When was Quick Attack introduced?

Quick Attack was introduced in Generation I.

Quick Attack

normalType

PhysicalCategory

40Power

100%Accuracy

Power40

Accuracy100%

PP30

Status–

TypeNormal

CategoryPhysical

Priority+1 (Fast)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

Pokemon That Learn Quick Attack (158)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#016	Pidgey	Normal Flying	Keen EyeTangled FeetBig Pecks (HA)	Lv. 12	40	45	40	35	35	56	251
#017	Pidgeotto	Normal Flying	Keen EyeTangled FeetBig Pecks (HA)	Lv. 12	63	60	55	50	50	71	349
#018	Pidgeot	Normal Flying	Keen EyeTangled FeetBig Pecks (HA)	Lv. 12	83	80	75	70	70	101	479
#019	Rattata	Normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Lv. 7	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	Normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	Lv. 7	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#021	Spearow	Normal Flying	Keen EyeSniper (HA)	Egg	40	60	30	31	31	70	262
#022	Fearow	Normal Flying	Keen EyeSniper (HA)	Lv. 1	65	90	65	61	61	100	442
#025	Pikachu	Electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 1	35	55	40	50	50	90	320
#026	Raichu	Electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 1	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
#037	Vulpix	Fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	Lv. 8	38	41	40	50	65	65	299
#038	Ninetales	Fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	Lv. 1	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
#041	Zubat	Poison Flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	Egg	40	45	35	30	40	55	245
#042	Golbat	Poison Flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	Lv. 1	75	80	70	65	75	90	455
#077	Ponyta	Fire	Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body (HA)	Lv. 10	50	85	55	65	65	90	410
#078	Rapidash	Fire	Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body (HA)	Lv. 1	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
#083	Farfetch’d	Normal Flying	Keen EyeInner FocusDefiant (HA)	Egg	52	90	55	58	62	60	377
#084	Doduo	Normal Flying	Run AwayEarly BirdTangled Feet (HA)	Lv. 5	35	85	45	35	35	75	310
#085	Dodrio	Normal Flying	Run AwayEarly BirdTangled Feet (HA)	Lv. 1	60	110	70	60	60	110	470
#118	Goldeen	Water	Swift SwimWater VeilLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 10	45	67	60	35	50	63	320
#119	Seaking	Water	Swift SwimWater VeilLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 10	80	92	65	65	80	68	450
#123	Scyther	Bug Flying	SwarmTechnicianSteadfast (HA)	Lv. 1	70	110	80	55	80	105	500
#125	Electabuzz	Electric	StaticVital Spirit (HA)	Lv. 1	65	83	57	95	85	105	490
#127	Pinsir	Bug	Hyper CutterMold BreakerMoxie (HA)	Egg	65	125	100	55	70	85	500
#133	Eevee	Normal	Run AwayAdaptabilityAnticipation (HA)	Lv. 10	55	55	50	45	65	55	325
#134	Vaporeon	Water	Water AbsorbHydration (HA)	Lv. 10	130	65	60	110	95	65	525
#135	Jolteon	Electric	Volt AbsorbQuick Feet (HA)	Lv. 10	65	65	60	110	95	130	525
#136	Flareon	Fire	Flash FireGuts (HA)	Lv. 10	65	130	60	95	110	65	525
