Nasty Plot

Effect

The user thinks up a sinister plan. Raises its Sp. Atk by 2 stages.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Dark	Status	—	—	20	0	User

“—” power marks a status move. “—” accuracy means no accuracy check.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

145 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (84 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Nasty Plot: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Pikachu	Electric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Raichu	Electric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Ninetales	FireFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Meowth	Normal	Lv 40	Where to get it
Persian	Normal	Lv 48	Where to get it
Drowzee	Psychic	Lv 53	Where to get it
Hypno	PsychicNormal	Lv 1, Lv 53	Where to get it
Mew	Psychic	Lv 50	Where to get it
Pichu	Electric	Lv 16	Where to get it
Aipom	Normal	Lv 39	Where to get it
Slowking	WaterPsychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Girafarig	NormalPsychic	Lv 46	Where to get it
Houndour	DarkFire	Lv 52	Where to get it
Houndoom	DarkFire	Lv 1, Lv 60	Where to get it
Plusle	Electric	Lv 46	Where to get it
Minun	Electric	Lv 46	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Lv 23	Where to get it
Ambipom	Normal	Lv 39	Where to get it
Honchkrow	DarkFlying	Lv 35	Where to get it
Spiritomb	GhostDark	Lv 20	Where to get it
Riolu	Fighting	Lv 24	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Croagunk	PoisonFighting	Lv 40	Where to get it
Toxicroak	PoisonFighting	Lv 42	Where to get it
Weavile	DarkIce	Lv 48	Where to get it
Porygon-Z	Normal	Lv 1	Where to get it
Azelf	Psychic	Lv 42	Where to get it
Darkrai	Dark	Lv 75	Where to get it
Patrat	Normal	Lv 33	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Watchog	Normal	Lv 39	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Purrloin	Dark	Lv 32	Where to get it
Liepard	Dark	Lv 40	Where to get it
Zorua	Dark	Lv 44	Where to get it
Zoroark	Dark	Lv 52	Where to get it
Vullaby	DarkFlying	Lv 54	Where to get it
Mandibuzz	DarkFlying	Lv 57	Where to get it
Deino	DarkDragon	Lv 56	Where to get it
Zweilous	DarkDragon	Lv 60	Where to get it
Hydreigon	DarkDragon	Lv 60	Where to get it
Hoopa	PsychicGhost	Lv 68	Where to get it
Rowlet	GrassFlying	Lv 24	Where to get it
Dartrix	GrassFlying	Lv 30	Where to get it
Decidueye	GrassGhost	Lv 30	Where to get it
Salandit	PoisonFire	Lv 25	Where to get it
Salazzle	PoisonFire	Lv 25	Where to get it
Oranguru	NormalPsychic	Lv 30	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Poipole	Poison	Lv 42	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Naganadel	PoisonDragon	Lv 42	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Nickit	Dark	Lv 20	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Thievul	Dark	Lv 22	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Sinistea	Ghost	Lv 42	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Polteageist	Ghost	Lv 42	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Impidimp	DarkFairy	Lv 36	Where to get it
Morgrem	DarkFairy	Lv 40	Where to get it
Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Lv 40	Where to get it
Spectrier	Ghost	Lv 72	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Tatsugiri	DragonWater	Lv 43	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Farigiraf	NormalPsychic	Lv 46	Where to get it
Gholdengo	SteelGhost	Lv 63	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Chi-Yu	DarkFire	Lv 35	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Munkidori	PoisonPsychic	Lv 56	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Ninetales’s standard form. Alolan Ninetales	IceFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Alolan Meowth	Dark	Lv 38	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Persian’s standard form. Alolan Persian	Dark	Lv 44	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Moltres’s standard form. Galarian Moltres	DarkFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Slowking’s standard form. Galarian Slowking	PoisonPsychic	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Houndoom’s standard form. Mega Houndoom	DarkFire	Lv 1, Lv 60	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form. Shadow Rider Calyrex	PsychicGhost	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zorua’s standard form. Hisuian Zorua	NormalGhost	Lv 44	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Zoroark’s standard form. Hisuian Zoroark	NormalGhost	Lv 52	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Tatsugiri’s standard form. Tatsugiri (Droopy Form)	DragonWater	Lv 43	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Tatsugiri’s standard form. Tatsugiri (Stretchy Form)	DragonWater	Lv 43	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 8)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 9)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 10)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 11)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 12)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 13)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 14)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 15)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Gigantamax Pikachu	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Gigantamax Meowth	Normal	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Grimmsnarl’s standard form. Gigantamax Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Move tutors (122 Pokémon)

