Screech is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
TM / HM
| Sword / Shield | TM16 |
|---|
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (2)
By TM / HM (2)
By breeding (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)