#155	Cyndaquil	Fire	BlazeFlash Fire (HA)	Lv. 13	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
#156	Quilava	Fire	BlazeFlash Fire (HA)	Lv. 13	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
#157	Typhlosion	Fire	BlazeFlash Fire (HA)	Lv. 13	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#161	Sentret	Normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	Lv. 7	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
#162	Furret	Normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	Lv. 1	85	76	64	45	55	90	415
#172	Pichu	Electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 5	20	40	15	35	35	60	205
#177	Natu	Psychic Flying	SynchronizeEarly BirdMagic Bounce (HA)	Egg	40	50	45	70	45	70	320
#190	Aipom	Normal	Run AwayPickupSkill Link (HA)	Lv. 1	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
#193	Yanma	Bug Flying	Speed BoostCompound EyesFrisk (HA)	Lv. 6	65	65	45	75	45	95	390
#196	Espeon	Psychic	SynchronizeMagic Bounce (HA)	Lv. 10	65	65	60	130	95	110	525
#197	Umbreon	Dark	SynchronizeInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 10	95	65	110	60	130	65	525
#198	Murkrow	Dark Flying	InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster (HA)	Egg	60	85	42	85	42	91	405
#207	Gligar	Ground Flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilImmunity (HA)	Lv. 13	65	75	105	35	65	85	430
#212	Scizor	Bug Steel	SwarmTechnicianLight Metal (HA)	Lv. 1	70	130	100	55	80	65	500
#215	Sneasel	Dark Ice	Inner FocusKeen EyePickpocket (HA)	Lv. 12	55	95	55	35	75	115	430
#225	Delibird	Ice Flying	Vital SpiritHustleInsomnia (HA)	Egg	45	55	45	65	45	75	330
#237	Hitmontop	Fighting	IntimidateTechnicianSteadfast (HA)	Lv. 4	50	95	95	35	110	70	455
#239	Elekid	Electric	StaticVital Spirit (HA)	Lv. 1	45	63	37	65	55	95	360
#243	Raikou	Electric	PressureInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 1	90	85	75	115	100	115	580
#252	Treecko	Grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	Lv. 6	40	45	35	65	55	70	310
#253	Grovyle	Grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	Lv. 1	50	65	45	85	65	95	405
#254	Sceptile	Grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	Lv. 1	70	85	65	105	85	120	530
#255	Torchic	Fire	BlazeSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 6	45	60	40	70	50	45	310
#256	Combusken	Fire Fighting	BlazeSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 1	60	85	60	85	60	55	405
#257	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	BlazeSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 1	80	120	70	110	70	80	530
#273	Seedot	Grass	ChlorophyllEarly BirdPickpocket (HA)	Egg	40	40	50	30	30	30	220
#274	Nuzleaf	Grass Dark	ChlorophyllEarly BirdPickpocket (HA)	Egg	70	70	40	60	40	60	340
#275	Shiftry	Grass Dark	ChlorophyllWind RiderPickpocket (HA)	Egg	90	100	60	90	60	80	480
#276	Taillow	Normal Flying	GutsScrappy (HA)	Lv. 9	40	55	30	30	30	85	270
#277	Swellow	Normal Flying	GutsScrappy (HA)	Lv. 9	60	85	60	75	50	125	455
#278	Wingull	Water Flying	Keen EyeHydrationRain Dish (HA)	Lv. 5	40	30	30	55	30	85	270
