Self-Destruct
- 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
Pow
200
Acc
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Range
Spread
Effect
The user faints upon using this 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 | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
| Gen 2–9 | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
| Gen 1 | Normal | Phys | 130 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Starmie4.2%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
OverqwilPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Type
Super effective (×2)
—
Not very effective (×½)
RockSteel
No effect (×0)
Ghost
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move17 Pokémon
#0074Geodude
#0075Graveler
#0076Golem
#0100Voltorb
#0101Electrode
#0109Koffing
#0110Weezing
#0204Pineco
#0205Forretress
#0211Qwilfish
#0425Drifloon
#0426Drifblim
#0482Azelf
#0774Minior
#0965Varoom
#0969Glimmet
#0970GlimmoraNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What type is Self-Destruct?
Self-Destruct is a Normal-type Phys move.
What does Self-Destruct do?
The user faints upon using this move.
What are Self-Destruct's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 200, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Self-Destruct?
17 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Voltorb, Electrode, Koffing, Weezing, Pineco.