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Every move in Emerald Imperium
783 moves that something in this hack actually learns or that a TM teaches, with what each one does and who gets it.
| Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | TM | Learned by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Special | 25 | 100 | 25 | Accelgor, Amoonguss, Arboliva, Ariados, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Cacnea, Cacturne, Celesteela, Cottonee, Crobat +63 more | |
| Accelerock Hits with a high-speed rock that always goes first. | Rock | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Arcanine (Hisui), Avalugg (Hisui), Barbaracle, Binacle, Iron Thorns, Kleavor, Lycanroc, Lycanroc (Dusk), Rampardos, Tyrantrum | |
| Acid Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Budew, Cradily, Dragalge, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Gloom, Lileep, Naganadel, Nihilego, Oddish, Poipole, Seismitoad, Shelmet, Skrelp +9 more | |
| Acid Armor Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Alcremie, Cryogonal, Glimmet, Glimmora, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Manaphy, Melmetal, Meltan, Milcery, Muk, Muk (Alola), Phione, Shelmet +5 more | |
| Acid Spray Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Accelgor, Eelektrik, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Glimmet, Glimmora, Grafaiai, Grimer (Alola), Gulpin, Iron Moth, Muk (Alola), Nihilego +11 more | |
| Acrobatics Does double damage if the user has no item. | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM95 | Aipom, Ambipom, Archen, Archeops, Charjabug, Chimchar, Emolga, Farfetch'D, Finizen, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Fletchinder, Fletchling, Gligar +22 more |
| Aerial Ace An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | TM40 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Dewott, Doublade, Dracozolt, Farfetch'D, Fletchinder, Froakie, Frogadier, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gogoat, Greninja, Greninja (Ash) +41 more |
| Aeroblast Launches a vacuumed blast. High critical-hit ratio. | Flying | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Iron Jugulis, Lugia, Noivern, Togekiss | |
| After You Helps out the foe, letting it move next. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Buneary, Clefairy, Indeedee, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Maractus, Minccino, Moltres (Galar), Mr. Rime, Oranguru, Orbeetle, Orbeetle (Mega) +4 more | |
| Agility Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | Accelgor, Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aipom, Ambipom, Archen, Archeops, Arrokuda, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Barraskewda, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Blitzle +144 more | |
| Air Cutter Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio. | Flying | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Crobat, Emolga, Espathra, Finneon, Flittle, Golbat, Iron Jugulis, Kartana, Kilowattrel, Lumineon, Masquerain +19 more | |
| Air Slash Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching. | Flying | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM127 | Beautifly, Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Celesteela, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Crobat, Dewott, Drifblim, Ducklett, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce +74 more |
| Alluring Voice Confuses foe if its stats were boosted this turn. | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM167 | Wigglytuff |
| Amnesia Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Barboach, Bibarel, Bidoof, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Cetitan, Cetoddle, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega) +49 more | |
| Anchor Shot Strangles the foe with a chain. The foe can't escape. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Dhelmise | |
| Ancient Power An attack that may raise all stats. | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Amaura, Anorith, Archen, Archeops, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Armaldo, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Aurorus, Baltoy, Barbaracle +96 more | |
| Apple Acid Attacks with tart apple acid to lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Gloom, Lilligant, Roserade, Roserade Mega, Vileplume | |
| Aqua Cutter Pressurized water cut with a high critical-hit ratio. | Water | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Kabutops, Quaquaval, Quaxly, Quaxwell, Veluza | |
| Aqua Fang The user bites the foe with aquatic force. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Bruxish, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Feraligatr, Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega), Huntail, Sharpedo, Sharpedo (Mega) | |
| Aqua Jet Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed. | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Alomomola, Anorith, Armaldo, Arrokuda, Azumarill, Barbaracle, Barraskewda, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Beartic, Bibarel +59 more | |
| Aqua Ring Forms a veil of water that restores HP. | Water | Status | — | — | 20 | Alomomola, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Azumarill, Chinchou, Corsola, Dewpider, Ducklett, Goldeen, Gorebyss, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Lanturn, Manaphy +17 more | |
| Aqua Step Hits with light, fluid dance steps. Ups the user's Speed. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Hitmonlee, Ludicolo, Quaquaval | |
| Aqua Tail The user swings its tail like a wave to attack. | Water | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Azumarill, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Bruxish, Buizel, Croconaw, Dewgong, Dewott, Dondozo +30 more | |
| Arm Thrust Straight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times. | Fighting | Physical | 25 | 100 | 20 | TM138 | Ambipom, Emboar, Grapploct, Hariyama, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Iron Hands, Makuhita, Pancham, Pangoro, Pawmo, Pawmot, Pignite, Spidops |
| Armor Cannon A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats. | Fire | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Armarouge, Turtonator | |
| Aromatherapy Heals all status problems with a soothing scent. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Alcremie, Aromatisse, Bayleef, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Chikorita, Comfey, Cutiefly, Deerling, Eldegoss, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal) +30 more | |
| Aromatic Mist Raises the Sp. Def of a partner Pokémon. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 20 | Alcremie, Aromatisse, Bounsweet, Milcery, Polteageist, Sinistea, Steenee, Tapu Lele, Tsareena, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Assist Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Glameow, Liepard, Purrloin, Purugly, Skitty | |
| Assurance An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Axew, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bisharp, Carvanha, Cranidos, Donphan, Dragapult, Drakloak, Emboar, Farigiraf, Fearow, Fraxure +50 more | |
| Astonish An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Aipom, Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Ambipom, Amoonguss, Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Applin, Armarouge, Blacephalon, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Bruxish, Ceruledge +103 more | |
| Astral Barrage Sends a frightful amount of small ghosts at foes. | Ghost | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Calyrex (Shadow) | |
| Attack Order Underlings pummel the foe. High critical-hit ratio. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Vespiquen | |
| Attract Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Alcremie, Aromatisse, Audino, Audino (Mega), Beautifly, Delcatty, Fezandipiti, Finneon, Frosmoth, Glameow, Lumineon, Luvdisc, Milcery, Milotic +8 more | |
| Aura Sphere Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded. | Fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 | TM143 | Clawitzer, Decidueye (Hisui), Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Giratina, Giratina (Origin), Lucario, Lucario (Mega), Mew, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Mienfoo +5 more |
| Aura Wheel Raises Speed to attack. The Type is based on its form. | Electric | Physical | 110 | 100 | 10 | Morpeko | |
| Aurora Beam Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack. | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Amaura, Aurorus, Clamperl, Cloyster, Cresselia, Cryogonal, Dewgong, Finneon, Frosmoth, Lombre, Lotad, Lumineon +13 more | |
| Aurora Veil Weakens all attacks, but only usable with hail. | Ice | Status | — | — | 20 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Arctovish, Aurorus, Eiscue, Eiscue (Noice), Frosmoth, Iron Bundle, Ninetales (Alola) | |
| Autotomize Sheds additional weight to sharply boost Speed. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Celesteela, Doublade, Forretress, Hakamo-o, Honedge, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Kommo-o +18 more | |
| Avalanche | Ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Amaura, Arctozolt, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Calyrex (Ice), Cetitan, Cetoddle, Crabominable, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar), Darumaka (Galar) +8 more | |
| Axe Kick May miss and hurt the kicker. May cause confusion. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 90 | 10 | Lokix | |
| Baby-Doll Eyes Lowers the foe's Attack before it can move. | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Bewear, Blissey, Brionne, Buneary, Chansey, Dachsbun, Eevee, Eevee (Gigantamax), Eevee (Starter), Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O) +57 more | |
| Baneful Bunker Protects user and poisons foes on contact. | Poison | Status | — | — | 5 | Toxapex | |
| Barb Barrage Can poison on impact. Powers up against statused foes. | Poison | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Overqwil, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui), Victreebel | |
| Barrier Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Glaceon, Magnezone, Mew, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Tentacool, Tentacruel | |
| Beak Blast Heats up beak to attack. Burns foe on contact. | Flying | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Toucannon | |
| Beat Up User attacks, bullying the target 2 to 5 times. | Dark | Physical | 25 | 100 | 10 | Fezandipiti, Houndour, Maushold, Nickit, Passimian, Sneasel, Tandemaus, Thievul, Wishiwashi, Wishiwashi (School) | |
| Belch Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it. | Poison | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Arbok, Cramorant, Croagunk, Ekans, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Greedent, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Grumpig, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Koffing, Muk +17 more | |
| Belly Drum Maximizes Attack while sacrificing HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Chesnaught, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar), Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Hariyama, Iron Hands, Kommo-o, Kommo-o (Totem), Linoone, Makuhita +6 more | |
| Bestow The user gives its held item to the foe. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Blissey, Chansey, Exeggcute, Linoone, Passimian, Plusle, Togepi, Togetic, Tropius, Zigzagoon | |
| Bide Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | Normal | Physical | 1 | — | 10 | Amoonguss, Beartic, Bewear, Carracosta, Conkeldurr, Cubchoo, Flygon, Foongus, Forretress, Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Goomy, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem) +39 more | |
| Bind Binds and squeezes the foe for turns. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Bewear, Carnivine, Clobbopus, Cryogonal, Drizzile, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Eelektrik, Grapploct, Heatmor, Inteleon, Kecleon, Klang +15 more | |
| Bite Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arbok, Arctibax, Arctovish, Arrokuda, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bagon, Barraskewda +227 more | |
| Bitter Blade An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Fire | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Ceruledge | |
| Bitter Malice Hex that may leave target Frostbitten. | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Froslass, Zoroark (Hisui) | |
| Blaze Kick A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn. | Fire | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | TM123 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Hitmonlee |
| Bleakwind Storm Hits with brutal, cold winds. May lower the foe's Speed. | Flying | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | Articuno, Tornadus, Tornadus (Therian) | |
| Blizzard Hits the foe with an icy storm. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Amaura, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Articuno, Aurorus, Beartic, Bergmite, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Cetitan +29 more |
| Block Blocks the foe's way to prevent escape. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Bastiodon, Bonsly, Bronzong, Garganacl, Landorus, Landorus (Therian), Mr. Rime, Nosepass, Probopass, Snorlax, Snorlax (Mega), Spidops, Stonjourner, Sudowoodo +2 more | |
| Blood Moon Unleashes the blood moon. Can't be used twice in a row. | Normal | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | Ursaluna (Bloodmoon) | |
| Blue Flare Engulfs the foe in a blue flame. May inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 130 | 85 | 5 | Reshiram, Victini | |
| Body Press Does more damage the higher the user's Def. | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM105 | Bastiodon, Houndstone, Raging Bolt |
| Body Slam A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | TM158 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Azumarill, Bayleef, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chesnaught, Chespin, Chewtle, Chikorita, Clefairy, Deino, Dondozo, Drednaw +59 more |
| Bolt Beak Double power if the user moves before the target. | Electric | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Arctozolt, Dracozolt, Zapdos | |
| Bolt Strike Strikes with a great amount of lightning. May paralyze. | Electric | Physical | 130 | 85 | 5 | Victini, Zebstrika, Zekrom | |
| Bone Club Clubs the foe with a bone. May cause flinching. | Ground | Physical | 65 | 85 | 20 | Cubone, Marowak, Marowak (Alola) | |
| Bone Rush Strikes the foe with a bone in hand 2 to 5 times. | Ground | Physical | 25 | 100 | 10 | Cubone, Lucario, Lucario (Mega), Mandibuzz, Marowak, Marowak (Alola) | |
| Bonemerang Throws a bone boomerang that strikes twice. | Ground | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Cubone, Donphan, Marowak, Marowak (Alola) | |
| Boomburst Attacks everything with a destructive sound wave. | Normal | Special | 140 | 100 | 10 | Aurorus, Chatot, Dudunsparce, Exploud, Heliolisk, Lapras, Lapras (Mega), Noivern, Rillaboom, Scream Tail, Swellow, Terapagos, Terapagos (Stellar), Terapagos (Terastal) +4 more | |
| Bounce Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze. | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | Azurill, Buneary, Bunnelby, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chi-Yu, Cinderace, Diggersby, Finneon, Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond) +28 more | |
| Bouncy Bubble An attack that absorbs all the damage inflicted. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 5 | Milotic, Pikachu (Surfing), Pincurchin, Wailord | |
| Branch Poke The user pokes the target with a pointed branch. | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Grookey, Phantump, Rillaboom, Thwackey, Trevenant | |
| Brave Bird A low altitude charge that also hurts the user. | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | TM107 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Dodrio, Farfetch'D, Farfetch'd (Galar), Fearow, Flamigo, Ho-Oh +18 more |
| Breaking Swipe Swings its tail to attack. Lowers the Atk of those hit. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Archaludon, Axew, Baxcalibur, Cyclizar, Duraludon, Duraludon (Gigantamax), Gouging Fire, Koraidon, Roaring Moon, Sceptile, Sceptile (Mega), Walking Wake | |
| Brick Break Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31 | Annihilape, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Decidueye (Hisui), Farfetch'd (Galar), Granbull, Great Tusk, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee +18 more |
| Brine Does double damage to foes with half HP. | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Alomomola, Anorith, Armaldo, Beartic, Carracosta, Carvanha, Corsola, Cradily, Cubchoo, Dewgong, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Frillish +37 more | |
| Brutal Swing Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Bewear, Clobbopus, Dracovish, Farfetch'd (Galar), Grapploct, Guzzlord, Hatterene, Hatterene (Gigantamax), Hattrem, Okidogi, Runerigus, Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Mega), Silicobra +6 more | |
| Bubble An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed. | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Azumarill, Azurill, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Chinchou, Clamperl, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Corsola, Crabrawler, Crawdaunt +46 more | |
| Bubble Beam Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Brionne, Chinchou, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Corsola, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Crawdaunt, Dewpider, Ducklett, Empoleon +37 more | |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM109 | Anorith, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Ariados, Armaldo, Burmy, Cascoon, Caterpie, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Charjabug, Combee, Crustle, Dewpider +43 more |
| Bug Buzz A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM148 | Accelgor, Beautifly, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Combee, Cutiefly, Dustox, Escavalier, Frosmoth, Galvantula, Iron Moth, Joltik, Karrablast, Kricketune +23 more |
| Bulk Up Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | TM08 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Buzzwole, Chesnaught, Chespin, Clobbopus, Combusken, Conkeldurr, Electivire, Falinks, Gogoat, Grapploct, Grimmsnarl, Gurdurr +19 more |
| Bulldoze Stomps down on the ground. Lowers Speed. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM96 | Avalugg (Hisui), Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant, Diggersby, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Dwebble, Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp +54 more |
| Bullet Punch Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first. | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Hitmonchan, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Meowth (Galar), Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Pancham, Pangoro, Perrserker, Scizor, Scizor (Mega) | |
| Bullet Seed Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | TM09 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Brambleghast, Bramblin, Chesnaught, Cinccino, Dipplin, Exeggcute, Greedent, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hoppip, Hydrapple, Jumpluff +16 more |
| Burn Up Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type. | Fire | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | Carkol, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Cyndaquil, Moltres, Quilava, Sizzlipede, Typhlosion, Typhlosion (Hisui) | |
| Burning Bulwark Evades attack, and burns the foe if struck. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Gouging Fire, Turtonator | |
| Calm Mind Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | TM04 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Armarouge, Aromatisse, Beheeyem, Blacephalon, Braviary (Hisui), Elgyem, Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian), Entei, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Ho-Oh +26 more |
| Camouflage Alters the Pokémon's type depending on the location. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Deerling, Kecleon, Mothim, Sawsbuck, Staryu, Stunfisk, Zygarde, Zygarde (10% Power Construct), Zygarde (10%), Zygarde (Complete), Zygarde (Power Construct) | |
| Captivate Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Brionne, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Froslass, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Glameow, Luvdisc, Meowth, Meowth (Alola), Meowth (Gigantamax), Milotic, Miltank, Minccino +27 more | |
| Ceaseless Edge High critical hit ratio. Sets Splinters that hurt the foe. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 90 | 15 | Samurott (Hisui), Shiftry | |
| Charge Charges power to boost the electric move used next. | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Arctozolt, Bellibolt, Blitzle, Boltund, Charjabug, Chinchou, Dedenne, Dracozolt, Electrike, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Emolga +50 more | |
| Charge Beam Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | Electric | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM57 | Eelektrik, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Regice, Regirock, Registeel, Tynamo +2 more |
