Sky Attack
- 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
The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn. This move has a 30% chance of making the target flinch, and it has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
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 | Flying | Phys | 140 | 90 | 5 | 0 |
| Gen 1–9 | Flying | Phys | 140 | 90 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move15 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Sky Attack?
Sky Attack is a Flying-type Phys move.
What does Sky Attack do?
The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn. This move has a 30% chance of making the target flinch, and it has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
What are Sky Attack's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 140, accuracy 90, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Sky Attack?
15 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Doduo, Moltres, Noctowl, Murkrow, Skarmory, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Altaria.