Chatter (move)

Chatter おしゃべり Chatter

Battles Type  Flying Category  Special PP  20 (max. 32) Power  65 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock Is a sound-based move Usable outside of battle

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone but the user (long-range)

Availability Introduced  Generation IV Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  0   +3 if lowest number of points in that turn

Super Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  1 ♥ Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cute Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Brings down the energy of any Pokémon that have already used a move this turn.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Chatter (Japanese: おしゃべり Chatter) is a damage-dealing Flying-type move introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature move of Chatot.

Effect

In battle

	This move effect may be in need of research. Reason: Confusion chance in Battle Revolution (IV only) You can discuss this on the talk page.

Chatter inflicts damage and can confuse the target.

In Generations IV and V, the player can record audio on this move by using it as a field move, which affects its chance of inflicting confusion. If Chatter has recorded audio (via its field move functionality), that audio will play for the move's sound effect instead of Chatot's regular cry.

Chatter is a sound-based move.

Chatter can hit non-adjacent opponents in Triple Battles.

Generation IV

If Chatter has no audio data, the chance of confusion is 1%. If it has recorded audio, its chance of inflicting confusion is 1%, 11% or 31% (depending on the recording). Chatter will always have a 0% chance to confuse if used by a Pokémon other than Chatot.

The odds of confusion are not affected by Serene Grace, but are affected by Shield Dust.

Generation V

If Chatter has no audio data, the chance of confusion is now 0%. If it has recorded audio, its chance of inflicting confusion is 0% or 10% (depending on the recording).

The confusion odds are affected by Shield Dust, Serene Grace, Sheer Force, and the combined effect of Water Pledge and Fire Pledge.

Generation VI to VIII

Chatter's power was changed from 60 to 65.

Chatter deals damage and now always confuses the target.

Chatter can no longer be used outside of battle to record sound. Despite the removal of its field move functionality, Chatter still cannot be copied by Sketch; however, it can be copied by Mirror Move.

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Chatter cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

Chatter is programmed into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but it cannot be used in a battle as no available Pokémon can learn it, and it cannot be called by Metronome.

Outside of battle

In Generations IV and V, Chatter can be used as a field move to record audio using the Nintendo DS's microphone. This audio will then play as Chatot's cry, as well as when Chatot uses Chatter. Audio recorded for Chatter gets distorted, possibly as a failsafe to prevent inappropriate language from being played back.

If Chatot is deposited in the PC, the recorded audio is reset to Chatot's default cry.

Calculation

In Generation IV and V, the chance of inflicting confusion depends on the volume of the recording.

Generation IV

Generally, the higher the volume of the recording is, the higher the chance of confusion. The recording is stored as a 1000-byte structure within the game as a 4-bit PCM (pulse-code modulation) recording. When a sound is recorded, 1984 8-bit samples of microphone input are taken at roughly 2000 samples per second. 16 zero bytes are appended onto the end of this recording to create a 2000 byte 8-bit PCM recording, which is then downsized to a 4-bit PCM recording via a translation table:

8-bit	-128	-127 to -112	-111 to -96	-95 to -80	-79 to -64	-63 to -48	-47 to -32	-31 to -16	-15 to 15	16 to 31	32 to 47	48 to 63	64 to 79	80 to 95	96 to 111	112 to 127
4-bit	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15

To pack two 4-bit samples into a byte, the first sample takes up the lower four bits and the second sample takes up the upper four bits. Now, depending on the value of the 16th byte in the 1000-byte 4-bit PCM recording (corresponding to the 31st and 32nd samples from the original), the chance of confusion is as follows:

Value	Volume	Confusion odds
-31 or less	Medium	11%
-30 to 29	Low	1%
30 or more	High	31%

The volume level roughly corresponding to the specific values are given in the table. Note that since the sample is near the beginning of the recording, it is not necessary to maintain a high volume throughout the recording.

Generation V

If Chatter has no audio data, the chance of confusion is 0%.

Generation V games record 8000 8-bit samples at 8000 samples per second for its recordings, and convert every fourth sample taken from these, starting with the first sample, to the 1000-byte 4-bit PCM recording in the same manner as that of Generation IV. However, instead of one byte determining the confusion odds, the exclusive or of three bytes, the 100th, 500th, and 700th bytes (corresponding to the 397th, 401st, 1997th, 2001st, 2797th and 2801st samples of the original recording), are taken. The odds of confusion are calculated as follows:

Value	Volume	Confusion odds
99 or less	Medium	10%
100 to 149	Low	0%
150 or more	High	10%

Thus, it is necessary to maintain medium or high volume in roughly the first quarter-second for the maximum odds of confusion.

Description

Games Description DPPtHGSS The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the foe. PBR The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. BWB2W2 The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target. XY The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. This confuses the target. ORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target. SV The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This also confuses the target.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII
									SMUSUM	BDSP
0441		Chatot		Flying		Flying	21	21	1, 21	1, 21	1, 21
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Chatter deals damage and may leave the target confused. From Super Mystery Dungeon, it always inflicts confusion on the targets it hits. Chatter is affected by the Muzzled status condition. Being a sound-based move, it is blocked by Soundproof.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDTDS 10 - 12 - 77.44% - 1 tile around user Enemy Yes BSL 10 - 12 - 77.44% - 1 tile around user Enemy Yes SMD 4 50 20 40 80% 98% Front Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Description

Games Description MDTDS Inflicts damage on enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict enemies with a Confused status condition. BSL まわりの てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで こんらんじょうたいにかえる MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages nearby enemies. It also causes them to be confused.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Chatot
The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This also confuses the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Chatot angrily babbles at the opponent, causing it to become confused or hold its ears in pain, or Chatot opens its mouth and releases a loud sound from its beak, causing the opponent to hold its ears in pain.
Pearl's Chatler	Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu II		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Chatter is one of only a few moves in the core series that can not be Sketched. This is presumably because, as a field move, if Chatter is used by a Pokémon other than Chatot, that Pokémon's cry will not be temporarily changed to the recorded version even if audio is recorded. This is because recording audio via Chatter is programmed to switch Chatter's user to its alternative cry, and only Chatot is programmed to have its alternative cry read from the audio data. Despite all of this, Chatter still cannot be Sketched even in Generations VI, VII and VIII, where vocals can no longer be recorded.
• Prior to the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Chatot was banned from the Pokémon Global Battle Union, presumably because of Chatter being abused to record vulgar words and phrases. This abuse is also presumably the reason for the ability to record audio for the move being removed starting with Generation VI.
  • In Pokémon X and Y, Chatter's description mentions the field move functionality, despite the fact Chatter could no longer be used for recording sound. This was rectified starting in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
• Chatter is the only Flying-type sound-based move.
• Chatter is the only non-HM field move in the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to not be a field move in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 喋喋不休 Dihpdihpbātyāu Mandarin 喋喋不休 Diédiébùxiū Dutch Kwetter French Babil German Geschwätz Greek Τιτιβισμός Italian Schiamazzo Korean 수다 Suda Brazilian Portuguese Tagarelar Spanish Cháchara Vietnamese Nhiều Chuyện

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