| Charm Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Aromatisse, Azurill, Boltund, Buneary, Cleffa, Cottonee, Cubchoo, Dachsbun, Dedenne, Deerling, Duosion, Eevee, Eevee (Gigantamax), Eevee (Starter) +50 more | |
| Chatter Attacks with a sound wave that causes confusion. | Flying | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Chatot | |
| Chilly Reception Bad joke summons snowstorm. The user also switches out. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | Slowking, Slowking (Galar) | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Conkeldurr, Cranidos, Croconaw, Druddigon, Feraligatr, Gurdurr, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Kangaskhan +24 more | |
| Chloroblast A user-hurting blast of amassed chlorophyll. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | Electrode (Hisui), Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Lilligant, Rotom (Mow), Venusaur, Venusaur (Mega) | |
| Circle Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Pancham, Pangoro, Poliwrath, Spidops, Tarountula, Throh | |
| Clamp Traps and squeezes the foe for turns. | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Barbaracle, Binacle, Clamperl, Shellder | |
| Clanging Scales Makes a big noise with its scales. Drops Defense. | Dragon | Special | 110 | 100 | 5 | Kommo-o, Kommo-o (Totem) | |
| Clangorous Soul The user uses some of its HP to raise all its stats. | Dragon | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Kommo-o, Kommo-o (Totem) | |
| Clear Smog Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Amoonguss, Armarouge, Brute Bonnet, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Fezandipiti, Foongus, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Koffing, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar, Magmortar +6 more | |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | TM156 | Annihilape, Cobalion, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Croagunk, Falinks, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Great Tusk, Hakamo-o, Hariyama, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hitmonchan +51 more |
| Coil Coils up to raise Attack, Defense and Accuracy. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Arbok, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Ekans, Furret, Gorebyss, Huntail, Milotic, Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Mega) +11 more | |
| Collision Course Prehistoric explosion that's stronger if super effective. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Koraidon | |
| Comet Punch Repeatedly punches the foe 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 85 | 15 | Buzzwole, Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Ledian, Ledyba | |
| Comeuppance Retaliates strongly against who last hurt the user. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Honchkrow, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Mabosstiff | |
| Confide Shares a secret with the foe, lowering Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Chatot | |
| Confuse Ray A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Bronzong, Bronzor, Calyrex (Shadow), Chandelure, Chi-Yu, Chinchou, Cradily, Crobat, Cryogonal, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega) +77 more | |
| Confusion A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Articuno (Galar), Azelf, Baltoy, Beheeyem, Bronzong, Bronzor, Bruxish, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow) +91 more | |
| Constrict Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | Normal | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | Ariados, Cradily, Drifloon, Inkay, Lileep, Malamar, Nihilego, Octillery, Omanyte, Omastar, Shuckle, Spinarak, Tangela, Tangrowth +1 more | |
| Copycat The user mimics the last move used by a foe. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bonsly, Cleffa, Dubwool, Flamigo, Happiny, Igglybuff, Marshadow, Maushold, Mesprit, Mime Jr., Mimikyu, Minun, Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar) +12 more | |
| Cosmic Power Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a mystic power. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground), Arceus (Ice), Arceus (Poison) +30 more | |
| Cotton Guard Wraps its body in cotton. Drastically raises Defense. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Cottonee, Dubwool, Eldegoss, Flaaffy, Furfrou, Maractus, Slurpuff, Swablu, Swirlix, Wooloo | |
| Cotton Spore Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Cacnea, Cacturne, Cottonee, Eldegoss, Flaaffy, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Maractus, Mareep, Skiploom, Slurpuff, Swirlix +1 more | |
| Counter Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Bonsly, Breloom, Buzzwole, Chewtle, Cinderace, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Falinks, Greedent, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Iron Boulder +40 more | |
| Court Change The user swaps effects on either side of the field. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Cinderace, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Passimian, Voltorb, Voltorb (Hisui) | |
| Covet Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. | Fairy | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Alcremie, Azumarill, Azurill, Dachsbun, Eevee, Eevee (Gigantamax), Eevee (Starter), Espurr, Fidough, Granbull, Greedent, Grimmsnarl, Illumise, Impidimp +32 more | |
| Crabhammer Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Water | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Crabrawler, Crawdaunt, Gliscor, Kingler, Kingler (Mega), Krabby, Paras, Parasect | |
| Crafty Shield Evades status moves for one turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Klefki, Magearna, Runerigus, Yamask (Galar) | |
| Cross Chop A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Annihilape, Barbaracle, Binacle, Electivire, Incineroar, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Obstagoon, Primeape | |
| Cross Poison A slash that may poison a foe and do critical damage. | Poison | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Crobat, Drapion, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Fezandipiti, Parasect, Skorupi, Sneasel (Hisui), Sneasler, Spinarak | |
| Crunch Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Arctovish, Arrokuda, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui) +183 more | |
| Crush Claw Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense. | Normal | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Anorith, Armaldo, Braviary, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Eelektross, Gouging Fire, Rufflet, Sandslash, Silvally, Silvally (Bug), Silvally (Dark), Silvally (Dragon), Silvally (Electric) +15 more | |
| Curse A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Banette, Banette (Mega), Bergmite, Bibarel, Bidoof, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Carracosta +51 more | |
| Cut Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | Steel | Physical | 75 | 100 | 25 | HM01 | Kartana |
| Dark Hole Sends the foe to the abyss. May induce sleep. | Dark | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | TM161 | Darkrai |
| Dark Pulse Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM79 | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Clawitzer, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Grimmsnarl, Haunter, Honchkrow, Hoopa (Unbound), Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Impidimp +24 more |
| Dark Void Drags the foe into total darkness, inducing Sleep. | Dark | Status | — | 80 | 10 | Darkrai, Hypno | |
| Darkest Lariat Swings the arms to strike It ignores stat changes. | Dark | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Grimmsnarl, Incineroar, Mega Grimmsnarl | |
| Dazzling Gleam Damages foes by emitting a bright flash. | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM66 | Alcremie, Cutiefly, Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian), Espathra, Flabébé, Floette, Flutter Mane, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hatterene (Gigantamax), Hattrem, Iron Valiant, Milcery +5 more |
| Decorate The user sharply raises the target's Atk and Sp.Atk. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 15 | Alcremie | |
| Defend Order Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a living shield. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Vespiquen | |
| Defense Curl Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Azumarill, Bibarel, Bidoof, Blissey, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Buneary, Chansey, Clefairy, Cyndaquil, Donphan, Dubwool, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce +57 more | |
| Defog Removes obstacles and lowers evasion. | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 | TM43 | Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Ducklett, Farfetch'd (Galar), Frosmoth, Giratina, Giratina (Origin), Kartana, Mandibuzz, Rufflet, Sirfetch'd, Swanna, Tapu Fini, Vullaby +1 more |
| Destiny Bond If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Cofagrigus, Froslass, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Giratina, Giratina (Origin), Haunter, Hoopa, Hoopa (Unbound), Iron Valiant, Koffing +16 more | |
| Detect Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Accelgor, Anorith, Armaldo, Azelf, Bastiodon, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Burmy, Carracosta, Clobbopus +82 more | |
| Diamond Storm Whips up a storm of diamonds. May up Defense. | Rock | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Aurorus, Diancie, Diancie (Mega) | |
| Dig Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM28 | Bunnelby, Charjabug, Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant, Diggersby, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dudunsparce, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Dunsparce, Durant +37 more |
| Dire Claw High critical hit chance. May paralyze, poison or drowse. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Sneasler | |
| Disable Psychically disables one of the foe's moves. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Brambleghast, Bramblin, Bruxish, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Darkrai, Drowzee, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Duskull +34 more | |
| Disarming Voice Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded. | Fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Aromatisse, Audino, Audino (Mega), Brionne, Clefable, Clefairy, Espathra, Espurr, Fezandipiti, Flittle, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega) +27 more | |
| Discharge Zaps the foes with electri- city. May paralyze them. | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Arctozolt, Bellibolt, Blitzle, Charjabug, Chinchou, Dracozolt, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Electrode +72 more | |
| Dive Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | HM08 | Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Cramorant, Dewgong, Dondozo, Finizen, Gorebyss, Huntail, Manaphy, Palafin, Palafin (Hero), Phione, Relicanth, Seel +4 more |
| Dizzy Punch A rhythmic punch that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Buneary, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Regigigas, Reuniclus, Spinda | |
| Doom Desire Summons strong sunlight to attack 2 turns later. | Steel | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | Jirachi | |
| Double Hit Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice. | Normal | Physical | 35 | 100 | 10 | Aipom, Ambipom, Buizel, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Dipplin, Dodrio, Doduo, Dragapult, Drakloak, Farigiraf, Fearow, Finizen, Floatzel +44 more | |
| Double Iron Bash The user spins and hits with its arms. May cause flinch. | Steel | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Escavalier, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Melmetal, Registeel | |
| Double Kick A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. | Fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Bunnelby, Cinderace, Cobalion, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Diggersby, Dubwool, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Glastrier, Gouging Fire, Hitmonlee +37 more | |
| Double Shock Discharges all electricity, losing the Electric type. | Electric | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Pawmot | |
| Double Slap Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 100 | 10 | Alomomola, Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Bunnelby, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Diggersby, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Gothita, Gothitelle +21 more | |
| Double-Edge A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Arrokuda, Audino, Audino (Mega), Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Azumarill, Bagon, Banette, Banette (Mega), Barraskewda, Basculegion +164 more | |
| Draco Barrage Ignores Fairy immunity; 33% recoil; best of phys. or spec. | Dragon | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | TM171 | — |
| Draco Meteor Casts comets onto the foe. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. | Dragon | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | TM155 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega) |
| Dragon Ascent | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Rayquaza, Rayquaza (Mega) | |
| Dragon Breath Strikes the foe with an incredible blast of breath. | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Applin, Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Deino, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Dipplin, Dracovish +50 more | |
| Dragon Claw Slashes the foe with sharp claws. | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM02 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Axew, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Cyclizar, Druddigon, Duraludon +27 more |
| Dragon Dance A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | TM41 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Axew, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Crawdaunt, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Feraligatr, Flapple +26 more |
| Dragon Darts The user attacks twice. Two targets are hit once each. | Dragon | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Dragapult | |
| Dragon Energy The higher the user's HP the more damage caused. | Dragon | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Regidrago | |
| Dragon Hammer Swings its whole body like a hammer to damage. | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Dragonite, Druddigon, Exeggutor (Alola), Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Guzzlord, Lapras, Lapras (Mega), Raging Bolt | |
| Dragon Pulse Generates a shock wave to damage the foe. | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | TM59 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Archaludon, Axew, Clawitzer, Cyclizar, Deino, Dipplin, Dracovish, Dracozolt +50 more |
| Dragon Rage Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage. | Dragon | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Deino, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drampa, Dratini, Druddigon, Fraxure, Gabite, Garchomp, Garchomp (Mega), Guzzlord +13 more | |
| Dragon Rush Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching. | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | Cyclizar, Deino, Dracovish, Dracozolt, Dragapult, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drakloak, Dratini, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Flygon +11 more | |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | TM93 | Archaludon, Arctibax, Baxcalibur, Dipplin, Dracozolt, Dragalge, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Druddigon, Duraludon, Duraludon (Gigantamax), Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) +14 more |
| Drain Punch | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM60 | Kecleon, Koraidon, Ledian, Lilligant (Hisui), Mienfoo, Mienshao, Rillaboom, Seismitoad, Sneasel (Hisui), Sneasler, Thwackey |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM45 | Alcremie, Aromatisse, Comfey, Cutiefly, Floette, Florges, Froslass, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Gorebyss, Jynx, Kirlia, Klefki, Luvdisc +16 more |
| Dream Eater Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Articuno (Galar), Darkrai, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Haunter, Hoothoot, Hypno, Kirlia, Lunala, Morelull, Munna +4 more | |
| Drill Peck A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill. | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Braviary, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Delibird, Dodrio, Doduo, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Espathra, Farfetch'D, Fearow, Honchkrow +11 more | |
| Drill Run Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM122 | Drilbur, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Excadrill, Fearow, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior |
| Drum Beating Plays a drum to attack. The foe's Speed is lowered. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Rillaboom | |
| Dual Chop Attacks with brutal hits that strike twice. | Dragon | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | TM68 | Ambipom, Fraxure, Gabite, Garchomp, Garchomp (Mega), Haxorus, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Sceptile, Sceptile (Mega) |
| Dual Wingbeat User slams the target with wings and hits twice in a row. | Flying | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | TM100 | Bombirdier, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Crobat, Druddigon, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Farfetch'D, Fearow, Fletchinder, Fletchling +29 more |
| Dynamax Cannon Unleashes core energy. 2x against Dynamaxed foes. | Dragon | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) | |
| Dynamic Punch Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Breloom, Buzzwole, Conkeldurr, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Golett, Golurk, Gurdurr, Heatmor, Kubfu, Machamp, Machamp (Mega) +9 more | |
| Earth Power Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def. | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM142 | Arboliva, Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground), Arceus (Ice) +39 more |
| Earthquake A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26 | Barboach, Bastiodon, Bunnelby, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Clodsire, Diggersby, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Drilbur, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill +66 more |
| Echoed Voice Does more damage every turn it is used. | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Arctozolt, Aromatisse, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chatot, Drampa, Exploud, Hoothoot, Lechonk, Litleo, Loudred, Maushold, Meloetta, Meloetta (Pirouette) +14 more | |
| Eerie Impulse Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk. | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Heliolisk, Lanturn, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Low Key), Toxtricity (Mega), Voltorb, Voltorb (Hisui), Xurkitree | |
| Egg Bomb An egg is forcibly hurled at the foe. | Normal | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | Blissey, Chansey, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola) | |
| Electric Terrain Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 | Bellibolt, Boltund, Electivire, Iron Boulder, Iron Bundle, Iron Crown, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Leaves, Iron Moth, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads, Iron Valiant, Luxray +15 more | |
| Electrify Electrifies the foe, making its next move Electric-type. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | Boltund, Heliolisk, Helioptile | |
| Electro Ball Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | Electric | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Chinchou, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga, Flaaffy, Galvantula, Joltik, Kilowattrel, Lanturn +25 more | |
| Electro Drift Futuristic electricity. It's stronger if super effective. | Electric | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Miraidon | |
| Electro Shot Gathers electricity, then fires a high-voltage shot. | Electric | Special | 130 | 100 | 10 | Archaludon, Raikou | |
| Electroweb Snares the foe with an electric net. Lowers Speed. | Electric | Special | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM15 | Galvantula, Joltik, Regieleki |
| Embargo Prevents the foe from using any items. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Bisharp, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Kingambit, Krokorok, Krookodile, Lunatone, Mandibuzz +14 more | |
| Ember A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Armarouge, Bagon, Blacephalon, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braixen, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega) +63 more | |
| Encore Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Amaura, Arboliva, Aurorus, Brionne, Clefairy, Cleffa, Dewgong, Dewott, Emolga, Finizen, Grafaiai, Gulpin, Hawlucha, Illumise +36 more | |
| Endeavor Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Cottonee, Cubone, Dodrio, Doduo, Duosion, Great Tusk, Grookey, Hawlucha, Hitmontop, Iron Treads, Kyurem, Kyurem (Black) +30 more | |
| Endure Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Bastiodon, Beartic, Buneary, Buzzwole, Corsola, Cubchoo, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Escavalier, Falinks, Hariyama, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hitmonlee +33 more | |
