Sweet Scent (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Machine/Record
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
TM12 |
|---|
Effects
Sweet Scent lowers the target's Evasion by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Sweet Scent turns into Z-Sweet Scent and raises Accuracy one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Outside of battle
While standing in any area where a Pokémon could appear (e.g. tall grass, in a cave, surfing on water), Sweet Scent will make a wild Pokémon automatically appear. In Generation 6, Sweet Scent will often initiate a Horde Encounter with 5 wild Pokémon.
In Generations 4-5 and Pokémon X/Y, Sweet Scent can only be used when there is no weather condition (e.g. rain) present.
Move target
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Sweet Scent |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あまいかおり (Amai Kaori) |
| German | Lockduft |
| French | Doux Parfum |
| Italian | Profumino |
| Spanish | Dulce Aroma |
| Korean | 달콤한향기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 甜甜香气 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 甜甜香氣 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Reduces the foe’s evasiveness. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild POKéMON. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. |
| Sword/Shield | A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Sweet Scent at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0069 / Grass · Poison
Level 29
#0070 / Grass · Poison
Level 32
#0071 / Grass · Poison
Level 1
#0284 / Bug · Flying
Level 1
#0855 / Ghost
Level 30
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Sweet Scent as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
