Vital Throw

Effect

The user allows the foe to attack first. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Fighting	Physical	70	—	10	-1	Selected target

“—” accuracy means no accuracy check.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

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

Level-up and evolution (12 Pokémon)

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

Pokémon that learn Vital Throw: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Machop	Fighting	Lv 24	Where to get it
Machoke	Fighting	Lv 24	Where to get it
Machamp	Fighting	Lv 24	Where to get it
Pinsir	BugFlying	Lv 28	Where to get it
Makuhita	Fighting	Lv 22	Where to get it
Hariyama	FightingNormal	Lv 22	Where to get it
Throh	Fighting	Lv 35	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pancham	Fighting	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pangoro	FightingDark	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Buzzwole	BugFighting	Lv 15	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Pinsir’s standard form. Mega Pinsir	BugFlying	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Machamp’s standard form. Gigantamax Machamp	Fighting	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (2 Pokémon)

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

Pokémon that learn Vital Throw: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Mienfoo	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Passimian	Fighting	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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