| Energy Ball Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM53 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Arboliva, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Cottonee, Cradily, Deerling, Dhelmise, Dipplin, Dolliv +16 more |
| Entrainment Makes the foe mimic the user, gaining its ability. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Alcremie, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Audino, Audino (Mega), Buneary, Chingling, Dedenne, Dewpider, Durant, Leavanny, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Milcery +8 more | |
| Eruption The higher the user's HP, the more damage caused. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Entei, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Heatran, Typhlosion, Typhlosion (Hisui) | |
| Esper Wing High critical hit ratio. Ups the user's Speed. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Braviary (Hisui), Natu, Noctowl, Sigilyph, Swoobat, Woobat, Xatu | |
| Eternabeam Eternatus' strongest move. The user rests next turn. | Dragon | Special | 160 | 90 | 5 | Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) | |
| Expanding Force Power goes up and damages all foes on Psychic Terrain. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM55 | Armarouge |
| Explosion Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 100 | 5 | TM64 | Azelf, Baltoy, Boldore, Claydol, Drifblim, Drifloon, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Garganacl +39 more |
| Extrasensory Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Azelf, Baltoy, Bronzong, Bronzor, Chimecho, Claydol, Cyndaquil, Drampa, Drifblim, Drifloon, Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian), Entei, Exeggcute +28 more | |
| Extreme Speed An extremely fast and powerful attack. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground) +33 more | |
| Facade Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42 | Bunnelby, Chimchar, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Diggersby, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Pidove, Scrafty, Scraggy, Squawkabilly +5 more |
| Fairy Lock Locks down the battlefield preventing escape next turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Klefki | |
| Fairy Wind Stirs up a fairy wind to strike the foe. | Fairy | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Aromatisse, Cottonee, Cutiefly, Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian), Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Hoppip, Jumpluff, Klefki, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Ribombee +11 more | |
| Fake Out A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 5 | Aipom, Ambipom, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Buneary, Delcatty, Espurr, Floatzel, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Glameow, Grimmsnarl, Grookey, Hariyama +58 more | |
| Fake Tears Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bonsly, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Jynx, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Mega Grimmsnarl, Minun, Morgrem, Mr. Rime, Pecharunt +8 more | |
| False Surrender Bows to stab the foe with hair. It never misses. | Dark | Physical | 80 | — | 10 | Grimmsnarl, Mega Grimmsnarl, Morgrem | |
| False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Axew, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Cubone, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Escavalier, Farfetch'D +21 more | |
| Feather Dance Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack. | Flying | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Chatot, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Ducklett, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Espathra, Frosmoth, Hawlucha, Oricorio, Oricorio (Pa'u), Oricorio (Pom Pom) +14 more | |
| Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Breloom, Chesnaught, Cinderace, Clobbopus, Farfetch'D, Flamigo, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Grapploct, Heracross +48 more | |
| Feint Attack Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | Dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Amoonguss, Banette, Banette (Mega), Bisharp, Bonsly, Bronzong, Bronzor, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carnivine, Croagunk, Crustle, Darkrai, Dragalge +54 more | |
| Fell Stinger If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Buzzwole, Drapion, Escavalier, Genesect, Kricketune, Leavanny, Naganadel, Overqwil, Poipole, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui) +4 more | |
| Fickle Beam Shoots a beam of light. Sometimes twice as strong. | Dragon | Special | 80 | 100 | 5 | Exeggutor (Alola), Hydrapple, Hydreigon | |
| Fiery Dance Dances cloaked in flames. May raise Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Bellossom, Espeon, Iron Moth, Sunflora, Volcarona | |
| Fiery Wrath An attack fueled by your wrath. May cause flinching. | Dark | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Moltres (Galar) | |
| Fillet Away Sharply boosts offenses and Speed by using its own HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Veluza | |
| Final Gambit The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP. | Fighting | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | Accelgor, Annihilape, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Farfetch'd (Galar), Lucario, Lucario (Mega), Mankey, Primeape, Riolu, Shelmet +6 more | |
| Fire Blast Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38 | Blacephalon, Braixen, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Crocalor, Entei, Fennekin, Fuecoco, Gouging Fire, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar +5 more |
| Fire Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn. | Fire | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 | TM114 | Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Cinderace, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Donphan, Drapion +52 more |
| Fire Lash Whips the foe with fire lowering its Defense. | Fire | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Heatmor, Rapidash, Rapidash (Galar), Sizzlipede | |
| Fire Punch A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM111 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Dragonite, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Electivire, Hitmonchan, Magby +5 more |
| Fire Spin Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns. | Fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Armarouge, Braixen, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Ceruledge, Charcadet, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Chimchar, Delphox, Entei +23 more | |
| First Impression Hits hard and first. Only works first turn. | Bug | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Armaldo, Falinks, Golisopod, Haxorus, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Ledian, Lokix, Ninjask, Nymble, Sirfetch'd, Slither Wing, Spidops | |
| Fishious Rend Double power if the user moves before the target. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Arctovish, Dracovish, Seaking | |
| Flail Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Arboliva, Aromatisse, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Beartic, Bellibolt, Bewear, Bonsly, Bounsweet, Bunnelby, Carbink +64 more | |
| Flame Burst A bursting flame that does damage to all foes. | Fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | Blacephalon, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Chandelure, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Chimchar, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Heatmor, Houndoom +22 more | |
| Flame Charge Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM77 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Blitzle, Carkol, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Combusken, Cyndaquil, Emboar, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Genesect +15 more |
| Flame Wheel A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Armarouge, Blitzle, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Ceruledge, Chi-Yu, Chimchar, Cyndaquil, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Infernape, Infernape Mega, Larvesta, Marowak (Alola) +13 more | |
| Flamethrower A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35 | Armarouge, Bagon, Braixen, Ceruledge, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Chimchar, Crocalor, Cyndaquil, Delphox, Emboar +45 more |
| Flare Blitz A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | TM150 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Blitzle, Ceruledge, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Combusken, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Emboar +27 more |
| Flash Looses a blast of light that may cut attack. | Electric | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | HM05 | Bayleef, Chikorita, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Mareep, Morelull, Serperior, Servine, Shiinotic, Snivy, Vikavolt, Volbeat |
| Flash Cannon Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM91 | Archaludon, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Celesteela, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Duraludon, Duraludon (Gigantamax), Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn +13 more |
| Flatter Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Fezandipiti, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Grafaiai, Grimmsnarl, Illumise, Impidimp, Mandibuzz, Mega Grimmsnarl, Morgrem, Morpeko, Munkidori, Nidoran-F +9 more | |
| Fleur Cannon A strong ray that harshly lowers Sp. Attack. | Fairy | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian), Magearna | |
| Fling The effectiveness varies with the held item. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Blissey, Chansey, Cubone, Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Hawlucha +17 more | |
| Flip Turn Attacks and rushes back to switch with a party Pokémon. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM03 | Finizen, Iron Bundle, Palafin, Palafin (Hero) |
| Floral Healing Restores an ally's HP. Heals more on grass. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Comfey | |
| Flower Shield Raises the Defense of Grass-type Pokémon. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Comfey, Florges, Sunflora | |
| Flower Trick Rigged bouquet. Always gets a critical hit, never missing. | Grass | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Maractus, Meowscarada | |
| Fly Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Flying | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM02 | Drampa, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Pidgey, Rayquaza, Rayquaza (Mega), Roaring Moon, Squawkabilly, Squawkabilly (White), Squawkabilly Yellow |
| Flying Press This attack does Fighting and Flying-type damage. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Hawlucha, Pikachu (Libre) | |
| Focus Blast Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Braviary (Hisui), Kadabra |
| Focus Energy Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Annihilape, Archaludon, Arctibax, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bouffalant, Buzzwole, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Carvanha, Combusken, Conkeldurr +80 more | |
| Focus Punch A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | TM01 | Buzzwole, Conkeldurr, Golett, Golurk, Gurdurr, Hitmonchan, Iron Hands, Kubfu, Scrafty, Scraggy, Timburr, Urshifu, Urshifu (Rapid Strike), Urshifu Rapid Strike Style +1 more |
| Follow Me Draws attention to make foes attack only the user. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Clefairy, Furret, Indeedee (F), Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring), Sentret, Togepi, Togetic | |
| Force Palm A shock wave attack that may paralyze the foe. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Breloom, Hariyama, Iron Hands, Makuhita, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Okidogi, Riolu | |
| Foresight Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Buneary, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Duskull, Furret, Hitmonlee, Hoothoot, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Lucario +20 more | |
| Forest's Curse Puts a curse on the foe making the foe Grass-type. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Phantump, Trevenant | |
| Foul Play The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused. | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | TM139 | Grimmsnarl, Honchkrow, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Impidimp, Inkay, Klefki, Krokorok, Krookodile, Malamar, Mega Grimmsnarl, Morgrem, Nickit +11 more |
| Freeze Shock A powerful 2-turn move that may paralyze the foe. | Ice | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | Kyurem (Black) | |
| Freeze-Dry Super effective on Water- types. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Arctovish, Arctozolt, Articuno, Aurorus, Cryogonal, Eiscue, Eiscue (Noice), Froslass, Glaceon, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Iron Bundle +12 more | |
| Freezing Glare Shoots psychic power from the eyes. May frostbite. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Articuno (Galar), Jynx | |
| Freezy Frost Crystal from cold haze hits. Eliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 | Cryogonal, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Pikachu (Belle), Regice | |
| Frost Breath | Ice | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Cryogonal, Froslass, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Ninetales (Alola), Regice, Rotom (Frost), Snorunt, Vanillish +2 more | |
| Frustration An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Buneary | |
| Fury Attack Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bouffalant, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Chatot, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Dartrix +31 more | |
| Fury Cutter An attack that intensifies on each successive hit. | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Anorith, Armaldo, Barbaracle, Binacle, Bisharp, Dewott, Doublade, Durant, Dwebble, Farfetch'D, Farfetch'd (Galar), Fomantis +36 more | |
| Fury Swipes Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 100 | 15 | Aipom, Ambipom, Beartic, Cubchoo, Drilbur, Excadrill, Golduck, Grafaiai, Heatmor, Incineroar, Kecleon, Liepard, Linoone, Linoone (Galar) +44 more | |
| Fusion Bolt Summons a thunderbolt. Works well with a fireball. | Electric | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Iron Thorns, Kyurem (Black), Victini, Zekrom | |
| Fusion Flare Summons a fireball. Works well with a thunderbolt. | Fire | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Kyurem (White), Reshiram, Victini | |
| Future Sight Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM85 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost) +51 more |
| Gastro Acid Stomach acid suppresses the foe's ability. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bellsprout, Cradily, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Lileep, Pyukumuku, Serperior, Servine, Seviper, Shuckle, Snivy, Spidops +3 more | |
| Gear Grind Throws two steel gears that strike twice. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Klang, Klink, Klinklang | |
| Gear Up Boosts the attacks of those with Plus or Minus. | Steel | Status | — | — | 20 | Klinklang, Magearna | |
| Geomancy Raises Sp. Atk, Sp. Def and Speed on the 2nd turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Xerneas | |
| Giga Drain An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM19 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Accelgor, Amoonguss, Beautifly, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Celesteela, Cottonee, Cradily, Dartrix +55 more |
| Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 100 | 5 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Axew, Bouffalant, Chesnaught, Donphan, Escavalier, Fraxure, Great Tusk, Herdier, Iron Boulder, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads, Koraidon +15 more | |
| Gigaton Hammer Swings a huge hammer. Can't be used twice in a row. | Steel | Physical | 160 | 100 | 5 | Crabominable, Tinkaton | |
| Glacial Lance Hurls a blizzard-cloaked icicle lance at foes. | Ice | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Calyrex (Ice) | |
| Glaciate Blows very cold air at the foe. It lowers their Speed. | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Kyurem, Victini | |
| Glaive Rush Foe attacks next turn can't miss and do double damage. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Baxcalibur, Haxorus | |
| Glare Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Arbok, Drampa, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Ekans, Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Mega), Serperior, Servine, Seviper, Silicobra, Zygarde, Zygarde (10% Power Construct), Zygarde (10%) +2 more | |
| Grass Knot A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | Grass | Special | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86 | Braixen, Comfey, Delphox, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Fennekin, Florges, Pansage, Piplup, Prinplup, Zarude |
| Grass Whistle Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody. | Grass | Status | — | 55 | 15 | Leafeon, Roselia, Swadloon | |
| Grassy Glide Gliding on ground, hits. Goes first on Grassy Terrain. | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM54 | — |
| Grassy Terrain The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Arboliva, Comfey, Dolliv, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Florges, Gloom, Oddish, Rillaboom, Roserade, Roserade Mega, Smoliv, Tangela +3 more | |
| Grav Apple Drops an apple from above. Lowers the foe's Defense. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Bounsweet, Cherrim, Cherubi, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Steenee, Tsareena | |
| Gravity Gravity is intensified negating levitation. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | TM173 | Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground), Arceus (Ice), Arceus (Poison) +18 more |
| Growl Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Audino, Audino (Mega), Bayleef, Beartic, Beheeyem, Bibarel, Bidoof, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega) +206 more | |
| Growth Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Amoonguss, Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Arboliva, Bellsprout, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Calyrex (Shadow), Capsakid, Carnivine +55 more | |
| Grudge If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Misdreavus, Shedinja, Shuppet, Vulpix, Vulpix (Alola), Yamask | |
| Guard Split Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Baltoy, Beheeyem, Carbink, Claydol, Cofagrigus, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Dubwool, Elgyem, Hoopa, Hoopa (Unbound), Indeedee (F), Latias, Latias (Mega) +6 more | |
| Guard Swap Swaps changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Dubwool, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Mr. Mime, Natu, Rabsca, Shelmet, Umbreon, Wooloo, Xatu | |
| Gunk Shot Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison. | Poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | TM152 | Arbok, Ariados, Ekans, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Grafaiai, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Gulpin, Muk, Muk (Alola), Octillery, Overqwil, Qwilfish (Hisui) +8 more |
| Gust Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings. | Flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Combee, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dustox, Ho-Oh, Iron Moth, Lugia, Mandibuzz, Moltres (Galar), Noivern +21 more | |
| Gyro Ball A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74 | Bronzong, Bronzor, Dhelmise, Electrode, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Jigglypuff, Koffing, Lickilicky, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Miltank +16 more |
| Hammer Arm A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Bewear, Buzzwole, Chesnaught, Conkeldurr, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Diggersby, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Emboar, Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian), Garganacl, Golett +35 more | |
| Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Anorith, Armaldo, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baltoy, Bergmite, Boldore, Buzzwole, Carbink, Cascoon, Celesteela +67 more | |
| Haze Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 | Arbok, Articuno, Calyrex (Shadow), Cofagrigus, Crobat, Cryogonal, Darkrai, Ekans, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Golbat, Greninja, Greninja (Ash) +23 more | |
| Head Charge A charge using guard hair. It hurts the user a little. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Bouffalant, Tauros | |
| Head Smash A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user. | Rock | Physical | 150 | 85 | 5 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Arcanine (Hisui), Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Cranidos, Donphan, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Emboar, Golem +16 more | |
| Headbutt A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Aron, Bagon, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Beheeyem, Bibarel, Bidoof +126 more | |
