Matcha Gotcha
- Non-contact — Damaging moves that don’t make contact (status moves excluded). The attacker takes no damage from Rough Skin, Iron Barbs or Rocky Helmet.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Has a 20% chance of burning targets. The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by this move.
Effects & flags
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 | Grass | Spec | 80 | 90 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 9 | Grass | Spec | 80 | 90 | 15 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
SinistchaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Matcha Gotcha?
Matcha Gotcha is a Grass-type Spec move.
What does Matcha Gotcha do?
Has a 20% chance of burning targets. The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by this move.
What are Matcha Gotcha's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 80, accuracy 90, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Matcha Gotcha?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Sinistcha.