Pokemon Ref

Spotlight (Pokémon Move)

Spotlight Effect

Effect

The user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.

In-Depth Effect

For the duration of the turn, if the target is also a valid target for a move used by one of its opponents, that move will target it instead.

Spotlight Move Data

Type Normal
CategoryStatus
Introduced inGeneration 7
Power Points (PP) 15
Base Power
Accuracy
Speed Priority3
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Sun MoonThe user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.
Sword ShieldThis move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Pokémon that Learn Spotlight by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#64ClefairyFairyFairy1
#65ClefableFairyFairy1
#192StarmieWaterPsychicWater 31
#267LanturnWaterElectricWater 21
#913MorelullGrassFairyGrass46
#914ShiinoticGrassFairyGrass53

Pokémon that Learn Spotlight by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#439SpindaNormalFieldHuman-Like

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire No
Emerald No
FireRed LeafGreen No
Diamond Pearl No
Platinum No
HeartGold SoulSilver No
Black White No
Black 2 White 2 No
X Y No
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes