Quick Attack 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 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +1 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Lets the user get in the first hit. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to strike first. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| Legends: Arceus | The user lunges at the target to deal damage, moving at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This also raises the user's action speed. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
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)