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Every move in Pokémon Heart & Soul
769 moves that something in this hack actually learns or that a TM teaches, with what each one does and who gets it.
| Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | TM | Learned by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | Accelgor, Amoonguss, Arboliva, Ariados, Beautifly, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Cacnea, Cacturne, Celesteela, Cottonee +62 more | |
| Accelerock Hits with a high-speed rock that always goes first. | Rock | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Lycanroc | |
| Acid Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Arbok, Bellsprout, Cradily, Dragalge, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Ekans, Gloom, Lileep, Naganadel, Nihilego, Oddish, Poipole, Seismitoad +11 more | |
| Acid Armor Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Cryogonal, Glimmet, Glimmora, Goodra (Hisui), Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Manaphy, Melmetal, Meltan, Milcery, Muk, Muk (Alola), Phione, Shelmet +5 more | |
| Acid Spray Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Accelgor, Arbok, Eelektrik, Ekans, Flapple, Garbodor, Glimmet, Glimmora, Goodra (Hisui), Grafaiai, Grimer (Alola), Gulpin, Iron Moth, Muk (Alola) +10 more | |
| Acrobatics Does double damage if the user has no item. | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | Archen, Archeops, Charjabug, Chimchar, Emolga, Farfetch'd, Finizen, Flapple, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Gligar, Gliscor, Grubbin, Hoppip +15 more | |
| Acupressure The user sharply raises one of its stats. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Dodrio, Doduo, Drapion, Maractus, Medicham, Meditite, Pincurchin, Skorupi | |
| Aerial Ace An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | TM40 Mt. Mortar | Aegislash, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Decidueye (Hisui), Doublade, Dracozolt, Ducklett, Farfetch'd, Fearow, Gallade, Gogoat, Hawlucha, Heracross, Honedge +16 more |
| Aeroblast Launches a vacuumed blast. High critical-hit ratio. | Flying | Special | 100 | 95 | 5 | Lugia | |
| After You Helps out the target, letting it move next. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Audino, Buneary, Clefable, Clefairy, Indeedee, Lopunny, Maractus, Minccino, Moltres (Galar), Mr. Rime, Oranguru, Orbeetle, Patrat, Petilil +4 more | |
| Agility Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | Accelgor, Aerodactyl, Aipom, Ambipom, Arcanine, Archen, Archeops, Ariados, Arrokuda, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Barraskewda, Beedrill, Blitzle +130 more | |
| Air Cutter Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio. | Flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | Beautifly, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Golbat, Iron Jugulis, Kartana, Masquerain, Naganadel, Noibat, Noivern, Oricorio, Pidove, Sigilyph, Skarmory +7 more | |
| Air Slash Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching. | Flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Celesteela, Charizard, Crobat, Decidueye (Hisui), Ducklett, Dunsparce, Farfetch'd, Flamigo, Golbat, Hoothoot, Iron Jugulis +50 more | |
| Alluring Voice Confuses foe if its stats were boosted this turn. | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Clefable, Clefairy | |
| Ally Switch The user switches places with its partner. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Alakazam, Armarouge, Ceruledge, Hoopa, Iron Leaves, Kadabra, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Orbeetle | |
| Amnesia Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Barboach, Bibarel, Bidoof, Camerupt, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Clodsire, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifblim, Drifloon, Eiscue, Furret, Garbodor +40 more | |
| Anchor Shot Strangles the foe with a chain. The foe can't escape. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Dhelmise | |
| Ancient Power Attack that may raise all stats. | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Aerodactyl, Amaura, Anorith, Archen, Archeops, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Armaldo, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Aurorus, Baltoy, Barbaracle, Bastiodon +75 more | |
| Apple Acid Attacks with tart apple acid to lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Appletun | |
| Aqua Cutter Pressurized water cut with a high critical-hit ratio. | Water | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Quaquaval, Quaxly, Quaxwell, Veluza | |
| Aqua Jet Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed. | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Alomomola, Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Basculegion, Basculin, Beartic, Bibarel, Brionne, Bruxish, Buizel, Carracosta, Carvanha, Clauncher, Clawitzer +26 more | |
| Aqua Ring Forms a veil of water that restores HP. | Water | Status | — | — | 20 | Alomomola, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Azumarill, Chinchou, Corsola, Dewgong, Dewpider, Ducklett, Finneon, Goldeen, Gorebyss, Kyogre, Lanturn +19 more | |
| Aqua Step Hits with light, fluid dance steps. Ups the user's Speed. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Quaquaval | |
| Aqua Tail The user swings its tail like a wave to attack. | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Azumarill, Barboach, Basculin, Blastoise, Bruxish, Buizel, Carracosta, Croconaw, Dewgong, Dewott, Dondozo, Dragalge, Dragonair, Dragonite +31 more | |
| Arm Thrust Straight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times. | Fighting | Physical | 15 | 100 | 20 | Emboar, Hariyama, Heracross, Iron Hands, Makuhita, Pancham, Pangoro, Pawmo, Pawmot, Pignite | |
| Armor Cannon A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats. | Fire | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Armarouge | |
| Aromatherapy Heals all status problems with a soothing scent. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Aromatisse, Bayleef, Calyrex, Chikorita, Comfey, Cutiefly, Deerling, Eldegoss, Floette Eternal, Gossifleur, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hattrem, Indeedee +21 more | |
| Aromatic Mist Raises the Sp. Def of a partner Pokémon. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 20 | Aromatisse, Bounsweet, Milcery, Polteageist, Sinistea, Steenee, Tapu Lele, Tsareena, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Assist Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Glameow, Liepard, Purrloin, Purugly, Skitty | |
| Assurance Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Axew, Beedrill, Bisharp, Carvanha, Cranidos, Donphan, Dragapult, Drakloak, Emboar, Farigiraf, Fearow, Fraxure, Girafarig +48 more | |
| Astonish Attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Aipom, Altaria, Ambipom, Amoonguss, Appletun, Applin, Armarouge, Blacephalon, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Brute Bonnet, Bruxish, Ceruledge, Charcadet +97 more | |
| Attack Order Underlings pummel the foe. High critical-hit ratio. | Bug | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Vespiquen | |
| Attract Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | TM45 Goldenrod City Gym | Aromatisse, Audino, Beautifly, Delcatty, Fezandipiti, Finneon, Frosmoth, Glameow, Lumineon, Luvdisc, Milcery, Milotic, Purugly, Skitty +4 more |
| Aura Sphere Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded. | Fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 | Clawitzer, Decidueye (Hisui), Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Giratina, Lucario, Magearna, Mew, Mewtwo, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Palkia, Palkia (Origin), Togekiss | |
| Aura Wheel Raises Speed to attack. The Type is based on its form. | Electric | Physical | 110 | 100 | 10 | Morpeko | |
| Aurora Beam Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack. | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Amaura, Aurorus, Cloyster, Cresselia, Cryogonal, Dewgong, Frosmoth, Magearna, Octillery, Remoraid, Sealeo, Seel, Shellder, Spheal +5 more | |
| Aurora Veil Weakens all attacks if used in hail or snow. | Ice | Status | — | — | 20 | Arctovish, Eiscue, Frosmoth, Iron Bundle | |
| Autotomize Sheds additional weight to sharply boost Speed. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | Aegislash, Aggron, Aron, Celesteela, Doublade, Forretress, Hakamo-O, Honedge, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Kommo-O, Kommo-O (Totem), Lairon +4 more | |
| Avalanche | Ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | TM72 Celadon City | Amaura, Arctozolt, Aurorus, Avalugg, Bergmite, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Crabominable, Darmanitan-G, Darumaka (Galar), Glastrier, Jynx, Smoochum, Vanillish +2 more |
| Axe Kick May miss and hurt the kicker. May cause confusion. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 90 | 10 | Lokix | |
| Baby-Doll Eyes Lowers the foe's Attack before it can move. | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Audino, Bewear, Brionne, Buneary, Dachsbun, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Espathra, Espeon, Fidough, Flareon, Flittle, Furfrou, Glaceon +26 more | |
| Baneful Bunker Protects user and poisons foes on contact. | Poison | Status | — | — | 10 | Toxapex | |
| Barb Barrage Can poison on impact. Powers up against poisoned foes. | Poison | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Overqwil, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui) | |
| Barrage Hurls round objects at the foe 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola) | |
| Barrier Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Glaceon, Magnezone, Mew, Mewtwo, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Tentacool, Tentacruel | |
| Baton Pass Switches out the user while keeping effects in play. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Aipom, Ambipom, Buneary, Celebi, Dachsbun, Drifblim, Drifloon, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Farigiraf, Fidough, Furret, Girafarig, Gorebyss +23 more | |
