When was Instruct introduced?

Instruct was introduced in Generation VII.

Instruct

psychicType

StatusCategory

–Power

–Accuracy

Power–

Accuracy–

PP15

Status–

TypePsychic

CategoryStatus

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen VII

The user instructs the target to reuse the move last used by the target.

Pokemon That Learn Instruct (1)

# ▲		Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#765		Oranguru	Normal Psychic	Inner FocusTelepathySymbiosis (HA)	Lv. 50	90	60	80	90	110	60	490

FAQ

What type is Instruct?

Instruct is a Psychic-type Status move. It was introduced in Generation VII.

How many Pokemon can learn Instruct?

1 Pokemon can learn Instruct through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Instruct do in battle?

The target immediately uses its most recently-used move. This is independent of the target’s normal action for the turn (i.e., it may end up moving twice), but otherwise functions as usual, including deduction of PP. This effect works for disabled moves and ignores Torment.