Celadon gatehouse · Cost: Free

Celadon City Team Rocket base

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Nasty Plot: Move tutors

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Pikachu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Raichu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ninetales	FireFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zubat	PoisonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Golbat	PoisonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Meowth	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Persian	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gengar	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Drowzee	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hypno	PsychicNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mr. Mime	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Jynx	IcePsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mewtwo	PsychicNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mew	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hoothoot	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Noctowl	PsychicFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Crobat	PoisonFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pichu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Togepi	Fairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Togetic	FairyFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Aipom	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Slowking	WaterPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Misdreavus	GhostFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Girafarig	NormalPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Houndour	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Houndoom	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Smoochum	IcePsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Celebi	PsychicGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Seedot	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nuzleaf	GrassDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Shiftry	GrassDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sableye	DarkGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Plusle	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Minun	Electric	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cacnea	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cacturne	GrassDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lunatone	RockPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Crawdaunt	WaterDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Claydol	GroundPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kecleon	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ambipom	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mismagius	GhostFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Honchkrow	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Stunky	PoisonDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Skuntank	PoisonDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mime Jr.	PsychicFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chatot	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Spiritomb	GhostDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Riolu	Fighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Croagunk	PoisonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Toxicroak	PoisonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Weavile	DarkIce	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Togekiss	FairyFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Porygon-Z	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rotom	ElectricGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Azelf	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Darkrai	Dark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zorua	Dark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zoroark	Dark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gothita	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gothorita	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gothitelle	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Vullaby	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Mandibuzz	DarkFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Deino	DarkDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zweilous	DarkDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hydreigon	DarkDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Delphox	FirePsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hoopa	PsychicGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Rowlet	GrassFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dartrix	GrassFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Decidueye	GrassGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Litten	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Torracat	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Incineroar	FireDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Salandit	PoisonFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Salazzle	PoisonFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Impidimp	DarkFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Morgrem	DarkFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Perrserker	Steel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Farigiraf	NormalPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Poltchageist	GrassGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sinistcha	GrassGhost	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hydrapple	GrassDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Raichu’s standard form. Alolan Raichu	ElectricPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Ninetales’s standard form. Alolan Ninetales	IceFairy	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Alolan Meowth	Dark	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Galarian Meowth	Steel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Persian’s standard form. Alolan Persian	Dark	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Mega Gengar	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mr. Mime’s standard form. Galarian Mr. Mime	IcePsychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo X	PsychicFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo Y	Psychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Slowking’s standard form. Galarian Slowking	PoisonPsychic	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Houndoom’s standard form. Mega Houndoom	DarkFire	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sableye’s standard form. Mega Sableye	DarkGhost	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Rotom’s standard form. Heat Rotom	ElectricFire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Rotom’s standard form. Wash Rotom	ElectricWater	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Rotom’s standard form. Frost Rotom	ElectricIce	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Rotom’s standard form. Fan Rotom	ElectricFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Rotom’s standard form. Mow Rotom	ElectricGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Hoopa’s standard form. Hoopa Unbound	PsychicDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Zorua’s standard form. Hisuian Zorua	NormalGhost	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Zoroark’s standard form. Hisuian Zoroark	NormalGhost	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Decidueye’s standard form. Hisuian Decidueye	GrassFighting	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 8)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 9)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 10)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 11)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 12)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 13)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 14)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Pikachu (form 15)	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Pikachu’s standard form. Gigantamax Pikachu	Electric	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Gigantamax Meowth	Normal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Gigantamax Gengar	GhostPoison	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Grimmsnarl’s standard form. Gigantamax Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Armored Mewtwo	PsychicSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it

Egg moves (3 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Nasty Plot: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Pansage	Grass	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pansear	Fire	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Panpour	Water	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

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