Sketch (Pokémon Move)
Sketch Effect
Effect
It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.
In-Depth Effect
Permanently replaces itself with the target's last used move. If that move is chatter or struggle, this move will fail. This move cannot be copied by mimic or mirror move, nor selected by assist or metronome, nor forced by encore.
Sketch Move Data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Introduced in | Generation 2 |
| Power Points (PP) | 1 |
| Base Power | |
| Accuracy | |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Copies the foe’s last move permanently. |
| Emerald | Copies the foe’s last move permanently. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | This move copies the move last used by the foe, then disappears. |
| Diamond Pearl | It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears. |
| Platinum | It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Black White | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Black 2 White 2 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| X Y | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Sun Moon | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Sword Shield | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| 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 |