Every move in Pokémon Emerald Seaglass

All 934 moves this game lists, with what each one does and who gets it. Nothing in this game’s published learnsets or TM list reaches 309 of them, and those say so in the last column.

MoveTypeCatPowAccPPTMLearned by
10000000 Volt Thunderbolt
ElectricSpecial195—1No learner published
Absorb
An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
GrassSpecial3010025Ariados, Beautifly, Breloom, Budew, Cacnea, Cacturne, Crobat, Gloom, Golbat, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Kabuto, Lombre, Lotad +17 more
Accelerock
Hits with a high-speed rock that always goes first.
RockPhysical4010020Skarmory
Acid
Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.
PoisonSpecial4010030Arbok, Bellsprout, Cradily, Ekans, Gloom, Lileep, Oddish, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Weepinbell
Acid Armor
Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
PoisonStatus——20Grimer, Muk, Vaporeon
Acid Downpour
PoisonPhysical1—1No learner published
Acid Spray
Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.
PoisonSpecial4010020Arbok, Ekans, Gulpin, Roselia, Roserade, Swalot, Tentacool, Tentacruel
Acrobatics
Does double damage if the user has no item.
FlyingPhysical5510015Farfetch'd, Gligar, Gliscor, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Skiploom
Acupressure
The user sharply raises one of its stats.
NormalStatus——30Medicham, Meditite
Aerial Ace
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FlyingPhysical60—20TM40 Fortree City GymAbsol, Farfetch'd, Fearow, Gallade, Heracross, Kleavor, Ledian, Spearow, Swellow, Taillow, Wingull
Aeroblast
Launches a vacuumed blast. High critical-hit ratio.
FlyingSpecial100955No learner published
After You
Helps out the foe, letting it move next.
NormalStatus——15Clefable, Clefairy, Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic
Agility
Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
PsychicStatus——30Aerodactyl, Aipom, Ambipom, Arcanine, Ariados, Carvanha, Dratini, Farfetch'd, Farigiraf, Furret, Girafarig, Goldeen, Gorebyss, Grovyle +33 more
Air Cutter
Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio.
FlyingSpecial609525Beautifly, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Golbat, Masquerain, Wingull, Zubat
Air Slash
Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching.
FlyingSpecial759515Butterfree, Crobat, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Farfetch'd, Golbat, Hoothoot, Kleavor, Ledian, Ledyba, Mantine, Mantyke, Masquerain, Noctowl +13 more
All Out Pummeling
FightingPhysical1—1No learner published
Alluring Voice
Confuses the target if their stats were boosted this turn.
FairySpecial8010010Luvdisc
Ally Switch
The user switches places with its partner.
PsychicStatus——15Alakazam, Kadabra
Amnesia
Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
PsychicStatus——20Barboach, Camerupt, Cradily, Furret, Golduck, Gorebyss, Gulpin, Lileep, Munchlax, Numel, Piloswine, Psyduck, Quagsire, Sentret +13 more
Anchor Shot
Strangles the foe with a chain. The foe can't escape.
SteelPhysical8010020Sealeo, Walrein
Ancient Power
An attack that may raise all stats.
RockSpecial601005Aerodactyl, Anorith, Armaldo, Baltoy, Claydol, Corsola, Cradily, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Kabuto, Kecleon, Lileep, Omanyte, Piloswine +9 more
Apple Acid
Attacks with tart apple acid to lower the foe's Sp. Def.
GrassSpecial8010010No learner published
Aqua Cutter
Pressurized water cut with a high critical-hit ratio.
WaterPhysical7010020Goldeen, Kabuto, Seaking
Aqua Jet
Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
WaterPhysical4010020Carvanha, Dewgong, Golduck, Kabuto, Seel, Sharpedo, Surskit
Aqua Ring
Forms a veil of water that restores HP.
WaterStatus——20Azumarill, Chinchou, Corsola, Dewgong, Goldeen, Gorebyss, Lanturn, Luvdisc, Mantine, Mantyke, Marill, Milotic, Seaking, Seel +1 more
Aqua Step
Hits with light, fluid dance steps. Ups the user's Speed.
WaterPhysical8010010No learner published
Aqua Tail
The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
WaterPhysical909010Azumarill, Barboach, Croconaw, Dewgong, Dratini, Golduck, Gorebyss, Gyarados, Huntail, Marill, Milotic, Psyduck, Quagsire, Qwilfish +4 more
Arm Thrust
Straight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times.
FightingPhysical1510020Hariyama, Heracross, Makuhita
Armor Cannon
A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
FireSpecial1201005No learner published
Aromatherapy
Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.
GrassStatus——5Chikorita, Paras, Parasect, Roselia, Roserade, Vileplume
Aromatic Mist
Raises the Sp. Def of a partner Pokémon.
FairyStatus——20No learner published
Assist
Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
NormalStatus—10020Delcatty, Skitty
Assurance
An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
DarkPhysical6010010Annihilape, Beedrill, Carvanha, Donphan, Farigiraf, Fearow, Girafarig, Honchkrow, Koffing, Mankey, Meowth, Mightyena, Murkrow, Persian +7 more
Astonish
An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
GhostPhysical3010015Aipom, Altaria, Ambipom, Applin, Chimecho, Chingling, Cradily, Crobat, Diglett, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Farigiraf, Froslass +21 more
Astral Barrage
Strikes by sending a frightful amount of ghosts at foes.
GhostSpecial1201005Misdreavus, Mismagius
Attack Order
Underlings pummel the foe. High critical-hit ratio.
BugPhysical9010015Flygon, Ninjask, Shedinja, Trapinch, Vibrava
Attract
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
NormalStatus—10015TM45 Lilycove CityBeautifly, Delcatty, Luvdisc, Milotic, Skitty
Aura Sphere
Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded.
FightingSpecial80—20Horsea, Kingdra, Octillery, Seadra, Togekiss
Aura Wheel
Raises Speed to attack. The Type is based on its form.
ElectricPhysical11010010No learner published
Aurora Beam
Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack.
IceSpecial6510020Cloyster, Dewgong, Froslass, Octillery, Remoraid, Sealeo, Seel, Shellder, Spheal, Vaporeon, Walrein
Aurora Veil
Weakens all attacks, but only usable with hail.
IceStatus——20No learner published
Autotomize
Sheds additional weight to sharply boost Speed.
SteelStatus——15Aron, Forretress, Lairon, Steelix
Avalanche
IcePhysical6010010Glalie, Jynx, Smoochum
Axe Kick
May miss and hurt the kicker. May cause confusion.
FightingPhysical1209010No learner published
Baby-Doll Eyes
Lowers the foe's Attack before it can move.
FairyStatus—10030Eevee, Espeon, Flareon, Glaceon, Jolteon, Ninetales, Teddiursa, Umbreon, Vaporeon, Vulpix, Zigzagoon
Baddy Bad
Acting badly, attacks. Sets wall, lowering Attack damage.
DarkSpecial809515No learner published
Baneful Bunker
Protects user and poisons foes on contact.
PoisonStatus——10Gulpin, Swalot
Barb Barrage
Can poison on impact. Powers up against poisoned foes.
PoisonPhysical6010010Bellsprout, Roserade, Victreebel, Weepinbell
Barrage
Hurls round objects at the foe 2 to 5 times.
GrassPhysical2010020Exeggcute, Exeggutor
Barrier
Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense.
PsychicStatus——20Glaceon, Magnezone, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Tentacool, Tentacruel
Baton Pass
Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
NormalStatus——40Aipom, Ambipom, Eevee, Farigiraf, Furret, Girafarig, Gorebyss, Huntail, Ledian, Ledyba, Mawile, Mime Jr., Minun, Mr. Mime +7 more
Beak Blast
Heats up beak to attack. Burns foe on contact.
FlyingPhysical10010015No learner published
Beat Up
Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
DarkPhysical110010Houndoom, Houndour
Behemoth Bash
Attacks as a shield. Deals 2x damage to Dynamaxed foes.
SteelPhysical1001005No learner published
Behemoth Blade
Strikes as a sword. Deals 2x damage to Dynamaxed foes.
SteelPhysical1001005No learner published
Belch
Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
PoisonSpecial1209010Arbok, Ekans, Grimer, Grumpig, Gulpin, Koffing, Muk, Seviper, Swalot, Whiscash
Belly Drum
Maximizes Attack while sacrificing HP.
NormalStatus——10Hariyama, Linoone, Makuhita, Munchlax, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Snorlax, Zigzagoon
Bestow
The user gives its held item to the foe.
NormalStatus——15Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Linoone, Plusle, Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic, Tropius, Zigzagoon
Bide
Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
NormalPhysical1—10Flygon, Forretress, Marshtomp, Medicham, Meditite, Miltank, Mudkip, Nincada, Pineco, Seedot, Shuckle, Swampert, Trapinch, Vibrava
Bind
Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
NormalPhysical158520Dusclops, Dusknoir, Kecleon, Onix, Pinsir, Steelix, Tangela, Tangrowth
Bite
Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
DarkPhysical6010025Absol, Aerodactyl, Arbok, Arcanine, Bagon, Carvanha, Crobat, Croconaw, Eevee, Ekans, Electrike, Flareon, Glaceon, Glalie +32 more
Bitter Blade
An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
FirePhysical9010010Absol, Banette, Shuppet
Bitter Malice
A spine-chilling resentment. Lowers the foe's Attack.
GhostSpecial7510015Noctowl
Black Hole Eclipse
DarkPhysical1—1No learner published
Blast Burn
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
FireSpecial150905No learner published
Blaze Kick
A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn.
FirePhysical859510Blaziken, Dodrio, Doduo, Flareon, Hitmonlee, Medicham
Blazing Torque
FirePhysical8010010No learner published
Bleakwind Storm
Hits with brutal, cold winds. May lower the foe's Speed.
FlyingSpecial1009010Altaria
Blizzard
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
IceSpecial110705TM14 Lilycove City (shop)Castform, Froslass, Glaceon, Glalie, Jynx, Sealeo, Smoochum, Snorunt, Spheal, Swinub, Walrein
Block
Blocks the foe's way to prevent escape.
NormalStatus——5Bonsly, Nosepass, Probopass, Snorlax, Sudowoodo
Blood Moon
Unleashes the blood moon. Can't be used twice in a row.
NormalSpecial1401005No learner published
Bloom Doom
GrassPhysical1—1No learner published
Blue Flare
Engulfs the foe in a blue flame. May inflict a burn.
FireSpecial130855No learner published
Body Press
Does more damage the higher the user's Def.
FightingPhysical8010010Aggron, Aron, Lairon, Lickitung, Sudowoodo, Ursaluna
Body Slam
A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
NormalPhysical8510015Azumarill, Baltoy, Banette, Camerupt, Chikorita, Claydol, Clefable, Clefairy, Donphan, Drowzee, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Dusclops, Dusknoir +36 more
Bolt Beak
Double power if the user moves before the target.
ElectricPhysical8510010No learner published
Bolt Strike
Strikes with a great amount of lightning. May paralyze.
ElectricPhysical130855No learner published
Bone Club
Clubs the foe with a bone. May cause flinching.
GroundPhysical658520Cubone, Marowak
Bone Rush
Strikes the foe with a bone in hand 2 to 5 times.
GroundPhysical2510010Cubone, Marowak
Bonemerang
Throws a bone boomerang that strikes twice.
GroundPhysical509010Cubone, Marowak
Boomburst
Attacks everything with a destructive sound wave.
NormalSpecial14010010Wailmer, Wailord
Bounce
Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
FlyingPhysical85855Azurill, Grumpig, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Politoed, Ponyta, Skiploom, Spoink, Wailmer, Wailord
Bouncy Bubble
An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
WaterSpecial7510020Luvdisc, Sealeo, Walrein
Branch Poke
The user pokes the target with a pointed branch.
GrassPhysical4010040No learner published
Brave Bird
A low altitude charge that also hurts the user.
FlyingPhysical12010015Blaziken, Farfetch'd, Swellow, Taillow
Breaking Swipe
Swings its tail to attack. Lowers the Atk of those hit.
DragonPhysical6010015Aggron, Flygon, Grovyle, Huntail, Lairon, Sceptile, Treecko, Vibrava
Breakneck Blitz
NormalPhysical1—1No learner published
Brick Break
Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
FightingPhysical7510015TM31 Sootopolis CityElectabuzz, Electivire, Heracross, Hitmonlee, Pinsir, Poliwrath
Brine
Does double damage to foes with half HP.
WaterSpecial6510010Corsola, Cradily, Dewgong, Hariyama, Horsea, Huntail, Kingdra, Kingler, Krabby, Lapras, Lileep, Omanyte, Pelipper, Qwilfish +12 more
Brutal Swing
Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
DarkPhysical6010020No learner published
Bubble
An attack using bubbles. Lowers the foe's Speed.
WaterSpecial3010030Anorith, Azumarill, Azurill, Chinchou, Corphish, Corsola, Crawdaunt, Horsea, Kingdra, Kingler, Krabby, Lanturn, Lombre, Lotad +11 more
Bubble Beam
Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
WaterSpecial6510020Azumarill, Azurill, Chinchou, Corphish, Corsola, Crawdaunt, Kingler, Krabby, Lanturn, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Mantine, Mantyke +13 more
Bug Bite
BugPhysical6010020Anorith, Ariados, Armaldo, Beedrill, Caterpie, Forretress, Ledian, Ledyba, Ninjask, Pineco, Shuckle, Spinarak, Weedle, Wurmple +2 more
Bug Buzz
A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
BugSpecial9010010Beautifly, Butterfree, Dustox, Illumise, Ledian, Ledyba, Masquerain, Venomoth, Vibrava, Yanma, Yanmega
Bulk Up
Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
FightingStatus——20TM08 Dewford Town GymBlaziken, Combusken, Machamp, Machoke, Machop
Bulldoze
Stomps down on the ground. Lowers Speed.
GroundPhysical6010020Diglett, Dodrio, Doduo, Donphan, Flygon, Geodude, Gligar, Gliscor, Graveler, Kangaskhan, Miltank, Piloswine, Rhydon, Rhyhorn +5 more
Bullet Punch
Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first.
SteelPhysical4010030Hitmonchan, Metagross, Scizor
Bullet Seed
Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
GrassPhysical2510030TM09 Route 104Breloom, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Heracross, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Mantine, Octillery, Remoraid, Skiploom
Burn Up
Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type.
FireSpecial1301005Cyndaquil, Quilava
Burning Bulwark
Evades attack, and burns the foe if struck.
FireStatus——10Quilava
Burning Jealousy
Foes that have stats upped during the turn get burned.
FireSpecial701005No learner published
Buzzy Buzz
Shoots a jolt of electricity that always paralyzes.
ElectricSpecial6010020No learner published
Calm Mind
Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
PsychicStatus——20TM04 Mossdeep City GymAlakazam, Gardevoir, Gorebyss, Kirlia, Medicham, Meditite, Ralts, Sealeo, Stantler, Vaporeon, Walrein, Wyrdeer
Camouflage
Alters the Pokémon's type depending on the location.
