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 ==Trivia==
-* Despite its name, Sucker Punch is not a punching attack. The name is another term for a cheap shot at the expense of the opponent. Thus, many Pokémon that do not possess arms can learn this move, and its attack power is not boosted by {{a|Iron Fist}}.
+* Despite its name, Sucker Punch is not a punching move. The term ''sucker punch'' refers to an unexpected or cheap shot at an opponent, akin to its Japanese name, which translates to ''surprise attack''. Thus, many Pokémon that do not possess arms can learn this move, and its base power is not increased by {{a|Iron Fist}}.
-** Additionally, its Japanese name translates to ''Surprise Attack'', which does not imply punching.
+* It is tied with {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} for highest base power of an increased priority damage-dealing move.
-* It is tied with {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} for highest base power of an increased priority attack.
-* Despite {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmontop}} being able to learn Sucker Punch, {{p|Hitmonchan}} is the only Pokémon of {{p|Tyrogue}}'s evolutions not to learn this move. This could be due to the fact Hitmonchan's Pokédex entries saying he's has an "indomitable spirit" and a "spirit of a boxer" and is incapable of learning Sucker Punch ("cheap shots").
 ==In other languages==