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Pokemon Who Can Learn Flatter

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This is an article for the move Flatter and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Flatter - Effect

Type Pokemon Dark Image
Category Pokemon Status Image
Power -
Accuracy 100
PP 15
Effect Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target's Special Attack stat
Max Move Max Guard
Power: -

Pokemon That Learn Flatter

By Default

NidoqueenNidoqueen NidokingNidoking MandibuzzMandibuzz
MorgremMorgrem GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl

By Level Up

Nidoran♀Nidoran♀ NidorinaNidorina Nidoran♂Nidoran♂
NidorinoNidorino BunearyBuneary LopunnyLopunny
CroagunkCroagunk ToxicroakToxicroak MespritMesprit
GothitaGothita GothoritaGothorita GothitelleGothitelle
VullabyVullaby Tapu LeleTapu Lele ImpidimpImpidimp
MorgremMorgrem MorpekoMorpeko

By TM / TR

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Egg Move

Alolan MeowthAlolan Meowth Alolan PersianAlolan Persian SableyeSableye
WoobatWoobat SwoobatSwoobat

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Flatter Competitive Analysis

Flatter is a utlity move similar to Swagger. However, this move is quite underwhelming compared to Swagger due to the fact that it raises the target's Sp. Atk. one by stage. Confusion's self-inflict damage uses the Atk stat of the Pokemon, making Swagger superior.

If you want to make Flatter work, we suggest pairing it with Psych Up to get the same Sp. Atk boost. Similarly, you can use it on an ally Slowbro that has Own Tempo as a support move.

Better utility Dark-type moves to consider are Snarl and Parting Shot as they offer more value compared to Flatter.

Flatter Locations

Flatter can only be learned via Egg Move, Level Up, or by Default.

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