Analyze the mechanics of the Dark-type status move Quash for strategic combat planning.StatusDarkquash

Quash: Detailed Move Statistics, Dark-Type Battle Effects, and Targeting in Pokemon Champions

Quash functions as a status move that forces its target to act last during the current turn, effectively overriding standard speed calculations and priority brackets. This Dark-type maneuver serves as a technical utility for disrupting enemy momentum, making it essential to understand for competitive team compositions and turn order management.

MoveQuash
Stat profileDark
Power0
Accuracy100%
PP16
StatusPriority 0
Understanding the unique targeting mechanics that force opponents to act at the end of the turn.Status stats

Analyzing the Tactical Utility of Quash as a Dark-Type Status Move

Quash functions as a strictly tactical Dark-type status tool designed to override typical speed hierarchies by forcing a specific target to act last regardless of individual speed statistics. Evaluating this move requires analyzing its single-target application and the precise timing necessary to disrupt incoming offensive pressure within complex team-based rotations.

Dark TypeStatus MoveTurn PrioritySpeed ControlSingle Target

Power

0

Accuracy

100%

Priority

0

Effect rate

—

Battle effectTarget · normal

Causes the target to move last in the turn.

Navigating the unique operational traits that define how this status move forces target reordering in competitive battle environments.1 of 10 active

Deciphering Quash Mechanics Through Precise Interaction Flags and Rules

Understanding the specific mechanics governing Quash allows players to anticipate turn-order shifts with total accuracy. These interaction flags illustrate how the move bypasses traditional speed calculations by applying a strict priority-based delay. By identifying the absence of contact or elemental traits, trainers can effectively predict which defensive abilities or passive items might trigger during the execution phase.

Move MechanicsPriority ReorderingStatus ConditionsTurn OrderBattle Interaction
Makes contactSound-basedPunch moveBiting moveSlicing moveBullet moveWind movePowder moveDefrosts on useBlocked by Protect/Detect
Analyze how Quash distribution patterns influence viability and turn-order manipulation strategies across competitive team builds.

Explore the Specific Roster of Pokemon Capable of Learning Quash

Examine the limited selection of Pokemon that master Quash to understand how this unique status move functions in practical battle scenarios. Mapping these specific learners provides deeper insight into which profiles leverage turn-order manipulation effectively. This roster-centric breakdown connects the tactical mechanics of Quash to the actual Pokemon that utilize it during high-stakes play.

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Evaluate the strategic utility of Quash against alternative disruptive techniques and indirect control options within the current battle meta.6 suggestions · Dark · Status

Comparative Analysis of Tactical Delay and Turn-Priority Manipulation Moves

Examine technical alternatives to Quash to better understand how turn-order manipulation affects team synergy. These related entries highlight distinct ways to force target positioning or control move sequencing, allowing for a deeper assessment of how specific status effects perform under varying combat conditions across different competitive match formats.

Turn ManipulationStatus SupportTactical SequencingMove ComparisonBattle Utility
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Status
Power0
Accuracy100%
PP20

Primary effect

Gives the target the Taunted status.

82PokemonView Taunt Move Specifications
Status
Power0
Accuracy101%
PP20

Primary effect

Boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat by 2 stages.

57PokemonNasty Plot Move Mechanics
Status
Power0
Accuracy100%
PP20

Primary effect

Lowers the target's Sp. Def stat by 2 stages.

45PokemonView Fake Tears Move Data
Status
Power0
Accuracy100%
PP16

Primary effect

Gives the target the Unable to Repeat status.

19PokemonView Full Torment Move Data
Status
Power0
Accuracy100%
PP12

Primary effect

Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats by 2 stages. The user faints upon using this move.

15PokemonView Memento Move Data
Status
Power0
Accuracy100%
PP12

Primary effect

The user and the target swap their held items.

15PokemonView Switcheroo Move Data

Explore Further Dark-Type Move Data and Battle Mechanics

Review additional Dark-type moves to identify more ways to manipulate turn order and disrupt opposing strategies. Expanding knowledge of status maneuvers and their specific battle conditions improves overall tactical awareness and team synergy.

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