| Headlong Rush Hits with a full-body tackle. Lowers the users's defenses. | Ground | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Arcanine (Hisui), Bouffalant, Flygon, Golem, Golurk, Great Tusk, Lycanroc, Mamoswine, Torterra, Torterra Mega, Ursaluna, Ursaluna (Bloodmoon) | |
| Heal Bell Chimes soothingly to heal all status abnormalities. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Celebi, Chimecho, Miltank, Skitty | |
| Heal Block Prevents the foe from recovering any HP. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Baltoy, Beheeyem, Bronzong, Bronzor, Celebi, Claydol, Duosion, Elgyem, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Klefki, Latios, Latios (Mega), Reuniclus +24 more | |
| Heal Order The user's underlings show up to heal half its max HP. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Vespiquen | |
| Heal Pulse Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Aromatisse, Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Chansey, Chimecho, Clawitzer, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir +24 more | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Blissey, Buneary, Celebi, Chansey, Chimecho, Clefairy, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Hatenna, Hatterene, Hatterene (Gigantamax), Hattrem, Indeedee (F) +10 more | |
| Heart Stamp A sudden blow after a cute act. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Luvdisc, Swoobat, Woobat | |
| Heart Swap Swaps any stat changes with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Magearna, Manaphy | |
| Heat Crash | Fire | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM104 | Carkol, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Emboar, Pignite, Rolycoly, Tepig |
| Heat Wave Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | TM144 | Braviary (Hisui), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Moltres, Pidgeot, Pidgeot (Mega), Swoobat, Torkoal, Volcarona, Weezing (Galar), Woobat |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM172 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Bastiodon, Bronzong, Bronzor, Celesteela, Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Dhelmise, Dondozo, Forretress, Garganacl, Golem +24 more |
| Helping Hand Boosts the power of the recipient's moves. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Alomomola, Arboliva, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Audino, Audino (Mega), Azumarill, Azurill, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Cherrim, Cherubi, Cinccino +66 more | |
| Hex Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM128 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Brambleghast, Bramblin, Chandelure, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dragapult, Drakloak, Drifblim, Drifloon +47 more |
| High Horsepower Slams hard into the foe with its entire body. | Ground | Physical | 95 | 100 | 10 | TM147 | Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant, Golurk, Klawf, Mudbray, Mudsdale, Snorlax, Snorlax (Mega), Ursaluna |
| High Jump Kick A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt. | Fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Decidueye (Hisui), Hawlucha, Hitmonlee, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Pheromosa, Scrafty +2 more | |
| Hone Claws Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 | Archaludon, Barbaracle, Binacle, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Corviknight, Corvisquire, Drapion, Drilbur, Durant, Excadrill, Glameow, Hawlucha, Heatmor +23 more | |
| Horn Attack Jabs the foe with sharp horns. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | Bouffalant, Donphan, Goldeen, Great Tusk, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Iron Boulder, Iron Treads, Nidoran-M, Nidorino, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior, Seaking +2 more | |
| Horn Leech | Grass | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Chesnaught, Gogoat, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring), Phantump, Sawsbuck, Skiddo, Stantler, Tapu Bulu, Trevenant, Wyrdeer +1 more | |
| Howl Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Delphox, Electrike, Exploud, Gouging Fire, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Loudred, Lycanroc, Lycanroc (Dusk), Lycanroc (Midnight), Manectric, Manectric (Mega), Mightyena +10 more | |
| Hurricane Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion. | Flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM145 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Braviary (Hisui), Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Dragonite, Drifblim, Ducklett, Dudunsparce, Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega), Iron Moth +27 more |
| Hydro Pump Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | Water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | TM121 | Alomomola, Azumarill, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Brionne, Buizel, Carracosta, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Chinchou +87 more |
| Hydro Steam This move's power increases under harsh sunlight. | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Magmortar, Volcanion, Walking Wake | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Amaura, Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass) +50 more | |
| Hyper Drill A spinning pointed part bypasses a foe's Protect. | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Dudunsparce, Dunsparce | |
| Hyper Fang Attacks with sharp fangs. May cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Bibarel, Bidoof, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Pachirisu, Patrat, Raticate, Raticate (Alola), Rattata, Rattata (Alola), Yungoos | |
| Hyper Voice A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM20 | Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground), Arceus (Ice), Arceus (Poison) +47 more |
| Hyperspace Fury | Dark | Physical | 100 | — | 5 | Hoopa (Unbound) | |
| Hyperspace Hole | Psychic | Special | 80 | — | 5 | Hoopa | |
| Hypnosis A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | Articuno (Galar), Bronzong, Bronzor, Darkrai, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Glameow +36 more | |
| Ice Ball A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits. | Ice | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Sandshrew (Alola), Sandslash (Alola), Sealeo, Spheal, Walrein | |
| Ice Beam Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13 | Beartic, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Cubchoo, Dewgong, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Iron Bundle, Jynx, Kyurem, Kyurem (Black), Kyurem (White), Lapras, Lapras (Mega) +15 more |
| Ice Burn A powerful 2-turn move that may inflict a burn. | Ice | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | Kyurem (White) | |
| Ice Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite. | Ice | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 | TM115 | Arbok, Arctibax, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Bergmite, Carvanha, Croconaw, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar), Darumaka (Galar), Drapion, Exploud +49 more |
| Ice Hammer Swings the fist to strike with ice. | Ice | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Beartic, Crabominable, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar), Glastrier, Kingler, Kingler (Mega) | |
| Ice Punch An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite. | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM112 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Azumarill, Buzzwole, Crabominable, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar), Darumaka (Galar), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Hitmonchan, Jynx +4 more |
| Ice Shard Hurls a chunk of ice that always strike first. | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Articuno, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Bergmite, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chien-Pao, Cloyster, Crabominable, Cryogonal, Dewgong +27 more | |
| Ice Spinner Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain. | Ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM108 | Cetitan, Cetoddle |
| Icicle Crash Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching. | Ice | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Arctibax, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Beartic, Calyrex (Ice), Chien-Pao, Cloyster, Cubchoo, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar) +7 more | |
| Icicle Spear Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row. | Ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | TM136 | Sandslash (Alola), Shellder, Vanillish, Vanillite, Vanilluxe |
| Icy Wind A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed. | Ice | Special | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM21 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Arctibax, Arctovish, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Beartic, Bergmite, Blastoise +52 more |
| Imprison Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Azelf, Baltoy, Beheeyem, Bronzong, Bronzor, Elgyem, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Iron Leaves, Kirlia, Klefki, Kyurem, Kyurem (Black), Kyurem (White) +41 more | |
| Incinerate Burns up Berries and Gems preventing their use. | Fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Armarouge, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braixen, Carkol, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmeleon, Chi-Yu, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega) +25 more | |
| Infernal Parade Hurts a foe harder if it has an ailment. May leave a burn. | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Typhlosion (Hisui) | |
| Inferno Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate. | Fire | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Chi-Yu, Cyndaquil, Heatmor, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Lampent +9 more | |
| Infestation The foe is infested and attacked for turns. | Bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Ariados, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Dewpider, Dipplin, Dragapult, Drakloak, Dreepy, Frosmoth, Illumise, Spinarak, Volbeat | |
| Ingrain Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Amoonguss, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carnivine, Celesteela, Cradily, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Fomantis, Foongus, Lileep +16 more | |
| Ion Deluge Electrifies Normal-type moves with charged atoms. | Electric | Status | — | — | 5 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Chinchou, Eelektross, Electivire, Lanturn, Xurkitree, Zebstrika | |
| Iron Defense Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | TM140 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Archaludon, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bastiodon, Bisharp, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega) +83 more |
| Iron Head Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM119 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Bastiodon, Bisharp, Celesteela, Cobalion, Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant +58 more |
| Iron Tail Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Guzzlord, Lairon, Onix, Orthworm, Steelix, Steelix (Mega) |
| Ivy Cudgel Type changes with held mask. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring) | |
| Jaw Lock Prevents the target from escaping. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Arbok, Chewtle, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Ekans, Feraligatr, Granbull, Mabosstiff, Maschiff, Mightyena, Roaring Moon | |
| Jet Punch A punch is thrown at blinding speed to strike first. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Grapploct, Hitmonchan, Palafin, Palafin (Hero), Poliwrath | |
| Judgment The type varies with the kind of Plate held. | Normal | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground), Arceus (Ice), Arceus (Poison) +4 more | |
| Jump Kick A strong jumping kick. May miss and hurt the kicker. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 95 | 10 | Buneary, Deerling, Dodrio, Doduo, Emboar, Flamigo, Hitmonlee, Leafeon, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Marshadow, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Pheromosa +4 more | |
| Jungle Healing Heals HP and status of itself and allies in battle. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Zarude | |
| Karate Chop A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio. | Fighting | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Annihilape, Hakamo-o, Hawlucha, Jangmo-o, Kommo-o, Kommo-o (Totem), Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Primeape, Sawk | |
| King's Shield Evades damage and changes form. | Steel | Status | — | — | 5 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade) | |
| Knock Off Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | TM132 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Bellsprout, Bombirdier, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Dewott, Donphan, Drapion, Farfetch'D +48 more |
| Kowtow Cleave User slashes the foe after kowtowing. It never misses. | Dark | Physical | 85 | — | 10 | Kingambit | |
| Land's Wrath Gathers the energy of the land to attack every foe. | Ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Zygarde, Zygarde (10% Power Construct), Zygarde (10%), Zygarde (Complete), Zygarde (Power Construct) | |
| Laser Focus Guarantees the next move will be a critical hit. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Duraludon, Duraludon (Gigantamax), Kartana, Lucario, Lucario (Mega), Marshadow, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Pancham, Regidrago, Zacian +3 more | |
| Last Resort Can only be used if every other move has been used. | Normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | Aipom, Ambipom, Audino, Audino (Mega), Azelf, Chingling, Dachsbun, Dragapult, Drakloak, Dubwool, Eevee, Eevee (Gigantamax), Eevee (Starter), Espathra +23 more | |
| Last Respects This move deals more damage for each defeated ally. | Ghost | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Houndstone | |
| Lava Plume | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Armarouge, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cyndaquil, Entei, Flareon, Gouging Fire, Heatran, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar +8 more | |
| Leaf Blade Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM131 | Bellossom, Brute Bonnet, Chesnaught, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Farfetch'd (Galar), Fomantis, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gogoat, Grovyle, Iron Leaves, Iron Valiant +19 more |
| Leaf Storm Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. | Grass | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Bellossom, Celebi, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Eldegoss, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Floragato, Gossifleur, Grotle, Grovyle, Hydrapple +26 more | |
| Leaf Tornado Circles the foe with leaves to damage and cut accuracy. | Grass | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Carnivine, Serperior, Servine, Shiftry, Snivy, Tropius, Victreebel | |
| Leafage Attacks with a flurry of small leaves. | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Capsakid, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Eldegoss, Floragato, Fomantis, Gossifleur, Lurantis, Lurantis (Totem), Meowscarada, Paras, Parasect, Rowlet +3 more | |
| Leech Life An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM49 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Buzzwole, Crobat, Dewpider, Golbat, Noibat, Paras, Parasect, Rabsca, Rellor, Slither Wing, Venomoth, Venonat +1 more |
| Leech Seed Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Arboliva, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Celebi, Celesteela, Cherrim, Cherubi +56 more | |
| Leer Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Annihilape, Arbok, Archaludon, Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Axew, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Bewear, Bisharp, Bombirdier +237 more | |
| Lick Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | Dachsbun, Fidough, Froakie, Frogadier, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Greavard, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Haunter, Heatmor, Houndstone +31 more | |
| Life Dew Scatters water to restore the HP of itself and allies. | Water | Status | — | — | 10 | Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Hatenna, Hatterene, Hatterene (Gigantamax), Hattrem, Poltchageist, Sinistcha | |
| Light Of Ruin Fires a great beam of light that also hurts the user. | Fairy | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | Floette (Eternal) | |
| Light Screen Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | TM16 | Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Aurorus, Bayleef, Blacephalon, Blissey, Braixen, Carbink, Chansey, Chikorita, Cryogonal, Delphox, Diancie +59 more |
| Liquidation Slams the foe with water. Can lower Defense. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | TM120 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Chewtle, Dewpider, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Drizzile, Golisopod, Inteleon, Mareanie, Palafin, Palafin (Hero) +9 more |
| Lock-On Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Dragapult, Drakloak, Genesect, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Nosepass, Porygon, Porygon (Z), Porygon2, Probopass +5 more | |
| Lovely Kiss Demands a kiss with a scary face that induces sleep. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 10 | Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Luvdisc, Wigglytuff | |
| Low Kick A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM87 | Annihilape, Bonsly, Conkeldurr, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Flamigo, Gurdurr, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Okidogi +9 more |
| Low Sweep Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78 | Chimchar, Clobbopus, Decidueye (Hisui), Grapploct, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Monferno, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring) +5 more |
| Lucky Chant Prevents the foe from landing critical hits. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Braixen, Cherrim, Cherubi, Clefairy, Corsola, Delphox, Fennekin, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Florges, Jirachi, Kirlia, Luvdisc +9 more | |
| Lumina Crash A mind-affecting light harshly lowers Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Celebi, Espathra, Lunatone | |
| Lunar Dance | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Cresselia | |
| Lunge Lunges at the foe to lower its Attack stat. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Buzzwole, Cacturne, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Dewpider, Dudunsparce, Falinks, Flamigo, Forretress, Illumise, Iron Moth, Kleavor +11 more | |
| Luster Purge Attacks with a burst of light. May lower Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | Latios, Latios (Mega), Meloetta, Meloetta (Pirouette) | |
| Mach Punch A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Breloom, Buneary, Conkeldurr, Crabominable, Electivire, Gurdurr, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Infernape, Infernape Mega, Ledian, Ledyba, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega) +12 more | |
| Magic Coat Reflects special effects back to the attacker. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Blacephalon, Grumpig, Hoopa, Hoopa (Unbound), Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Lunala, Orbeetle, Orbeetle (Mega), Porygon, Porygon (Z), Porygon2, Spoink | |
| Magic Powder Magic powder changes the target into a Psychic-type. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Hatterene, Hatterene (Gigantamax) | |
| Magic Room Hold items lose their effects for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Braixen, Delphox, Fennekin, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Klefki, Lunatone | |
| Magical Leaf Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded. | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Bayleef, Bellossom, Bounsweet, Bulbasaur, Celebi, Cherrim, Cherubi, Chikorita, Cleffa, Comfey, Electrode (Hisui), Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal) +36 more | |
| Magma Storm Traps the foe in a vortex of fire for turns. | Fire | Special | 100 | 75 | 5 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Heatran, Magmortar | |
| Magnet Bomb Launches a magnet that strikes without fail. | Steel | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Genesect, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Probopass | |
| Magnet Rise The user levitates with electromagnetism. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 | Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Forretress, Genesect, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Porygon, Porygon (Z), Porygon2, Probopass +6 more | |
| Magnetic Flux Boosts the defenses of those with Plus or Minus. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Electrode, Klinklang, Magnezone, Probopass, Sandy Shocks, Toxtricity (Low Key), Zapdos | |
| Magnitude A ground-shaking attack of random intensity. | Ground | Physical | 1 | 100 | 30 | Barboach, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Geodude, Golem, Golett, Golurk, Graveler, Numel, Phanpy +5 more | |
| Make It Rain Lowers the user's Sp. Atk. Money is recovered after. | Steel | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Gholdengo | |
