Priority attacks act before normal-priority moves, making them useful for finishing weakened fast opponents, breaking certain focus effects, and providing emergency speed control. They are usually balanced by lower base power, type limitations, or conditions. A priority move should not replace all normal attacks; it works best as a tool alongside stronger STAB and coverage moves. Some opponents resist or are immune to a priority move’s type, and some battle effects change whether it can be used. Check the move’s priority value and any special restrictions in the current generation. Use it when the guaranteed early action is more valuable than maximum damage.
