Bite
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
- Biting — Strong Jaw boosts them 1.5×.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Pow
60
Acc
100
PP
25
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
Effects & flags
30% chance: FlinchContactBiting move
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 25 | 0 |
| Gen 4–9 | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 25 | 0 |
| Gen 2–3 | Dark | Spec | 60 | 100 | 25 | 0 |
| Gen 1 | Normal | Phys | 60 | 100 | 25 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
OU (Singles)2026-09
MausholdPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Type
Super effective (×2)
PsychicGhost
Not very effective (×½)
FightingDarkFairy
No effect (×0)
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FAQ
What type is Bite?
Bite is a Dark-type Phys move.
What does Bite do?
Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
What are Bite's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 60, accuracy 100, PP 25.
Which Pokémon can learn Bite?
154 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Ekans, Arbok, Meowth, Persian.