Sketch is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 2.
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 2 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Copies the foe's move permanently. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Copies the foe’s last move permanently. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | This move copies the move last used by the foe, then disappears. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum | It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears. |
| HeartGold / SoulSilver | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Scarlet / Violet | This move enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)