#279	Pelipper	Water Flying	Keen EyeDrizzleRain Dish (HA)	Lv. 1	60	50	100	95	70	65	440
#283	Surskit	Bug Water	Swift SwimRain Dish (HA)	Lv. 6	40	30	32	50	52	65	269
#284	Masquerain	Bug Flying	IntimidateUnnerve (HA)	Lv. 1	70	60	62	100	82	80	454
#309	Electrike	Electric	StaticLightning RodMinus (HA)	Lv. 12	40	45	40	65	40	65	295
#310	Manectric	Electric	StaticLightning RodMinus (HA)	Lv. 12	70	75	60	105	60	105	475
#311	Plusle	Electric	PlusLightning Rod (HA)	Lv. 1	60	50	40	85	75	95	405
#312	Minun	Electric	MinusVolt Absorb (HA)	Lv. 1	60	40	50	75	85	95	405
#313	Volbeat	Bug	IlluminateSwarmPrankster (HA)	Lv. 12	65	73	75	47	85	85	430
#314	Illumise	Bug	ObliviousTinted LensPrankster (HA)	Lv. 12	65	47	75	73	85	85	430
#328	Trapinch	Ground	Hyper CutterArena TrapSheer Force (HA)	Egg	45	100	45	45	45	10	290
#329	Vibrava	Ground Dragon	Levitate	Egg	50	70	50	50	50	70	340
#330	Flygon	Ground Dragon	Levitate	Egg	80	100	80	80	80	100	520
#335	Zangoose	Normal	ImmunityToxic Boost (HA)	Lv. 5	73	115	60	60	60	90	458
#359	Absol	Dark	PressureSuper LuckJustified (HA)	Lv. 1	65	130	60	75	60	75	465
#396	Starly	Normal Flying	Keen EyeReckless (HA)	Lv. 5	40	55	30	30	30	60	245
#397	Staravia	Normal Flying	IntimidateReckless (HA)	Lv. 1	55	75	50	40	40	80	340
#398	Staraptor	Normal Flying	IntimidateReckless (HA)	Lv. 1	85	120	70	50	60	100	485
#399	Bidoof	Normal	SimpleUnawareMoody (HA)	Egg	59	45	40	35	40	31	250
#403	Shinx	Electric	RivalryIntimidateGuts (HA)	Egg	45	65	34	40	34	45	263
#404	Luxio	Electric	RivalryIntimidateGuts (HA)	Lv. 1	60	85	49	60	49	60	363
#405	Luxray	Electric	RivalryIntimidateGuts (HA)	Lv. 1	80	120	79	95	79	70	523
#417	Pachirisu	Electric	Run AwayPickupVolt Absorb (HA)	Lv. 5	60	45	70	45	90	95	405
#418	Buizel	Water	Swift SwimWater Veil (HA)	Lv. 11	55	65	35	60	30	85	330
#419	Floatzel	Water	Swift SwimWater Veil (HA)	Lv. 1	85	105	55	85	50	115	495
#424	Ambipom	Normal	TechnicianPickupSkill Link (HA)	Lv. 1	75	100	66	60	66	115	482
#427	Buneary	Normal	Run AwayKlutzLimber (HA)	Lv. 1	55	66	44	44	56	85	350
#428	Lopunny	Normal	Cute CharmKlutzLimber (HA)	Lv. 1	65	76	84	54	96	105	480
#431	Glameow	Normal	LimberOwn TempoKeen Eye (HA)	Egg	49	55	42	42	37	85	310
#447	Riolu	Fighting	SteadfastInner FocusPrankster (HA)	Lv. 1	40	70	40	35	40	60	285
#448	Lucario	Fighting Steel	SteadfastInner FocusJustified (HA)	Lv. 1	70	110	70	115	70	90	525
#461	Weavile	Dark Ice	PressurePickpocket (HA)	Lv. 1	70	120	65	45	85	125	510
#466	Electivire	Electric	Motor DriveVital Spirit (HA)	Lv. 1	75	123	67	95	85	95	540
#469	Yanmega	Bug Flying	Speed BoostTinted LensFrisk (HA)	Lv. 14	86	76	86	116	56	95	515
#470	Leafeon	Grass	Leaf GuardChlorophyll (HA)	Lv. 10	65	110	130	60	65	95	525
#471	Glaceon	Ice	Snow CloakIce Body (HA)	Lv. 10	65	60	110	130	95	65	525
#472	Gliscor	Ground Flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilPoison Heal (HA)	Lv. 13	75	95	125	45	75	95	510
#491	Darkrai	Dark	Bad Dreams	Lv. 11	70	90	90	135	90	125	600
#492	Shaymin	Grass	Natural Cure	Lv. 6	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#493	Arceus	Normal	Multitype	Lv. 1	120	120	120	120	120	120	720
