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Priority Moves (12) — Moves that act before the opponent, even at a Speed disadvantage

Moves that let the user act first regardless of Speed. Essential for finishing off a target inside Focus Sash range, or for dealing with faster attackers.

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	Effect
Extreme Speed	Normal	Physical	80	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Upper Hand	Fighting	Physical	65	100	The user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.
Jet Punch	Water	Physical	60	100	The user summons a torrent around its fist and punches at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Accelerock	Rock	Physical	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Physical	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	—	—	Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.

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