Pay Day is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
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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 | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Throws coins. Gets them back later. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Numerous coins are hurled at the foe. Money is earned after battle. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle. |
| 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 | Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. |
| Scarlet / Violet | Coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. |
TM / HM
| Red / Green · Blue · Red / Blue · Yellow | TM16 |
|---|---|
| Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | TM57 |
| Sword / Shield | TM02 |
| Mega Dimension | TM116 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
By TM / HM (8)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)