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Every move in Emerald Kaizo

297 moves that something in this hack actually learns or that a TM teaches, with what each one does and who gets it. 175 of them are changed by this hack, marked in the table.

MoveTypeCatPowAccPPTMLearned by
Absorb
An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
GrassSpecial2010020Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Grovyle, Lombre, Lotad, Sceptile, Sunkern, Tangela, Treecko
Acid
Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower DEFENSE.
PoisonPhysical4010030Arbok, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Cradily, Ekans, Grimer, Gulpin, Ivysaur, Lileep, Oddish, Roselia, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Weepinbell
Aerial Ace
PP 20 → 32
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FlyingPhysical6032TM40Aipom, Altaria, Anorith, Armaldo, Articuno, Beautifly, Blaziken, Butterfree, Combusken, Corphish, Crobat, Croconaw, Dodrio, Doduo +25 more
Aeroblast
Power 100 → 120; Accuracy 95 → 100; PP 5 → 10
Launches a vacuumed blast. High critical-hit ratio.
FlyingPhysical12010010Lugia
Agility
PP 30 → 3
Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
PsychicStatus3Ariados, Ninjask, Pelipper, Spinarak
Air Slash
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Air Cutter's description text for
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
FlyingPhysical8010025Aerodactyl, Altaria, Crobat, Flygon, Golbat, Ledian, Ledyba, Mantine, Ninjask, Noctowl, Pelipper, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey +13 more
Ancient Power
Power 60 → 80; PP 5 → 8
An attack that may raise all stats.
RockPhysical801008Aerodactyl, Aggron, Anorith, Armaldo, Baltoy, Camerupt, Carvanha, Celebi, Claydol, Corsola, Cradily, Croconaw, Donphan, Dugtrio +41 more
Aromatherapy
PP 5 → 2
Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.
GrassStatus2Gloom, Jumpluff, Paras, Parasect, Roselia, Sunflora, Vileplume
Assist
PP 20 → 32
Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
NormalStatus10032Delcatty, Skitty, Spinda
Attract
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
NormalStatus10015TM45Cleffa, Delcatty, Luvdisc, Milotic, Skitty
Aurora Beam
Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower ATTACK.
IceSpecial6510020Barboach, Chinchou, Clamperl, Corsola, Dewgong, Gorebyss, Mantine, Omanyte, Omastar, Remoraid, Sealeo, Seel, Shellder, Slowpoke +11 more
Beat Up
Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
DarkSpecial1010010Primeape
Bide
Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
NormalPhysical110010Marshtomp, Mudkip, Seedot, Shuckle, Swampert
Bind
Accuracy 75 → 100
Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
NormalPhysical1510020Dusclops, Onix, Pinsir, Steelix, Tangela
Bite
Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
DarkSpecial6010025Absol, Arbok, Bagon, Blastoise, Carvanha, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Crobat, Croconaw, Dunsparce, Eevee, Ekans, Electrike +46 more
Blast Burn
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 8
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
FireSpecial1501008Blaziken
Blaze Kick
Power 85 → 100; Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 10 → 16
A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn.
FireSpecial10010016Blaziken, Hitmonlee
Blizzard
PP 5 → 8
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
IceSpecial120708TM14Articuno, Glalie, Sealeo, Spheal, Walrein
Block
Blocks the foe's way to prevent escape.
NormalStatus1005Armaldo, Glalie, Miltank, Swalot, Venusaur
Body Slam
PP 15 → 24
A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
NormalPhysical8510024Absol, Aipom, Altaria, Ampharos, Anorith, Armaldo, Azumarill, Azurill, Banette, Bayleef, Blastoise, Camerupt, Chansey, Chikorita +108 more
Bone Club
Clubs the foe with a bone. May cause flinching.
GroundPhysical658520Cubone, Marowak
Bone Rush
Power 25 → 100; Accuracy 80 → 100; PP 10 → 24
Strikes the foe with a bone in hand.
GroundPhysical10010024Cubone, Marowak
Bonemerang
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Throws a bone boomerang that strikes twice.
GroundPhysical5010016Cubone, Marowak
Bounce
Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
FlyingPhysical85855Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Carvanha, Feebas, Gorebyss, Grumpig, Gyarados, Jumpluff, Lanturn, Magikarp, Ponyta, Rapidash, Sharpedo +5 more
Brick Break
Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
FightingPhysical7510015TM31Aipom, Azumarill, Blaziken, Breloom, Cacnea, Cacturne, Crawdaunt, Drowzee, Exploud, Graveler, Heracross, Hitmonlee, Hypno, Jigglypuff +20 more
Bubble
An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED.
WaterSpecial2010030Kingdra, Mudkip, Poliwhirl, Squirtle, Wailord, Wartortle
Bubble Beam
Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
WaterSpecial6510020Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Blastoise, Chinchou, Corphish, Corsola, Crawdaunt, Dewgong, Goldeen, Golduck, Gyarados, Horsea, Kingdra +37 more
Bullet Seed
Power 10 → 25
Shoots two seeds in a row to strike the foe.
GrassSpecial2510030TM09Lombre, Lotad, Nuzleaf, Seedot
Calm Mind
PP 20 → 3
Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.
PsychicStatus3TM04
Camouflage
Alters the Pokémon's type depending on the location.
NormalStatus10020Staryu
Charge
Charges power to boost the electric move used next.
ElectricStatus10020Minun, Plusle
Charm
PP 20 → 5
Charms the foe and sharply reduces its ATTACK.
NormalStatus1005Azurill, Igglybuff, Illumise, Luvdisc, Minun, Pichu, Skitty, Togepi, Togetic
Clamp
Accuracy 75 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Traps and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
WaterSpecial3510016Clamperl, Huntail, Shellder
Confuse Ray
A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
GhostStatus10010Banette, Chinchou, Cradily, Crobat, Dusclops, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Golduck, Grumpig, Haunter, Huntail, Lanturn +21 more
Confusion
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
PsychicSpecial5010025Baltoy, Butterfree, Drowzee, Espeon, Exeggcute, Girafarig, Gorebyss, Hoothoot, Hoppip, Jirachi, Jynx, Kadabra, Kirlia, Lunatone +10 more
Conversion
Changes the user's type into a known move's type.
NormalStatus30Porygon, Porygon2
Conversion 2
Makes the user resistant to the last attack's type.
