Circle Throw (Pokémon Move)
Circle Throw Effect
Effect
The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
In-Depth Effect
Inflicts regular damage, then switches the target out for another of its trainer's Pokémon, selected at random. If the target is under the effect of ingrain or suction cups, or it has a substitute, or its Trainer has no more usable Pokémon, it will not be switched out. If the target is a wild Pokémon, the battle ends instead.
Circle Throw Move Data
| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Introduced in | Generation 5 |
| Power Points (PP) | 10 |
| Base Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 90 |
| Speed Priority | -6 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| Black White | The user throws the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Black 2 White 2 | The target is thrown and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends. |
| X Y | The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Sun Moon | The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Sword Shield | The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
Pokémon that Learn Circle Throw by Leveling Up
Pokémon that Learn Circle Throw by Breeding
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | No |
| Emerald | No |
| FireRed LeafGreen | No |
| Diamond Pearl | No |
| Platinum | No |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | No |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |