Tail Whip 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 | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Lowers the foe's DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe lower its DEFENSE stat. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered. |
| 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! | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. |
| Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (8)
By breeding (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)