NormalStatus10030Porygon, Porygon2
Counter
PP 20 → 32
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FightingPhysical110032Ampharos, Blaziken, Blissey, Breloom, Camerupt, Combusken, Crawdaunt, Heracross, Hitmontop, Kecleon, Machamp, Machoke, Marshtomp, Medicham +8 more
Crabhammer
Power 90 → 120; Accuracy 85 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
WaterSpecial12010016Corphish, Crawdaunt, Kingler, Krabby
Cross Chop
Accuracy 80 → 90; PP 5 → 8
A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
FightingPhysical100908Electabuzz, Elekid, Golduck, Hariyama, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Magmar, Makuhita, Mankey, Primeape, Teddiursa, Ursaring
Crunch
PP 15 → 24
Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.
DarkSpecial8010024Arbok, Arcanine, Bagon, Carvanha, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Croconaw, Ekans, Electrike, Feraligatr, Flygon, Girafarig, Glalie, Granbull +31 more
Crush Claw
Power 75 → 100; Accuracy 95 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.
NormalPhysical10010016Anorith, Armaldo, Blaziken, Combusken, Entei, Grovyle, Kangaskhan, Kingler, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Sceptile, Slaking, Slakoth, Torchic +3 more
Cut
Accuracy 95 → 100
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
NormalPhysical5010030HM01
Destiny Bond
If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
GhostStatus5Wobbuffet, Wynaut
Detect
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FightingStatus5Hitmontop, Medicham, Meditite, Yanma, Zapdos
Dig
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
GroundPhysical6010010TM28Cubone, Diglett, Dugtrio, Gligar, Larvitar, Linoone, Marowak, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino, Nincada, Ninjask, Onix +8 more
Disable
Accuracy 55 → 100
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
NormalStatus10020Alakazam, Dusclops, Duskull, Glalie, Golduck, Grimer, Jigglypuff, Kadabra, Lickitung, Psyduck, Slowbro, Slowpoke, Snorunt, Stantler +1 more
Dive
Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
WaterSpecial6010010HM08Wailord
Dizzy Punch
Power 70 → 90
A rhythmic punch that may confuse the foe.
NormalPhysical9010010Kecleon, Spinda
Doom Desire
Summons strong sunlight to attack 2 turns later.
SteelPhysical120855Jirachi
Double Kick
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
FightingPhysical3010030Combusken, Hitmonlee, Jolteon, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Ponyta, Treecko
Double-Edge
PP 15 → 24
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
NormalPhysical12010024Absol, Aerodactyl, Aggron, Aipom, Altaria, Aron, Articuno, Azumarill, Bagon, Banette, Bayleef, Bellossom, Blissey, Camerupt +93 more
DoubleSlap
Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
NormalPhysical158510Chansey
Draco Meteor
Power 140 → 120; Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 8
Deals damage and does recoil.
DragonSpecial1201008TM32
Dragon Breath
Strikes the foe with an incredible blast of breath.
DragonSpecial6010020Altaria, Bagon, Charizard, Charmeleon, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Flygon, Horsea, Kingdra, Latias, Latios, Milotic, Salamence +3 more
Dragon Claw
PP 15 → 24
Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
DragonSpecial8010024TM02Altaria, Bagon, Charizard, Dragonite, Flygon, Grovyle, Latias, Latios, Rayquaza, Salamence, Sceptile, Shelgon
Dragon Rage
Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage.
DragonSpecial110010Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Gyarados, Shelgon
Dream Eater
Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
PsychicSpecial10010015Noctowl
Drill Peck
A corkscrewing attack. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
FlyingPhysical8010020Dodrio, Doduo, Fearow, Murkrow, Natu, Spearow, Xatu, Zapdos
Drill Run
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Horn Drill's description text for
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
GroundPhysical8010016Beedrill, Dewgong, Fearow, Forretress, Lapras, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino, Pineco, Rapidash, Rhydon, Rhyhorn +1 more
Dynamic Punch
Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
FightingPhysical100505Breloom, Machamp, Machoke
Earth Power
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Fissure's description text for
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
GroundPhysical9010016Aerodactyl, Aggron, Anorith, Armaldo, Aron, Camerupt, Claydol, Cradily, Dugtrio, Golem, Graveler, Kabuto, Kabutops, Lairon +9 more
Earthquake
PP 10 → 16
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
GroundPhysical10010016TM26Aggron, Altaria, Arbok, Baltoy, Barboach, Camerupt, Claydol, Cubone, Diglett, Donphan, Dugtrio, Ekans, Flygon, Geodude +42 more
Egg Bomb
Type Normal → Grass; Physical → Special; Power 100 → 120; Accuracy 75 → 100
An egg is forcibly hurled at the foe. Also hurts the user.
GrassSpecial12010010Blissey, Chansey, Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Ember
A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FireSpecial4010025Bagon, Castform, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Flareon, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndour, Magby, Numel, Ponyta +6 more
Encore
Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns.
NormalStatus1005Gulpin, Illumise, Ledian, Ledyba, Minun, Plusle, Sealeo, Shuckle, Slaking, Slakoth, Spheal, Swalot, Togepi, Togetic +3 more
Endeavor
Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.
NormalPhysical11005Aggron, Aron, Beedrill, Chansey, Clefable, Crawdaunt, Dodrio, Dunsparce, Grovyle, Hitmontop, Lairon, Mankey, Marshtomp, Mudkip +11 more
Endure
PP 10 → 5
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
NormalStatus5Kingler, Medicham, Primeape, Swellow
Explosion
PP 5 → 1
Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
NormalPhysical2501001Baltoy, Camerupt, Claydol, Electrode, Exeggutor, Forretress, Geodude, Glalie, Golem, Graveler, Gulpin, Haunter, Koffing, Lunatone +19 more
Extrasensory
Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
PsychicSpecial8010030Articuno, Entei, Exploud, Hoothoot, Loudred, Moltres, Ninetales, Noctowl, Nuzleaf, Raikou, Shiftry, Slowking, Slowpoke, Suicune +4 more
Extreme Speed
Power 80 → 100; PP 5 → 8
An extremely fast and powerful attack.
NormalPhysical1001008Arcanine, Deoxys, Dragonair, Entei, Linoone, Raikou, Rayquaza, Suicune, Togetic, Zigzagoon
Facade
PP 20 → 32
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
NormalPhysical7010032TM42Heracross, Linoone, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Raticate, Rattata, Snorlax, Swellow, Taillow, Teddiursa, Ursaring
Faint Attack
Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
DarkSpecial6020Banette, Cacnea, Cacturne, Gligar, Hariyama, Houndoom, Houndour, Makuhita, Meowth, Murkrow, Noctowl, Nuzleaf, Persian, Pidgeot +10 more
Fake Out
PP 10 → 5
A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.
NormalPhysical401005Aipom, Blastoise, Dewgong, Hariyama, Kangaskhan, Kecleon, Lombre, Makuhita, Medicham, Meditite, Meowth, Nuzleaf, Persian, Sableye +4 more
Fake Tears
PP 20 → 3
Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's SP. DEF.
DarkStatus1003Plusle
False Swipe
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
NormalPhysical4010040Corphish, Farfetch’d, Fearow, Kingler, Marowak, Mawile, Nincada, Ninjask, Scizor, Scyther, Skiploom, Swablu, Zangoose
Fire Blast
PP 5 → 8
Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FireSpecial120858TM38Grimer, Groudon, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar, Muk, Rapidash
Fire Punch
A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FireSpecial7510015Alakazam, Ampharos, Blaziken, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Deoxys, Electabuzz, Elekid, Gardevoir, Gengar, Grumpig, Gulpin, Hitmonchan +9 more
Fire Spin
Accuracy 70 → 100; PP 15 → 24
Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns.
FireSpecial1510024Charmeleon, Combusken, Entei, Torchic
Flail
PP 15 → 5
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
NormalPhysical11005Chinchou, Donphan, Farfetch’d, Feebas, Lanturn, Luvdisc, Magikarp
Flame Wheel
A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
FireSpecial6010025Castform, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Flareon, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndour, Numel, Ponyta, Quilava, Slugma, Torkoal, Typhlosion, Vulpix
Flamethrower
PP 15 → 24
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FireSpecial9510024TM35Arcanine, Camerupt, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Electrike, Flareon, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndour, Magby, Magmar +14 more
Flash
PP 20 → 5
Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
NormalStatus705HM05
Flash Cannon
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Metal Sound's description text for
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
SteelPhysical9010016Aggron, Aron, Forretress, Lairon, Magnemite, Magneton, Mawile, Metagross, Metang, Registeel, Skarmory
Flatter
PP 15 → 24
Confuses the foe.
DarkStatus10024Illumise, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino
Fly
Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FlyingPhysical709515HM02Dragonair, Rayquaza, Salamence
Focus Energy
PP 30 → 1
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
NormalStatus1Hitmontop, Pinsir, Scizor, Scyther
Focus Punch
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
FightingPhysical15010020TM01
Follow Me
Draws attention to make foes attack only the user.
NormalStatus10020Clefairy, Cleffa, Furret, Sentret, Togepi, Togetic
Force Palm
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Arm Thrust's description text for
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
FightingPhysical6010016Hariyama, Makuhita
Foresight
PP 40 → 5
Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
NormalStatus1005Dusclops, Duskull, Hitmonchan, Machop, Marshtomp, Mudkip, Sableye, Swampert, Venomoth, Venonat, Yanma
Frenzy Plant
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 8
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
GrassSpecial1501008Sceptile, Venusaur
Frustration
PP 20 → 32
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
NormalPhysical10310032TM21
Fury Swipes
Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
NormalPhysical188015Nidoran♀, Sableye
Future Sight
Power 80 → 120; Accuracy 90 → 100
The effectiveness varies with the user.
PsychicSpecial12010015Gardevoir
Giga Drain
Power 60 → 75; PP 5 → 16
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
GrassSpecial7510016TM19Arbok, Ariados, Beautifly, Breloom, Butterfree, Celebi, Cradily, Exeggcute, Forretress, Gulpin, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Ledian, Lileep +21 more
Glare
Type Normal → Dark; Accuracy 75 → 100
Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis.
DarkStatus10030Arbok, Dunsparce, Ekans, Seviper
Grass Whistle
Accuracy 55 → 70; PP 15 → 24
Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
GrassStatus7024Cacturne, Roselia, Sunflora
Growth
PP 40 → 5
Forces the body to grow and heightens SP. ATK.
NormalStatus5Sunflora, Sunkern
Gunk Shot
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Sludge Bomb's description text for
Has a chance to poison the target.
PoisonPhysical1201008Banette, Donphan, Grimer, Gulpin, Koffing, Muk, Octillery, Pelipper, Primeape, Qwilfish, Swalot, Ursaring, Victreebel, Weezing
Gust
Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
FlyingPhysical4010035Hoppip, Nincada, Ninjask, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Skiploom
HI Jump Kick
A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt.
FightingPhysical859020Blaziken, Hitmonlee, Medicham, Meditite
Hail
PP 10 → 1
Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
IceStatus1TM07
Harden
PP 30 → 5
Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE.
NormalStatus5Cascoon, Kakuna, Metapod, Silcoon
Haze
PP 30 → 5
Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
IceStatus5Goldeen, Murkrow, Seaking, Surskit
Head Smash
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Skull Bash's description text for
User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
RockPhysical1501008Aggron, Aron, Donphan, Golem, Lairon, Nidoking, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Relicanth, Sudowoodo
Headbutt
A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
NormalPhysical7010015Aggron, Arbok, Aron, Bagon, Bulbasaur, Clefairy, Cubone, Drowzee, Dunsparce, Flaaffy, Glalie, Granbull, Grovyle, Growlithe +21 more
Heal Bell
PP 5 → 2
Chimes soothingly to heal all status abnormalities.
NormalStatus2Altaria, Celebi, Chimecho, Granbull, Mightyena, Miltank, Skitty, Swablu
Heat Wave
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.
FireSpecial10010016Altaria, Arcanine, Blaziken, Camerupt, Crobat, Entei, Fearow, Flareon, Flygon, Golbat, Magcargo, Moltres, Pidgeot, Ponyta +6 more
Helping Hand
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
NormalStatus10020Blissey, Clefairy, Combusken, Eevee, Espeon, Flareon, Furret, Jirachi, Jolteon, Jumpluff, Latias, Latios, Minun, Nidoran♀ +5 more
Hidden Power
The effectiveness varies with the user.
NormalPhysical110015TM10Unown
Hidden Power (Fighting)
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Snatch's description text for
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
FightingPhysical7010024TM49
Horn Attack
Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
NormalPhysical6510025Heracross, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Tauros
Hydro Cannon
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 8
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
WaterSpecial1501008Swampert
Hydro Pump
Accuracy 80 → 85; PP 5 → 8
Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
WaterSpecial120858Azumarill, Blastoise, Carvanha, Chinchou, Cloyster, Croconaw, Dewgong, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Feraligatr, Golduck, Gorebyss, Gyarados +41 more
Hyper Beam
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 8
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
NormalPhysical1501008TM15Claydol, Exploud
Hyper Fang
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 15 → 24
Attacks with sharp fangs. May cause flinching.
NormalPhysical8010024Raticate, Rattata
Hyper Voice
Power 90 → 120; PP 10 → 16
A loud attack that may lower the foe's DEFENSE.
NormalPhysical12010016Altaria, Blissey, Chansey, Clefairy, Exploud, Furret, Girafarig, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Loudred, Mightyena, Misdreavus, Poochyena, Rayquaza +8 more
Hypnosis
Accuracy 60 → 70; PP 20 → 24
A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
PsychicStatus7024Chimecho, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Gardevoir, Gastly, Gengar, Golduck, Haunter, Hoothoot, Hypno, Kirlia, Lunatone, Mew, Mr. Mime +13 more
Ice Ball
A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
IceSpecial309020Walrein
Ice Beam
PP 10 → 16
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
IceSpecial9510016TM13Articuno, Azumarill, Barboach, Cloyster, Corphish, Corsola, Crawdaunt, Delibird, Dewgong, Glalie, Goldeen, Golduck, Gulpin, Huntail +36 more
Ice Punch
An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
IceSpecial7510015Alakazam, Azumarill, Blastoise, Croconaw, Electabuzz, Feraligatr, Gardevoir, Gengar, Hitmonchan, Hypno, Jynx, Ledian, Ludicolo, Marill +15 more
Ice Shard
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Icicle Spear's description text for
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
IceSpecial4010030Articuno, Cloyster, Dewgong, Glalie, Phanpy, Piloswine, Sealeo, Seel, Shellder, Sneasel, Snorunt, Walrein
Icy Wind
Accuracy 95 → 100; PP 15 → 24
A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED.
IceSpecial5510024Castform, Dewgong, Glalie, Kyogre, Lanturn, Pelipper, Regice, Seel, Snorunt, Suicune, Wooper
Imprison
Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
PsychicStatus10010Gardevoir, Kirlia, Ralts
Ingrain
PP 20 → 1
Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
GrassStatus1001Cacnea, Cacturne, Cradily, Ivysaur, Roselia, Sunkern, Tangela
Iron Tail
Accuracy 75 → 90; PP 15 → 24
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
SteelPhysical1009024TM23Aggron, Aron, Lairon, Mightyena, Onix, Poochyena, Rapidash, Steelix, Tauros
Jump Kick
A strong jumping kick. May miss and hurt the kicker.
FightingPhysical709525Hitmonlee, Stantler
Karate Chop
A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio.
FightingPhysical5010025Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Magby, Mankey, Meditite, Primeape
Kinesis
Accuracy 80 → 100; PP 15 → 6
Distracts the foe. May lower accuracy.
PsychicStatus1006Kadabra
Knock Off
PP 20 → 5
Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
DarkSpecial201005Aipom, Banette, Beedrill, Deoxys, Farfetch’d, Furret, Hariyama, Kecleon, Kingler, Ledian, Ledyba, Lickitung, Makuhita, Mawile +8 more
Leaf Blade
Power 70 → 95; PP 15 → 24
Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio.
GrassSpecial9510024Bulbasaur, Farfetch’d, Grovyle, Ivysaur, Sceptile, Venusaur, Victreebel, Weepinbell
Leech Life
Power 20 → 40; PP 15 → 24
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
BugPhysical4010024Anorith, Armaldo, Crobat, Golbat, Nincada, Ninjask, Parasect, Pinsir, Shedinja, Spinarak, Venomoth, Venonat, Zubat
Leer
PP 30 → 1
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
NormalStatus1001Magmar
Lick
Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
GhostPhysical2010030Gastly, Grimer, Haunter, Lickitung, Snubbull, Teddiursa
Light Screen
PP 30 → 3
Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
PsychicStatus3TM16Dustox, Ledian, Ledyba, Mr. Mime
Lovely Kiss
Accuracy 75 → 85; PP 10 → 16
Demands a kiss with a scary face that induces sleep.
NormalStatus8516Jynx
Luster Purge
Power 95 → 90; PP 5 → 10
Attacks with a burst of light. May lower SP. DEF.
PsychicSpecial9010010Latios
Mach Punch
A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first.
FightingPhysical4010030Breloom, Hitmonchan, Magby
Magic Coat
Reflects special effects back to the attacker.
PsychicStatus10015Alakazam, Banette, Claydol, Grumpig, Kirlia, Medicham, Noctowl, Slowbro, Slowking, Spoink, Staryu
Magical Leaf
Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
GrassSpecial6020Bayleef, Bellossom, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Chikorita, Clefairy, Gardevoir, Gloom, Grovyle, Ivysaur, Kirlia, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo +5 more
Magnitude
A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
GroundPhysical110030Barboach, Diglett, Dugtrio, Geodude, Golem, Graveler, Larvitar, Nosepass, Numel, Onix, Pupitar, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Sandslash +3 more
Mean Look
Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
NormalStatus1005Absol, Crobat, Dusclops, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Haunter, Jynx, Misdreavus, Muk, Sableye, Umbreon, Zubat
Mega Drain
An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
GrassSpecial4010010Beautifly, Breloom, Cradily, Crobat, Exeggcute, Golbat, Hoppip, Kabuto, Kabutops, Lileep, Nuzleaf, Oddish, Paras, Parasect +7 more
Mega Kick
An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
NormalPhysical120755Hitmonlee, Machamp, Machoke, Machop
Mega Punch
A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
NormalPhysical808520Kangaskhan, Machoke, Machop
Megahorn
Accuracy 85 → 90; PP 10 → 16
A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
BugPhysical1209016Absol, Goldeen, Heracross, Nidoking, Rapidash, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Seaking, Stantler
Memento
PP 10 → 1
The user faints and lowers the foe's abilities.
DarkStatus1001Gardevoir, Grimer, Jumpluff, Kirlia, Latias, Latios, Misdreavus, Skiploom
Metal Claw
A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.
SteelPhysical509535Aggron, Aron, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Corphish, Lairon, Metagross, Metang, Nincada, Ninjask, Registeel, Scizor, Skarmory
Meteor Mash
Accuracy 85 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise ATTACK.
SteelPhysical10010016Clefairy, Jirachi, Metagross, Metang, Registeel
Milk Drink
PP 5 → 10
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus10Magmar, Miltank
Mind Reader
PP 40 → 5
Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
NormalStatus1005Breloom, Medicham, Meditite
Mirror Coat
PP 20 → 32
Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.
PsychicSpecial110032Blastoise, Corsola, Cradily, Electrode, Marshtomp, Milotic, Suicune, Tentacruel, Wartortle, Wobbuffet, Wynaut
Mist Ball
Power 70 → 90; PP 5 → 10
Attacks with a flurry of down. May lower SP. ATK.
PsychicSpecial9010010Latias
Moonlight
PP 5 → 10
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus10Clefairy, Dustox, Gloom, Illumise, Lunatone, Oddish, Vileplume, Volbeat
Morning Sun
PP 5 → 10
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus10Beautifly, Espeon, Growlithe, Ponyta, Rapidash, Solrock
Mud Shot
Accuracy 95 → 100; PP 15 → 24
Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
GroundPhysical5510024Baltoy, Barboach, Donphan, Groudon, Kabuto, Kabutops, Kingler, Krabby, Marshtomp, Masquerain, Mudkip, Octillery, Omanyte, Omastar +12 more
Mud Sport
Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
GroundStatus10015Mudkip, Whiscash
Mud-Slap
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
GroundPhysical2010010Aggron, Aron, Baltoy, Barboach, Claydol, Diglett, Dugtrio, Espeon, Ivysaur, Lairon, Larvitar, Marshtomp, Nincada, Ninjask +9 more
Muddy Water
Accuracy 85 → 100
Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
WaterSpecial9510010Barboach, Blastoise, Huntail, Kabutops, Kyogre, Marshtomp, Omastar, Quagsire, Swampert, Tentacruel, Vaporeon, Whiscash, Wooper
Nature Power
The type of attack varies depending on the location.
NormalStatus9520Cacnea, Celebi, Crawdaunt, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Nuzleaf, Seedot, Torkoal, Venusaur
Needle Arm
Power 60 → 95; PP 15 → 24
Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
GrassSpecial9510024Cacnea, Cacturne
Night Shade
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
GhostPhysical110015Ariados, Banette, Deoxys, Dusclops, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Hoothoot, Misdreavus, Natu, Noctowl, Sableye, Shuppet +1 more
Octazooka
Power 65 → 95; Accuracy 85 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Fires a lump of ink to damage and cut accuracy.
WaterSpecial9510016Kingdra, Octillery, Remoraid, Seadra
Odor Sleuth
PP 40 → 3
Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
NormalStatus1003Electrike, Girafarig, Grumpig, Houndoom, Houndour, Linoone, Manectric, Mightyena, Piloswine, Poochyena, Spoink, Swinub, Zigzagoon
Overheat
Power 140 → 120; Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 16
Allows a full-power attack, but hurts the user.
FireSpecial12010016TM50Camerupt, Flareon, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Magcargo, Manectric, Moltres, Rapidash, Rayquaza
Pain Split
PP 20 → 10
Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally.
NormalStatus10010Banette, Misdreavus, Weezing
Pay Day
Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after.
NormalPhysical4010020Meowth, Persian
Peck
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
FlyingPhysical3510035Dodrio, Doduo, Farfetch’d, Hoothoot, Murkrow, Natu, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Seaking, Skarmory, Spearow, Swablu, Taillow, Torchic
Petal Dance
Power 70 → 95; PP 20 → 16
May lower the foe's SP. DEF.
GrassSpecial9510016Bayleef, Bellossom, Chikorita, Gloom, Meganium, Oddish, Roselia, Sunflora, Venusaur, Vileplume
Pin Missile
Power 14 → 15; Accuracy 85 → 100
Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
BugPhysical1510020Beedrill, Jolteon, Pineco, Qwilfish
Poison Fang
Power 50 → 90; PP 15 → 24
A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
PoisonPhysical9010024Arbok, Ariados, Carvanha, Crobat, Ekans, Golbat, Mawile, Mightyena, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidorina, Poochyena, Seviper, Sharpedo +4 more
Poison Powder
Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
PoisonStatus7535Bayleef, Butterfree, Chikorita, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Meganium, Shroomish, Skiploom, Tangela
Poison Sting
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
PoisonPhysical1510035Cacnea, Cascoon, Kakuna, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Silcoon, Tentacool, Weedle, Wurmple
Poison Tail
Power 50 → 120; PP 25 → 16
May poison the foe.
PoisonPhysical12010016Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Seviper
Pound
Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
NormalPhysical4010035Azumarill, Clefairy, Cleffa, Exploud, Grovyle, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Marill, Nuzleaf, Smoochum, Treecko, Whismur
Powder Snow
Blasts the foe with a snowy gust. May cause freezing.
IceSpecial4010025Castform, Jynx, Piloswine, Sealeo, Smoochum, Snorunt, Spheal, Swinub
Present
A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP.
NormalPhysical19015Cleffa
Protect
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
NormalStatus10TM17Volbeat
Psybeam
Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
PsychicSpecial6510020Baltoy, Butterfree, Chimecho, Claydol, Drowzee, Dustox, Espeon, Exeggcute, Girafarig, Goldeen, Grumpig, Horsea, Hypno, Jynx +22 more
Psychic
PP 10 → 16
A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
PsychicSpecial9010016TM29Alakazam, Ariados, Baltoy, Beautifly, Celebi, Chimecho, Claydol, Deoxys, Drowzee, Dustox, Espeon, Exeggcute, Gardevoir, Girafarig +34 more
Psycho Boost
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 8
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
PsychicSpecial1401008Deoxys, Lugia, Mewtwo
Psywave
Accuracy 80 → 100; PP 15 → 24
Damage is equal to user's level.
PsychicSpecial110024Chimecho, Claydol, Grumpig, Latias, Latios, Lunatone, Mewtwo, Misdreavus, Solrock, Spoink, Weezing
Pursuit
Power 40 → 50
Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
DarkSpecial5010020Arbok, Ariados, Banette, Cacnea, Deoxys, Dodrio, Doduo, Dunsparce, Dusclops, Duskull, Ekans, Grovyle, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop +18 more
Quick Attack
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
NormalPhysical4010030Absol, Blaziken, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Combusken, Crobat, Cyndaquil, Dodrio, Doduo, Eevee, Electabuzz, Electrike, Elekid +48 more
Rage
Raises the user's ATTACK every time it is hit.