#494	Victini	Psychic Fire	Victory Star	Lv. 1	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#509	Purrloin	Dark	LimberUnburdenPrankster (HA)	Egg	41	50	37	50	37	66	281
#519	Pidove	Normal Flying	Big PecksSuper LuckRivalry (HA)	Lv. 8	50	55	50	36	30	43	264
#520	Tranquill	Normal Flying	Big PecksSuper LuckRivalry (HA)	Lv. 1	62	77	62	50	42	65	358
#521	Unfezant	Normal Flying	Big PecksSuper LuckRivalry (HA)	Lv. 1	80	115	80	65	55	93	488
#522	Blitzle	Electric	Lightning RodMotor DriveSap Sipper (HA)	Lv. 1	45	60	32	50	32	76	295
#523	Zebstrika	Electric	Lightning RodMotor DriveSap Sipper (HA)	Lv. 1	75	100	63	80	63	116	497
#566	Archen	Rock Flying	Defeatist	Lv. 1	55	112	45	74	45	70	401
#567	Archeops	Rock Flying	Defeatist	Lv. 1	75	140	65	112	65	110	567
#587	Emolga	Electric Flying	StaticMotor Drive (HA)	Lv. 10	55	75	60	75	60	103	428
#617	Accelgor	Bug	HydrationSticky HoldUnburden (HA)	Lv. 1	80	70	40	100	60	145	495
#627	Rufflet	Normal Flying	Keen EyeSheer ForceHustle (HA)	Lv. 1	70	83	50	37	50	60	350
#638	Cobalion	Steel Fighting	Justified	Lv. 1	91	90	129	90	72	108	580
#639	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	Justified	Lv. 1	91	129	90	72	90	108	580
#640	Virizion	Grass Fighting	Justified	Lv. 1	91	90	72	90	129	108	580
#648	Meloetta	Normal Psychic	Serene Grace	Lv. 1	100	77	77	128	128	90	600
#649	Genesect	Bug Steel	Download	Lv. 1	71	120	95	120	95	99	600
#656	Froakie	Water	TorrentProtean (HA)	Lv. 8	41	56	40	62	44	71	314
#657	Frogadier	Water	TorrentProtean (HA)	Lv. 8	54	63	52	83	56	97	405
#658	Greninja	Water Dark	TorrentProtean (HA)	Lv. 1	72	95	67	103	71	122	530
#659	Bunnelby	Normal	PickupCheek PouchHuge Power (HA)	Lv. 9	38	36	38	32	36	57	237
#660	Diggersby	Normal Ground	PickupCheek PouchHuge Power (HA)	Lv. 9	85	56	77	50	77	78	423
#661	Fletchling	Normal Flying	Big PecksGale Wings (HA)	Lv. 5	45	50	43	40	38	62	278
#662	Fletchinder	Fire Flying	Flame BodyGale Wings (HA)	Lv. 1	62	73	55	56	52	84	382
#663	Talonflame	Fire Flying	Flame BodyGale Wings (HA)	Lv. 1	78	81	71	74	69	126	499
#694	Helioptile	Electric Normal	Dry SkinSand VeilSolar Power (HA)	Lv. 12	44	38	33	61	43	70	289
#695	Heliolisk	Electric Normal	Dry SkinSand VeilSolar Power (HA)	Lv. 1	62	55	52	109	94	109	481
#700	Sylveon	Fairy	Cute CharmPixilate (HA)	Lv. 10	95	65	65	110	130	60	525
#745	Lycanroc	Rock	Keen EyeSand RushSteadfast (HA)	Lv. 1	75	115	65	55	65	112	487
#766	Passimian	Fighting	ReceiverDefiant (HA)	Egg	100	120	90	40	60	80	490
#785	Tapu Koko	Electric Fairy	Electric SurgeTelepathy (HA)	Lv. 1	70	115	85	95	75	130	570
#807	Zeraora	Electric	Volt Absorb	Lv. 1	88	112	75	102	80	143	600
#813	Scorbunny	Fire	BlazeLibero (HA)	Lv. 8	50	71	40	40	40	69	310
#814	Raboot	Fire	BlazeLibero (HA)	Lv. 1	65	86	60	55	60	94	420
#815	Cinderace	Fire	BlazeLibero (HA)	Lv. 1	80	116	75	65	75	119	530
#827	Nickit	Dark	Run AwayUnburdenStakeout (HA)	Lv. 1	40	28	28	47	52	50	245
#828	Thievul	Dark	Run AwayUnburdenStakeout (HA)	Lv. 1	70	58	58	87	92	90	455
