions.
Generation I
- R B Y
- • Silph Co.
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 1000
- In Generation I , TMs can only be used once.
Generation II
- G S C
- • Route 43
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500
- In Generation II , TMs can only be used once.
Generation III
- R S E
- • Dewford Town
- • Trainer Hill E (Japan-only e-Reader exclusive)
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500 - FR LG
- • Rocket Warehouse
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500 - Colo
- • Under Colosseum Battle 2
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500 - XD
- • Round 4 of the Orre Colosseum
Notes: N/AAlso: $ 500
- In Generation III , TMs can only be used once.
Generation IV
- D P Pt
- • Galactic Warehouse
- • Battle Tower D P / Frontier Pt
Notes: 80 BPAlso: $ 1500 - HG SS
- • Route 43
- • Battle Frontier
Notes: 80 BPAlso: $ 1500
- In Generation IV , TMs can only be used once.
Generation V
- B W
- • Route 8
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - B2 W2
- • Route 8
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A
- In Generation V , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generation VI
- X Y
- • Route 19
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - OR AS
- • Dewford Town
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A
- In Generation VI , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generation VII
- S M
- • Shady House
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - US UM
- • Shady House
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - P E
- • Prize for defeating Lt. Surge
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A
- In Generation VII , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generation VIII
- Sw Sh
- • Prize for defeating Nessa
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A - BD SP
- • Galactic Warehouse
- • Battle Tower
- • Grand Underground merchant
Notes: 80 BP ×10 or 12 ×10 or 12 ×10 or 12 ×8 or 10 BD /5 or 8 SP ×5 or 8 BD /8 or 10 SPAlso: $ 1,500
- In Pokémon Sword and Shield , TMs can be used any number of times.
- In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl , TMs can only be used once.
Generation IX
- S V
- • Alfornada Cavern
- • South Province (Area Four)
- • TM Machine Only in The Teal Mask : Apple Hills
Notes: 1,500 LP Rockruff Rock ×3 Klawf Claw ×3Also: $ 1,500 - ZA
- • Wild Zone 8
Notes: N/AAlso: N/A
- In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet , TMs can only be used once. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A , TMs can be used any number of times.
Generations
Generation IGeneration IIGeneration IIIGeneration IVGeneration VGeneration VIGeneration VIIGeneration VIIIGeneration IX