NormalStatus
Tail Whip
Values in Gen 9
Pow
—
Acc
100
PP
30
Priority
0
Range
Spread
Effect
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats.
Effects & flags
Lowers Def by 1
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 ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 1–9 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
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FAQ
What type is Tail Whip?
Tail Whip is a Normal-type Status move.
What does Tail Whip do?
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats.
Which Pokémon can learn Tail Whip?
74 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Pikachu, Raichu, Vulpix, Ninetales, Meowth.