NormalPhysical2010020Bagon, Doduo, Mankey, Spearow
Rain Dance
PP 5 → 1
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
WaterStatus1TM18
Rapid Spin
PP 40 → 1
Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
NormalPhysical201001Baltoy, Claydol, Forretress
Razor Leaf
Cuts the enemy with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
GrassSpecial559525Bayleef, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Ivysaur, Meganium, Sunflora, Tropius, Venusaur, Weepinbell
Recover
PP 20 → 10
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus10Alakazam, Celebi, Chimecho, Corsola, Cradily, Deoxys, Ho-Oh, Kadabra, Latias, Latios, Lileep, Lugia, Magcargo, Medicham +10 more
Recycle
PP 10 → 16
Recycles a used item for one more use.
NormalStatus10016Blissey, Celebi, Chansey, Chimecho, Claydol, Clefable, Gardevoir, Jigglypuff, Medicham, Mr. Mime, Noctowl, Porygon, Porygon2, Slowbro +3 more
Reflect
PP 20 → 3
Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
PsychicStatus3TM33Ledian, Ledyba, Mr. Mime
Refresh
PP 20 → 5
Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
NormalStatus1005Altaria, Blastoise, Blissey, Breloom, Chansey, Claydol, Corsola, Dewgong, Jirachi, Lapras, Latias, Latios, Lickitung, Manectric +11 more
Rest
PP 5 → 10
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
PsychicStatus10TM44Snorlax
Return
PP 20 → 32
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
NormalPhysical10310032TM27
Revenge
An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
FightingPhysical6010010Cacnea, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Pinsir, Primeape
Reversal
PP 15 → 5
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
FightingPhysical11005Medicham, Meditite, Primeape, Scizor
Roar
PP 20 → 5
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
NormalStatus1005TM05Aggron, Altaria, Aron, Bagon, Dragonite, Electrike, Entei, Exploud, Granbull, Groudon, Growlithe, Ho-Oh, Houndoom, Houndour +21 more
Rock Blast
Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
RockPhysical258010Geodude, Golem, Graveler, Octillery, Rhydon, Rhyhorn
Rock Slide
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
RockPhysical7510016Aerodactyl, Aggron, Anorith, Arbok, Armaldo, Aron, Barboach, Blaziken, Breloom, Camerupt, Combusken, Corphish, Corsola, Cradily +70 more
Rock Smash
Power 20 → 40; PP 15 → 24
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
FightingPhysical4010024HM06
Rock Throw
Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
RockPhysical509015Aron, Cubone, Geodude, Golem, Graveler, Lairon, Larvitar, Lunatone, Onix, Phanpy, Pupitar, Regirock, Rhyhorn, Solrock +2 more
Rock Tomb
Power 50 → 55; Accuracy 80 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
RockPhysical5510016TM39Aerodactyl, Aggron, Anorith, Armaldo, Baltoy, Corsola, Cradily, Kabuto, Kabutops, Larvitar, Lileep, Marowak, Nosepass, Omanyte +8 more
Role Play
Mimics the target and copies its special ability.
PsychicStatus10010Alakazam, Kadabra, Medicham, Mr. Mime
Rolling Kick
Accuracy 85 → 100; PP 15 → 24
A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin.
FightingPhysical6010024Hitmonlee, Hitmontop
Rollout
An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
RockPhysical309020Electrode, Voltorb
Sacred Fire
Power 100 → 120; Accuracy 95 → 100; PP 5 → 10
A mystical fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FireSpecial12010010Entei, Ho-Oh
Safeguard
PP 25 → 3
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
NormalStatus3TM20Bayleef, Chikorita, Chimecho, Dewgong, Lapras, Latias, Latios, Ledian, Ledyba, Lugia, Meganium, Moltres, Seel, Shuckle +5 more
Sand Attack
PP 15 → 5
Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
GroundStatus1005Aipom, Armaldo, Cacnea, Cacturne, Combusken, Diglett, Dugtrio, Eevee, Espeon, Farfetch’d, Flareon, Gligar, Hariyama, Jolteon +19 more
Sand Tomb
Accuracy 70 → 100; PP 15 → 24
Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.
GroundPhysical1510024Diglett, Dugtrio, Flygon, Onix, Steelix, Trapinch, Tyranitar, Vibrava
Sandstorm
PP 10 → 1
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
RockStatus1TM37
Scary Face
Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 10 → 3
Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
NormalStatus1003Ariados
Scratch
Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
NormalPhysical4010035Charizard, Charmander, Croconaw, Diglett, Feraligatr, Nidoran♀, Psyduck, Sableye, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Slaking, Slakoth, Teddiursa, Torchic +3 more
Secret Power
An attack with effects that vary by location.
NormalPhysical7010020TM43Azurill, Bayleef, Blastoise, Camerupt, Carvanha, Chikorita, Cubone, Dusclops, Duskull, Eevee, Electrode, Exploud, Fearow, Flaaffy +32 more
Seismic Toss
Damage is equal to user's level.
FightingPhysical110020TM08Alakazam, Armaldo, Blastoise, Blaziken, Blissey, Cacnea, Chansey, Clefable, Drowzee, Golduck, Hariyama, Hitmontop, Hypno, Illumise +27 more
Selfdestruct
PP 5 → 1
Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
NormalPhysical2001001Baltoy, Claydol, Cloyster, Electrode, Forretress, Geodude, Golem, Graveler, Koffing, Mewtwo, Onix, Pineco, Regice, Regirock +7 more
Shadow Ball
PP 15 → 24
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's DEFENSE.
GhostPhysical8010024TM30Absol, Aipom, Banette, Beautifly, Drowzee, Dusclops, Duskull, Dustox, Exploud, Furret, Gastly, Gengar, Glalie, Granbull +38 more
Shadow Punch
Power 60 → 70
An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
GhostPhysical7020Dusclops, Gengar, Grimer, Hariyama, Haunter, Hitmonchan, Makuhita
Shadow Sneak
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Astonish's description text for
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
GhostPhysical4010024Banette, Dusclops, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Kecleon, Kirlia, Misdreavus, Muk, Sableye, Shedinja, Shuppet
Shock Wave
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
ElectricSpecial6020TM34Ampharos, Chinchou, Electrike, Electrode, Elekid, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Mareep, Voltorb
Signal Beam
PP 15 → 24
A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
BugPhysical7510024Alakazam, Ampharos, Ariados, Beautifly, Blastoise, Butterfree, Celebi, Chimecho, Claydol, Clefairy, Deoxys, Dewgong, Drowzee, Dustox +52 more
Silver Wind
A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
BugPhysical601005Beautifly, Butterfree, Dustox, Illumise, Jumpluff, Ledyba, Masquerain, Ninjask, Shedinja, Skiploom, Venomoth, Volbeat, Yanma
Sing
Accuracy 55 → 70; PP 15 → 32
A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber.
