Sky Attack

In Pokémon ChampionsGen I

Game

Pokémon Champions

FlyingPhysical

Charges, then hits turn 2. 30% . High .

Power: 140
Accuracy: 90%
PP: 5
Hits: Any one Pokémon, even far away

Changes over time

How Sky Attack changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen IV
… turn and executes on the second. added: If the user is holding a Power Herb, the move completes in one turn.
Gen III
added: Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch and a higher chance for a critical hit. This attack charges on the first …
Gen II
Effect chance 10% → 30% Changed

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

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How it works in Champions

Has a 30% chance to make the target and a higher chance for a . This attack charges on the first turn and executes on the second. If the user is holding a Power Herb, the move completes in one turn.

Takes a turn to charge

“The user attacks the turn after using this move. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also make the target flinch.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

High critical-hit ratio. Super Luck, Scope Lens and Razor Claw raise it more; Sniper makes crits stronger.High critical-hit moves
Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
Charges for a turn before attacking; Power Herb skips the wait once.Charging moves
Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.
Can't be used through: Sleep Talk, Instruct.