| Malignant Chain A corrosive chain attack that may Toxic. | Poison | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Pecharunt | |
| Mat Block Evades damaging moves for one turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 | Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Throh | |
| Matcha Gotcha Absorbs half the damage inflicted. May cause a burn. | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Sinistcha | |
| Me First Executes the foe's attack with greater power. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Accelgor, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Furret, Golduck, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Lucario, Lucario (Mega), Meowstic (F), Mew, Mewtwo +9 more | |
| Mean Look Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Cofagrigus, Crobat, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Duskull, Flutter Mane, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Golbat, Haunter +21 more | |
| Meditate Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 40 | Drowzee, Hitmonlee, Hypno, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime | |
| Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Accelgor, Amoonguss, Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Applin, Arboliva, Bayleef, Beautifly, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Brambleghast, Bramblin +85 more | |
| Mega Kick An extremely powerful kick with intense force. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Flamigo, Mudbray, Mudsdale, Stonjourner, Watchog | |
| Mega Punch A strong punch thrown with incredible power. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Buzzwole, Golett, Golurk, Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Melmetal, Mew | |
| Megahorn A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | TM154 | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bouffalant, Clodsire, Falinks, Goldeen, Great Tusk, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Iron Boulder, Iron Leaves, Iron Treads, Nidoking +14 more |
| Memento The user faints and lowers the foe's abilities. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bombirdier, Chi-Yu, Flutter Mane, Gholdengo, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Hoppip, Jumpluff, Koffing, Lampent, Latios, Latios (Mega), Litwick, Moltres (Galar) +16 more | |
| Metal Burst Retaliates any hit with greater power. | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Archaludon, Aron, Bastiodon, Bisharp, Cobalion, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Duraludon, Duraludon (Gigantamax), Iron Crown, Kingambit +6 more | |
| Metal Claw A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Anorith, Archaludon, Armaldo, Aron, Bisharp, Cobalion, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dugtrio (Alola) +53 more | |
| Metal Sound Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def. | Steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Archaludon, Aron, Bastiodon, Bisharp, Bronzong, Bronzor, Celesteela, Corviknight, Dhelmise, Doublade, Duraludon, Duraludon (Gigantamax) +48 more | |
| Meteor Assault Attacks with a thick leek. The user must then rest. | Fighting | Physical | 160 | 100 | 5 | Sirfetch'd | |
| Meteor Beam A 2-turn move that raises Sp. Attack before attacking. | Rock | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM48 | Archaludon, Lunatone, Omastar, Starmie |
| Meteor Mash Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack. | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Clefairy, Jirachi, Kingler, Kingler (Mega), Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Pikachu (Rock Star) | |
| Metronome Waggles a finger to use any Pokémon move at random. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Clefable, Clefairy, Mew, Munchlax, Togepi, Togetic | |
| Mighty Cleave | Rock | Physical | 90 | 100 | 5 | Barbaracle, Iron Boulder, Lycanroc (Dusk) | |
| Milk Drink Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Gogoat, Miltank, Skiddo | |
| Mimic Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Bonsly, Chatot, Jigglypuff, Mime Jr., Mimikyu, Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Squawkabilly, Squawkabilly (White), Squawkabilly Yellow, Sudowoodo | |
| Mind Blown It explodes the user's head to damage everything around. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Blacephalon, Delphox | |
| Mind Reader Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Breloom, Hitmonlee, Magearna, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Nincada, Ninjask, Shedinja | |
| Miracle Eye Negate evasiveness and Dark-type's immunities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 40 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Beheeyem, Elgyem, Kadabra, Meowstic, Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Natu, Sigilyph +1 more | |
| Mirror Coat Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. | Psychic | Special | 1 | 100 | 20 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arboliva, Corsola, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dewpider, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Glaceon, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Magnezone, Miraidon +15 more | |
| Mirror Move Counters the foe's attack with the same move. | Flying | Status | — | — | 20 | Chatot, Combusken, Fearow, Mandibuzz, Oricorio, Oricorio (Pa'u), Oricorio (Pom Pom), Oricorio (Sensu), Pidgeot, Pidgeot (Mega), Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Sigilyph, Spearow +4 more | |
| Mirror Shot Emits a flash of energy to damage and cut accuracy. | Steel | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Klang, Klefki, Klink, Klinklang, Magearna, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane) +5 more | |
| Mist Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Calyrex (Ice), Chien-Pao, Cresselia, Cryogonal, Eiscue, Eiscue (Noice), Empoleon +34 more | |
| Mist Ball Attacks with a flurry of down. May lower Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | Latias, Latias (Mega), Meloetta, Meloetta (Pirouette) | |
| Misty Explosion Hit everything and faint. Powers up on Misty Terrain. | Fairy | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | TM174 | — |
| Misty Terrain Covers the ground with mist for 5 turns. Blocks status. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Alcremie, Aromatisse, Audino, Audino (Mega), Brionne, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Florges, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Meowstic, Milcery, Mr. Mime +9 more | |
| Moonblast Attacks with the power of the moon. May lower Sp. Atk. | Fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | TM157 | Alcremie, Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Aromatisse, Audino, Audino (Mega), Bellossom, Brionne, Carbink, Clefable, Clefairy, Cresselia, Diancie, Diancie (Mega) +45 more |
| Moongeist Beam A moon-powered beam that ignores abilities. | Ghost | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Lunala | |
| Moonlight Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 5 | Cresselia, Dustox, Gloom, Illumise, Lunala, Morelull, Munna, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Noivern, Oddish, Shiinotic +3 more | |
| Morning Sun Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Beautifly, Cherrim, Cherubi, Espeon, Gouging Fire, Iron Moth, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Slither Wing, Solgaleo | |
| Mortal Spin Erases trap moves and Leech Seed. Poisons adjacent foes. | Poison | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Glimmora, Scolipede, Whirlipede | |
| Mountain Gale Giant chunks of ice damage the foe. It may flinch. | Ice | Physical | 120 | 90 | 5 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Glastrier, Mamoswine | |
| Mud Bomb Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy. | Ground | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Aipom, Ambipom, Barboach, Croagunk, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Gastrodon, Grimer, Muk, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Quagsire +7 more | |
| Mud Shot Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed. | Ground | Special | 55 | 100 | 15 | Baltoy, Bellibolt, Bunnelby, Chespin, Cinderace, Claydol, Clodsire, Diggersby, Kabuto, Kabutops, Kingler, Kingler (Mega), Krabby, Landorus +30 more | |
| Mud Sport Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance. | Ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Anorith, Armaldo, Barboach, Drilbur, Excadrill, Gastrodon, Geodude, Golem, Graveler, Kingler, Kingler (Mega), Krabby, Linoone, Mamoswine +16 more | |
| Mud-Slap Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | Ground | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Barbaracle, Barboach, Bellibolt, Binacle, Boldore, Bunnelby, Charjabug, Croagunk, Diggersby, Diglett, Diglett (Alola) +39 more | |
| Muddy Water Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy. | Water | Special | 95 | 85 | 10 | Barboach, Bellibolt, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Crawdaunt, Gastrodon, Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Goomy, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Marshtomp, Palpitoad, Quagsire +14 more | |
| Multi-Attack An attack that changes with Memories. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Silvally, Silvally (Bug), Silvally (Dark), Silvally (Dragon), Silvally (Electric), Silvally (Fairy), Silvally (Fighting), Silvally (Fire), Silvally (Flying), Silvally (Ghost), Silvally (Grass), Silvally (Ground), Silvally (Ice), Silvally (Poison) +4 more | |
| Mystical Fire Breathes a special, hot fire. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM129 | Armarouge, Delphox, Flutter Mane, Mismagius, Quilava, Simisear, Thievul, Typhlosion (Hisui) |
| Mystical Power A mysterious power strikes, raising the user's Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | Azelf, Mesprit, Unown, Uxie | |
| Nasty Plot Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 | TM141 | Aipom, Ambipom, Azelf, Calyrex (Shadow), Chi-Yu, Croagunk, Dartrix, Decidueye, Drowzee, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Golduck, Grimmsnarl, Honchkrow +49 more |
| Natural Gift The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground) +34 more | |
| Nature Power The type of attack varies depending on the location. | Normal | Status | 1 | — | 20 | Amaura, Aurorus, Deerling, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Nuzleaf, Sawsbuck, Seedot, Xerneas | |
| Nature's Madness Halves the foe's HP with the power of nature. | Fairy | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele | |
| Needle Arm Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching. | Grass | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Chesnaught, Maractus | |
| Night Daze Looses a pitch-black shock wave. | Dark | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Lunala, Zoroark, Zorua | |
| Night Shade Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | Ghost | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | Ariados, Armarouge, Banette, Banette (Mega), Blacephalon, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed) +26 more | |
| Night Slash Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Barbaracle, Binacle, Bisharp, Ceruledge, Chien-Pao, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Cryogonal, Doublade, Drapion +64 more | |
| Nightmare Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Darkrai, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Haunter, Hypno, Munna | |
| No Retreat Raises all of the user's stats but prevents escape. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 | Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Falinks, Magcargo | |
| Noble Roar Intimidates the foe, to cut Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Dondozo, Gouging Fire, Hakamo-o, Jangmo-o, Kommo-o, Kommo-o (Totem), Kyurem, Kyurem (Black), Kyurem (White), Litleo, Pyroar, Reshiram, Rillaboom, Scream Tail +7 more | |
| Nuzzle Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it. | Electric | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Boltund, Dedenne, Emolga, Minun, Pachirisu, Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Pikachu, Pikachu (Belle), Pikachu (Flying), Pikachu (Libre), Pikachu (PhD), Pikachu (Pop Star) +11 more | |
| Oblivion Wing | Flying | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Noctowl, Yveltal | |
| Obstruct Protects itself, harshly lowering Def on contact. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Obstagoon | |
| Octazooka Fires a lump of ink to damage and cut accuracy. | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Grapploct, Octillery | |
| Octolock Traps the foe to lower Def and Sp. Def each turn. | Fighting | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Grapploct | |
| Odor Sleuth Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Aromatisse, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Electrike, Emboar, Furfrou, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Grumpig, Heatmor, Herdier, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Lillipup +21 more | |
| Ominous Wind A repulsive attack that may raise all stats. | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Cofagrigus, Darkrai, Dartrix, Decidueye, Drifblim, Drifloon, Finneon, Frillish, Froslass, Gastly, Haunter, Jellicent, Lumineon, Masquerain +18 more | |
| Origin Pulse Beams of glowing blue light blast both foes. | Water | Special | 110 | 85 | 10 | Clawitzer, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal) | |
| Outrage A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Annihilape, Axew, Deino, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drampa, Dratini, Druddigon, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Fraxure, Goodra +38 more | |
| Overdrive The user twangs its guitar, causing strong vibrations. | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Exploud, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Low Key), Toxtricity (Mega) | |
| Overheat Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | TM50 | Chi-Yu, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Iron Moth, Lampent, Litleo, Litwick, Miraidon, Pyroar, Rotom (Heat), Scovillain, Skeledirge, Victini +1 more |
| Pain Split Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | TM124 | Bewear, Blacephalon, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Chandelure, Chesnaught, Chespin, Duosion, Flutter Mane, Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large), Gourgeist Small, Gourgeist Super, Lampent +13 more |
| Parabolic Charge Damages adjacent Pokémon and heals up by half of it. | Electric | Special | 75 | 100 | 20 | Bellibolt, Chinchou, Dedenne, Heliolisk, Helioptile, Lanturn, Miraidon, Sandy Shocks, Tadbulb | |
| Parting Shot Lowers the foe's Attack and Sp. Atk, then switches out. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bombirdier, Grafaiai, Guzzlord, Linoone (Galar), Muk (Alola), Munkidori, Obstagoon, Pancham, Pangoro, Pecharunt, Shiftry, Silvally, Silvally (Bug), Silvally (Dark) +17 more | |
| Pay Day Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Meowth, Meowth (Alola), Meowth (Galar), Meowth (Gigantamax), Perrserker | |
| Payback An attack that gains power if the user moves last. | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Bewear, Bombirdier, Bronzong, Bronzor, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Crabrawler, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops, Dusknoir +33 more | |
| Peck Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary, Chatot, Combusken, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Dartrix, Dodrio +55 more | |
| Perish Song Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost) +22 more | |
| Petal Blizzard Stirs up a violent storm of petals to attack. | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Bellossom, Cherrim, Cherubi, Comfey, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Florges, Gloom, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Lurantis, Lurantis (Totem), Maractus +5 more | |
| Petal Dance A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Arboliva, Bellossom, Cherrim, Comfey, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Florges, Gloom, Lilligant, Maractus, Meganium, Oddish, Roselia +4 more | |
| Phantom Force | Ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM149 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Brambleghast, Bramblin, Decidueye, Dhelmise, Dragapult, Drakloak, Drifblim, Flutter Mane, Golurk, Gourgeist +14 more |
| Photon Geyser User's highest attack stat determines its category. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Lunatone, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Solrock | |
| Pin Missile Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 100 | 20 | TM135 | Ariados, Armaldo, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Cacnea, Cacturne, Chesnaught, Chespin, Drapion, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Golisopod, Heracross, Heracross (Mega) +18 more |
| Plasma Fists Hits with electrical fists. Normal moves turn Electric. | Electric | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Electivire, Iron Hands, Zeraora | |
| Play Nice Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Alomomola, Audino, Audino (Mega), Beartic, Bounsweet, Cubchoo, Drampa, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hatterene (Gigantamax), Hattrem +25 more | |
| Play Rough Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM159 | Azumarill, Boltund, Comfey, Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant, Dachsbun, Dedenne, Fidough, Floragato, Glameow, Granbull, Greavard, Grimmsnarl +39 more |
| Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Arctozolt, Bombirdier, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Dodrio, Doduo +26 more |
| Poison Fang A sharp-fanged attack. May Toxic the foe. | Poison | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM118 | Arbok, Ariados, Carvanha, Crobat, Drapion, Ekans, Golbat, Grafaiai, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Mightyena, Muk, Muk (Alola), Nidoran-F +28 more |
| Poison Gas Envelops the foe in a gas that may poison. | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 40 | Drowzee, Fezandipiti, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Gulpin, Hypno, Koffing, Muk, Muk (Alola), Pecharunt, Revavroom, Salandit +9 more | |
| Poison Jab A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84 | Arbok, Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bellsprout, Clodsire, Croagunk, Farfetch'D, Gliscor, Grafaiai, Mareanie, Munkidori, Naganadel, Nidoran-M +29 more |
| Poison Powder Scatters a powder that may poison the foe. | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bayleef, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Chikorita, Cottonee, Exeggcute, Gloom, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Meganium, Mothim +18 more | |
| Poison Sting A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | Arbok, Ariados, Cacnea, Cacturne, Drapion, Ekans, Gligar, Mareanie, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran-F, Nidoran-M, Nidorina, Nidorino +19 more | |
| Poison Tail Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison. | Poison | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Arbok, Clodsire, Dragalge, Ekans, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Scolipede, Seviper, Skrelp, Skuntank, Stunky, Venipede, Whirlipede, Wooper (Paldea) | |
| Pollen Puff Explodes on foes, but restores ally's HP. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Florges, Ribombee, Ribombee (Totem) | |
| Poltergeist Control foe's item to attack. Fails if foe has no item. | Ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | TM67 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Brambleghast, Bramblin, Trevenant |
| Population Bomb The user's fellows hit one to ten times in a row. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 | Maushold, Tandemaus | |
| Pounce The user pounces on the foe, lowering its Speed. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Anorith, Armaldo, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Buzzwole, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Crustle, Durant, Dwebble, Escavalier, Forretress +25 more | |
| Pound Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Alomomola, Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Calyrex, Chansey, Clefairy, Cleffa, Conkeldurr, Drizzile, Drowzee, Exploud, Finneon +63 more | |
| Powder Damages the foe if it uses a Fire-type move. | Bug | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Vivillon | |
| Powder Snow Blasts the foe with a snowy gust. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Amaura, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Articuno, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Beartic, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Cetitan, Cetoddle +23 more | |
| Power Gem Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds. | Rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM133 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Carbink, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Corsola, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Flaaffy +36 more |
| Power Split Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Baltoy, Beheeyem, Claydol, Cofagrigus, Elgyem, Hoopa, Hoopa (Unbound), Indeedee, Latios, Latios (Mega), Nihilego, Runerigus, Shuckle, Yamask +1 more | |