#877	Morpeko	Electric Dark	Hunger Switch	Lv. 15	58	95	58	70	58	97	436
#885	Dreepy	Dragon Ghost	Clear BodyInfiltratorCursed Body (HA)	Lv. 1	28	60	30	40	30	82	270
#886	Drakloak	Dragon Ghost	Clear BodyInfiltratorCursed Body (HA)	Lv. 1	68	80	50	60	50	102	410
#887	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	Clear BodyInfiltratorCursed Body (HA)	Lv. 1	88	120	75	100	75	142	600
#888	Zacian	Fairy	Intrepid Sword	Lv. 1	92	120	115	80	115	138	660
#889	Zamazenta	Fighting	Dauntless Shield	Lv. 1	92	120	115	80	115	138	660
#900	Kleavor	Bug Rock	SwarmSheer ForceSharpness (HA)	Lv. 1	70	135	95	45	70	85	500
#903	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	PressureUnburdenPoison Touch (HA)	Lv. 12	80	130	60	40	80	120	510
#906	Sprigatito	Grass	OvergrowProtean (HA)	Lv. 15	40	61	54	45	45	65	310
#907	Floragato	Grass	OvergrowProtean (HA)	Lv. 15	61	80	63	60	63	83	410
#908	Meowscarada	Grass Dark	OvergrowProtean (HA)	Lv. 15	76	110	70	81	70	123	530
#921	Pawmi	Electric	StaticNatural CureIron Fist (HA)	Lv. 6	45	50	20	40	25	60	240
#922	Pawmo	Electric Fighting	Volt AbsorbNatural CureIron Fist (HA)	Lv. 6	60	75	40	50	40	85	350
#923	Pawmot	Electric Fighting	Volt AbsorbNatural CureIron Fist (HA)	Lv. 6	70	115	70	70	60	105	490
#931	Squawkabilly	Normal Flying	IntimidateHustleGuts (HA)	Lv. 6	82	96	51	45	51	92	417
#940	Wattrel	Electric Flying	Wind PowerVolt AbsorbCompetitive (HA)	Lv. 7	40	40	35	55	40	70	280
#941	Kilowattrel	Electric Flying	Wind PowerVolt AbsorbCompetitive (HA)	Lv. 7	70	70	60	105	60	125	490
#955	Flittle	Psychic	AnticipationFriskSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 15	30	35	30	55	30	75	255
#956	Espathra	Psychic	OpportunistFriskSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 15	95	60	60	101	60	105	481
#967	Cyclizar	Dragon Normal	Shed SkinRegenerator (HA)	Lv. 18	70	95	65	85	65	121	501
#1010	Iron Leaves	Grass Psychic	Quark Drive	Lv. 1	90	130	88	70	108	104	590
#1016	Fezandipiti	Poison Fairy	Toxic ChainTechnician (HA)	Lv. 8	88	91	82	70	125	99	555
#1017	Ogerpon	Grass	Defiant	Lv. 1	80	120	84	60	96	110	550
#1022	Iron Boulder	Rock Psychic	Quark Drive	Lv. 7	90	120	80	68	108	124	590

Similar Normal Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
Self Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	Can only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.
Pound	Physical	40	100	35	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Pay Day	Physical	40	100	20	Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user’s level.
Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

FAQ

What type is Quick Attack?

Quick Attack is a Normal-type Physical move with 40 base power. It was introduced in Generation I.

How many Pokemon can learn Quick Attack?

158 Pokemon can learn Quick Attack through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Quick Attack do in battle?

Inflicts regular damage.

Does Quick Attack have priority?

Yes, Quick Attack has +1 priority, meaning it goes before most other moves regardless of the user's Speed stat.