NormalStatus—10020Kecleon, Starmie, Staryu
Captivate
Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
NormalStatus—10020Delcatty, Froslass, Gardevoir, Gorebyss, Luvdisc, Meowth, Milotic, Miltank, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino, Ninetales, Persian +4 more
Catastropika
ElectricPhysical210—1No learner published
Ceaseless Edge
High critical hit ratio. Sets Splinters that hurt the foe.
DarkPhysical6510015Heracross, Seaking, Skarmory
Celebrate
Congratulates you on your special day.
NormalStatus——40No learner published
Charge
Charges power to boost the electric move used next.
ElectricStatus—10020Electrike, Electrode, Flaaffy, Lanturn, Manectric, Mareep, Minun, Plusle, Voltorb
Charge Beam
Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
ElectricSpecial5010010Chimecho, Electrode, Voltorb
Charm
Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
FairyStatus—10020Azurill, Cleffa, Delcatty, Eevee, Granbull, Happiny, Igglybuff, Illumise, Kirlia, Luvdisc, Phanpy, Pichu, Plusle, Ralts +7 more
Chatter
Attacks with a sound wave that causes confusion.
FlyingSpecial6510020No learner published
Chilling Water
A shower with ice-cold water lowers the target's Attack.
WaterSpecial5010020Glaceon
Chilly Reception
Bad joke summons snowstorm. The user also switches out.
IceStatus——10No learner published
Chip Away
NormalPhysical7010020Croconaw, Heracross, Kangaskhan, Larvitar, Lickitung, Munchlax, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Pupitar, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Slaking, Slakoth, Snorlax +2 more
Chloroblast
A user-hurting blast of amassed chlorophyll.
GrassSpecial150955No learner published
Circle Throw
FightingPhysical609010Poliwrath
Clamp
Traps and squeezes the foe for turns.
WaterPhysical358515Clamperl, Shellder
Clanging Scales
Makes a big noise with its scales. Drops Defense.
DragonSpecial1101005No learner published
Clangorous Soul
The user uses some of its HP to raise all its stats.
DragonStatus—1005No learner published
Clangorous Soulblaze
DragonSpecial185—1No learner published
Clear Smog
Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
PoisonSpecial50—15Koffing, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Slugma
Close Combat
FightingPhysical1201005Annihilape, Electabuzz, Electivire, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Granbull, Hariyama, Heracross, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Kleavor, Makuhita, Mankey, Primeape +3 more
Coaching
Properly coaches allies to up their Attack and Defense.
FightingStatus——10No learner published
Coil
Coils up to raise Attack Defense and Accuracy.
PoisonStatus——20Arbok, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Ekans, Furret, Gorebyss, Huntail, Milotic, Seviper
Collision Course
Prehistoric explosion that's stronger if super effective.
FightingPhysical1001005No learner published
Combat Torque
FightingPhysical10010010No learner published
Comet Punch
Repeatedly punches the foe 2 to 5 times.
NormalPhysical189015Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Ledian, Ledyba
Comeuppance
Retaliates strongly against who last hurt the user.
DarkPhysical110010No learner published
Confide
Shares a secret with the foe, lowering Sp. Atk.
NormalStatus——20No learner published
Confuse Ray
A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
GhostStatus—10010Chinchou, Cradily, Crobat, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Flaaffy, Froslass, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Grumpig, Haunter, Lanturn +24 more
Confusion
A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
PsychicSpecial5010025Alakazam, Baltoy, Butterfree, Chimecho, Chingling, Claydol, Drowzee, Dustox, Espeon, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Farigiraf, Gallade, Gardevoir +26 more
Constrict
Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed.
NormalPhysical1010035Ariados, Cradily, Lileep, Octillery, Omanyte, Shuckle, Spinarak, Tangela, Tangrowth, Tentacool, Tentacruel
Continental Crush
RockPhysical1—1No learner published
Conversion
Changes the user's type into a known move's type.
NormalStatus——30Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2
Conversion 2
Makes the user resistant to the last attack's type.
NormalStatus——30Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2
Copycat
The user mimics the last move used by a foe.
NormalStatus——20Bonsly, Cleffa, Delcatty, Happiny, Igglybuff, Mime Jr., Minun, Mr. Mime, Plusle, Skitty, Smoochum, Spinda, Sudowoodo
Core Enforcer
Hits with a ray that nullifies the foe's ability.
DragonSpecial10010010No learner published
Corkscrew Crash
SteelPhysical1—1No learner published
Corrosive Gas
Highly acidic gas melts items held by surrounding Pokémon.
PoisonStatus—10040No learner published
Cosmic Power
Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a mystic power.
PsychicStatus——20Baltoy, Claydol, Clefable, Clefairy, Lunatone, Solrock, Starmie, Staryu
Cotton Guard
Wraps its body in cotton. Drastically raises Defense.
GrassStatus——10Altaria, Flaaffy, Mareep, Swablu
Cotton Spore
Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
GrassStatus—10040Cacnea, Cacturne, Flaaffy, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Mareep, Skiploom
Counter
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FightingPhysical110020Annihilape, Bonsly, Breloom, Heracross, Hitmonchan, Medicham, Meditite, Slaking, Slakoth, Sudowoodo, Vigoroth, Wobbuffet, Wynaut
Court Change
The user swaps effects on either side of the field.
NormalStatus—10010No learner published
Covet
Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
FairyPhysical6010025Delcatty, Eevee, Linoone, Mankey, Mawile, Skitty, Slaking, Slakoth, Teddiursa, Ursaluna, Ursaring, Zigzagoon
Crabhammer
Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
WaterPhysical1009010Corphish, Crawdaunt, Kingler, Krabby
Crafty Shield
Evades status moves for one turn.
FairyStatus——10No learner published
Cross Chop
A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
FightingPhysical100805Annihilape, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Primeape
Cross Poison
A slash that may poison a foe and do critical damage.
PoisonPhysical7010020Ariados, Crobat, Grovyle, Kabuto, Parasect, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Sceptile, Spinarak
Crunch
Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.
DarkPhysical8010015Aerodactyl, Arbok, Arcanine, Bagon, Carvanha, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Croconaw, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Glalie, Growlithe, Gyarados, Houndoom +24 more
Crush Claw
Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
NormalPhysical759510Anorith, Armaldo, Sandslash, Zangoose
Crush Grip
NormalPhysical11005No learner published
Curse
A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
GhostStatus——10Banette, Camerupt, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Numel, Onix, Shuppet, Slowbro, Slowking, Slowpoke +2 more
Cut
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
NormalPhysical509530No learner published
Dark Pulse
Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DarkSpecial8010015Drowzee, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Horsea, Houndoom, Houndour, Hypno, Kingdra, Larvitar, Magmar, Magmortar, Pupitar, Seadra
Dark Void
Drags the foe into total darkness, inducing Sleep.
DarkStatus—5010No learner published
Darkest Lariat
Swings the arms to strike. It ignores stat changes.
DarkPhysical8510010Banette, Cacnea, Cacturne, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Shuppet
Dazzling Gleam
Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
FairySpecial8010010TM57 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedBellossom, Gorebyss, Luvdisc, Milotic, Mr. Mime, Ninetales, Togekiss, Togetic, Vulpix
Decorate
The user sharply raises the target's Atk and Sp.Atk.
FairyStatus——15No learner published
Defend Order
Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a living shield.
BugStatus——10Ninjask, Shedinja
Defense Curl
Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
NormalStatus——40Azumarill, Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Cyndaquil, Donphan, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Furret, Geodude, Graveler, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff +15 more
Defog
Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
FlyingStatus——15No learner published
Destiny Bond
If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
GhostStatus——5Cacnea, Cacturne, Froslass, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Koffing, Qwilfish, Wobbuffet, Wynaut
Detect
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FightingStatus——5Absol, Grovyle, Hitmonchan, Medicham, Meditite, Sableye, Sceptile, Treecko, Yanma, Yanmega, Zangoose
Devastating Drake
DragonPhysical1—1No learner published
Diamond Storm
Whips up a storm of diamonds. May up Defense.
RockPhysical100955Baltoy, Claydol
Dig
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
GroundPhysical8010010TM28 Route 114Diglett, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Mightyena, Nincada, Onix, Quilava, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Steelix, Trapinch
Dire Claw
High critical hit chance. May paralyze, poison or drowse.
PoisonPhysical7010015Crawdaunt, Kangaskhan, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Sneasel
Disable
Psychically disables one of the foe's moves.
NormalStatus—10020Alakazam, Drowzee, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Golduck, Grimer, Hypno, Jigglypuff, Kadabra, Lickitung, Muk, Psyduck, Slowbro +5 more
Disarming Voice
Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded.
FairySpecial40—15Altaria, Clefable, Clefairy, Delcatty, Gardevoir, Jigglypuff, Kirlia, Milotic, Ninetales, Ralts, Skitty, Swablu, Vulpix, Wigglytuff
Discharge
Zaps the foes with electri- city. May paralyze them.
ElectricSpecial8010015Chinchou, Electrike, Electrode, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Lanturn, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Manectric, Mareep, Minun, Nosepass, Pikachu +7 more
Dive
Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
WaterPhysical8010010Dewgong, Gorebyss, Huntail, Relicanth, Seel, Swampert, Wailmer, Wailord
Dizzy Punch
A rhythmic punch that may confuse the foe.
NormalPhysical6010010Breloom, Kangaskhan, Spinda
Doodle
Changes user's and ally's Ability into the target's.
NormalStatus—10010No learner published
Doom Desire
Summons strong sunlight to attack 2 turns later.
SteelSpecial1401005No learner published
Double Hit
Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
NormalPhysical4010010Aipom, Ambipom, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Dodrio, Doduo, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Kangaskhan, Kleavor, Scizor, Scyther
Double Iron Bash
The user spins and hits with its arms. May cause flinch.
SteelPhysical601005Aipom, Ambipom
Double Kick
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
FightingPhysical3010030Blaziken, Combusken, Granbull, Hitmonlee, Jolteon, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino, Snubbull
Double Shock
Discharges all electricity, losing the Electric type.
ElectricPhysical1201005No learner published
Double Slap
Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
NormalPhysical158510Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Delcatty, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Politoed, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Skitty +1 more
Double Team
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
NormalStatus——15TM32 Sootopolis City (shop)Absol, Froslass, Gallade, Gardevoir, Glalie, Kirlia, Ninjask, Pikachu, Ralts, Scyther, Snorunt, Swellow, Taillow, Volbeat +2 more
Double-Edge
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
NormalPhysical12010015Aron, Azumarill, Bagon, Blissey, Bonsly, Bulbasaur, Chansey, Cubone, Cyndaquil, Delcatty, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Eevee, Forretress +28 more
Draco Meteor
Casts comets onto the foe. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
DragonSpecial130905Yanma, Yanmega
Dragon Ascent
FlyingPhysical1201005No learner published
Dragon Breath
Strikes the foe with an incredible blast of breath.
DragonSpecial6010020Altaria, Bagon, Flygon, Grovyle, Milotic, Onix, Salamence, Sceptile, Steelix, Treecko, Tropius, Vibrava
Dragon Cheer
Increases allies' critical hit ratio, especially if Dragons.
DragonStatus——15No learner published
Dragon Claw
Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
DragonPhysical8010015TM02 Sootopolis City (shop)Bagon, Flygon, Grovyle, Kingler, Salamence, Sceptile
Dragon Dance
A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
DragonStatus——20Aggron, Altaria, Dratini, Flygon, Gyarados, Horsea, Huntail, Kingdra, Seadra, Tropius, Vibrava, Whiscash
Dragon Darts
The user attacks twice. Two targets are hit once each.
DragonPhysical5010010Flygon, Vibrava
Dragon Energy
The higher the user's HP the more damage caused.
DragonSpecial1501005Yanma, Yanmega
Dragon Hammer
Swings its whole body like a hammer to damage.
DragonPhysical9010015No learner published
Dragon Pulse
Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
DragonSpecial8510010Altaria, Horsea, Kingdra, Octillery, Sceptile, Seadra, Swablu, Tropius, Yanma, Yanmega
Dragon Rage
Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage.
DragonSpecial110010Charmander, Dratini, Gyarados
Dragon Rush
Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.
DragonPhysical908510Dratini, Huntail
Dragon Tail
DragonPhysical609010Dratini, Flygon, Salamence
Drain Punch
FightingPhysical7510010Granbull, Hitmonchan, Kecleon
Draining Kiss
FairySpecial5510010Altaria, Delcatty, Froslass, Gardevoir, Gorebyss, Illumise, Jynx, Kirlia, Luvdisc, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Mr. Mime, Ralts, Skitty +2 more
Dream Eater
Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
PsychicSpecial10010015Gardevoir, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Hoothoot, Kirlia, Noctowl, Parasect, Ralts
Drill Peck
A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.
FlyingPhysical8010020Delibird, Dodrio, Doduo, Fearow, Skarmory, Spearow
Drill Run
Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio.
GroundPhysical809510Dodrio, Doduo, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Fearow, Gligar, Gliscor, Rhydon, Rhyhorn
Drum Beating
Plays a drum to attack. The foe's Speed is lowered.
GrassPhysical8010010No learner published
Dual Chop
Attacks with brutal hits that strike twice.
DragonPhysical4010015Ambipom, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Sceptile
Dual Wingbeat
User slams the target with wings and hits twice in a row.
FlyingPhysical4010010Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Honchkrow, Murkrow
Dynamax Cannon
Fires a strong beam. Deals 2x damage to Dynamaxed foes.
DragonSpecial1001005No learner published
Dynamic Punch
Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
FightingPhysical100505Breloom, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Poliwrath
Earth Power
Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
GroundSpecial9010010Baltoy, Camerupt, Claydol, Corsola, Diglett, Grumpig, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nosepass, Numel, Probopass, Slugma, Spoink
Earthquake
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
GroundPhysical10010010TM26 Sootopolis City (shop)Barboach, Camerupt, Diglett, Donphan, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Flygon, Geodude, Graveler, Larvitar, Marshtomp, Numel, Piloswine, Pupitar +11 more
Echoed Voice
Does more damage every turn it is used.
NormalSpecial4010015Chansey, Hoothoot, Loudred, Noctowl, Wailmer, Wailord, Whismur
Eerie Impulse
Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk.
ElectricStatus—10015Electrode, Lanturn, Voltorb
Eerie Spell
Attacks with psychic power. Foe's last move has 3 PP cut.
PsychicSpecial801005No learner published
Egg Bomb
An egg is forcibly hurled at the foe.
NormalPhysical1007510Blissey, Chansey
Electric Terrain
Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep.
ElectricStatus——10Electivire, Magneton, Magnezone, Manectric
Electrify
Electrifies the foe, making its next move Electric-type.
ElectricStatus——20No learner published
Electro Ball
Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
ElectricSpecial110010Chinchou, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Elekid, Flaaffy, Lanturn, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Mareep, Minun, Pikachu, Plusle +1 more
Electro Drift
Futuristic electricity. It's stronger if super effective.
ElectricSpecial1001005Nosepass, Probopass
Electro Shot
Absorbs electricity in one turn, then attacks next turn.
ElectricSpecial13010010No learner published
Electroweb
Snares the foe with an electric net. Lowers Speed.
ElectricSpecial559515No learner published
Embargo
Prevents the foe from using any items.
DarkStatus—10015Banette, Houndoom, Houndour, Lunatone, Mightyena, Poochyena, Porygon-Z, Shuppet, Solrock, Zangoose
Ember
A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FireSpecial4010025Arcanine, Bagon, Blaziken, Camerupt, Castform, Charmander, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Flareon, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndour, Magby, Magmar +10 more
Encore
Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns.
NormalStatus—1005Clefable, Clefairy, Cleffa, Dewgong, Gulpin, Illumise, Mime Jr., Minun, Mr. Mime, Plusle, Sealeo, Seel, Shuckle, Slaking +9 more
Endeavor
Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.
NormalPhysical11005Beedrill, Cubone, Dodrio, Doduo, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Marowak, Marshtomp, Mudkip, Raticate, Rattata, Sunkern, Swampert, Swellow +2 more
Endure
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
NormalStatus——10Corsola, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Hariyama, Heracross, Hitmonlee, Kabuto, Kangaskhan, Makuhita, Medicham, Meditite, Phanpy, Piloswine, Swinub +1 more
Energy Ball
Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
GrassSpecial9010010Cacnea, Cacturne, Cradily, Froslass, Lileep, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Treecko
Entrainment
Makes the foe mimic the user, gaining its ability.
NormalStatus—10015Chingling, Minun, Plusle
Eruption
The higher the user's HP, the more damage caused.
FireSpecial1501005Camerupt, Cyndaquil, Quilava
Esper Wing
High critical hit ratio. Ups the user's Speed.
PsychicSpecial8010010Aerodactyl
Eternabeam
Eternatus' strongest move. The user rests next turn.
DragonSpecial160905No learner published
Expanding Force
Power goes up and damages all foes on Psychic Terrain.
PsychicSpecial8010010No learner published
Explosion
Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
NormalPhysical2501005Baltoy, Claydol, Electrode, Forretress, Geodude, Graveler, Koffing, Lunatone, Pineco, Qwilfish, Seedot, Solrock, Voltorb
Extrasensory
Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
PsychicSpecial8010020Baltoy, Chimecho, Claydol, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoothoot, Illumise, Lapras, Ninetales, Noctowl, Nuzleaf, Quilava, Shiftry, Starmie +3 more
Extreme Evoboost
NormalStatus——1No learner published
Extreme Speed
An extremely fast and powerful attack.
NormalPhysical801005Arcanine, Jolteon
Facade
Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
NormalPhysical7010020TM42 Petalburg City GymNo learner published
Fairy Lock
Locks down the battlefield preventing escape next turn.
FairyStatus——10No learner published
Fairy Wind
Stirs up a fairy wind to strike the foe.
FairySpecial4010030Hoppip, Illumise, Jumpluff, Mawile, Skiploom, Togekiss, Togetic
Fake Out
A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.
NormalPhysical4010010Delcatty, Hariyama, Kangaskhan, Lombre, Ludicolo, Makuhita, Meowth, Nuzleaf, Persian, Sableye, Shiftry, Skitty, Spinda, Tyrogue
Fake Tears
Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def.
DarkStatus—10020Bonsly, Jynx, Mawile, Minun, Smoochum, Teddiursa, Ursaluna, Ursaring
False Surrender
Bows to stab the foe with hair. It never misses.
DarkPhysical80—10No learner published
False Swipe
NormalPhysical4010040Breloom, Cubone, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Grovyle, Marowak, Nincada, Paras, Parasect, Sceptile, Scizor, Scyther, Zangoose
Feather Dance
Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack.
FlyingStatus—10015Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey
Feint
NormalPhysical3010010Absol, Breloom, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Heracross, Hitmonchan, Kecleon, Medicham, Meditite, Meowth, Persian, Pikachu, Scizor, Scyther +3 more
Feint Attack
Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
DarkPhysical60—20Banette, Bonsly, Cacnea, Cacturne, Flygon, Gligar, Gliscor, Honchkrow, Huntail, Kecleon, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Mawile +20 more
Fell Stinger
If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised.
BugPhysical5010025Ariados, Beedrill, Ninjask, Qwilfish, Shedinja
Fickle Beam
Shoots a beam of light. Sometimes twice as strong.
DragonSpecial801005No learner published
Fiery Dance
Dances cloaked in flames. May raise Sp. Atk.
FireSpecial8010010Plusle, Spinda, Yanma, Yanmega
Fiery Wrath
An attack fueled by your wrath. May cause flinching.
DarkSpecial9010010Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull
Fillet Away
Sharply boosts offenses and Speed by using its own HP.
NormalStatus——10No learner published
Final Gambit
The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.
FightingSpecial11005Annihilape, Mankey, Primeape
Fire Blast
Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FireSpecial110855TM38 Lilycove City (shop)Castform, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Ninetales, Ponyta, Vulpix
Fire Fang
May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
FirePhysical6510015TM54 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedAerodactyl, Arbok, Arcanine, Charmander, Donphan, Electrike, Flareon, Gliscor, Granbull, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndour, Manectric, Mightyena +4 more
Fire Lash
Whips the foe with fire lowering its Defense.
FirePhysical8010015Solrock
Fire Pledge
Attacks with a column of fire. May burn the grass.
FireSpecial8010010No learner published
Fire Punch
A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FirePhysical7510015Blaziken, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Electivire, Grimer, Hitmonchan, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Medicham, Muk, Slaking, Vigoroth
Fire Spin
Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns.
FireSpecial3510015Charmander, Flareon, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Ninetales, Ponyta, Solrock, Sunflora, Torchic, Torkoal, Vulpix
First Impression
Hits hard and first. Only works first turn.
BugPhysical9010010Beedrill, Heracross
Fishious Rend
Double power if the user moves before the target.
WaterPhysical8510010Croconaw, Sharpedo
Fissure
A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
GroundPhysical1305Barboach, Camerupt, Diglett, Trapinch, Whiscash
Flail
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
NormalPhysical110015Bonsly, Chinchou, Corsola, Croconaw, Feebas, Goldeen, Kingler, Krabby, Lanturn, Luvdisc, Magikarp, Phanpy, Relicanth, Seaking +8 more
Flame Burst
A bursting flame that does damage to all foes.
FireSpecial7010015Arcanine, Camerupt, Charmander, Growlithe, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Ninetales, Numel, Octillery, Plusle, Slugma, Torchic, Vulpix
Flame Charge
Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
FirePhysical5010020Blaziken, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Ponyta, Quilava
Flame Wheel
A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
FirePhysical6010025Arcanine, Cyndaquil, Growlithe, Ponyta, Quilava, Torkoal
Flamethrower
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FireSpecial9010015TM35 Sootopolis City (shop)Arcanine, Bagon, Charmander, Cyndaquil, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndour, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Manectric, Ninetales, Numel, Octillery +6 more
Flare Blitz
A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user.
FirePhysical12010015Arcanine, Blaziken, Combusken, Flareon, Growlithe, Ponyta, Solrock
Flash
Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
NormalStatus—10020Volbeat
Flash Cannon
Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
SteelSpecial8010010Chimecho, Magmortar, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone
Flatter
Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk.
DarkStatus—10015Illumise, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino
Fleur Cannon
A strong ray that harshly lowers Sp. Attack.
FairySpecial130905No learner published
Fling
The effectiveness varies with the held item.
DarkPhysical110010Annihilape, Blissey, Chansey, Cubone, Linoone, Marowak, Munchlax, Pelipper, Primeape, Slaking, Teddiursa, Zigzagoon
Flip Turn
Attacks and rushes back to switch with a party Pokémon.
WaterPhysical6010020Barboach, Carvanha, Masquerain, Quagsire, Relicanth, Sealeo, Sharpedo, Spheal, Walrein, Whiscash
Floaty Fall
Floats in air and dives at angle. May cause flinching.
FlyingPhysical909515Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Floral Healing
Restores an ally's HP. Heals more on grass.
FairyStatus——10No learner published
Flower Shield
Raises the Defense of Grass-type Pokémon.
FairyStatus——10Sunflora
Flower Trick
Rigged bouquet. Always gets a critical hit, never missing.
GrassPhysical70—10Cradily, Lileep, Tropius
Fly
Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FlyingPhysical909515Salamence, Yanma, Yanmega
Flying Press
This attack does Fighting and Flying-type damage.
FightingPhysical809510Gliscor
Focus Blast
Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FightingSpecial120705No learner published
Focus Energy
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
NormalStatus——30Annihilape, Ariados, Bagon, Beedrill, Blaziken, Camerupt, Carvanha, Combusken, Cubone, Fearow, Hariyama, Hitmonlee, Horsea, Kingdra +26 more
Focus Punch
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
FightingPhysical15010020TM01 Sootopolis City (shop)Hitmonchan, Vigoroth
Follow Me
Draws attention to make foes attack only the user.
NormalStatus—10020Clefable, Clefairy, Furret, Sentret, Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic
Force Palm
A shock wave attack that may paralyze the foe.
FightingPhysical6010010Breloom, Hariyama, Kecleon, Makuhita, Medicham, Meditite
Foresight
Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
NormalStatus——40Delcatty, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Furret, Hitmonlee, Hoothoot, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Marshtomp, Mudkip, Noctowl, Sableye +8 more
Forest's Curse
Puts a curse on the foe making the foe Grass-type.
GrassStatus—10020No learner published
Foul Play
The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused.
DarkPhysical9510015Honchkrow, Houndoom, Houndour, Murkrow, Ninjask, Sableye
Freeze Shock
A powerful 2-turn move that may paralyze the foe.
IcePhysical140905No learner published
Freeze-Dry
Super effective on Water- types. May cause freezing.
IceSpecial7010020Delibird, Glalie
Freezing Glare
Shoots psychic power from the eyes. May freeze the foe.
PsychicSpecial9010010No learner published
Freezy Frost
Crystal from cold haze hits. Eliminates all stat changes.
IceSpecial1009010No learner published
Frenzy Plant
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
GrassSpecial150905No learner published
Frost Breath
IceSpecial609010Delibird, Glalie, Snorunt, Umbreon
Frustration
An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
NormalPhysical110020TM21 Pacifidlog TownNo learner published
Fury Attack
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
NormalPhysical158520Altaria, Beedrill, Dodrio, Doduo, Farfetch'd, Fearow, Goldeen, Heracross, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Seaking, Skarmory +2 more
Fury Cutter
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
BugPhysical409520Anorith, Armaldo, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Kabuto, Ninjask, Paras, Parasect, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Sceptile +3 more
Fury Swipes
Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
NormalPhysical188015Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Furret, Golduck, Kecleon, Linoone, Lombre, Ludicolo, Mankey, Meowth, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Nincada +14 more
Fusion Bolt
Summons a thunderbolt. Works well with a fireball.
ElectricPhysical1001005No learner published
Fusion Flare
Summons a fireball. Works well with a thunderbolt.
FireSpecial1001005No learner published
Future Sight
Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
PsychicSpecial12010010Absol, Alakazam, Barboach, Drowzee, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Espeon, Gardevoir, Hypno, Kadabra, Kirlia, Lunatone, Natu +3 more
G-Max Befuddle
BugPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Canonade
WaterPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Centiferno
FirePhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Chi Strike
FightingPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Cuddle
NormalPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Depletion
DragonPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Drum Solo
GrassPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Finale
FairyPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Fireball
FirePhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Foam Burst
WaterPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Gold Rush
NormalPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Gravitas
PsychicPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Hydrosnipe
WaterPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Malodor
PoisonPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Meltdown
SteelPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max One Blow
DarkPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Rapid Flow
WaterPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Replenish
NormalPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Resonance
IcePhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Sandblast
GroundPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Smite
FairyPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Snooze
DarkPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Steelsurge
SteelPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Stonesurge
WaterPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Stun Shock
ElectricPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Sweetness
GrassPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Tartness
GrassPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Terror
GhostPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Vine Lash
GrassPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Volcalith
RockPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Volt Crash
ElectricPhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Wildfire
FirePhysical10—10No learner published
G-Max Wind Rage
FlyingPhysical10—10No learner published
Gastro Acid
Stomach acid suppresses the foe's ability.
PoisonStatus—10010Arbok, Bellsprout, Cradily, Ekans, Gulpin, Lileep, Seviper, Shuckle, Swalot, Weepinbell
Gear Grind
Throws two steel gears that strike twice.
SteelPhysical508515No learner published
Gear Up
Boosts the attacks of those with Plus or Minus.
SteelStatus——20No learner published
Genesis Supernova
PsychicSpecial185—1No learner published
Geomancy
Raises Sp. Atk, Sp. Def and Speed on the 2nd turn.
FairyStatus——10No learner published
Giga Drain
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
GrassSpecial7510010TM19 Route 123Beautifly, Cacnea, Cacturne, Cradily, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Lileep, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Oddish +11 more
Giga Impact
NormalPhysical150905Aerodactyl, Donphan, Electivire, Snorlax, Tauros
Gigaton Hammer
Swings a huge hammer. Can't be used twice in a row.
SteelPhysical1601005No learner published
Gigavolt Havoc
ElectricPhysical1—1No learner published
Glacial Lance
Strikes by hurling a blizzard- cloaked icicle lance at foes.
IcePhysical1201005Piloswine
Glaciate
Blows very cold air at the foe. It lowers their Speed.
IceSpecial659510Minun
Glaive Rush
Foe attacks next turn can't miss and do double damage.
DragonPhysical1201005No learner published
Glare
Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis.
NormalStatus—10030Arbok, Banette, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Ekans, Kecleon, Seviper, Shuppet
Glitzy Glow
Telekinetic force that sets wall, lowering Sp. Atk damage.
PsychicSpecial809515Chinchou, Lanturn
Grass Knot
A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
GrassSpecial110020No learner published
Grass Pledge
Attacks with a column of grass. May create a swamp.
GrassSpecial8010010No learner published
Grass Whistle
Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
GrassStatus—5515Sunflora, Sunkern
Grassy Glide
Gliding on ground, hits. Goes first on Grassy Terrain.
GrassPhysical5510020No learner published
Grassy Terrain
The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.
GrassStatus——10Gloom, Ludicolo, Oddish, Tangela, Tangrowth
Grav Apple
Drops an apple from above. Lowers the foe's Defense.
GrassPhysical8010010Teddiursa, Ursaluna, Ursaring
Gravity
Gravity is intensified negating levitation.
PsychicStatus——5Clefable, Clefairy, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Probopass
Growl
Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
NormalStatus—10040Altaria, Blaziken, Blissey, Bulbasaur, Camerupt, Chansey, Charmander, Chikorita, Chimecho, Chingling, Clefable, Clefairy, Combusken, Cubone +61 more
Growth
Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
NormalStatus——20Bellsprout, Budew, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Gloom, Nuzleaf, Oddish, Paras, Parasect, Roselia, Roserade, Seedot, Shiftry +7 more
Grudge
If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move.
GhostStatus—1005Banette, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Ninetales, Shedinja, Shuppet, Vulpix
Guard Split
Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.
PsychicStatus——10Baltoy, Claydol, Shuckle
Guard Swap
Swaps changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.
PsychicStatus——10Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mr. Mime, Natu, Umbreon, Xatu
Guardian of Alola
FairySpecial1—1No learner published
Guillotine
A powerful pincer attack that may cause fainting.
NormalPhysical1305Corphish, Crawdaunt, Gligar, Gliscor, Kingler, Krabby, Pinsir
Gunk Shot
Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison.
PoisonPhysical120805Arbok, Ekans, Grimer, Gulpin, Muk, Octillery, Swalot
Gust
Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
FlyingSpecial4010035Beautifly, Butterfree, Dustox, Masquerain, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Tropius, Venomoth
Gyro Ball
A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
SteelPhysical11005Electrode, Forretress, Jigglypuff, Koffing, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Miltank, Onix, Pineco, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Starmie, Staryu +3 more
Hail
Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
IceStatus——10TM07 Sootopolis City (shop)Castform, Dewgong, Froslass, Glaceon, Glalie, Sealeo, Seel, Snorunt, Spheal, Walrein
Hammer Arm
A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed.
FightingPhysical1009010Metagross, Rhydon, Slaking, Sudowoodo, Swampert, Ursaluna, Ursaring
Happy Hour
Doubles the amount of Prize Money received.
NormalStatus——30No learner published
Hard Press
SteelPhysical110010Wailmer, Wailord
Harden
Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
NormalStatus——30Aggron, Anorith, Armaldo, Aron, Baltoy, Cascoon, Claydol, Corphish, Corsola, Crawdaunt, Gligar, Gliscor, Grimer, Kabuto +23 more
Haze
Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
IceStatus——30Arbok, Crobat, Ekans, Golbat, Honchkrow, Koffing, Murkrow, Quagsire, Seviper, Surskit, Vaporeon, Wooper, Zubat
Head Charge
A charge using guard hair. It hurts the user a little.
NormalPhysical12010015No learner published
Head Smash
A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.
RockPhysical150805Relicanth, Sudowoodo
Headbutt
A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
NormalPhysical7010015Aggron, Aron, Bagon, Banette, Breloom, Camerupt, Castform, Cubone, Dewgong, Donphan, Drowzee, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull +30 more
Headlong Rush
Hits with a full-body tackle. Lowers the users's defenses.
GroundPhysical1201005Heracross, Miltank, Ursaluna
Heal Bell
Chimes soothingly to heal all status abnormalities.
NormalStatus——5Chimecho, Delcatty, Miltank, Skitty
Heal Block
Prevents the foe from recovering any HP.
PsychicStatus—10015Baltoy, Claydol, Lunatone, Shedinja, Solrock
Heal Order
The user's underlings show up to heal half its max HP.
BugStatus——10Ninjask
Heal Pulse
Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP.
PsychicStatus——10Blissey, Chansey, Chimecho, Gallade, Gardevoir, Kirlia, Ralts, Slowbro, Slowking, Slowpoke
Healing Wish
PsychicStatus——10Blissey, Chansey, Chimecho, Clefable, Clefairy, Gardevoir
Heart Stamp
A sudden blow after a cute act. May cause flinching.
PsychicPhysical6010025Jynx, Luvdisc, Smoochum
Heart Swap
Swaps any stat changes with the foe.
PsychicStatus——10No learner published
Heat Crash
FirePhysical110010No learner published
Heat Wave
Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.
FireSpecial959010Arcanine, Growlithe, Pidgeot, Torkoal
Heavy Slam
SteelPhysical110010Aggron, Aron, Forretress, Hariyama, Lairon, Makuhita, Snorlax
Helping Hand
Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
NormalStatus—10020Arcanine, Azumarill, Azurill, Eevee, Espeon, Flareon, Furret, Gallade, Glaceon, Growlithe, Illumise, Jolteon, Marill, Minun +10 more
Hex
Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
GhostSpecial6510010Banette, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Hoothoot, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Ninetales, Noctowl, Shuppet, Tentacool +2 more
Hidden Power
The effectiveness varies with the user.
NormalSpecial6010015TM10 Fortree CityMedicham, Meditite, Slowking, Unown
High Horsepower
Slams hard into the foe with its entire body.
GroundPhysical9010010Granbull, Snorlax, Ursaluna
High Jump Kick
A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt.
FightingPhysical1309010Blaziken, Hitmonlee, Medicham, Meditite
Hold Back
NormalPhysical4010040No learner published
Hold Hands
The user and ally hold hands making them happy.
NormalStatus——40No learner published
Hone Claws
Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
DarkStatus——15Sneasel, Zangoose
Horn Attack
Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
NormalPhysical6510025Donphan, Goldeen, Heracross, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Seaking, Tauros
Horn Drill
A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
NormalPhysical1305Goldeen, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Seaking
Horn Leech
GrassPhysical7510010Tauros, Wyrdeer
Howl
Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
NormalStatus——40Electrike, Houndoom, Houndour, Loudred, Manectric, Mightyena, Poochyena, Whismur
Hurricane
Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion.
FlyingSpecial1107010Castform, Gyarados, Mantine, Mantyke, Pelipper, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Wingull
Hydro Cannon
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
WaterSpecial150905No learner published
Hydro Pump
Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
WaterSpecial110805Azumarill, Castform, Chinchou, Cloyster, Croconaw, Golduck, Gorebyss, Gyarados, Horsea, Huntail, Kingdra, Lanturn, Lapras, Lombre +27 more
Hydro Steam
This move's power increases under harsh sunlight.
WaterSpecial8010015No learner published
Hydro Vortex
WaterPhysical1—1No learner published
Hyper Beam
NormalSpecial150905TM15 Lilycove City (shop)Aerodactyl, Claydol, Dratini, Gyarados, Larvitar, Magmortar, Metagross, Octillery, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Pupitar, Remoraid
Hyper Drill
A spinning pointed part bypasses a foe's Protect.
NormalPhysical1001005Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Skarmory
Hyper Fang
Attacks with sharp fangs. May cause flinching.
NormalPhysical809015Raticate, Rattata
Hyper Voice
A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure.
NormalSpecial9010010Altaria, Farigiraf, Flygon, Golduck, Jigglypuff, Loudred, Pelipper, Politoed, Sentret, Swablu, Tropius, Vibrava, Wailord, Whismur +1 more
Hyperspace Fury
DarkPhysical100—5No learner published
Hyperspace Hole
PsychicSpecial80—5No learner published
Hypnosis
A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
PsychicStatus—6020Drowzee, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gardevoir, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Hoothoot, Hypno, Kirlia, Lunatone, Noctowl, Politoed, Poliwag +6 more
Ice Ball
A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
IcePhysical309020Sealeo, Spheal, Walrein
Ice Beam
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
IceSpecial9010010TM13 Sootopolis City GymDewgong, Froslass, Lapras, Octillery, Remoraid, Sealeo, Seel, Shellder, Spheal, Walrein
Ice Burn
A powerful 2-turn move that may inflict a burn.
IceSpecial140905No learner published
Ice Fang
May cause flinching or leave the foe frozen.
IcePhysical6510015TM53 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedAerodactyl, Arbok, Carvanha, Croconaw, Glaceon, Glalie, Gliscor, Granbull, Gyarados, Huntail, Mightyena, Piloswine, Sealeo, Sharpedo +6 more
Ice Hammer
Swings the fist to strike. Lowers the user's Speed.
IcePhysical1009010No learner published
Ice Punch
An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
IcePhysical7510015Dusclops, Dusknoir, Hitmonchan, Jynx, Medicham, Slaking, Vigoroth
Ice Shard
Hurls a chunk of ice that always strike first.
IcePhysical4010030Dewgong, Froslass, Glaceon, Glalie, Lapras, Seel, Shellder, Sneasel, Snorunt, Swinub
Ice Spinner
Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain.
IcePhysical8010015No learner published
Icicle Crash
Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching.
IcePhysical859010Cloyster, Piloswine, Sneasel
Icicle Spear
Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
IcePhysical2510030Corsola, Omanyte, Shellder
Icy Wind
A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed.
IceSpecial5510015Dewgong, Froslass, Glaceon, Glalie, Minun, Piloswine, Seel, Sneasel, Snorunt, Swinub
Imprison
Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
PsychicStatus—10010Baltoy, Claydol, Gardevoir, Kirlia, Ninetales, Ralts, Stantler, Vulpix, Wyrdeer
Incinerate
Burns up Berries and Gems preventing their use.
FireSpecial6010015Plusle, Slugma, Sunflora
Infernal Parade
Hurts a foe harder if it has an ailment. May leave a burn.
GhostSpecial6510015Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Froslass
Inferno
Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate.
FireSpecial100505Charmander, Cyndaquil, Houndoom, Houndour, Ninetales, Ponyta, Quilava, Torkoal, Vulpix
Inferno Overdrive
FirePhysical1—1No learner published
Infestation
The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
BugSpecial2010020Ariados, Illumise, Spinarak, Volbeat, Yanma, Yanmega
Ingrain
Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
GrassStatus—10020Cacnea, Cacturne, Cradily, Lileep, Roselia, Roserade, Sunflora, Sunkern, Tangela, Tangrowth
Instruct
Orders the target to use its last move again.
PsychicStatus——15No learner published
Ion Deluge
Electrifies Normal-type moves with charged atoms.
ElectricStatus——25Chinchou, Electivire, Lanturn
Iron Defense
Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
SteelStatus——15Aggron, Aron, Clamperl, Corsola, Forretress, Lairon, Mawile, Metagross, Pineco, Relicanth, Scizor, Shellder, Squirtle, Torkoal
Iron Head
Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.
SteelPhysical8010015Aerodactyl, Aggron, Aron, Kecleon, Lairon, Mawile, Scizor, Skarmory
Iron Tail
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
SteelPhysical1007515TM23 Sootopolis City (shop)Aggron, Aron, Lairon, Onix, Steelix
Ivy Cudgel
Type changes with held mask. High critical-hit ratio.
GrassPhysical10010010No learner published
Jaw Lock
Prevents the user and the target from escaping.
DarkPhysical8010010Granbull, Seviper
Jet Punch
A punch is thrown at blinding speed to strike first.
WaterPhysical6010015Ledian, Ledyba
Judgment
The type varies with the kind of Plate held.
NormalSpecial10010010No learner published
Jump Kick
A strong jumping kick. May miss and hurt the kicker.
FightingPhysical1009510Dodrio, Doduo, Hitmonlee, Stantler, Wyrdeer
Jungle Healing
Heals HP and status of itself and allies in battle.
GrassStatus——10No learner published
Karate Chop
A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio.
FightingPhysical5010025Aipom, Ambipom, Farfetch'd, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Primeape
Kinesis
Distracts the foe. May lower accuracy.
PsychicStatus—8015Alakazam, Kadabra
King's Shield
Evades damage, and sharply reduces Attack if struck.
SteelStatus——10No learner published
Knock Off
Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
DarkPhysical6510020Banette, Bellsprout, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Donphan, Drowzee, Farfetch'd, Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Hariyama, Hypno, Lickitung, Lombre +14 more
Kowtow Cleave
User slashes the foe after kowtowing. It never misses.
DarkPhysical85—10No learner published
Land's Wrath
Gathers the energy of the land to attack every foe.
GroundPhysical9010010No learner published
Laser Focus
Guarantees the next move will be a critical hit.
NormalStatus——30No learner published
Lash Out
If stats lowered during this turn, power is doubled.
DarkPhysical751005Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Last Resort
Can only be used if every other move has been used.
NormalPhysical1401005Aipom, Ambipom, Chingling, Eevee, Espeon, Glaceon, Munchlax, Phanpy, Plusle, Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic, Umbreon, Vaporeon
Last Respects
This move deals more damage for each defeated ally.
GhostPhysical5010010No learner published
Lava Plume
FireSpecial8010015Camerupt, Cyndaquil, Flareon, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Numel, Quilava, Slugma, Torkoal
Leaf Blade
Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio.
GrassPhysical9010015Bellossom, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Grovyle, Nuzleaf, Sceptile, Shiftry, Victreebel
Leaf Storm
Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
GrassSpecial130905Bellossom, Grovyle, Sceptile, Sunflora, Tropius, Victreebel
Leaf Tornado
Circles the foe with leaves to damage and cut accuracy.
GrassSpecial6510010Tropius, Victreebel
Leafage
Attacks with a flurry of small leaves.
GrassPhysical4010040Grovyle, Paras, Parasect, Sceptile, Treecko
Leech Life
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
BugPhysical8010010Crobat, Golbat, Paras, Parasect, Venomoth, Venonat, Vibrava, Zubat
Leech Seed
Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
GrassStatus—9010Breloom, Budew, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Roselia, Roserade, Shroomish, Skiploom, Sunflora +1 more
Leer
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense.
NormalStatus—10030Absol, Annihilape, Arbok, Arcanine, Bagon, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carvanha, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Croconaw, Cubone, Cyndaquil, Dratini +63 more
Let's Snuggle Forever
FairyPhysical190—1No learner published
Lick
Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
GhostPhysical3010030Gastly, Gengar, Granbull, Haunter, Jynx, Kecleon, Lickitung, Munchlax, Seviper, Smoochum, Snorlax, Snubbull, Teddiursa, Ursaluna +1 more
Life Dew
Scatters water to restore the HP of itself and allies.
WaterStatus——10No learner published
Light Screen
Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage.
PsychicStatus——30TM16 Lilycove City (shop)Blissey, Chansey, Chikorita, Dustox, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Elekid, Flaaffy, Ledian, Ledyba, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone +7 more
Light That Burns the Sky
PsychicSpecial200—1No learner published
Light of Ruin
Fires a great beam of light that also hurts the user.
FairySpecial140905No learner published
Liquidation
Slams the foe with water. Can lower Defense.
WaterPhysical8510010Azumarill, Marill, Qwilfish, Relicanth, Sharpedo, Swampert
Lock-On
Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits.
NormalStatus——5Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Nosepass, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Probopass, Remoraid
Lovely Kiss
Demands a kiss with a scary face that induces sleep.
NormalStatus—7510Jynx
Low Kick
A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes.
FightingPhysical110020Annihilape, Bonsly, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Primeape, Sudowoodo
Low Sweep
Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
FightingPhysical6510020Machamp, Machoke, Machop
Lucky Chant
Prevents the foe from landing critical hits.
NormalStatus——30Clefable, Clefairy, Corsola, Gloom, Kirlia, Luvdisc, Natu, Oddish, Ralts, Smoochum, Xatu
Lumina Crash
A mind-affecting light harshly lowers Sp. Def.
PsychicSpecial8010010No learner published
Lunar Blessing
The user heals and cures itself and its ally.
PsychicStatus——10No learner published
Lunar Dance
PsychicStatus——10No learner published
Lunge
Lunges at the foe to lower its Attack stat.
BugPhysical8010015Dudunsparce, Volbeat
Luster Purge
Attacks with a burst of light. May lower Sp. Def.
PsychicSpecial951005No learner published
Mach Punch
A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first.
FightingPhysical4010030Breloom, Hitmonchan, Ledian, Ledyba
Magic Coat
Reflects special effects back to the attacker.
PsychicStatus—10015Grumpig, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Spoink
Magic Powder
Magic powder changes the target into a Psychic-type.
PsychicStatus—10020Sableye
Magic Room
Hold items lose their effects for 5 turns.
PsychicStatus——10Lunatone
Magical Leaf
Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
GrassSpecial60—20Bellossom, Chikorita, Cleffa, Gardevoir, Kirlia, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Mr. Mime, Ralts, Roselia, Roserade, Togekiss, Togetic, Tropius
Magical Torque
FairyPhysical10010010No learner published
Magma Storm
Traps the foe in a vortex of fire for turns.
FireSpecial100755No learner published
Magnet Bomb
Launches a magnet that strikes without fail.
SteelPhysical60—20Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone
Magnet Rise
The user levitates with electromagnetism.
ElectricStatus——10Electrode, Forretress, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Metagross, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Probopass, Voltorb
Magnetic Flux
Boosts the defenses of those with Plus or Minus.
ElectricStatus——20Electrode, Magnezone, Probopass
Magnitude
A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
GroundPhysical110030Aggron, Aron, Barboach, Camerupt, Diglett, Donphan, Geodude, Graveler, Lairon, Numel, Phanpy, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Whiscash
Make It Rain
Lowers the user's Sp. Atk. Money is recovered after.
SteelSpecial1201005No learner published
Malicious Moonsault
DarkPhysical180—1No learner published
Malignant Chain
A corrosive chain attack that may badly poison.
PoisonSpecial1001005Drowzee, Hypno
Mat Block
Evades damaging moves for one turn.
FightingStatus——15No learner published
Matcha Gotcha
Absorbs half the damage inflicted. May cause a burn.
GrassSpecial759515Jumpluff, Tropius
Max Airstream
FlyingPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Darkness
DarkPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Flare
FirePhysical1—10No learner published
Max Flutterby
BugPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Geyser
WaterPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Guard
NormalStatus——10No learner published
Max Hailstorm
IcePhysical1—10No learner published
Max Knuckle
FightingPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Lightning
ElectricPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Mindstorm
PsychicPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Ooze
PoisonPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Overgrowth
GrassPhysical10—10No learner published
Max Phantasm
GhostPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Quake
GroundPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Rockfall
RockPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Starfall
FairyPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Steelspike
SteelPhysical10—10No learner published
Max Strike
NormalPhysical1—10No learner published
Max Wyrmwind
DragonPhysical1—10No learner published
Me First
Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
NormalStatus——20Absol, Furret, Golduck, Lickitung, Natu, Sentret, Stantler, Wyrdeer, Xatu
Mean Look
Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
NormalStatus——5Crobat, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Haunter, Honchkrow, Jynx, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Murkrow, Sableye +3 more
Meditate
Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack.
PsychicStatus——40Drowzee, Hitmonlee, Hypno, Medicham, Meditite, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime
Mega Drain
GrassSpecial5010015Beautifly, Bellossom, Breloom, Budew, Gloom, Grovyle, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Oddish, Roselia, Roserade +9 more
Mega Kick
An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
NormalPhysical120755Hitmonlee
Mega Punch
A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
NormalPhysical808520Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan
Megahorn
A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
BugPhysical1208510Dewgong, Goldeen, Heracross, Nidoking, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Seaking
Memento
The user faints and lowers the foe's abilities.
DarkStatus—10010Grimer, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Koffing, Muk, Skiploom
Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom
GhostSpecial200—1No learner published
Metal Burst
Retaliates any hit with greater power.
SteelPhysical110010Aggron, Aron, Lairon
Metal Claw
A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
SteelPhysical509535Aggron, Anorith, Armaldo, Aron, Kingler, Krabby, Lairon, Mawile, Metagross, Nincada, Scizor, Skarmory, Sneasel
Metal Sound
Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
SteelStatus—8540Aron, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Skarmory
Meteor Assault
Attacks with a thick leek. The user must then rest.
FightingPhysical1501005No learner published
Meteor Beam
A 2-turn move that raises Sp. Attack before attacking.
RockSpecial1209010No learner published
Meteor Mash
Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack.
SteelPhysical909010Clefable, Clefairy, Ledian, Metagross
Metronome
Waggles a finger to use any Pokémon move at random.
NormalStatus——10Clefable, Clefairy, Munchlax, Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic
Mighty Cleave
RockPhysical951005Skarmory
Milk Drink
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus——5Miltank
Mimic
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
NormalStatus——10Bonsly, Jigglypuff, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Sudowoodo, Wigglytuff
Mind Blown
It explodes the user's head to damage everything around.
FireSpecial1501005No learner published
Mind Reader
Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
NormalStatus——5Breloom, Medicham, Meditite, Nincada, Ninjask, Poliwrath, Shedinja
Minimize
Minimizes the user's size to raise evasiveness.
NormalStatus——10Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Grimer, Muk, Qwilfish, Starmie, Staryu
Miracle Eye
Negate evasiveness and Dark-type's immunities.
PsychicStatus——40Alakazam, Kadabra, Metagross, Natu, Xatu
Mirror Coat
Counters the foe's special attack at double the power.
PsychicSpecial110020Corsola, Electrode, Glaceon, Magnezone, Voltorb, Wobbuffet, Wynaut
Mirror Move
Counters the foe's attack with the same move.
FlyingStatus——20Combusken, Fearow, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Spearow, Swablu, Torchic
Mirror Shot
Emits a flash of energy to damage and cut accuracy.
SteelSpecial659510Chimecho, Forretress, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone
Mist
Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities.
IceStatus——30Altaria, Lapras, Lotad, Pelipper, Piloswine, Quagsire, Surskit, Swablu, Swinub, Wailmer, Wailord, Wingull, Wooper
Mist Ball
Attacks with a flurry of down. May lower Sp. Atk.
PsychicSpecial951005No learner published
Misty Explosion
Hit everything and faint. Powers up on Misty Terrain.
FairySpecial1001005No learner published
Misty Terrain
Covers the ground with mist for 5 turns. Blocks status.
FairyStatus——10Gardevoir, Mr. Mime
Moonblast
Attacks with the power of the moon. May lower Sp. Atk.
FairySpecial9510015Altaria, Bellossom, Clefable, Clefairy, Gardevoir, Gorebyss, Hoothoot, Illumise, Lunatone, Milotic, Mismagius, Ninetales, Noctowl, Oddish +4 more
Moongeist Beam
A moon-powered beam that ignores abilities.
GhostSpecial1001005No learner published
Moonlight
Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
FairyStatus——5Clefable, Clefairy, Dustox, Gloom, Illumise, Oddish, Umbreon, Volbeat
Morning Sun
Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
NormalStatus——5Beautifly, Espeon
Mortal Spin
Erases trap moves and Leech Seed. Poisons adjacent foes.
PoisonPhysical3010015No learner published
Mountain Gale
Giant chunks of ice damage the foe. It may flinch.
IcePhysical100855No learner published
Mud Bomb
Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy.
GroundSpecial658510Arbok, Barboach, Diglett, Ekans, Grimer, Marshtomp, Muk, Piloswine, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Quagsire, Swampert, Swinub, Whiscash +1 more
Mud Shot
Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
GroundSpecial559515Kabuto, Kingler, Krabby, Marshtomp, Omanyte, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Quagsire, Swampert, Wooper
Mud Sport
Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
GroundStatus—10015Anorith, Armaldo, Barboach, Geodude, Graveler, Kingler, Krabby, Linoone, Mudkip, Onix, Piloswine, Quagsire, Relicanth, Steelix +4 more
Mud-Slap
Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
GroundSpecial2010010Aggron, Aron, Baltoy, Barboach, Claydol, Diglett, Dodrio, Doduo, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Flygon, Grimer, Lairon, Marshtomp +10 more
Muddy Water
Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
WaterSpecial8510010Barboach, Marshtomp, Quagsire, Swampert, Vaporeon, Whiscash, Wooper
Multi-Attack
An attack that changes with Memories.
NormalPhysical12010010No learner published
Mystical Fire
Breathes a special, hot fire. Lowers Sp. Atk.
FireSpecial7510010Espeon, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Misdreavus, Mismagius
Mystical Power
A mysterious power strikes, raising the user's Sp. Atk.
PsychicSpecial709010No learner published
Nasty Plot
Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
DarkStatus——20Drowzee, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Houndoom, Houndour, Hypno, Meowth, Minun, Persian, Pichu, Plusle, Porygon-Z, Shiftry, Slowking
Natural Gift
The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
NormalPhysical110015Altaria, Chikorita, Donphan, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Forretress, Gloom, Lotad, Munchlax, Oddish, Phanpy, Pineco, Sunflora, Sunkern +4 more
Nature Power
The type of attack varies depending on the location.
NormalStatus1—20Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Nuzleaf, Seedot, Shiftry
Nature's Madness
Halves the foe's HP with the power of nature.
FairySpecial19010No learner published
Needle Arm
Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
GrassPhysical6010015Cacnea, Cacturne
Never Ending Nightmare
GhostPhysical1—1No learner published
Night Daze
Looses a pitch-black shock wave. May lower accuracy.
DarkSpecial8510010Xatu
Night Shade
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
GhostSpecial110015Ariados, Banette, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Honchkrow, Murkrow, Natu, Sableye, Shuppet, Spinarak +1 more
Night Slash
Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
DarkPhysical7010015Absol, Ariados, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Heracross, Honchkrow, Kleavor, Meowth, Murkrow, Ninjask, Persian, Sandshrew +9 more
Nightmare
Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn.
GhostStatus—10015Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Hypno
No Retreat
Raises all of the user's stats but prevents escape.
FightingStatus——5Granbull, Heracross
Noble Roar
Intimidates the foe, to cut Attack and Sp. Atk.
NormalStatus—10030No learner published
Noxious Torque
PoisonPhysical10010010No learner published
Nuzzle
Rubs its cheecks against the foe, paralyzing it.
ElectricPhysical2010020Furret, Minun, Pikachu, Plusle
Oblivion Wing
FlyingSpecial8010010No learner published
Obstruct
Protects itself, harshly lowering Def on contact.
DarkStatus—10010No learner published
Oceanic Operetta
WaterSpecial195—1No learner published
Octazooka
Fires a ball with Water and Fire power. Cuts accuracy.
WaterSpecial6010010Octillery
Octolock
Traps the foe to lower Def and Sp. Def fall each turn.
FightingStatus—10015No learner published
Odor Sleuth
Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
NormalStatus——40Arcanine, Electrike, Growlithe, Grumpig, Houndoom, Houndour, Linoone, Manectric, Mightyena, Munchlax, Phanpy, Piloswine, Poochyena, Spoink +2 more
Ominous Wind
A repulsive attack that may raise all stats.
GhostSpecial601005Froslass, Masquerain, Natu, Xatu
Order Up
Boosts a user's stats depending on Tatsugiri.
DragonPhysical8010010No learner published
Origin Pulse
Beams of glowing blue light blast both foes.
WaterSpecial1108510No learner published
Outrage
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
DragonPhysical12010010Annihilape, Arcanine, Dratini, Granbull, Growlithe, Kangaskhan, Mankey, Primeape, Sceptile
Overdrive
Like a boombox, the user causes strong vibrations.
ElectricSpecial8010010No learner published
Overheat
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
FireSpecial130905TM50 Lavaridge Town GymNo learner published
Pain Split
Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally.
NormalStatus——20Misdreavus, Mismagius
Parabolic Charge
Damages adjacent Pokémon and heals up by half of it.
ElectricSpecial6510020No learner published
Parting Shot
Lowers the foe's Attack and Sp. Atk, then switches out.
DarkStatus—10020No learner published
Pay Day
Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after.
NormalPhysical4010020Meowth
Payback
An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
DarkPhysical5010010Cacnea, Cacturne, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Forretress, Gastly, Gengar, Grumpig, Haunter, Larvitar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Pelipper +5 more
Peck
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
FlyingPhysical3510035Altaria, Blaziken, Combusken, Dodrio, Doduo, Farfetch'd, Fearow, Goldeen, Honchkrow, Hoothoot, Murkrow, Natu, Nidoking, Nidoran♂ +11 more
Perish Song
Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns.
NormalStatus——5Absol, Altaria, Jynx, Lapras, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Politoed, Smoochum, Swablu
Petal Blizzard
Stirs up a violent storm of petals to attack.
GrassPhysical9010015Bellossom, Gloom, Roselia, Roserade, Sunflora, Vileplume
Petal Dance
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
GrassSpecial12010010Bellossom, Gloom, Oddish, Roselia, Roserade, Sunflora, Vileplume
Phantom Force
GhostPhysical9010010Ariados, Banette, Shedinja, Shuppet
Photon Geyser
User's highest attack stat determines its category.
PsychicSpecial1001005No learner published
Pika Papow
Pikachu's love increases its power. It never misses.
ElectricSpecial1—20No learner published
Pin Missile
Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
BugPhysical2510020Ariados, Beedrill, Cacnea, Cacturne, Corsola, Jolteon, Masquerain, Qwilfish, Skarmory, Spinarak, Surskit, Zigzagoon
Plasma Fists
Hits with electrical fists. Normal moves become Electric.
ElectricPhysical10010015No learner published
Play Nice
Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail.
NormalStatus——20Illumise, Jigglypuff, Minun, Pikachu, Plusle, Teddiursa, Ursaluna, Ursaring, Wigglytuff
Play Rough
Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
FairyPhysical9010010TM58 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedAzumarill, Donphan, Furret, Granbull, Illumise, Linoone, Marill, Mawile, Mightyena, Persian, Phanpy, Poochyena, Slakoth, Snubbull +1 more
Pluck
FlyingPhysical6010020Altaria, Dodrio, Doduo, Fearow, Swellow
Poison Fang
A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
PoisonPhysical5010015TM51 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedCarvanha, Crobat, Croconaw, Golbat, Granbull, Grimer, Mightyena, Muk, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Seviper, Sharpedo, Venomoth, Venonat +1 more
Poison Gas
Envelops the foe in a toxic gas that may poison.
PoisonStatus—9040Drowzee, Grimer, Gulpin, Hypno, Koffing, Muk, Swalot
Poison Jab
A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
PoisonPhysical8010020Ariados, Beedrill, Bellsprout, Cacnea, Cacturne, Drowzee, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Farfetch'd, Gligar, Gliscor, Hypno, Nidoran♂, Nidorino +9 more
Poison Powder
Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
PoisonStatus—7535Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Chikorita, Dustox, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Oddish, Paras, Parasect, Shroomish +7 more
Poison Sting
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
PoisonPhysical1510035Arbok, Ariados, Cacnea, Cacturne, Ekans, Gligar, Gliscor, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino, Qwilfish +9 more
Poison Tail
Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
PoisonPhysical5010025Seviper
Pollen Puff
Explodes on foes, but restores ally's HP.
BugSpecial9010015No learner published
Poltergeist
Control foe's item to attack. Fails if foe has no item.
GhostPhysical110905No learner published
Population Bomb
The user's fellows hit one to ten times in a row.
NormalPhysical209010Aipom, Ambipom
Pounce
The user pounces on the foe, lowering its Speed.
BugPhysical5010020Houndoom, Houndour
Pound
Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
NormalPhysical4010035Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Cleffa, Grimer, Grovyle, Gulpin, Happiny, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Loudred, Mime Jr. +11 more
Powder
Damages the foe if it uses a Fire-type move.
BugStatus—10020No learner published
Powder Snow
Blasts the foe with a snowy gust. May cause freezing.
IceSpecial4010025Castform, Froslass, Glalie, Jynx, Piloswine, Sealeo, Smoochum, Snorunt, Spheal, Swinub, Walrein
Power Gem
Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds.
RockSpecial8010020Corsola, Flaaffy, Grumpig, Lunatone, Mareep, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Nosepass, Persian, Probopass, Sableye, Slowking, Spoink, Starmie +1 more
Power Shift
The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats.
NormalStatus——10No learner published
Power Split
Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
PsychicStatus——10Baltoy, Claydol, Shuckle
Power Swap
Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
PsychicStatus——10Espeon, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mr. Mime, Natu, Xatu
Power Trick
The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats.
PsychicStatus——10Baltoy, Claydol, Medicham, Meditite, Shuckle
Power Trip
It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has.
DarkPhysical2010010No learner published
Power Whip
Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
GrassPhysical1208510Lickitung, Tangela, Tangrowth
Power-Up Punch
A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.
FightingPhysical4010020Breloom, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Granbull, Ledian, Pinsir
Precipice Blades
Fearsome blades of stone attack both foes.
GroundPhysical1208510No learner published
Present
A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP.
NormalPhysical19015Delibird
Prismatic Laser
A high power laser that forces recharge next turn.
PsychicSpecial16010010No learner published
Protect
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
NormalStatus——10TM17 Lilycove City (shop)Aggron, Anorith, Armaldo, Aron, Cloyster, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Dustox, Forretress, Gallade, Glalie, Kingler, Krabby, Lairon +12 more
Psybeam
Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
PsychicSpecial6510020Alakazam, Baltoy, Butterfree, Claydol, Drowzee, Dustox, Espeon, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Golduck, Grumpig, Hypno, Kadabra, Kecleon +14 more
Psyblade
This move's power increases when on Electric Terrain.
PsychicPhysical8010015No learner published
Psych Up
Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user.
NormalStatus——10Drowzee, Espeon, Golduck, Grumpig, Hypno, Medicham, Meditite, Psyduck, Slowbro, Slowking, Slowpoke, Spinda, Spoink
Psychic
A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
PsychicSpecial9010010TM29 Sootopolis City (shop)Alakazam, Butterfree, Drowzee, Espeon, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Farigiraf, Gardevoir, Girafarig, Golduck, Gorebyss, Grumpig, Hypno, Kadabra +21 more
Psychic Fangs
Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers.
PsychicPhysical8510015TM55 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedNo learner published
Psychic Noise
Unpleasant sound waves that damage and prevent healing.
PsychicSpecial7510010No learner published
Psychic Terrain
The ground turns weird for 5 turns. Blocks priority.
PsychicStatus——10No learner published
Psycho Boost
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
PsychicSpecial140905No learner published
Psycho Cut
Tears with psychic blades. High critical-hit ratio.
PsychicPhysical7010020Absol, Alakazam, Gallade, Goldeen, Kadabra, Seaking, Zangoose
Psycho Shift
Transfers status problems to the foe.
PsychicStatus—10010Hoothoot, Natu, Noctowl, Xatu
Psyshield Bash
Hits a foe with psychic energy. May raise Defense.
PsychicPhysical7010010Baltoy, Claydol, Relicanth, Stantler, Wyrdeer
Psyshock
PsychicSpecial8010010Drowzee, Grumpig, Hypno, Lunatone, Spoink
Psystrike
PsychicSpecial10010010No learner published
Psywave
Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity.
PsychicSpecial110015Chimecho, Grumpig, Lunatone, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Mr. Mime, Solrock, Spoink, Starmie, Staryu
Pulverizing Pancake
NormalPhysical210—1No learner published
Punishment
Does more damage if the foe has powered up.
DarkPhysical601005Mankey, Primeape, Sableye, Slaking
Purify
Cures the foe's status to restore HP.
PoisonStatus——20No learner published
Pursuit
Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
DarkPhysical4010020Absol, Beedrill, Dodrio, Doduo, Drowzee, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Fearow, Grovyle, Hitmonchan, Honchkrow +18 more
Pyro Ball
Launches a fiery ball at the target. It may cause a burn.
FirePhysical120905No learner published
Quash
Suppresses the foe, making it move last.
DarkStatus—10015Honchkrow, Murkrow, Sableye
Quick Attack
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
NormalPhysical4010030Absol, Blaziken, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Dodrio, Doduo, Eevee, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Elekid, Espeon, Fearow, Flareon +40 more
Quick Guard
Evades priority attacks for one turn.
FightingStatus——15Crobat, Gallade, Golbat, Grovyle, Hitmonchan, Mr. Mime, Sceptile, Swellow, Taillow, Treecko, Zubat
Quiver Dance
Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed.
BugStatus——20Beautifly, Bellossom, Butterfree, Dustox, Grumpig, Masquerain, Ninjask, Spoink, Tropius, Venomoth
Rage
Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit.
NormalPhysical2010020Bagon, Beautifly, Beedrill, Carvanha, Croconaw, Cubone, Dodrio, Doduo, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Kangaskhan, Marowak, Onix, Primeape +6 more
Rage Fist
The more the user has been hit, the stronger the move.
GhostPhysical5010010Annihilape, Banette, Granbull, Primeape, Shuppet
Rage Powder
Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user.
BugStatus——20Butterfree, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Paras, Parasect, Skiploom
Raging Bull
Tackle that breaks barriers. User's form determines type.
NormalPhysical9010010No learner published
Raging Fury
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
FirePhysical10010010Dusknoir
Rain Dance
Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
WaterStatus——5TM18 Sootopolis City (shop)Azumarill, Castform, Gyarados, Lapras, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Marill, Milotic, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Quagsire, Slowbro, Slowpoke +2 more
Rapid Spin
Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
NormalPhysical5010040Baltoy, Claydol, Donphan, Forretress, Pineco, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Squirtle, Starmie, Staryu, Torkoal
Razor Leaf
Cuts the enemy with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
GrassPhysical559525Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Sunflora, Sunkern, Tropius, Victreebel, Weepinbell
Razor Shell
Tears at the foe with sharp shells. May lower Defense.
WaterPhysical759510Anorith, Armaldo, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Shellder
Razor Wind
A 2-turn move that strikes the foe on the 2nd turn.
NormalSpecial8010010Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Recover
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus——5Alakazam, Chimecho, Corsola, Kadabra, Medicham, Meditite, Milotic, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Slugma, Starmie, Staryu
Recycle
Recycles a used item for one more use.
NormalStatus—10010Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Munchlax, Porygon, Porygon2
Reflect
Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
PsychicStatus——20TM33 Lilycove City (shop)Alakazam, Chikorita, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoothoot, Kadabra, Ledian, Ledyba, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Noctowl
Reflect Type
The user reflects the foe's type, copying it.
NormalStatus——15Starmie, Staryu, Tentacruel
Refresh
Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
NormalStatus—10020Altaria, Blissey, Chansey, Corsola, Eevee, Happiny, Lickitung, Milotic, Swablu
Relic Song
Attacks with an ancient song. May induce sleep.
NormalSpecial7510010Hoothoot, Noctowl
Rest
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
PsychicStatus——5TM44 Lilycove CityBarboach, Dewgong, Furret, Grumpig, Jigglypuff, Linoone, Loudred, Nosepass, Probopass, Relicanth, Sealeo, Seel, Sentret, Shuckle +14 more
Retaliate
An attack that does more damage if an ally fainted.
NormalPhysical701005Arcanine, Cubone, Growlithe, Marowak
Return
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
NormalPhysical110020TM27 Fallarbor TownNo learner published
Revelation Dance
Dances with mystical power. Matches user's first type.
NormalSpecial9010015No learner published
Revenge
FightingPhysical6010010Cacturne, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Pinsir, Qwilfish, Zangoose
Reversal
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
FightingPhysical110015Arcanine, Growlithe, Hariyama, Heracross, Hitmonlee, Kangaskhan, Makuhita, Medicham, Meditite, Swellow, Taillow, Vigoroth
Revival Blessing
Revives a fainted party Pokémon and restores half of its HP.
NormalStatus——1Chimecho, Delcatty
Rising Voltage
This move's power doubles when on Electric Terrain.
ElectricSpecial7010020Manectric
Roar
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
NormalStatus——20TM05 Route 114Aerodactyl, Aggron, Arcanine, Aron, Electrike, Granbull, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndour, Lairon, Loudred, Manectric, Mightyena, Ninetales +4 more
Roar of Time
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
DragonSpecial150905No learner published
Rock Blast
Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
RockPhysical2510010Aerodactyl, Anorith, Armaldo, Corsola, Cubone, Geodude, Graveler, Marowak, Nosepass, Octillery, Omanyte, Probopass, Relicanth, Rhydon +1 more
Rock Climb
A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
NormalPhysical908520No learner published
Rock Polish
Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
RockStatus——20Geodude, Graveler, Lunatone, Onix, Solrock
Rock Slide
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
RockPhysical759010Aerodactyl, Aggron, Aron, Bonsly, Camerupt, Flygon, Glalie, Lairon, Larvitar, Lunatone, Marshtomp, Nosepass, Onix, Probopass +9 more
Rock Smash
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
FightingPhysical4010015No learner published
Rock Throw
Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
RockPhysical509015Bonsly, Geodude, Graveler, Lunatone, Mudkip, Nosepass, Onix, Probopass, Shuckle, Slugma, Solrock, Steelix, Sudowoodo
Rock Tomb
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RockPhysical609515TM39 Rustboro City GymAggron, Aron, Baltoy, Bonsly, Claydol, Lairon, Onix, Pinsir, Relicanth, Steelix, Sudowoodo
Rock Wrecker
RockPhysical150905No learner published
Role Play
Mimics the target and copies its special ability.
PsychicStatus——10Kadabra, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Stantler, Wyrdeer
Rolling Kick
A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin.
FightingPhysical608515Hitmonlee
Rollout
An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
RockPhysical309020Azumarill, Cyndaquil, Donphan, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Electrode, Geodude, Graveler, Jigglypuff, Lickitung, Marill, Miltank, Munchlax, Omanyte +15 more
Roost
Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
FlyingStatus——5Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Fearow, Hoothoot, Mantine, Noctowl, Pelipper, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Spearow, Wingull
Rototiller
Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
GroundStatus——10Linoone
Round
A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
NormalSpecial6010015Altaria, Jigglypuff, Swablu, Wigglytuff
Ruination
Summons a ruinous disaster and cuts half the foe's HP.
DarkSpecial19010No learner published
Sacred Fire
A mystical fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FirePhysical100955No learner published
Sacred Sword
FightingPhysical9010015Absol
Safeguard
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
NormalStatus——25TM20 Lilycove City (shop)Altaria, Butterfree, Chikorita, Chimecho, Dewgong, Dratini, Lapras, Ledian, Ledyba, Luvdisc, Milotic, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Ninetales +9 more
Salt Cure
Hurts foe every turn. Double damage to Steel and Water.
RockPhysical4010015Aggron, Aron, Cradily, Hariyama, Lairon, Lileep
Sand Attack
Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
GroundStatus—10015Aipom, Ambipom, Blaziken, Cacnea, Cacturne, Combusken, Diglett, Eevee, Espeon, Farfetch'd, Flareon, Flygon, Glaceon, Gligar +25 more
Sand Tomb
Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
GroundPhysical3510015Flygon, Gligar, Gliscor, Onix, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Trapinch, Vibrava
Sandsear Storm
Hits with brutally hot sand. May inflict a burn.
GroundSpecial1008010No learner published
Sandstorm
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
RockStatus——10TM37 Sootopolis City (shop)Baltoy, Cacnea, Cacturne, Claydol, Flygon, Larvitar, Nosepass, Onix, Probopass, Pupitar, Steelix, Trapinch, Vibrava
Sappy Seed
Giant stalk scatters seeds that drain HP every turn.
GrassPhysical1009010No learner published
Savage Spin Out
BugPhysical1—1No learner published
Scald
Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
WaterSpecial8010015Camerupt, Masquerain, Milotic, Numel
Scale Shot
Shoots scales 2 to 5 times. Ups Speed, lowers defense.
DragonPhysical2510020Aggron, Lairon, Yanmega
Scary Face
Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
NormalStatus—10010Aerodactyl, Ariados, Bagon, Carvanha, Charmander, Croconaw, Flareon, Granbull, Gyarados, Huntail, Larvitar, Machamp, Machoke, Machop +16 more
Scorching Sands
Throws scorching sand at the target. May leave a burn.
GroundSpecial7010010No learner published
Scratch
Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
NormalPhysical4010035Absol, Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Anorith, Armaldo, Blaziken, Charmander, Combusken, Croconaw, Diglett, Furret, Golduck, Kabuto +28 more
Screech
Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
NormalStatus—8540Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Arbok, Banette, Carvanha, Crobat, Croconaw, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Ekans, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode +40 more
Searing Shot
FireSpecial1001005No learner published
Searing Sunraze Smash
SteelPhysical200—1No learner published
Secret Power
An attack with effects that vary by location.
NormalPhysical7010020TM43 Slateport City (shop)No learner published
Secret Sword
Cuts with a long horn that does physical damage.
FightingSpecial8510010No learner published
Seed Bomb
A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
GrassPhysical8010015Breloom, Bulbasaur, Shroomish, Sunkern
Seed Flare
Generates a shock wave that sharply reduces Sp. Def.
GrassSpecial120855No learner published
Seismic Toss
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
FightingPhysical110020Annihilape, Hariyama, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Mankey, Pinsir, Primeape
Self-Destruct
Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
NormalPhysical2001005Baltoy, Claydol, Electrode, Forretress, Geodude, Graveler, Koffing, Pineco, Voltorb
Shadow Ball
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
GhostSpecial8010015TM30 Sootopolis City (shop)Banette, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Froslass, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Sableye, Shuppet
Shadow Bone
Strikes with a haunted bone. Might drop Defense.
