Flatter is a Dark-type move introduced in Generation 3.
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 3 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Flattery is used to confuse the foe, but its SP. ATK also rises. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Legends: Arceus | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Scarlet / Violet | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also boosts the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
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)