NormalStatus7032Altaria, Blissey, Chansey, Clefairy, Delcatty, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Lapras, Skitty, Smoochum, Swablu, Wigglytuff
Sketch
Copies the foe's last move permanently.
NormalStatus1Smeargle
Skill Swap
PP 10 → 1
The user swaps special abilities with the target.
PsychicStatus1001TM48
Sky Attack
Power 140 → 120; Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 5 → 16
Searches out weak spots, then strikes. Also hurts the user.
FlyingPhysical12010016Altaria, Articuno, Farfetch’d, Ho-Oh, Hoothoot, Moltres, Murkrow, Noctowl, Pelipper, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Zapdos
Sky Uppercut
Power 85 → 90; Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 15 → 24
An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky.
FightingPhysical9010024Blaziken, Breloom, Combusken, Hitmonchan
Slack Off
PP 5 → 10
Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
NormalStatus10010Slaking, Slakoth, Slowbro, Slowking, Slowpoke, Snorlax
Slam
Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
NormalPhysical807520Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Wooper
Slash
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
NormalPhysical7010020Anorith, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Croconaw, Diglett, Dugtrio, Farfetch’d, Feraligatr, Linoone, Meowth, Persian, Sandshrew, Sandslash +6 more
Sleep Powder
Accuracy 75 → 80; PP 15 → 24
Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
GrassStatus8024Bellossom, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Oddish, Skiploom, Tangela, Venomoth +5 more
Sleep Talk
PP 10 → 16
Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
NormalStatus16Snorlax
Sludge Bomb
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Sludge's description text for
Has a chance to poison the target.
PoisonPhysical9010016TM36Arbok, Ariados, Bayleef, Beedrill, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Cradily, Crawdaunt, Crobat, Dustox, Ekans, Gastly, Gengar +32 more
SmellingSalt
Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
NormalPhysical6010010Combusken, Makuhita
Smog
An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
PoisonPhysical207020Koffing, Magby, Magmar, Weezing
Smokescreen
PP 20 → 5
Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
NormalStatus1005Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Cyndaquil, Koffing, Magby, Magmar, Quilava, Torkoal, Typhlosion, Weezing
Snore
Power 40 → 60; PP 15 → 30
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
NormalPhysical6010030Linoone, Snorlax, Wailmer, Wailord, Zigzagoon
Softboiled
PP 5 → 16
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus10016Togepi
Solar Beam
PP 10 → 16
Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
GrassSpecial12010016TM22Groudon
Sonic Boom
Accuracy 90 → 100
Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage.
NormalPhysical110020Electrode, Magnemite, Magneton, Voltorb, Yanma
Spider Web
Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching.
BugStatus10010Ariados, Spinarak
Spikes
PP 20 → 3
Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
GroundStatus3Cacnea, Cacturne, Forretress, Omastar, Pineco, Qwilfish
Spore
Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep.
GrassStatus10015Paras, Parasect, Shroomish
Steel Wing
Power 70 → 80; Accuracy 90 → 100
Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
SteelPhysical8010025TM47Articuno, Dodrio, Dragonite, Fearow, Moltres, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Salamence, Scizor, Scyther, Skarmory, Spearow, Swellow, Zapdos
Stomp
Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
NormalPhysical6510020Exploud, Girafarig, Kangaskhan, Krabby, Lickitung, Miltank, Numel, Ponyta, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Tauros, Tropius
Strength
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
NormalPhysical8010015HM04
String Shot
Accuracy 95 → 100; PP 40 → 5
Binds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED.
BugStatus1005Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple
Stun Spore
Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
GrassStatus7530Beautifly, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Butterfree, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Masquerain, Oddish, Paras, Parasect +7 more
Sunny Day
PP 5 → 1
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
FireStatus1TM11
Super Fang
Type Normal → Dark; Physical → Special; Accuracy 90 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Attacks with sharp fangs and cuts half the foe's HP.
DarkSpecial110016Carvanha, Furret, Glalie, Granbull, Huntail, Linoone, Mawile, Mightyena, Nidoqueen, Nidorina, Poochyena, Raticate, Rattata, Sealeo +4 more
Superpower
PP 5 → 8
Boosts strength sharply, but hurts the user.
FightingPhysical1201008Absol, Aggron, Armaldo, Azumarill, Blaziken, Breloom, Cacturne, Camerupt, Crawdaunt, Croconaw, Deoxys, Donphan, Feraligatr, Flareon +23 more
Supersonic
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
NormalStatus5520Aerodactyl, Butterfree, Crobat, Exploud, Golbat, Goldeen, Ledyba, Lickitung, Loudred, Magnemite, Magneton, Pelipper, Seaking, Shellder +4 more
Surf
PP 15 → 24
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
WaterSpecial9510024HM03Corsola, Luvdisc, Mantine, Pikachu
Swagger
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
NormalStatus9015Entei, Nuzleaf
Sweet Kiss
Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion.
NormalStatus7510Blissey, Chansey, Clefairy, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Luvdisc, Pichu, Smoochum, Togepi, Togetic, Yanma
Sweet Scent
PP 20 → 5
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness.
NormalStatus1005Bellsprout, Gloom, Ivysaur, Masquerain, Mawile, Roselia, Surskit, Tropius, Venusaur
Swift
Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
NormalPhysical6020Clamperl, Cyndaquil, Elekid, Espeon, Gorebyss, Horsea, Jirachi, Kingdra, Meowth, Mewtwo, Ninjask, Persian, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto +11 more
Synthesis
PP 5 → 10
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
GrassStatus10Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Cacturne, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Roselia, Seedot, Shroomish, Skiploom, Sunflora, Sunkern +3 more
Tackle
Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
NormalPhysical359535Bayleef, Bulbasaur, Castform, Caterpie, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Doduo, Dunsparce, Eevee, Electrode, Espeon, Feebas, Flaaffy, Geodude +31 more
Tail Glow
PP 20 → 3
Flashes a light that sharply raises SP. ATK.
BugStatus1003Volbeat
Take Down
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
NormalPhysical908520Bagon, Beldum, Dratini, Eevee, Forretress, Lairon, Metang, Mudkip, Pineco, Porygon, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Sharpedo, Shedinja +2 more
Taunt
PP 20 → 3
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
DarkStatus1003TM12
Teeter Dance
PP 20 → 32
Confuses all Pokémon on the scene.