GhostPhysical8510010Cubone, Marowak
Shadow Claw
Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
GhostPhysical7010015Froslass, Kecleon, Kingler, Parasect, Sableye, Shedinja
Shadow Force
GhostPhysical1201005No learner published
Shadow Punch
An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
GhostPhysical60—20Annihilape, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Gengar, Haunter
Shadow Sneak
Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
GhostPhysical4010030Ariados, Banette, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Kecleon, Sableye, Shedinja, Shuppet, Spinarak
Sharpen
Reduces the polygon count and raises Attack.
NormalStatus——30Porygon
Shattered Psyche
PsychicPhysical1—1No learner published
Shed Tail
Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out.
NormalStatus——10Delcatty, Skitty
Sheer Cold
A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits.
IceSpecial1305Dewgong, Glalie, Lapras, Sealeo, Spheal, Walrein
Shell Side Arm
Deals better of physical and special damage. May poison.
PoisonSpecial9010010No learner published
Shell Smash
Raises offensive stats, but lowers defensive stats.
NormalStatus——15Clamperl, Cloyster, Omanyte, Shellder, Shuckle, Torkoal
Shell Trap
Sets a shell trap that damages on contact.
FireSpecial1501005No learner published
Shelter
The user hardens their skin, sharply raising its Defense.
SteelStatus——10No learner published
Shift Gear
Rotates its gears to raise Attack and Speed.
SteelStatus——10No learner published
Shock Wave
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
ElectricSpecial60—20TM34 Mauville City GymElectabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Kirlia
Shore Up
Restores the user's HP. More HP in a sandstorm.
GroundStatus——5Donphan, Nosepass, Probopass
Signal Beam
A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
BugSpecial7510015Chinchou, Claydol, Dewgong, Flaaffy, Lanturn, Mantine, Mareep, Masquerain, Octillery, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Remoraid, Venomoth +2 more
Silk Trap
Protects itself, lowering Speed on contact.
BugStatus——10No learner published
Silver Wind
A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
BugSpecial6010010Beautifly, Butterfree, Kleavor, Masquerain, Venomoth
Simple Beam
A beam that changes the foe's ability to Simple.
NormalStatus—10015No learner published
Sing
A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber.
NormalStatus—5515Altaria, Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Cleffa, Delcatty, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Lapras, Skitty, Smoochum, Swablu, Wigglytuff
Sinister Arrow Raid
GhostPhysical180—1No learner published
Sizzly Slide
User cloaked in fire charges. Leaves the foe with a burn.
FirePhysical6010020No learner published
Sketch
Copies the foe's last move permanently.
NormalStatus——1Smeargle
Skill Swap
The user swaps special abilities with the target.
PsychicStatus——10TM48 Sootopolis City (shop)No learner published
Skitter Smack
User skitters behind foe to attack. Lowers foe's Sp. Atk.
BugPhysical709010No learner published
Skull Bash
Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
NormalPhysical13010010Sharpedo, Squirtle
Sky Attack
Searches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn.
FlyingPhysical140905Altaria, Noctowl
Sky Drop
Takes the foe into the sky then drops it the next turn.
FlyingPhysical6010010Aerodactyl
Sky Uppercut
An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky.
FightingPhysical859515Blaziken, Breloom, Combusken, Gallade, Hitmonchan
Slack Off
Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
NormalStatus—1005Kecleon, Lombre, Ludicolo, Piloswine, Quagsire, Slaking, Slakoth, Slowbro, Slowpoke, Wailmer, Wailord, Walrein
Slam
Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
NormalPhysical7510020Azurill, Donphan, Dratini, Krabby, Onix, Phanpy, Pikachu, Quagsire, Steelix, Sudowoodo, Wooper
Slash
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
NormalPhysical7010020Absol, Anorith, Armaldo, Blaziken, Charmander, Combusken, Croconaw, Diglett, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Kecleon +19 more
Sleep Powder
Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
GrassStatus—7515Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Oddish, Skiploom, Tangela, Tangrowth, Venomoth, Venonat +2 more
Sleep Talk
Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
NormalStatus——10Loudred, Snorlax, Whismur
Sludge
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
PoisonSpecial6510020Bellsprout, Gastly, Gengar, Grimer, Gulpin, Haunter, Koffing, Marshtomp, Muk, Swalot, Swampert, Victreebel, Weepinbell
Sludge Bomb
Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
PoisonSpecial9010010TM36 Dewford TownGastly, Gengar, Grimer, Gulpin, Haunter, Koffing, Magmar, Magmortar, Muk, Roselia, Roserade, Swalot, Victreebel, Vileplume
Sludge Wave
Swamps the foe with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
PoisonSpecial9510010Tentacool, Tentacruel
Smack Down
Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
RockPhysical5010015Anorith, Armaldo, Geodude, Graveler, Onix, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Steelix
Smart Strike
Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
SteelPhysical70—10No learner published
Smelling Salts
Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
NormalPhysical7010010Hariyama, Makuhita
Smog
An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
PoisonSpecial307020Houndoom, Houndour, Koffing, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Slugma, Torkoal
Smokescreen
Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
NormalStatus—10020Charmander, Cyndaquil, Horsea, Kingdra, Koffing, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Quilava, Seadra, Torkoal
Snap Trap
Snares the target in a snap trap for four to five turns.
GrassPhysical5510015No learner published
Snarl
Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
DarkSpecial559515Delcatty, Honchkrow, Magmar, Magmortar, Mightyena, Murkrow, Persian, Skitty
Snatch
Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
DarkStatus—10010TM49 SS Tidal RoomsBanette, Munchlax, Shuppet, Sneasel
Snipe Shot
The user ignores effects that draw in moves.
WaterSpecial8010015No learner published
Snore
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
NormalSpecial5010015Barboach, Grumpig, Sealeo, Snorlax, Spheal, Spoink, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Walrein, Whiscash
Snowscape
Summons a snowstorm that lasts for five turns.
IceStatus——10No learner published
Soak
Sprays water at the foe making it Water-type.
WaterStatus—10020Goldeen, Luvdisc, Octillery, Pelipper, Psyduck, Remoraid, Seaking
Soft-Boiled
Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus—1005Blissey, Chansey
Solar Beam
Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
GrassSpecial12010010TM22 Sootopolis City (shop)Chikorita, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Solrock, Sunflora, Sunkern, Tropius, Vileplume
Solar Blade
Charges first turn, then chops with a blade of light.
GrassPhysical12510010No learner published
Sonic Boom
Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage.
NormalSpecial19020Electrode, Flygon, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Vibrava, Voltorb, Yanma, Yanmega
Soul Stealing 7 Star Strike
GhostPhysical195—1No learner published
Spacial Rend
Tears the foe, and space. High critical-hit ratio.
DragonSpecial100955No learner published
Spark
An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
ElectricPhysical6510020Chinchou, Electrike, Electrode, Lanturn, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Manectric, Minun, Nosepass, Pikachu, Plusle, Probopass, Volbeat +1 more
Sparkling Aria
Sings with bubbles. Cures burns on contact.
WaterSpecial9010010Golduck
Sparkly Swirl
Wrap foe with whirlwind of scent. Heals party's status.
FairySpecial9010010Delcatty, Skitty, Togekiss, Togetic
Spectral Thief
Steals the target's stat boosts, then attacks.
GhostPhysical9010010No learner published
Speed Swap
Swaps user's Speed with the target's.
PsychicStatus——10No learner published
Spicy Extract
Sharply ups target's Attack, harshly lowers its Defense.
GrassStatus——15No learner published
Spider Web
Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching.
BugStatus——10Ariados, Spinarak
Spike Cannon
Launches sharp spikes that strike 2 to 5 times.
SteelPhysical2010015Cloyster, Corsola, Cubone, Marowak
Spikes
Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
GroundStatus——20Cacnea, Cacturne, Cloyster, Forretress, Pineco, Qwilfish, Skarmory
Spiky Shield
Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck.
GrassStatus——10Cacturne
Spin Out
Furiously strains its legs. Harshly lowers user's Speed.
SteelPhysical1001005No learner published
Spirit Break
Attacks with spirit-breaking force. Lowers Sp. Atk.
FairyPhysical7510015Blaziken, Combusken, Granbull, Lunatone, Medicham, Meditite, Wigglytuff
Spirit Shackle
After being hit, foes can no longer escape.
GhostPhysical8010010No learner published
Spit Up
Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
NormalSpecial110010Arbok, Cradily, Ekans, Gulpin, Jigglypuff, Lanturn, Lileep, Mawile, Pelipper, Qwilfish, Swalot, Victreebel, Wigglytuff
Spite
Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move.
GhostStatus—10010Banette, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shedinja, Shuppet
Splash
It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
NormalStatus——40Azurill, Feebas, Grumpig, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Magikarp, Skiploom, Spoink, Wailmer, Wailord, Wynaut
Splintered Stormshards
RockPhysical190—1No learner published
Splishy Splash
A huge electrified wave that may paralyze the foe.
WaterSpecial9010015Minun
Spore
Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep.
GrassStatus—10015Breloom, Jumpluff, Paras, Parasect, Shroomish
Spotlight
Makes the foe attack the spotlighted Pokémon.
NormalStatus——15Clefable, Clefairy, Lanturn
Springtide Storm
Wraps a foe in fierce winds. Varies with the user's form.
FairySpecial100805No learner published
Stealth Rock
Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
RockStatus——20Geodude, Graveler, Kleavor, Onix, Steelix
Steam Eruption
Immerses the foe in heated steam. May inflict a burn.
WaterSpecial110955Magmar, Magmortar
Steamroller
Crushes the foe with its body. May cause flinching.
BugPhysical6510020No learner published
Steel Beam
Fires a beam of steel from its body. It hurts the user.
SteelSpecial140955No learner published
Steel Roller
Destroys terrain. Fails if ground isn't terrain.
SteelPhysical1301005No learner published
Steel Wing
Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
SteelPhysical709025TM47 Granite CaveSkarmory
Sticky Web
Weaves a sticky net that slows foes switching in.
BugStatus——20Ariados, Shuckle, Spinarak, Surskit
Stockpile
Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
NormalStatus——20Arbok, Cradily, Ekans, Gulpin, Jigglypuff, Lanturn, Lileep, Mawile, Munchlax, Pelipper, Qwilfish, Swalot, Victreebel, Wigglytuff
Stoked Sparksurfer
ElectricSpecial175—1No learner published
Stomp
Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
NormalPhysical6510020Farigiraf, Girafarig, Kingler, Krabby, Lickitung, Loudred, Miltank, Ponyta, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Stantler, Tropius, Whismur, Wyrdeer
Stomping Tantrum
Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure.
GroundPhysical7510010TM56 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedAggron, Annihilape, Aron, Cubone, Flygon, Hariyama, Lairon, Mankey, Marowak, Primeape, Tauros, Trapinch, Vibrava
Stone Axe
High critical hit ratio. Sets Splinters that hurt the foe.
RockPhysical7010015Anorith, Armaldo, Kabuto, Kleavor
Stone Edge
Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
RockPhysical100805Geodude, Graveler, Larvitar, Lunatone, Nosepass, Onix, Probopass, Pupitar, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Shuckle, Solrock, Steelix, Sudowoodo
Stored Power
The higher the user's stats the more damage caused.
PsychicSpecial2010010Clefable, Clefairy, Gallade, Gardevoir, Kirlia, Natu, Ralts, Xatu
Storm Throw
FightingPhysical6010010Pinsir
Strange Steam
Emits a strange steam to potentially confuse the foe.
FairySpecial909510Roselia, Roserade
Strength
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
NormalPhysical8010015Machamp
Strength Sap
Saps the foe's Attack to heal HP, then drops Attack.
GrassStatus—10010No learner published
String Shot
Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
BugStatus—9540Ariados, Caterpie, Spinarak, Weedle, Wurmple
Struggle
Used only if all PP are gone. Also hurts the user a little.
NormalPhysical50—1No learner published
Struggle Bug
Resisting, the user attacks the foe. Lowers Sp. Atk.
BugSpecial5010020Illumise, Shuckle, Volbeat
Stuff Cheeks
Consumes the user's Berry, then sharply raises Def.
NormalStatus——10No learner published
Stun Spore
Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
GrassStatus—7530Beautifly, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Budew, Butterfree, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Masquerain, Oddish, Paras +11 more
Submission
A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
FightingPhysical808020Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Pinsir, Poliwrath
Substitute
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
NormalStatus——10Kecleon, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime
Subzero Slammer
IcePhysical1—1No learner published
Sucker Punch
DarkPhysical701005Absol, Ariados, Banette, Bonsly, Cacnea, Cacturne, Diglett, Furret, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Honchkrow, Huntail, Kangaskhan +12 more
Sunny Day
Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
FireStatus——5TM11 Sootopolis City (shop)Bellossom, Castform, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Seedot, Sunflora, Sunkern
Sunsteel Strike
A sun-fueled strike that ignores abilities.
SteelPhysical1001005No learner published
Super Fang
Attacks with sharp fangs and cuts half the foe's HP.
NormalPhysical19010Raticate, Rattata
Supercell Slam
An electrified slam. If it misses, the user is hurt.
ElectricPhysical1009515No learner published
Superpower
Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
FightingPhysical1201005Azumarill, Croconaw, Marill, Nidoqueen, Pinsir, Spinda, Totodile, Trapinch
Supersonic
Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
NormalStatus—5520Aerodactyl, Butterfree, Chinchou, Cloyster, Crobat, Flygon, Golbat, Goldeen, Lanturn, Ledian, Ledyba, Lickitung, Loudred, Magnemite +15 more
Supersonic Skystrike
FlyingPhysical1—1No learner published
Surf
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
WaterSpecial9010015Chinchou, Lanturn
Surging Strikes
Mastering the Water style, strikes with 3 critical hits.
WaterPhysical251005Anorith, Armaldo
Swagger
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
NormalStatus—8515Annihilape, Carvanha, Mankey, Mightyena, Nuzleaf, Politoed, Poochyena, Primeape, Seviper, Sharpedo, Shiftry, Slaking, Slowking, Tauros +1 more
Swallow
Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
NormalStatus——10Arbok, Cradily, Ekans, Gulpin, Jigglypuff, Lanturn, Lileep, Mawile, Munchlax, Pelipper, Swalot, Victreebel, Wigglytuff
Sweet Kiss
Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion.
FairyStatus—7510Cleffa, Happiny, Igglybuff, Luvdisc, Pichu, Smoochum, Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic
Sweet Scent
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness.
NormalStatus—10020Bellossom, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Gloom, Illumise, Masquerain, Oddish, Roselia, Roserade, Surskit, Teddiursa, Tropius, Ursaluna +3 more
Swift
Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
NormalSpecial60—20Aipom, Ambipom, Crawdaunt, Crobat, Cyndaquil, Eevee, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Elekid, Espeon, Golbat, Gorebyss, Minun +8 more
Switcheroo
Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see.
