Taunt (move): Difference between revisions

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Taunt (French: Provoc Provocation) is a non-damaging Mental-type move.

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Taunt is a status move. It forces the target to only use damaging moves until they switch out.

Provokes the opponent in battle, who becomes unable to ignore the user’s confidence, forcing them to use only attacks.

Pool	Level
Mental	20

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