Evie Summers
Sleep Talk is a Normal-type move that can only be used while the Pokémon is asleep. It randomly selects and uses one of the Pokémon's other known moves. Pikachu can use Sleep Talk, as seen in an episode where Pikachu was put to sleep by Drifblim's Hypnosis during an unofficial battle with Fantina. However, it is important to note that Sleep Talk will not work if the user is not asleep or does not know any moves other than Sleep Talk or certain unselectable moves.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of move | Normal-type move |
| Use | Can be used while the Pokémon is asleep |
| Move selection | Randomly selects and uses one of the Pokémon's other known moves |
| Combination | Often used in combination with Rest |
| Use in games | In Generation VIII, it is TM27 for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. In Generation IX, it is TM070 for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. |
| Use by Pikachu | Pikachu can use Sleep Talk |
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What You'll Learn
Pikachu can learn Sleep Talk at level 25
Sleep Talk can be used to execute moves that have no PP left, and it can also call a move with no PP remaining. However, Sleep Talk will fail if the Pokémon does not know any moves other than Sleep Talk or unselectable moves. In Double and Triple Battles, the chosen move will always hit a random opponent due to the inability to select a target.
Sleep Talk can be used as the second move in a Pokémon Contest combination, gaining 3 bonus appeal points if Rest was used in the previous turn. It can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the same bonus appeal points if Rest was used in the prior turn.
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Sleep Talk turns into Z-Sleep Talk, raising the critical-hit ratio by one stage. Sleep Talk is a useful move for Pikachu, providing it with additional options during battle when it is asleep.
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Sleep Talk randomly selects and uses one of Pikachu's other known moves
Pikachu can use Sleep Talk, a Normal-type move that can only be used while the Pokémon is asleep. When Sleep Talk is used, it will randomly select and use one of Pikachu's other known moves. For example, Sleep Talk may cause Quick Attack to be used after a normal priority move, or Vital Throw to be used before a normal priority move. Sleep Talk can also be used to execute moves that have no PP remaining.
Sleep Talk can be used in combination with Rest, allowing Pikachu to use other moves while asleep. However, Sleep Talk will not choose Rest as of FireRed and LeafGreen. It is important to note that Sleep Talk will not select itself or any of the unselectable moves. Additionally, Sleep Talk will fail if Pikachu does not know any moves other than Sleep Talk or the unselectable moves.
In Double and Triple Battles, due to the inability to select a target, the chosen move will always hit a random opponent. Sleep Talk can also call a move blocked by certain abilities or items, such as Disable, Gravity, or Heal Block. It has normal move priority, so a move with higher or lower priority may not be executed when it normally would.
Sleep Talk can be used as the second move in a Pokémon Contest combination, gaining 3 bonus appeal points if Rest was used in the previous turn. It can also be used in a Contest Spectacular combination, with the same bonus appeal points if Rest was used earlier. When used with a Normalium Z, Sleep Talk becomes Z-Sleep Talk, increasing the critical hit rate.
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Sleep Talk can be used in combination with Rest
Sleep Talk is a Normal-type move that can only be used while the Pokémon is asleep. It randomly selects and uses one of the Pokémon's other known moves. It is often used in combination with Rest, as it allows the Pokémon to use other moves while asleep.
Sleep Talk can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining three bonus appeal points if Rest was used in the previous turn. If Sleep Talk is called by Rest, the Pokémon will automatically fail. However, if Sleep Talk or Snore is used consecutively before switching out, the Pokémon will sleep for the same number of turns remaining prior to using those moves when switched back in.
Sleep Talk can be used to execute moves with no PP remaining, and turns where Sleep Talk is used are always counted towards waking the Pokémon. It can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, gaining three extra appeal points if Rest was used in the previous turn.
Sleep Talk can be especially useful for Pokémon with the Ability Comatose, as they are treated as asleep and can use Sleep Talk without actually having that status condition. In Double and Triple Battles, the chosen move will always hit a random opponent due to the inability to select a target. Sleep Talk can also call moves blocked by certain conditions, such as Disable, Gravity, Heal Block, Imprison, and Taunt.
Pikachu is one of the Pokémon that can learn Sleep Talk, along with other popular Pokémon like Snorlax, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
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Sleep Talk can be used in Double and Triple Battles
Pikachu can learn Sleep Talk, a Normal-type move that can only be used while the Pokémon is asleep. When a Pokémon uses Sleep Talk, it randomly selects and uses one of its other known moves. Sleep Talk can be used in Double and Triple Battles, although the user cannot select a target in these battles. As a result, the chosen move will always hit a random opponent or the opponent directly across from the user if the move typically only hits one Pokémon.
Sleep Talk can be used in combination with Rest, allowing the Pokémon to use other moves while asleep. It can also be used with other moves such as Quick Attack and Vital Throw, which can be used before or after a normal priority move, respectively. Sleep Talk can also be used to execute moves with no PP remaining, although it will fail to execute the move due to a lack of PP. When used with a choice item or under the effect of Encore, Sleep Talk will only work on the first use, with all subsequent uses failing.
In Double and Triple Battles, Sleep Talk can be a useful strategy to employ. It can be easier to work around sleep in these battles, as there are multiple Pokémon in play. Additionally, Sleep Talk can be used to target random opponents, adding an element of surprise to the battle.
Sleep Talk can also be powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Sleep Talk, which increases the user's critical hit rate by two stages. This can further enhance the effectiveness of Sleep Talk in Double and Triple Battles, making it a powerful move to use in combination with other strategies.
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Sleep Talk can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination
Pikachu can learn Sleep Talk at level 25. Sleep Talk is a Normal-type move that can only be used while the Pokémon is asleep. When a Pokémon uses Sleep Talk, it will randomly select and use one of its other known moves. Sleep Talk will not select itself or any of the unselectable moves. If Sleep Talk is the only move available to the Pokémon, the move will fail.
Sleep Talk can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination. If Rest was used in the prior turn, the user will gain an extra three appeal points. If a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Sleep Talk turns into Z-Sleep Talk, and the user's critical hit rate increases by two stages. Additionally, the copied move will become its corresponding Z-Move.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Pikachu can use Sleep Talk.
Sleep Talk is a Normal-type move that can only be used while the Pokémon is asleep. Sleep Talk randomly selects and uses one of the Pokémon's other known moves.
Sleep Talk was introduced in Generation II.
In the episode "Battling The Generation Gap!", Lila's Delcatty put Dawn's Ambipom to sleep using Sing during the Battle Stage of the Celestic Contest.
