Flatter (move)

Flatter おだてる Flatter

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Battles Type  Dark Category  Status PP  15 (max. 24) Power  — Accuracy  100% Priority  {{{priority}}} Does not make contact Affected by Protect Affected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Target Foe Foe Foe Self Ally Ally May affect anyone adjacent to the user

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

Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jam  0   Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous.

Super Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  2 ♥♥ Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Clever Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  0   Makes the remaining Pokémon nervous.

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

Flatter (Japanese: おだてる Flatter) is a non-damaging Dark-type move introduced in Generation III. It is similar to Swagger.

Effect

Generation III

Flatter raises the target's Special Attack stat by one stage and confuses it. Even if the target is already confused, or cannot become confused due to Safeguard or Own Tempo, its Special Attack will still be raised. Even if the target's Special Attack is already at +6 stages, it will still become confused. Even if the target has Contrary and its Special Attack is already at -6 stages, it will still become confused.

Generation IV to VI

Flatter can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if Charm was used in the previous turn.

Generation VII

If powered up by a Darkinium Z into Z-Flatter, the user's Special Defense stat is raised by one stage.

Description

Games Description RSE Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk. FRLG Flattery is used to confuse the foe, but its Sp. Atk also rises. Colo.XD Confuses the target, but raises its Sp. Atk. DPPtHGSSPBR Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat. BWB2W2 Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat. XYORAS SMUSUM SwShBDSPLA Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat. SV Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also boosts the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
029		Nidoran♀		Monster	Field	38	33	33	33	33SMUSUM	45
030		Nidorina		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	43	38	38	38	38SMUSUM	57
031		Nidoqueen		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						1
032		Nidoran♂		Monster	Field	38	33	33	33	33SMUSUM	45
033		Nidorino		Monster	Field	43	38	38	38	38SMUSUM	57
034		Nidoking		Monster	Field						1
314		Illumise		Bug	Human-Like	29	29	29	29	29	29BDSP
427		Buneary		Field	Human-Like						44SwShBDSP
428		Lopunny		Field	Human-Like						44SwShBDSP
453		Croagunk		Human-Like		Human-Like		45	50	50	50	12SwShBDSP	12
454		Toxicroak		Human-Like		Human-Like		54	62	62	62	12SwShBDSP	12
481		Mesprit		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						56SwShBDSP	56
574		Gothita		Human-Like		Human-Like			28	28	28	40	40
575		Gothorita		Human-Like		Human-Like			28	28	28	46	46
576		Gothitelle		Human-Like		Human-Like			28	28	28	48	48
629		Vullaby		Flying		Flying			19	19	19	6
630		Mandibuzz		Flying		Flying			19	19	19	1
741		Oricorio		Flying		Flying							33
786		Tapu Lele		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					53	25
859		Impidimp		Fairy	Human-Like						8	8
860		Morgrem		Fairy	Human-Like						1	1
861		Grimmsnarl		Fairy	Human-Like						1	1
877		Morpeko		Field	Fairy						20
944		Shroodle		Field		Field							18
945		Grafaiai		Field		Field							18
957		Tinkatink		Fairy		Fairy							43
958		Tinkatuff		Fairy		Fairy							43
959		Tinkaton		Fairy		Fairy							43
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Parent Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
052		Meowth Alolan Form		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔
096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP	✔
158		Totodile		Monster	Water 1				✔	✔	✔BDSP
179		Mareep		Monster	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP	✔
198		Murkrow		Flying		Flying				✔	✔	✔BDSP	✔
302		Sableye		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
417		Pachirisu		Field	Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP	✔
527		Woobat		Field	Flying			✔	✔	✔	✔
686		Inkay		Water 1	Water 2				✔	✔
931		Squawkabilly		Flying		Flying							✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Flatter confuses the target and raises their Sp. Attack by two stages. This move is affected by Magic Coat and the Muzzled status condition.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 17 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDTDS - - 17 - 100% - Front Enemy No BSL - - 17 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDGtI - - 15 50 90% 98% Front Enemy No SMD - - 15 30 90% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts the Confused status on the target, but also raises its Special Attack by one level. MDTDS Afflicts the targeted enemy with a Confused status condition and also boosts its Special Attack by 1 level. BSL てきポケモンを こんらんじょうたいにかえるが とくこうが １だんかい あがってしまう MDGtI It causes the Confused condition to an enemy but also raises the enemy's Special Attack. SMD It makes an enemy confused, while also raising the enemy's Sp.Atk.

In the anime

	Gothitelle
The user creates red waves that confuse the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
Gothitelle	Gothitelle waves its hands, creating red waves that confuse the opponent.
Caitlin's Gothitelle	Jostling for the Junior Cup!		Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

	Illumise
The user releases multiple rings from its body at the opponent, confusing it.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Illumise	Illumise releases multiple thin rings from its antennae at the opponent, confusing it.
The Battle Factory's Illumise	Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise		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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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, andSky	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, andSky	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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Flatter is the only Dark-type move capable of inflicting confusion.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 吹捧 Chēuipúng * 煽惑 Sinwaahk * Mandarin 吹捧 Chuīpěng * 煽惑 Shānhuò * French Flatterie German Schmeichler Greek Κολακεία Italian Adulazione Korean 부추기기 Buchugigi Polish Pochlebstwo Portuguese Brazil Bajular (manga) Comemoração Portugal Adulação Serbian Laskanje Spanish Latin America Halago Spain Camelo Vietnamese Tâng Bốc

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