NormalStatus10032Cacturne, Exploud, Loudred, Mr. Mime, Skitty, Spinda, Whismur
Teleport
A psychic move for fleeing from battle instantly.
PsychicStatus20Abra, Alakazam, Blissey, Celebi, Chansey, Dusclops, Duskull, Gardevoir, Jirachi, Jynx, Kadabra, Kirlia, Lugia, Metagross +7 more
Thief
No additional effect.
DarkSpecial4010010TM46Lombre
Thrash
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
NormalPhysical9010020Cubone, Mankey, Marowak, Nidorino, Pupitar, Tauros, Tyranitar
Thunder
PP 10 → 16
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ElectricSpecial1207016TM25
Thunder Shock
An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ElectricSpecial4010030Ampharos, Chinchou, Electrike, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Magnemite, Magneton, Mareep, Minun, Pichu, Pikachu, Plusle, Voltorb
Thunder Wave
PP 20 → 16
A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ElectricStatus10016Absol, Aipom, Alakazam, Ampharos, Blissey, Cacturne, Chimecho, Chinchou, Deoxys, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Electabuzz, Electrike +44 more
ThunderPunch
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ElectricSpecial7510015Alakazam, Ampharos, Blaziken, Breloom, Cacturne, Electabuzz, Elekid, Gardevoir, Gengar, Hitmonchan, Hypno, Ledian, Magmar, Medicham +6 more
Thunderbolt
PP 15 → 24
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ElectricSpecial9510024TM24Ampharos, Electabuzz, Electrike, Electrode, Elekid, Flaaffy, Lanturn, Magnemite, Magneton, Manectric, Mareep, Minun, Pikachu, Plusle +5 more
Tickle
PP 20 → 6
Makes the foe laugh to lower ATTACK and DEFENSE.
NormalStatus1006Aipom
Torment
PP 15 → 5
Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
DarkStatus1005TM41
Toxic
Accuracy 85 → 100; PP 10 → 16
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
PoisonStatus10016TM06Arbok, Ariados, Beedrill, Bellsprout, Dustox, Ekans, Gloom, Grimer, Gulpin, Jumpluff, Koffing, Muk, Oddish, Paras +13 more
Transform
PP 10 → 32
Alters the user's cells to become a copy of the foe.
NormalStatus32Ditto, Mew
Tri Attack
PP 10 → 16
Fires three types of beams at the same time.
NormalPhysical8010016Clefairy, Cloyster, Dodrio, Doduo, Dugtrio, Fearow, Magneton, Porygon, Porygon2
Twineedle
Stingers on the forelegs jab the foe twice.
BugPhysical2510020Beedrill
Twister
Whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe.
DragonSpecial4010020Bagon, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Horsea, Kingdra, Milotic, Seadra, Shelgon
Uproar
Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
NormalPhysical5010010Dodrio, Doduo, Exploud, Gastly, Lombre, Loudred, Mankey, Sharpedo, Vigoroth, Whismur
Vine Whip
Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
GrassSpecial3510010Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Grovyle, Ivysaur, Tangela, Weepinbell
Vital Throw
Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
FightingPhysical7010010Hariyama, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Makuhita
Volt Tackle
PP 15 → 24
A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user.
ElectricSpecial12010024Pikachu
Water Gun
Squirts water to attack the foe.
WaterSpecial4010025Azurill, Barboach, Carvanha, Castform, Chinchou, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Horsea, Kingdra, Lombre, Lotad, Marshtomp, Mudkip, Poliwag +16 more
Water Pulse
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WaterSpecial6010020TM03Articuno, Azumarill, Carvanha, Castform, Clamperl, Corphish, Goldeen, Gorebyss, Huntail, Kabuto, Kabutops, Lanturn, Luvdisc, Mantine +19 more
Water Sport
The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire.
WaterStatus10015Milotic
Water Spout
PP 5 → 8
Deals damage and does recoil.
WaterSpecial1501008Blastoise, Kyogre, Octillery, Wailmer, Wartortle
Waterfall
Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
WaterSpecial8010015HM07Azumarill, Goldeen, Gyarados, Marill, Seaking
Weather Ball
PP 10 → 16
The move's type and power change with the weather.
NormalPhysical5010016Castform, Glalie, Gloom, Ho-Oh, Raikou, Snorunt, Venusaur, Weepinbell
Whirlpool
Accuracy 70 → 100; PP 15 → 24
Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
WaterSpecial1510024Gorebyss, Lanturn, Milotic, Mudkip, Slowbro, Staryu, Tentacruel, Wailmer, Wailord
Whirlwind
PP 20 → 5
Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle.
NormalStatus1005Beautifly, Dragonair, Dratini, Dustox, Grumpig, Hariyama, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Makuhita, Noctowl, Pidgeot, Pidgey, Skarmory, Snorlax +1 more
Wild Charge
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Spark's description text for
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
ElectricSpecial9010024Arcanine, Chinchou, Electabuzz, Electrike, Electrode, Growlithe, Jolteon, Lanturn, Magnemite, Magneton, Manectric, Minun, Pikachu, Plusle +5 more
Will-O-Wisp
Accuracy 75 → 85
Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
FireStatus8515Absol, Banette, Entei, Gardevoir, Haunter, Magcargo, Rapidash, Shuppet, Slugma, Vulpix
Wing Attack
Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
FlyingPhysical6010035Aerodactyl, Charizard, Crobat, Dragonite, Golbat, Mantine, Pelipper, Scyther, Swellow, Taillow, Wingull, Zubat
Wish
PP 10 → 2
A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.
NormalStatus1002Absol, Chimecho, Clefable, Gardevoir, Illumise, Jirachi, Latias, Natu, Togepi, Togetic, Umbreon, Xatu
Wrap
Accuracy 85 → 100
Wraps and squeezes the foe 2 to 5 times with vines, etc.
NormalPhysical1510020Arbok, Bellsprout, Deoxys, Dragonite, Dratini, Ekans, Lickitung, Shuckle, Tentacruel, Weepinbell
X-Scissors
Not in Emerald — it sits in the move slot the ROM still stores Fury Cutter's description text for
BugPhysical8010020Anorith, Armaldo, Beedrill, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Gligar, Heracross, Kabuto, Kabutops, Kingler, Krabby, Nincada, Ninjask, Paras +10 more
Yawn
Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping.
NormalStatus7010Blastoise, Chimecho, Dunsparce, Golduck, Gulpin, Magcargo, Mightyena, Quagsire, Relicanth, Sealeo, Slaking, Slakoth, Slowbro, Slowking +10 more