| Power Swap Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Accelgor, Espeon, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Mr. Mime, Natu, Rabsca, Tapu Koko, Xatu | |
| Power Trick The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Baltoy, Claydol, Doublade, Honedge, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Shuckle | |
| Power Trip It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has. | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Corviknight, Corvisquire, Krookodile, Morpeko, Rookidee | |
| Power Whip Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles. | Grass | Physical | 120 | 90 | 10 | TM146 | Brambleghast, Bramblin, Carnivine, Dhelmise, Ferrothorn, Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Lickilicky, Lickitung, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring) +9 more |
| Power-Up Punch A hard punch that raises the user's Attack. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | TM56 | Buzzwole, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Ledian, Lucario, Lucario (Mega) |
| Precipice Blades Fearsome blades of stone attack both foes. | Ground | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Lycanroc (Midnight) | |
| Present A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 90 | 15 | Delibird, Iron Bundle | |
| Prismatic Laser A high power laser that forces recharge next turn. | Psychic | Special | 160 | 100 | 10 | Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra) | |
| Protect Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM17 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Alomomola, Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Arctovish, Aron, Chewtle, Cofagrigus, Dipplin, Dracovish, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Flapple +29 more |
| Psybeam Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Baltoy, Beheeyem, Braixen, Bronzong, Bronzor, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Claydol, Delphox, Dottler, Drowzee, Duosion +72 more | |
| Psyblade This move's power increases when on Electric Terrain. | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Iron Leaves | |
| Psych Up Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Aromatisse, Beheeyem, Drowzee, Elgyem, Espeon, Golduck, Grumpig, Hypno, Komala, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X) +15 more | |
| Psychic A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Aromatisse, Beautifly, Beheeyem, Braixen, Braviary (Hisui), Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Cresselia, Delphox, Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack) +84 more |
| Psychic Fangs Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers. | Psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | TM117 | Bruxish, Huntail, Mightyena, Scream Tail |
| Psychic Noise Unpleasant sound waves that damage and prevent healing. | Psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM166 | Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega), Munkidori |
| Psychic Terrain The ground turns weird for 5 turns. Blocks priority. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Beheeyem, Indeedee, Indeedee (F), Musharna, Orbeetle, Orbeetle (Mega), Tapu Lele | |
| Psycho Boost Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Gothitelle, Jynx, Malamar, Mr. Mime | |
| Psycho Cut Tears with psychic blades. High critical-hit ratio. | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Articuno (Galar), Ceruledge, Cresselia, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Inkay, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Iron Valiant, Kartana, Malamar, Mewtwo +10 more | |
| Psycho Shift Transfers status problems to the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Articuno (Galar), Cresselia, Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Hoothoot, Latias, Latias (Mega), Latios, Latios (Mega), Natu, Noctowl, Xatu | |
| Psyshield Bash Hits a foe with psychic energy. May raise Defense. | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Bronzong, Stantler, Wyrdeer | |
| Psyshock | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM72 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Armarouge, Braixen, Braviary (Hisui), Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Delphox, Drowzee, Duosion, Espurr, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola) +21 more |
| Psystrike | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Jynx, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y) | |
| Psywave Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. | Psychic | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | Bronzong, Bronzor, Bruxish, Chimecho, Grumpig, Inkay, Latias, Latias (Mega), Latios, Latios (Mega), Malamar, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y) +10 more | |
| Punishment Does more damage if the foe has powered up. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | Annihilape, Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground), Arceus (Ice) +45 more | |
| Purify Cures the foe's status to restore HP. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Pyukumuku | |
| Pursuit Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Annihilape, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Blitzle, Bouffalant, Buizel, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Cranidos, Croagunk +87 more | |
| Pyro Ball Launches a fiery ball at the target. It may cause a burn. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 90 | 5 | Cinderace, Hitmonlee, Infernape, Infernape Mega | |
| Quash Suppresses the foe, making it move last. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Honchkrow, Murkrow, Oranguru, Persian (Alola), Sableye, Sableye (Mega) | |
| Quick Attack An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Accelgor, Aipom, Ambipom, Archen, Archeops, Bidoof, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Blitzle, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Buizel +161 more | |
| Quick Guard Evades priority attacks for one turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 | Archen, Archeops, Ceruledge, Cobalion, Crobat, Escavalier, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Golbat, Grovyle, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown +25 more | |
| Quiver Dance Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Beautifly, Bellossom, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Cutiefly, Dustox, Frosmoth, Lilligant, Masquerain, Mothim, Oricorio, Oricorio (Pa'u), Oricorio (Pom Pom), Oricorio (Sensu) +9 more | |
| Rage Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Bagon, Beautifly, Bouffalant, Carvanha, Croconaw, Cubone, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Dodrio, Doduo, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Feraligatr +38 more | |
| Rage Fist The more the user has been hit, the stronger the move. | Ghost | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Golurk, Primeape | |
| Rage Powder Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Amoonguss, Brute Bonnet, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Foongus, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Paras, Parasect, Poltchageist, Sinistcha, Skiploom, Volcarona | |
| Raging Bull Tackle that breaks barriers. User's form determines type. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Bouffalant, Granbull, Tauros, Tauros (Paldea Aqua), Tauros (Paldea Blaze), Tauros (Paldea Combat) | |
| Rain Dance Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | TM18 | Azumarill, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Bronzong, Carracosta, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Dondozo, Drizzile, Ducklett, Finneon, Frillish +41 more |
| Rapid Spin Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe. | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | Anorith, Armaldo, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baltoy, Bergmite, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Bounsweet, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Carkol, Claydol, Coalossal +43 more | |
| Razor Leaf Cuts the enemy with leaves. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 25 | Arboliva, Bayleef, Bellsprout, Bounsweet, Capsakid, Chesnaught, Chespin, Chikorita, Cottonee, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Dolliv, Eldegoss +40 more | |
| Razor Shell Tears at the foe with sharp shells. | Water | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Barbaracle, Binacle, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Dewott, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Golisopod, Kabutops, Samurott, Samurott (Hisui), Shellder | |
| Razor Wind A 2-turn move that strikes the foe on the 2nd turn. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Buizel, Heliolisk, Helioptile, Kleavor, Nuzleaf, Pidove, Scizor, Scizor (Mega), Scyther, Silvally, Silvally (Bug), Silvally (Dark) +18 more | |
| Recover Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Accelgor, Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Alcremie, Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire) +78 more | |
| Recycle Recycles a used item for one more use. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Dipplin, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Greedent, Hydrapple, Klefki, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime +7 more | |
| Reflect Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | TM33 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Aromatisse, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Bayleef, Carbink, Chikorita, Cryogonal, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Dottler, Drizzile, Duosion +23 more |
| Reflect Type The user reflects the foe's type, copying it. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Latias, Latias (Mega), Mew, Staryu, Tentacruel, Toedscruel | |
| Refresh Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground) +26 more | |
| Relic Song Attacks with an ancient song. May induce sleep. | Normal | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Meloetta, Meloetta (Pirouette) | |
| Rest The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | TM44 | Azelf, Barboach, Beartic, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Cubchoo, Dedenne, Dewgong, Dondozo, Exploud, Greavard, Greedent, Groudon, Groudon (Primal) +45 more |
| Retaliate An attack that does more damage if an ally fainted. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Cobalion, Cubone, Dewott, Doublade, Furfrou, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Herdier, Honedge, Iron Leaves, Keldeo, Lillipup +14 more | |
| Return An attack that increases in power with friendship. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27 | Deerling, Linoone (Galar), Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Pidgeot, Pidgeot (Mega), Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Raticate, Rattata, Sawsbuck, Zigzagoon (Galar) |
| Revelation Dance Dances with mystical power. Matches user's first type. | Normal | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Oricorio, Oricorio (Pa'u), Oricorio (Pom Pom), Oricorio (Sensu) | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Bouffalant, Cacturne, Croagunk, Dewott, Druddigon, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega) +11 more | |
| Reversal Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Bouffalant, Buzzwole, Clobbopus, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Dubwool, Escavalier, Falinks, Grapploct, Growlithe, Hariyama, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Herdier +28 more | |
| Rising Voltage This move's power doubles when on Electric Terrain. | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM58 | Raging Bolt |
| Roar Makes the foe flee to end the battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | TM05 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Aron, Boltund, Crocalor, Croconaw, Dachsbun, Deino, Dialga, Dialga (Origin) +59 more |
| Roar of Time | Dragon | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal) | |
| Rock Blast Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row. | Rock | Physical | 25 | 100 | 10 | TM134 | Anorith, Armaldo, Boldore, Carkol, Cinccino, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Corsola, Crustle, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dwebble, Geodude +23 more |
| Rock Climb A charging attack that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Druddigon, Ferrothorn, Lycanroc, Lycanroc (Dusk), Lycanroc (Midnight), Rockruff, Rockruff (Own Tempo), Scolipede, Scrafty, Scraggy, Venipede, Whirlipede | |
| Rock Polish Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | TM69 | Barbaracle, Binacle, Carkol, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Crustle, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Dwebble, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora +13 more |
| Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM80 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Aron, Avalugg (Hisui), Barbaracle, Boldore, Bombirdier, Bonsly, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega) +55 more |
| Rock Smash A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | HM06 | Archaludon, Binacle, Clobbopus, Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Crabominable, Crabrawler, Cufant, Decidueye (Hisui), Duraludon, Duraludon (Gigantamax), Falinks, Farfetch'd (Galar), Golisopod +19 more |
| Rock Throw Throws small rocks to strike the foe. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Amaura, Archen, Archeops, Aurorus, Bombirdier, Bonsly, Carbink, Chewtle, Conkeldurr, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega), Garganacl +43 more | |
| Rock Tomb Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM39 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Annihilape, Anorith, Armaldo, Aron, Baltoy, Bombirdier, Bonsly, Chesnaught, Chespin, Claydol, Drednaw, Drednaw (Mega) +39 more |
| Rock Wrecker | Rock | Physical | 150 | 100 | 5 | Crustle, Dwebble, Rhyperior | |
| Role Play Mimics the target and copies its special ability. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Delphox, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Kadabra, Marshadow, Meloetta, Meloetta (Pirouette), Meowstic, Meowstic (F), Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime | |
| Rolling Kick A kick delivered from a rapid spin. May flinch. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 85 | 15 | Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Marshadow | |
| Rollout An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Azumarill, Bibarel, Bidoof, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Carracosta, Chesnaught, Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant, Cyndaquil, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka +59 more | |
| Roost Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP. | Flying | Status | — | — | 5 | TM51 | Articuno, Dragonite, Ducklett, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Fearow, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Hawlucha, Hoothoot, Kilowattrel, Mantine +30 more |
| Rototiller Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon. | Ground | Status | — | — | 10 | Bibarel, Diggersby, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Linoone, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Mudbray, Mudsdale, Tapu Bulu, Watchog | |
| Round A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Aurorus, Chatot, Crocalor, Delcatty, Eldegoss, Froakie, Frogadier, Fuecoco, Gossifleur, Greninja, Greninja (Ash) +10 more | |
| Ruination Summons a ruinous disaster and cuts half the foe's HP. | Dark | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Wo-Chien | |
| Sacred Fire A mystical fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 | Entei, Flareon, Ho-Oh | |
| Sacred Sword | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Chien-Pao, Cobalion, Doublade, Farfetch'D, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Honedge, Iron Boulder, Iron Leaves, Kabutops, Kartana, Keldeo +10 more | |
| Safeguard A mystical force prevents all status problems. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | Alomomola, Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arboliva, Bayleef, Bronzong, Bronzor, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Carbink, Celebi, Chikorita, Chimecho, Cresselia +51 more | |
| Salt Cure Hurts foe every turn. Double damage to Steel and Water. | Rock | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Carracosta, Corsola, Garganacl, Naclstack, Regirock | |
| Sand Attack Reduces the foe's attack by hurling sand in its face. | Ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Iron Hands, Rabsca, Rellor, Wiglett, Wugtrio | |
| Sand Tomb Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns. | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp, Garchomp (Mega), Gible, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Krokorok, Krookodile, Onix +11 more | |
| Sandsear Storm Hits with brutally hot sand. May inflict a burn. | Ground | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | Flygon, Landorus, Landorus (Therian) | |
| Sandstorm Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | TM37 | Baltoy, Boldore, Cacnea, Cacturne, Claydol, Drilbur, Excadrill, Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp, Garchomp (Mega), Gible, Gigalith, Glimmet +31 more |
| Sappy Seed Giant stalk scatters seeds that drain HP every turn. | Grass | Physical | 95 | 100 | 5 | Cradily, Leafeon, Maractus, Parasect | |
| Scald Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM83 | Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Chinchou, Dewott, Golduck, Lanturn, Lumineon, Omastar, Oshawott, Panpour, Politoed, Rotom (Wash), Samurott, Samurott (Hisui) +5 more |
| Scale Shot Shoots scales 2 to 5 times. Ups Speed, lowers defense. | Dragon | Physical | 25 | 100 | 20 | TM165 | Baxcalibur, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Haxorus, Sceptile, Sceptile (Mega), Tyrantrum |
| Scary Face Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Ariados, Axew, Bagon, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Bisharp, Bouffalant +155 more | |
| Scorching Sands Throws scorching sand at the target. May leave a burn. | Ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | TM102 | Carkol, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Cyndaquil, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Incineroar, Litten, Magmortar, Quilava, Rolycoly, Torracat, Typhlosion +1 more |
| Scratch Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Annihilape, Axew, Barbaracle, Binacle, Bisharp, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braixen, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander +95 more | |
| Screech Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Arbok, Banette, Banette (Mega), Bruxish, Carvanha, Cranidos, Crobat, Croconaw, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Ekans +103 more | |
| Searing Shot | Fire | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Victini | |
| Secret Sword Cuts with a long horn that does physical damage. | Fighting | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | Iron Crown, Keldeo | |
| Seed Bomb A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM130 | Arboliva, Brambleghast, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Capsakid, Celesteela, Chespin, Deerling, Dolliv, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Floragato, Gogoat, Grotle +20 more |
| Seed Flare Generates a shock wave that sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Lilligant, Shaymin, Shaymin (Sky), Sunflora | |
| Seismic Toss Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Annihilape, Arceus, Arceus (Bug), Arceus (Dark), Arceus (Dragon), Arceus (Electric), Arceus (Fairy), Arceus (Fighting), Arceus (Fire), Arceus (Flying), Arceus (Ghost), Arceus (Grass), Arceus (Ground), Arceus (Ice) +24 more | |
| Self-Destruct Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Baltoy, Claydol, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Genesect, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora, Golem, Golem (Alola) +18 more | |
| Shadow Ball Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Blacephalon, Calyrex (Shadow), Cofagrigus, Delphox, Dhelmise, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega) +41 more |
| Shadow Bone Strikes with a haunted bone. Might drop Defense. | Ghost | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Marowak (Alola) | |
| Shadow Claw Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | Ghost | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM65 | Ceruledge, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Kecleon, Mimikyu, Phantump, Runerigus, Sableye, Sableye (Mega), Trevenant, Zoroark (Hisui) |
| Shadow Force | Ghost | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Giratina, Giratina (Origin) | |
| Shadow Punch An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows. | Ghost | Physical | 80 | — | 20 | Annihilape, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Golett, Golurk, Haunter, Marshadow, Primeape | |
| Shadow Sneak Extends the user's shadow to strike first. | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Ariados, Banette, Banette (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Brambleghast, Bramblin, Ceruledge, Decidueye, Doublade, Dusclops, Dusknoir +32 more | |
| Sharpen Reduces the polygon count and raises Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Carbink, Cryogonal, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Porygon | |
