Smack Down (move)

Smack Down (Japanese: うちおとす Knock Down) is a damage-dealing move introduced in Generation V. It was TM23 from Generation V to , and is TM179 in Generation IX.
==Effect==
Smack Down inflicts damage and grounds the target if it was ungrounded.
Specifically, if the target is , has the Ability , or is under the effect of or , Smack Down applies its effect to that Pokémon, causing that target to become grounded (vulnerable to moves and affected by terrain and ) until that target switches out. Smack Down also removes the effects of and . The effect of Smack Down is not applied if it hits the target's or if the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of , holds an Iron Ball, or is under the effect of or .
 fails if used by a Pokémon under the effect of Smack Down; the move cannot affect a Pokémon under the effect of Smack Down. The Air Balloon does not apply if the Pokémon is under the effect of Smack Down.
Smack Down can hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turns of , , and . If it hits a Pokémon that is using Fly or Bounce, it will knock it down, cancelling the move; if it hits a Pokémon using or affected by Sky Drop, it will not be knocked down. A Pokémon under the effect of Smack Down can still use these moves on subsequent turns.
Smack Down can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if any of the moves , or was used in the prior turn.
==Description==
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==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
===By TM===
===By ===
==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
Smack Down inflicts damage. If the enemy is , has the Ability , or is under the effect of or , it will be , which allows moves to hit it. The enemy will also be unable to move in the air (for example, unable to move over water tiles). This move can also hit enemies during the semi-invulnerable turns of , , and . The grounded status condition lasts for 10 turns.
===Pokémon GO===
In Pokémon GO, Smack Down is a Fast Attack that has been available since June 16, 2018.
====Updates====
;Gyms & Raids
* June 14, 2018
** Power: 12 → 16
** Energy boost: 7 → 8
** Duration: 0.9 → 1.2 seconds
** Damage window: ?
;Trainer Battles
* January 31, 2019
** Power: 10 → 12
* September 3, 2024
** Power: 12 → 11
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===Pokémon Masters EX===
Name 	 	Move gauge cost	MP(uses)	Base	Max 	 	Target	Effect tag 	Description	Playable
Smack Down	1	— 	20 	24 	100%	An opponent	— 	No additional effect.	/Rampardos 	
===Description===
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
===Pokémon Adventures===
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
===Spin-off series games===
==Trivia==
* The English name of this move may be an homage to former professional wrestler and actor , who is associated with the coining of the word smackdown, and shares his ring name, The Rock, with the type of the move.
==In other languages==
Category:Moves that can hit semi-invulnerable Pokémon
Category:Moves that remove some type immunities
Category:Moves that can jam
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
de:Katapult
es:Antiaéreo
fr:Anti-Air
it:Abbattimento
ja:うちおとす
zh:击落（招式）