DarkStatus—10010Hypno, Linoone, Minun, Persian
Swords Dance
A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
NormalStatus——20Absol, Ariados, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Dodrio, Doduo, Farfetch'd, Gallade, Gligar, Gliscor, Kleavor, Ninjask, Pinsir, Raticate +6 more
Synchronoise
An odd shock wave that only damages same-type foes.
PsychicSpecial12010010Chimecho, Drowzee, Hoothoot, Hypno, Kecleon, Loudred, Noctowl, Whismur
Synthesis
Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
GrassStatus——5Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Roselia, Roserade, Seedot, Skiploom, Sunkern, Tropius
Syrup Bomb
Lowers the foe's speed each turn for 3 turns.
GrassSpecial6010010No learner published
Tachyon Cutter
Launches particle blades at the target. Strikes twice.
SteelSpecial50—10No learner published
Tackle
Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
NormalPhysical4010035Aggron, Aron, Azumarill, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Camerupt, Castform, Caterpie, Chikorita, Corsola, Cyndaquil, Delcatty, Eevee, Electrike +92 more
Tail Glow
Flashes a light that sharply raises Sp. Atk.
BugStatus——20Lanturn, Volbeat
Tail Slap
Strikes the foe with its tail 2 to 5 times.
NormalPhysical258510No learner published
Tail Whip
Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
NormalStatus—10030Aipom, Ambipom, Azumarill, Azurill, Blissey, Chansey, Cubone, Delcatty, Eevee, Espeon, Flareon, Glaceon, Goldeen, Golduck +34 more
Tailwind
Whips up a turbulent breeze that raises Speed.
FlyingStatus——15Butterfree, Honchkrow, Murkrow, Pelipper, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Xatu
Take Down
A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
NormalPhysical908520Aerodactyl, Aggron, Arcanine, Aron, Beldum, Blissey, Bulbasaur, Carvanha, Chansey, Chimecho, Dewgong, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Eevee +21 more
Take Heart
The user lifts its spirits to heal and strengthen itself.
PsychicStatus——10Delcatty, Skitty
Tar Shot
Lowers the foe's Speed and makes it weak to Fire.
RockStatus—10015No learner published
Taunt
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
DarkStatus—10020TM12 Route 110Absol, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Honchkrow, Mawile, Meowth, Mightyena, Murkrow, Persian, Poochyena, Sharpedo, Sneasel, Zangoose
Tearful Look
The user tears up, dropping Attack and Sp. Attack.
NormalStatus——20Bonsly, Sudowoodo
Teatime
All Pokémon have teatime and eat their Berries.
NormalStatus——10No learner published
Techno Blast
The type varies with the kind of Drive held.
NormalSpecial1201005No learner published
Tectonic Rage
GroundPhysical1—1No learner published
Teeter Dance
Confuses all Pokémon on the scene.
NormalStatus—10020Grumpig, Spinda
Telekinesis
Makes the foe float. It is easier to hit for 3 turns.
PsychicStatus——15Alakazam, Kadabra
Teleport
A psychic move for fleeing from battle instantly.
PsychicStatus——20Abra, Alakazam, Claydol, Gallade, Gardevoir, Kadabra, Kirlia, Natu, Ralts, Xatu
Temper Flare
A desperation attack. Power doubles if last move failed.
FirePhysical7510010No learner published
Tera Blast
If the user's Terastallized, it hits with its Tera-type.
NormalSpecial8010010No learner published
Tera Starstorm
Damages all opponents if user is Stellar form Terapagos.
NormalSpecial1201005No learner published
Terrain Pulse
Type and power changes depending on the terrain.
NormalSpecial5010010No learner published
Thief
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
DarkPhysical6010025TM46 Slateport CityKecleon, Mightyena
Thousand Arrows
Can hit Flying foes, then knocks them to the ground.
GroundPhysical9010010No learner published
Thousand Waves
Those hit by the wave can no longer escape.
GroundPhysical9010010No learner published
Thrash
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
NormalPhysical12010010Annihilape, Croconaw, Cubone, Dodrio, Doduo, Gyarados, Larvitar, Mankey, Marowak, Nidoking, Piloswine, Pinsir, Primeape, Pupitar +7 more
Throat Chop
Chops the throat to disable sound moves for a while.
DarkPhysical8010015Aipom, Ambipom
Thunder
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ElectricSpecial1107010TM25 Lilycove City (shop)Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Elekid, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Manectric, Mareep, Minun, Pelipper, Pikachu, Plusle
Thunder Cage
Traps the foe in a cage of electricity for turns.
ElectricSpecial809015No learner published
Thunder Fang
May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
ElectricPhysical6510015TM52 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedAerodactyl, Arbok, Arcanine, Donphan, Electrike, Gliscor, Granbull, Houndoom, Jolteon, Manectric, Mawile, Mightyena, Salamence, Snubbull +1 more
Thunder Punch
An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ElectricPhysical7510015Dusclops, Dusknoir, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Hitmonchan, Magmortar, Medicham, Slaking, Vigoroth
Thunder Shock
An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ElectricSpecial4010030Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Mareep, Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu, Volbeat
Thunder Wave
A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ElectricStatus—9020Chinchou, Dratini, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Elekid, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Lanturn, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Manectric, Mareep +6 more
Thunderbolt
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ElectricSpecial9010015TM24 Mauville CityElectabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Pikachu, Raichu
Thunderclap
User blasts by target at light speed. Boosts stats.
ElectricSpecial5010010No learner published
Thunderous Kick
Uses a lightning-like kick to hit. Lowers foe's Defense.
ElectricPhysical8010010Dodrio, Flareon, Hitmonlee
Tickle
Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
NormalStatus—10020Aipom, Ambipom, Mime Jr., Omanyte, Tangela, Tangrowth, Whiscash
Tidy Up
User tidies up hazards and raises its Attack and Speed.
NormalStatus——10No learner published
Topsy-Turvy
Swaps all stat changes that affect the target.
DarkStatus——20No learner published
Torch Song
Flames scorch the target. Boosts the user's Sp. Atk.
FireSpecial8010010Altaria, Sunflora
Torment
Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
DarkStatus—10015TM41 Slateport CityHonchkrow, Murkrow, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Toxic
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
PoisonStatus—9010TM06 Sootopolis City (shop)Dustox, Gligar, Gliscor, Gloom, Gulpin, Oddish, Roselia, Roserade, Shroomish, Swalot
Toxic Spikes
Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
PoisonStatus——20Beedrill, Cloyster, Forretress, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino, Pineco, Qwilfish, Roselia, Roserade, Tentacool, Tentacruel
Toxic Thread
Attacks with a thread that poisons and drops Speed.
PoisonStatus—10020Ariados, Roselia, Roserade
Trailblaze
The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
GrassPhysical5010020No learner published
Transform
Alters the user's cells to become a copy of the foe.
NormalStatus——10Ditto
Tri Attack
Fires three types of beams at the same time.
NormalSpecial8010010Dodrio, Farigiraf, Magneton, Magnezone, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Probopass
Trick
Tricks the foe into trading held items.
PsychicStatus—10010Alakazam, Banette, Kadabra, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Shuppet
Trick Room
Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
PsychicStatus——5Porygon-Z
Trick-or-Treat
Goes trick-or-treating making the foe Ghost-type.
GhostStatus—10020No learner published
Triple Arrows
High critical hit ratio. May lower Defense or flinch.
FightingPhysical9010010No learner published
Triple Axel
A 3-kick attack that gets more powerful with each hit.
IcePhysical209010No learner published
Triple Dive
Hits target with splashes of water 3 times in a row.
WaterPhysical309510Quagsire
Triple Kick
Kicks the foe 3 times in a row with rising intensity.
FightingPhysical159510Flareon, Jolteon
Trop Kick
An intense kick from the tropics. Lowers Attack.
GrassPhysical7010015Blaziken, Combusken, Flareon, Jolteon, Medicham, Meditite
Trump Card
The less PP the move has the more damage it does.
NormalSpecial1—5Eevee, Minun, Slowking
Twin Beam
Mystical eye-beams that hit the target twice in a row.
PsychicSpecial4010010Farigiraf, Girafarig
Twineedle
Stingers on the forelegs jab the foe twice.
BugPhysical2510020Beedrill
Twinkle Tackle
FairyPhysical1—1No learner published
Twister
Whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe.
DragonSpecial4010020Dratini, Gyarados, Horsea, Kingdra, Milotic, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Seadra
U-turn
BugPhysical7010020TM60 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedBeedrill, Dustox, Furret, Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Sceptile, Skiploom, Yanma, Yanmega
Upper Hand
Makes the target flinch if readying a priority move.
FightingPhysical6510015No learner published
Uproar
Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
NormalSpecial9010010Chimecho, Chingling, Dodrio, Doduo, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Golduck, Hoothoot, Lombre, Loudred, Ludicolo, Noctowl, Spinda, Vigoroth +3 more
V-create
Very powerful, but lowers Defense, Sp. Def and Speed.
FirePhysical180955No learner published
Vacuum Wave
Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first.
FightingSpecial4010030Hitmonchan, Scyther
Veevee Volley
Eevee's love increases its power. It never misses.
NormalPhysical1—20No learner published
Venom Drench
Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of a poisoned foe.
PoisonStatus—10020Ariados, Muk, Seviper, Swalot
Venoshock
Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
PoisonSpecial6510010Beedrill, Crobat, Dustox, Golbat, Seviper, Zubat
Victory Dance
Dances to raise Attack, Defense and Speed.
FightingStatus——20Farfetch'd, Jolteon, Ledian
Vine Whip
Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
GrassPhysical4510025Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Tangela, Tangrowth, Victreebel, Weepinbell
Vise Grip
Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
NormalPhysical5510030Corphish, Crawdaunt, Kingler, Krabby, Mawile, Pinsir
Vital Throw
Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
FightingPhysical70—10Hariyama, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Pinsir
Volt Switch
ElectricSpecial7010020TM59 Not handed out or hidden anywhere in the game's own map scripts — not placedNo learner published
Volt Tackle
A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user.
ElectricPhysical12010015No learner published
Wake-Up Slap
Powerful against sleeping foes, but also heals them.
FightingPhysical7010010Clefable, Clefairy, Delcatty, Froslass, Hariyama, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Miltank, Poliwag, Poliwhirl +2 more
Water Gun
Squirts water to attack the foe.
WaterSpecial4010025Anorith, Armaldo, Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Castform, Chinchou, Clamperl, Croconaw, Golduck, Horsea, Kingdra, Lanturn, Lapras +34 more
Water Pledge
Attacks with a column of water. May make a rainbow.
WaterSpecial8010010No learner published
Water Pulse
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WaterSpecial6010020TM03 Sootopolis City (shop)Barboach, Goldeen, Golduck, Gorebyss, Horsea, Huntail, Kingdra, Lapras, Lombre, Ludicolo, Luvdisc, Mantine, Mantyke, Milotic +16 more
Water Shuriken
Throws 2 to 5 stars that are sure to strike first.
Water1510020No learner published
Water Sport
The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire.
WaterStatus—10015Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Budew, Goldeen, Golduck, Gorebyss, Lombre, Ludicolo, Marill, Masquerain, Milotic, Pelipper, Poliwag +6 more
Water Spout
Inflicts more damage if the user's HP is high.
WaterSpecial1501005Wailmer, Wailord
Waterfall
Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
WaterPhysical8010015Goldeen, Poliwrath, Seaking
Wave Crash
A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user.
WaterPhysical12010010No learner published
Weather Ball
The move's type and power change with the weather.
NormalSpecial5010010Castform
Whirlpool
Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
WaterSpecial358515Clamperl, Gorebyss, Huntail, Mudkip, Shellder, Wailmer, Wailord
Whirlwind
Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle.
NormalStatus——20Beautifly, Butterfree, Dustox, Hariyama, Makuhita, Masquerain, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Shiftry, Tropius
Wicked Blow
Mastering the Dark style, strikes with a critical hit.
DarkPhysical751005Granbull, Huntail
Wicked Torque
DarkPhysical8010010No learner published
Wide Guard
Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
RockStatus——10Gallade, Hitmonlee, Kingler, Machamp, Mantine, Mantyke, Mr. Mime, Probopass
Wild Charge
An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
ElectricPhysical9010015Electrike, Pikachu
Wildbolt Storm
Hits with a brutal tempest. May inflict paralysis.
ElectricSpecial1008510Mantine, Mantyke, Swellow
Will-O-Wisp
Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
FireStatus—8515Banette, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Froslass, Ninetales, Shuppet, Sunflora, Vulpix
Wing Attack
Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
FlyingPhysical6010035Aerodactyl, Crobat, Golbat, Honchkrow, Mantine, Mantyke, Murkrow, Pelipper, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Scyther, Skarmory, Swellow +3 more
Wish
A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.
NormalStatus——10Gardevoir, Illumise, Natu, Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic, Xatu
Withdraw
Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense.
WaterStatus——40Applin, Cloyster, Omanyte, Shellder, Shuckle, Slowbro, Squirtle, Torkoal
Wonder Room
Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns.
PsychicStatus——10Golduck, Psyduck, Solrock
Wood Hammer
Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too.
GrassPhysical12010015Exeggutor, Pinsir, Sudowoodo
Work Up
The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
NormalStatus——30Houndoom, Houndour, Linoone, Tauros
Worry Seed
Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
GrassStatus—10010Budew, Bulbasaur, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Shroomish, Skiploom, Sunflora, Sunkern
Wrap
Wraps and squeezes the foe times with vines, etc.
NormalPhysical159020Arbok, Bellsprout, Chimecho, Chingling, Dratini, Ekans, Lickitung, Milotic, Seviper, Shuckle, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Weepinbell
Wring Out
NormalSpecial11005Bellsprout, Cradily, Gulpin, Jynx, Kabuto, Lickitung, Lileep, Octillery, Seviper, Swalot, Tangela, Tangrowth, Tentacool, Tentacruel +1 more
X-Scissor
Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
BugPhysical8010015Anorith, Ariados, Armaldo, Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Heracross, Kleavor, Ninjask, Paras, Parasect, Pinsir, Sceptile, Scizor +3 more
Yawn
Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
NormalStatus——10Camerupt, Chimecho, Chinchou, Chingling, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Gulpin, Kingdra, Lanturn, Mightyena, Numel, Poochyena, Quagsire, Relicanth +14 more
Zap Cannon
Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
ElectricSpecial120505Forretress, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Nosepass, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Probopass
Zen Headbutt
Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
PsychicPhysical809015Bagon, Golduck, Grumpig, Illumise, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Medicham, Metagross, Miltank, Psyduck, Sableye, Salamence, Slowbro +9 more
Zing Zap
An electrified impact that can cause flinching.
ElectricPhysical8010010No learner published
Zippy Zap
Electric bursts always go first and land a critical hit.
ElectricPhysical8010010No learner published