| Shed Tail Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Arbok, Cyclizar, Orthworm, Sceptile, Sceptile (Mega) | |
| Shell Side Arm Deals better of physical and special damage. May poison. | Poison | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Slowbro (Galar) | |
| Shell Smash Raises offensive stats, but lowers defensive stats. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Barbaracle, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Carracosta, Clamperl, Cloyster, Crustle, Dwebble, Gorebyss, Huntail, Magcargo, Minior, Minior Core Blue, Minior Core Green +16 more | |
| Shell Trap Sets a shell trap that damages on contact. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Turtonator | |
| Shift Gear Rotates its gears to raise Attack and Speed. | Steel | Status | — | — | 10 | Cyclizar, Genesect, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Magearna, Revavroom, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Mega) | |
| Shock Wave A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | Electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Blitzle, Chinchou, Dedenne, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga, Lanturn, Loudred, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone +22 more | |
| Shore Up Restores the user's HP. More HP in a sandstorm. | Ground | Status | — | — | 5 | Claydol, Palossand, Sandygast | |
| Signal Beam A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe. | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Beautifly, Chinchou, Dewgong, Dottler, Flaaffy, Galvantula, Jolteon, Joltik, Lanturn, Mantine, Mareep, Meowstic (F) +15 more | |
| Silk Trap Protects itself, lowering Speed on contact. | Bug | Status | — | — | 5 | Beautifly, Spidops | |
| Silver Wind A powdery attack that may raise abilities. | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | TM62 | Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Cutiefly, Dustox, Finneon, Galvantula, Joltik, Lumineon, Pheromosa, Ribombee, Ribombee (Totem), Roserade, Roserade Mega, Venomoth +4 more |
| Simple Beam A beam that changes the foe's ability to Simple. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Beheeyem, Elgyem, Genesect | |
| Sing A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber. | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Chansey, Chatot, Cinccino, Clefable, Clefairy, Cleffa, Delcatty, Eldegoss, Gossifleur, Igglybuff +16 more | |
| Sketch Copies the foe's last move permanently. | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | Grafaiai, Smeargle | |
| Skill Swap The user swaps special abilities with the target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Aromatisse, Carbink, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Duosion, Hoopa, Hoopa (Unbound), Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Orbeetle, Orbeetle (Mega), Reuniclus, Solosis, Spritzee +2 more | |
| Skitter Smack User skitters behind foe to attack. Lowers foe's Sp. Atk. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Spidops, Tarountula, Tinkatink, Tinkaton, Tinkatuff | |
| Skull Bash Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn. | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Barbaracle, Bibarel, Bidoof, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Celesteela, Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Mega), Sharpedo, Sharpedo (Mega), Squirtle, Tapu Bulu +1 more | |
| Sky Attack Searches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn. | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Hawlucha, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Moltres, Moltres (Galar), Noctowl, Pidove, Sigilyph, Togekiss, Tranquill, Unfezant, Yveltal | |
| Sky Drop Takes the foe into the sky then drops it the next turn. | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Braviary, Rufflet | |
| Sky Uppercut An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky. | Fighting | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Breloom, Combusken, Gligar, Gliscor, Hakamo-o, Hitmonchan, Kommo-o, Kommo-o (Totem), Pancham, Pangoro | |
| Slack Off Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Bellibolt, Bouffalant, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Chimchar, Grumpig, Hippowdon, Monferno, Mr. Rime, Mudsdale, Purugly, Slaking, Slaking Mega, Slakoth +7 more | |
| Slam Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Aipom, Ambipom, Arctozolt, Azurill, Bellsprout, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Clodsire, Deino, Donphan, Dracozolt, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini +55 more | |
| Slash Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Anorith, Armaldo, Axew, Barbaracle, Beartic, Binacle, Bisharp, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary +132 more | |
| Sleep Powder Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep. | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Cherrim, Cherubi, Exeggcute, Gloom, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Lilligant +22 more | |
| Sleep Talk Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM82 | Dondozo, Exploud, Loudred, Snorlax, Snorlax (Mega), Whismur |
| Sludge Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Croagunk, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Gastly, Gloom, Grimer, Gulpin, Ivysaur, Koffing, Muk, Nidoking, Nidoqueen +16 more | |
| Sludge Bomb Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36 | Amoonguss, Croagunk, Dragalge, Dustox, Foongus, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Grimer, Gulpin, Ivysaur, Koffing, Muk, Nidorina, Skrelp +9 more |
| Sludge Wave Swamps the foe with a wave of sludge. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | TM162 | Clodsire, Glimmet, Glimmora, Iron Moth, Munkidori, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Wooper (Paldea) |
| Smack Down Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | TM103 | Boldore, Carbink, Carkol, Carracosta, Celesteela, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Crustle, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Dwebble, Froakie +29 more |
| Smart Strike Hits with an accurate horn that never misses. | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Doublade, Iron Crown, Kartana, Samurott | |
| Smelling Salts Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Hariyama, Makuhita | |
| Smog An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. | Poison | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 | Chandelure, Flareon, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Koffing, Lampent, Litwick, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar, Magmortar, Pecharunt, Revavroom, Salandit +8 more | |
| Snap Trap Snares the target in a snap trap for four to five turns. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 85 | 5 | Stunfisk (Galar) | |
| Snarl Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk. | Dark | Special | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM97 | Crocalor, Fuecoco, Honchkrow, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Iron Jugulis, Koraidon, Linoone (Galar), Mabosstiff, Maschiff, Mightyena, Murkrow, Nickit +6 more |
| Snatch Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Duosion, Heatmor, Liepard, Munchlax, Purrloin, Reuniclus, Shuppet, Sneasel +1 more | |
| Snipe Shot Ignores redirection with a very high crit rate. | Water | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | Clawitzer, Inteleon, Kingdra, Octillery | |
| Snore A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Barboach, Dedenne, Grumpig, Sealeo, Snorlax, Snorlax (Mega), Spheal, Spoink, Teddiursa, Ursaluna (Bloodmoon), Walrein, Whiscash | |
| Snowscape Summons a snowstorm that lasts for five turns. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | TM07 | Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Beartic, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Chien-Pao, Cubchoo, Dewgong, Eiscue, Eiscue (Noice), Froslass +14 more |
| Soak Sprays water at the foe making it Water-type. | Water | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Alomomola, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Dondozo, Drizzile, Finneon, Goldeen, Golduck, Inteleon, Lumineon, Luvdisc, Octillery, Pelipper, Psyduck +7 more | |
| Soft-Boiled Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Blissey, Chansey, Clefairy | |
| Solar Beam Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22 | Amoonguss, Bayleef, Brute Bonnet, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Capsakid, Cherubi, Chikorita, Cottonee, Cryogonal, Deerling, Exeggcute, Flabébé +17 more |
| Solar Blade Charges first turn, then chops with a blade of light. | Grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 | TM32 | Ceruledge, Cherrim, Iron Leaves, Lurantis, Lurantis (Totem) |
| Sonic Boom Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage. | Normal | Special | 1 | 90 | 20 | Buizel, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Floatzel, Flygon, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Vibrava, Voltorb, Voltorb (Hisui), Yanma, Yanmega | |
| Spacial Rend Tears the foe, and space. High critical-hit ratio. | Dragon | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Palkia, Palkia (Origin), Palkia (Primal) | |
| Spark An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Bellibolt, Blitzle, Boltund, Charjabug, Chinchou, Eelektrik, Electrike, Emolga, Geodude (Alola), Golem (Alola), Graveler (Alola), Grubbin, Kilowattrel, Lanturn +43 more | |
| Sparkling Aria Sings with bubbles. Cures burns on contact. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Primarina | |
| Sparkly Swirl Wrap foe with whirlwind of scent. Heals party's status. | Fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 | Aromatisse, Comfey, Mr. Mime, Pikachu (Pop Star), Shiinotic | |
| Spectral Thief Steals the target's stat boosts, then attacks. | Ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Marshadow | |
| Speed Swap Swaps user's Speed with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Pheromosa, Rabsca, Raichu (Alola) | |
| Spider Web Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Ariados, Dewpider, Galvantula, Joltik, Spinarak | |
| Spike Cannon Launches sharp spikes that strike 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Cloyster, Corsola, Mareanie, Omastar, Toxapex | |
| Spikes Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 | TM169 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Cloyster, Forretress, Gliscor, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Jolteon, Klefki, Overqwil, Pineco, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui) +4 more |
| Spiky Shield Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Cacturne, Chesnaught, Glimmora, Maractus, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring), Sandslash, Sandslash (Alola), Sunflora, Togedemaru, Togedemaru (Totem) | |
| Spin Out Furiously strains its legs. Harshly lowers user's Speed. | Steel | Physical | 110 | 100 | 5 | Bronzong, Forretress, Hitmontop, Revavroom, Steelix, Steelix (Mega), Varoom | |
| Spirit Break Attacks with spirit-breaking force. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Fairy | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Grimmsnarl, Iron Valiant, Mega Grimmsnarl | |
| Spirit Shackle After being hit, foes can no longer escape. | Ghost | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Decidueye, Dhelmise | |
| Spit Up Releases stockpiled power (the more the better). | Normal | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Arbok, Carnivine, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifloon, Ekans, Greedent, Gulpin, Heatmor, Jigglypuff, Komala, Lanturn, Lileep, Mawile +8 more | |
| Spite Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Flutter Mane, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Giratina, Giratina (Origin) +9 more | |
| Splash It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Azurill, Bounsweet, Clauncher, Cosmog, Feebas, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Magikarp, Mimikyu, Skiploom, Steenee, Tatsugiri, Tsareena, Wailmer +2 more | |
| Spore Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Amoonguss, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Foongus, Morelull, Paras, Parasect, Shiinotic, Shroomish, Toedscruel | |
| Spotlight Makes the foe attack the spotlighted Pokémon. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Clefable, Clefairy, Lanturn, Morelull, Shiinotic, Starmie | |
| Springtide Storm Wraps a foe in fierce winds. Varies with the user's form. | Fairy | Special | 100 | 90 | 5 | Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian) | |
| Stealth Rock Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | TM76 | Boldore, Carbink, Carkol, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Crustle, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Dwebble, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Gigalith, Glimmet +34 more |
| Steam Eruption Immerses the foe in heated steam. May inflict a burn. | Water | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Magmortar, Volcanion | |
| Steamroller Crushes the foe with its body. May cause flinching. | Bug | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Golem, Golem (Alola), Guzzlord, Scolipede, Venipede, Whirlipede | |
| Steel Beam Fires a beam of steel from its body. It hurts the user. | Steel | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | TM170 | — |
| Steel Roller Destroys terrain. Fails if ground isn't terrain. | Steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 | Iron Treads | |
| Steel Wing Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide. | Steel | Physical | 70 | 100 | 25 | TM47 | Corviknight, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Skarmory, Talonflame |
| Sticky Web Weaves a sticky net that slows foes switching in. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Ariados, Galvantula, Kricketune, Sewaddle, Shuckle, Spidops, Spinarak, Surskit, Tarountula, Vikavolt | |
| Stockpile Charges up power for up to 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Arbok, Carnivine, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifblim, Drifloon, Ekans, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Greedent, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Heatmor, Jigglypuff +14 more | |
| Stomp Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant, Dracovish, Dracozolt, Entei, Exeggutor, Exploud, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Glastrier, Gouging Fire +34 more | |
| Stomping Tantrum Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure. | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM110 | Annihilape, Boldore, Cubone, Donphan, Golett, Golurk, Great Tusk, Guzzlord, Iron Treads, Mankey, Marowak, Marowak (Alola), Primeape, Ting-Lu |
| Stone Axe High critical hit ratio. Sets Splinters that hurt the foe. | Rock | Physical | 65 | 90 | 15 | Kabutops, Kleavor, Lycanroc (Midnight) | |
| Stone Edge Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 90 | 5 | TM71 | Bastiodon, Boldore, Carbink, Carkol, Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega), Conkeldurr, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Gigalith, Golem +39 more |
| Stored Power The higher the user's stats the more damage caused. | Psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | TM151 | Blacephalon, Clefairy, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Indeedee, Indeedee (F), Latias, Latias (Mega), Latios, Latios (Mega), Meowstic (F), Munna, Natu, Necrozma +6 more |
| Storm Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Throh | |
| Strange Steam Emits a strange steam to potentially confuse the foe. | Fairy | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Weezing (Galar) | |
| Strength Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04 | Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Cufant, Machamp, Machamp (Mega) |
| Strength Sap Saps the foe's Attack to heal HP, then drops Attack. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bellossom, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Drifblim, Gloom, Morelull, Oddish, Polteageist, Shiinotic, Sinistcha, Vileplume | |
| String Shot Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Ariados, Caterpie, Charjabug, Galvantula, Grubbin, Joltik, Larvesta, Leavanny, Scatterbug, Sewaddle, Spidops, Spinarak, Swadloon, Tarountula +4 more | |
| Struggle Bug Resisting, the user attacks the foe. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Accelgor, Blipbug, Burmy, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Cutiefly, Dottler, Dustox, Frosmoth, Galvantula, Golisopod, Iron Moth, Joltik, Kricketot +21 more | |
| Stuff Cheeks Consumes the user's Berry, then sharply raises Def. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Greedent, Skwovet | |
| Stun Spore Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Beautifly, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Cherubi, Cottonee, Cutiefly, Exeggcute, Frosmoth, Gloom +26 more | |
| Submission A reckless body slam that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Clobbopus, Grapploct, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Obstagoon, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Poliwrath | |
| Substitute Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | TM90 | Dipplin, Froakie, Frogadier, Gholdengo, Grafaiai, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Hydrapple, Kecleon, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Rotom, Rotom (Fan) +5 more |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Arbok, Ariados, Banette, Banette (Mega), Bellibolt, Bisharp, Bombirdier, Bonsly, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Chien-Pao +112 more | |
| Sunny Day Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | TM11 | Bellossom, Braixen, Bronzong, Brute Bonnet, Capsakid, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Cherrim, Cherubi, Cottonee, Delphox, Fennekin +23 more |
| Sunsteel Strike A sun-fueled strike that ignores abilities. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Solgaleo | |
| Super Fang Attacks with sharp fangs and cuts half the foe's HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 90 | 10 | Arctovish, Bibarel, Bidoof, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Dracovish, Greedent, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Maushold, Noibat, Noivern, Pachirisu, Patrat +8 more | |
| Supercell Slam An electrified slam. If it misses, the user is hurt. | Electric | Physical | 120 | 95 | 15 | TM163 | — |
| Superpower A strong attack but lowers Attack and Defense. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | TM101 | Azumarill, Beartic, Bewear, Bibarel, Bidoof, Braviary, Buzzwole, Clobbopus, Conkeldurr, Copperajah, Copperajah (Mega), Croconaw, Cufant, Darmanitan +39 more |
| Supersonic Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Chinchou, Cloyster, Crobat, Dondozo, Exploud, Finizen, Flygon, Golbat, Goldeen, Lanturn +37 more | |
| Surf Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03 | Cramorant, Eiscue, Eiscue (Noice), Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Slowbro (Galar), Slowking (Galar), Slowpoke (Galar) |
| Surging Strikes Mastering the Water style, strikes with 3 critical hits. | Water | Physical | 25 | 100 | 5 | Floatzel, Poliwrath, Urshifu (Rapid Strike), Urshifu Rapid Strike Style | |
| Swagger Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack. | Normal | Status | — | 90 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Annihilape, Bastiodon, Beartic, Carvanha, Chi-Yu, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Croagunk, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Zen), Drowzee, Empoleon +74 more | |
| Swallow Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Arbok, Carnivine, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifloon, Ekans, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Greedent, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Heatmor, Jigglypuff, Komala +10 more | |
| Sweet Kiss Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion. | Fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 | Alcremie, Aromatisse, Cleffa, Comfey, Happiny, Igglybuff, Luvdisc, Milcery, Pachirisu, Pichu, Shaymin, Shaymin (Sky), Smoochum, Spritzee +5 more | |
| Sweet Scent Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Alcremie, Amoonguss, Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Arboliva, Aromatisse, Bayleef, Bellossom, Bounsweet, Carnivine, Chikorita, Combee, Comfey, Cutiefly +36 more | |
| Swift Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Accelgor, Azelf, Buizel, Crawdaunt, Cyndaquil, Eevee, Eevee (Gigantamax), Eevee (Starter), Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Espeon +39 more | |
| Switcheroo Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Delphox, Dhelmise, Grafaiai, Hypno, Infernape, Infernape Mega, Inkay, Linoone, Linoone (Galar), Malamar, Minun, Noivern, Obstagoon, Persian +2 more | |
| Swords Dance A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | TM75 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Blade), Ariados, Axew, Bibarel, Bidoof, Bouffalant, Calyrex (Ice), Ceruledge, Chien-Pao, Clauncher, Clawitzer +47 more |
| Synchronoise An odd shock wave that only damages same-type foes. | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Beheeyem, Chatot, Chimecho, Drowzee, Elgyem, Exploud, Hoothoot, Hypno, Kecleon, Loudred, Magearna, Munna, Noctowl, Sigilyph +1 more | |
| Synthesis Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Amoonguss, Bayleef, Brute Bonnet, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Comfey, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Eldegoss, Fomantis, Foongus, Gogoat, Gossifleur +32 more | |
| Tachyon Cutter Launches particle blades at the target. Strikes twice. | Steel | Special | 50 | — | 10 | Iron Crown | |
| Tackle Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Arboliva, Arctibax, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Azumarill, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped) +354 more | |
| Tail Glow Flashes a light that sharply raises Sp. Atk. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Finneon, Lumineon, Manaphy, Volbeat, Xurkitree | |
| Tail Slap Strikes the foe with its tail 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 25 | 100 | 10 | TM137 | Cinccino, Minccino, Skwovet |
| Tail Whip Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Aipom, Ambipom, Azumarill, Azurill, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Blissey, Blitzle, Boltund +108 more | |
| Tailwind Whips up a turbulent breeze that raises Speed. | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 | TM153 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Ducklett, Enamorus, Enamorus (Therian), Fletchinder, Fletchling, Frosmoth, Lumineon, Mandibuzz +23 more |
| Take Down A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Arctibax, Aron, Audino, Audino (Mega), Aurorus +163 more | |
| Tar Shot Lowers the foe's Speed and makes it weak to Fire. | Rock | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Coalossal, Coalossal (Mega) | |
| Taunt Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | TM12 | Absol, Absol (Mega), Axew, Banette, Banette (Mega), Bastiodon, Buzzwole, Calyrex (Ice), Chatot, Chimchar, Clobbopus, Corphish, Corviknight, Corvisquire +78 more |
| Tearful Look The user tears up, dropping Attack and Sp. Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bonsly, Drizzile, Inteleon, Sobble, Sudowoodo, Toxel, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Low Key), Toxtricity (Mega), Wishiwashi, Wishiwashi (School) | |
| Teatime All Pokémon have teatime and eat their Berries. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Polteageist | |
| Techno Blast The type varies with the kind of Drive held. | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Genesect | |
| Teeter Dance Confuses all Pokémon on the scene. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bounsweet, Grumpig, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Meloetta, Meloetta (Pirouette), Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Oricorio, Oricorio (Pa'u), Oricorio (Pom Pom), Oricorio (Sensu), Spinda, Steenee +1 more | |
| Teleport A psychic move for fleeing from battle instantly. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | TM34 | Abra, Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Claydol, Clefable, Cosmoem, Cosmog, Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir +8 more |
| Temper Flare A desperation attack. Power doubles if last move failed. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM164 | — |
| Terrain Pulse Type and power changes depending on the terrain. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Arboliva, Dolliv, Smoliv | |
| Thief While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46 | Bombirdier, Thievul |
| Thousand Arrows Can hit Flying foes, then knocks them to the ground. | Ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Zygarde, Zygarde (10% Power Construct), Zygarde (10%), Zygarde (Complete), Zygarde (Power Construct) | |
| Thousand Waves Those hit by the wave can no longer escape. | Ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Zygarde, Zygarde (10% Power Construct), Zygarde (10%), Zygarde (Complete), Zygarde (Power Construct) | |
| Thrash A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Archen, Archeops, Beartic, Bewear, Bouffalant, Braviary, Brute Bonnet, Croconaw, Cubchoo, Cubone, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar) +66 more | |
| Throat Chop Chops the throat to disable sound moves for a while. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Barraskewda, Chien-Pao, Flamigo, Incineroar, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring), Overqwil, Qwilfish (Hisui), Roaring Moon, Spidops, Tarountula +3 more | |
| Thunder A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM25 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Dedenne, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Elekid, Flaaffy, Heliolisk, Jolteon, Manectric, Manectric (Mega), Mareep, Pikachu +14 more |
| Thunder Cage Traps the foe in a cage of electricity for turns. | Electric | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | Galvantula, Regieleki | |
| Thunder Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed. | Electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 | TM116 | Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Boltund, Donphan, Drapion, Electrike, Exploud, Gliscor, Granbull, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Hippowdon, Houndoom +38 more |
| Thunder Punch An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM113 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Buzzwole, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Combusken, Dragonite, Dusclops, Dusknoir +18 more |
| Thunder Shock An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Arctozolt, Bellibolt, Dedenne, Dracozolt, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga, Helioptile, Jolteon, Kilowattrel +45 more | |
| Thunder Wave A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | TM73 | Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Aurorus, Banette, Banette (Mega), Blitzle, Chinchou, Clefairy, Dedenne, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Drowzee +67 more |
| Thunderbolt A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24 | Eelektrik, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Gothorita, Helioptile, Pikachu, Pikachu (Belle), Pikachu (Flying), Pikachu (Libre), Pikachu (PhD), Pikachu (Pop Star), Pikachu (Rock Star), Pikachu (Starter) +8 more |
| Thunderclap | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 | Eelektross, Raging Bolt, Raichu, Vikavolt | |
| Thunderous Kick Uses a lightning-like kick to hit. Lowers foe's Defense. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Zapdos (Galar) | |
| Tickle Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Aipom, Ambipom, Cinccino, Dondozo, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Mime Jr., Minccino, Nihilego, Omanyte, Omastar, Tangela, Tangrowth +3 more | |
| Tidy Up User tidies up hazards and raises its Attack and Speed. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Cinccino, Furret, Maushold, Minccino, Tandemaus | |
| Topsy-Turvy Swaps all stat changes that affect the target. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 | Grapploct, Inkay, Malamar | |
| Torch Song Flames scorch the target. Boosts the user's Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Pyroar, Skeledirge | |
| Torment Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Bisharp, Bombirdier, Calyrex (Ice), Chimchar, Glastrier, Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Kingambit, Klefki, Krokorok, Krookodile, Liepard, Mega Grimmsnarl, Monferno +17 more | |
| Toxic Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 | TM06 | Amoonguss, Clodsire, Dragalge, Dustox, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Foongus, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Gloom, Gulpin, Mareanie, Naganadel, Oddish +23 more |
| Toxic Spikes Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Clodsire, Cloyster, Drapion, Forretress, Garbodor, Garbodor (Mega), Glimmora, Gliscor, Mareanie, Nidoran-F, Nidoran-M, Nidorina +14 more | |
| Toxic Thread Attacks with a thread that poisons and drops Speed. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Spinarak | |
| Trailblaze The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM94 | Skiddo |
| Transform Alters the user's cells to become a copy of the foe. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Ditto, Mew | |
| Tri Attack Fires three types of beams at the same time. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Dodrio, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Electrode, Genesect, Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis, Magneton, Magnezone, Porygon, Porygon (Z), Porygon2, Probopass, Sandy Shocks +23 more | |
| Trick Room Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | TM106 | Articuno (Galar), Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Hoopa, Hoopa (Unbound), Oranguru, Porygon (Z) |
| Trick-or-Treat Goes trick-or-treating making the foe Ghost-type. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large), Gourgeist Small, Gourgeist Super, Pumpkaboo, Pumpkaboo (Large), Pumpkaboo Small, Pumpkaboo Super | |
| Triple Arrows High critical hit ratio. May lower Defense or flinch. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Decidueye (Hisui) | |
| Triple Axel A 3-kick attack that gets more powerful with each hit. | Ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 | TM70 | — |
| Triple Dive Hits target with splashes of water 3 times in a row. | Water | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 | Feraligatr, Wugtrio | |
| Triple Kick Kicks the foe 3 times in a row with rising intensity. | Fighting | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 | Hitmontop, Pheromosa | |
| Trop Kick An intense kick from the tropics. Lowers Attack. | Grass | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Decidueye (Hisui), Tsareena | |
| Trump Card The less PP the move has the more damage it does. | Normal | Special | 1 | — | 5 | Eevee, Eevee (Gigantamax), Eevee (Starter), Magearna, Minun, Slowking | |
| Twin Beam Mystical eye-beams that hit the target twice in a row. | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Farigiraf, Girafarig | |
| Twineedle Stingers on the forelegs jab the foe twice. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 100 | 20 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Escavalier | |
| Twister Whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Dragalge, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drampa, Dratini, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega), Horsea, Kingdra, Milotic, Raging Bolt, Rayquaza +4 more | |
| U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM89 | Accelgor, Archen, Archeops, Beautifly, Cyclizar, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Dragapult, Drakloak, Drizzile, Finneon, Floragato, Gligar, Gliscor +19 more |
| Upper Hand Makes the target flinch if readying a priority move. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 | Hariyama, Lycanroc (Midnight), Passimian, Spidops, Toxicroak | |
| Uproar Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Azelf, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Chimecho, Chingling, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar), Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Dodrio +45 more | |
| V-create Very powerful, but lowers Defense, Sp. Def and Speed. | Fire | Physical | 180 | 95 | 5 | Victini | |
| Vacuum Wave Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first. | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | TM168 | Kartana, Scyther |
| Venom Drench Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of a poisoned foe. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Mareanie, Muk, Muk (Alola), Naganadel, Nihilego, Poipole, Roserade, Roserade Mega, Salandit, Salazzle, Salazzle (Totem), Scolipede, Seviper +7 more | |
| Venoshock Does double damage if the foe is poisoned. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM63 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Croagunk, Crobat, Drapion, Dustox, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Glimmet, Glimmora, Golbat, Mareanie, Naganadel, Nihilego +14 more |
| Victory Dance Dances to raise Attack, Defense and Speed. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | Leavanny, Ledian, Lilligant (Hisui) | |
| Vine Whip Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines. | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 | Bellsprout, Carnivine, Comfey, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Gogoat, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring), Serperior, Servine +7 more | |
| Vise Grip Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers. | Normal | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 | Charjabug, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Grubbin, Kingler, Kingler (Mega), Klang, Klawf, Klink, Klinklang, Krabby, Pinsir +3 more | |
| Vital Throw Makes the user's move last, but it never misses. | Fighting | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Buzzwole, Hariyama, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Pancham, Pangoro, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Throh | |
| Volt Switch | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM92 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Dedenne, Emolga, Helioptile, Iron Crown, Kilowattrel, Nosepass, Wattrel, Zeraora |
| Volt Tackle A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user. | Electric | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Golem (Alola), Klinklang, Luxray, Luxray Mega | |
| Wake-Up Slap Powerful against sleeping foes, but also heals them. | Fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Alomomola, Conkeldurr, Drowzee, Froslass, Gurdurr, Hariyama, Hypno, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Machamp, Machamp (Mega), Machoke, Machop, Makuhita +9 more | |
| Water Gun Squirts water to attack the foe. | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Arctovish, Armaldo, Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Bellibolt, Bibarel, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega) +79 more | |
| Water Pulse Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM160 | Alomomola, Barboach, Binacle, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewott, Dragalge, Drizzile, Ducklett, Finneon, Frillish, Froakie +59 more |
| Water Shuriken Throws 2 to 5 stars that are sure to strike first. | Water | Special | 15 | 100 | 20 | Accelgor, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond) | |
| Water Sport The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire. | Water | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Alomomola, Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Budew, Buizel, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewott, Dewpider, Ducklett, Frillish, Goldeen, Gorebyss +23 more | |
| Water Spout Inflicts more damage if the user's HP is high. | Water | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Frillish, Jellicent, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Wailmer, Wailord | |
| Waterfall Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07 | Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Carracosta, Goldeen, Seaking, Wiglett, Wugtrio |
| Wave Crash A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user. | Water | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Basculegion, Basculegion (F), Basculin, Basculin (Blue Striped), Basculin White, Bruxish, Carracosta, Dondozo, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Floatzel +8 more | |
| Weather Ball The move's type and power change with the weather. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM126 | Bellibolt, Castform, Castform (Rainy), Castform (Snowy), Castform (Sunny), Eiscue, Eiscue (Noice), Roserade, Roserade Mega, Tadbulb, Vanilluxe, Volcanion |
| Whirlpool Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Alomomola, Buizel, Clamperl, Dhelmise, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Finneon, Floatzel, Gorebyss, Huntail, Iron Bundle, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal) +13 more | |
| Whirlwind Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Beautifly, Bombirdier, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Mega), Dustox, Hariyama, Ho-Oh, Iron Hands, Iron Moth, Lugia, Makuhita, Mandibuzz +19 more | |
| Wicked Blow Mastering the Dark style, strikes with a critical hit. | Dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 | Drapion, Krookodile, Pangoro, Urshifu | |
| Wide Guard Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Armarouge, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Carracosta, Celesteela, Ceruledge, Flamigo, Frosmoth, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Garganacl +22 more | |
| Wild Charge An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM99 | Blitzle, Boltund, Deerling, Eelektrik, Electrike, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads, Luxio, Manectric, Manectric (Mega), Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Pikachu +17 more |
| Wildbolt Storm Hits with a brutal tempest. May inflict paralysis. | Electric | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | Thundurus, Thundurus (Therian) | |
| Will-O-Wisp Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | Fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 | TM61 | Armarouge, Banette, Banette (Mega), Braixen, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cofagrigus, Crocalor, Delphox, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Dusknoir (Mega), Duskull +22 more |
| Wing Attack Strikes the foe with wings spread wide. | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Bombirdier, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Crobat, Ducklett, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Flapple, Flapple (Mega), Flygon +28 more | |
| Wish A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Audino, Audino (Mega), Braixen, Clefairy, Dachsbun, Delphox, Fennekin, Flabébé, Floette, Floette (Eternal), Florges, Flutter Mane, Gardevoir +14 more | |
| Withdraw Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 | Appletun, Appletun (Mega), Applin, Barbaracle, Binacle, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Carracosta, Cloyster, Crustle, Dipplin, Dwebble, Flapple, Flapple (Mega) +25 more | |
| Wonder Room Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Beheeyem, Duosion, Elgyem, Golduck, Hoopa, Hoopa (Unbound), Nihilego, Psyduck, Reuniclus, Solosis, Solrock | |
| Wood Hammer Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too. | Grass | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Chesnaught, Chespin, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Grookey, Komala, Mimikyu, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Tera), Ogerpon (Wellspring) +12 more | |
| Work Up The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | TM98 | Cobalion, Dachsbun, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Galar Zen Mode Two), Darmanitan (Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Galar), Darmanitan (Zen), Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Deino, Fidough, Hakamo-o, Herdier, Hydreigon +24 more |
| Worry Seed Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Budew, Bulbasaur, Cherrim, Cherubi, Exeggcute, Floragato, Gogoat, Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large), Gourgeist Small, Gourgeist Super, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Meowscarada +11 more | |
| Wrap Wraps and squeezes the foe times with vines, etc. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Arbok, Bellsprout, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Chimecho, Chingling, Comfey, Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Dhelmise, Dragonair, Dragonite +20 more | |
| Wring Out | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Bellsprout, Carnivine, Cradily, Frillish, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Jellicent, Jynx, Kabuto, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Lileep, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings) +13 more | |
| X-Scissor Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM81 | Anorith, Armaldo, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Mega), Charjabug, Crustle, Durant, Dwebble, Escavalier, Genesect, Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Grubbin +34 more |
| Yawn Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Bibarel, Bidoof, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Chimecho, Chingling, Clodsire, Crocalor, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Empoleon, Empoleon (Mega D), Empoleon (Mega O), Fuecoco +46 more | |
| Zap Cannon Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. | Electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Bellibolt, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Forretress, Genesect, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Nosepass +14 more | |
| Zen Headbutt Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM125 | Bagon, Beheeyem, Capsakid, Cranidos, Deoxys, Deoxys (Attack), Deoxys (Defense), Deoxys (Speed), Drowzee, Elgyem, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Golduck, Grumpig +50 more |
| Zing Zap An electrified impact that can cause flinching. | Electric | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Luxray, Luxray Mega, Pincurchin, Togedemaru, Togedemaru (Totem) | |
| Zippy Zap Electric bursts always go first and land a critical hit. | Electric | Physical | 50 | 100 | 5 | Morpeko, Pikachu, Pikachu (Belle), Pikachu (Flying), Pikachu (Libre), Pikachu (PhD), Pikachu (Pop Star), Pikachu (Rock Star), Pikachu (Starter), Pikachu (Surfing), Raichu, Togedemaru, Togedemaru (Totem), Zebstrika |