| Beak Blast Heats beak to attack last. Burns foe on contact. | Flying | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Toucannon | |
| Beat Up Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Fezandipiti, Houndoom, Houndour, Maushold, Nickit, Passimian, Sneasel, Tandemaus, Thievul, Wishiwashi | |
| Belch Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it. | Poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Arbok, Cramorant, Croagunk, Ekans, Garbodor, Greedent, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Grumpig, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Koffing, Muk, Muk (Alola) +13 more | |
| Belly Drum Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Chesnaught, Darmanitan, Darmanitan-G, Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Hariyama, Iron Hands, Kommo-O, Kommo-O (Totem), Linoone, Makuhita, Munchlax, Politoed, Poliwag +4 more | |
| Bestow The user gives its held item to the foe. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Linoone, Passimian, Plusle, Togepi, Togetic, Tropius, Zigzagoon | |
| Bide Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | Normal | Physical | 1 | — | 10 | Amoonguss, Beartic, Bewear, Carracosta, Conkeldurr, Cubchoo, Flygon, Foongus, Forretress, Goodra, Goomy, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Gurdurr +39 more | |
| Bind Binds and squeezes the foe for turns. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Bewear, Carnivine, Clobbopus, Cryogonal, Drizzile, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Eelektrik, Grapploct, Heatmor, Inteleon, Kecleon, Klang, Klink +11 more | |
| Bite Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_2 ? TYPE_DARK : TYPE_NORMAL | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Absol, Aerodactyl, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Arctibax, Arctovish, Arrokuda, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bagon, Barraskewda +173 more | |
| Bitter Blade Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Fire | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Ceruledge | |
| Bitter Malice A spine-chilling resentment. Lowers the foe's Attack. | Ghost | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Zoroark (Hisui), Zorua (Hisui) | |
| Blaze Kick A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn. | Fire | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | Blaziken, Hitmonlee, Tauros | |
| Blizzard Hits the foes with an icy storm that may freeze it. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14 Goldenrod City | Abomasnow, Amaura, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Articuno, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Beartic, Bergmite, Castform, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Cubchoo +25 more |
| Block Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Bastiodon, Bonsly, Bronzong, Garganacl, Landorus, Mr. Rime, Nosepass, Probopass, Snorlax, Spidops, Stonjourner, Sudowoodo, Tangrowth, Tarountula | |
| Blood Moon Unleashes the blood moon. Can't be used twice in a row. | Normal | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | Ursaluna (Bloodmoon) | |
| Blue Flare Engulfs the foe in a blue flame. May inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 130 | 85 | 5 | Reshiram | |
| Body Press Does more damage the higher the user's Def. | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Raging Bolt | |
| Body Slam A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Appletun, Avalugg, Bayleef, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chesnaught, Chespin, Chewtle, Chikorita, Clefable, Clefairy, Deino, Dondozo, Drednaw +44 more | |
| Bolt Beak Double power if the user moves before the target. | Electric | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Arctozolt, Dracozolt | |
| Bolt Strike Strikes with a great amount of lightning. May paralyze. | Electric | Physical | 130 | 85 | 5 | Zekrom | |
| Bone Club Clubs the foe with a bone. May cause flinching. | Ground | Physical | 65 | 85 | 20 | Cubone, Marowak, Marowak (Alola), Marowak-a (Totem) | |
| Bone Rush Strikes the foe with a bone in hand 2 to 5 times. | Ground | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Cubone, Gligar, Gliscor, Lucario, Mandibuzz, Marowak, Marowak (Alola), Marowak-a (Totem) | |
| Bonemerang Throws a bone boomerang that strikes twice. | Ground | Physical | 50 | 90 | 10 | Cubone, Marowak, Marowak (Alola), Marowak-a (Totem) | |
| Boomburst Attacks everything with a destructive sound wave. | Normal | Special | 140 | 100 | 10 | Dudunsparce, Exploud, Noivern, Rillaboom, Scream Tail, Toxtricity, Vibrava | |
| Bounce Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze. | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | Azurill, Buneary, Bunnelby, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chi-Yu, Cinderace, Diggersby, Finneon, Froakie, Frogadier, Grumpig, Gyarados, Hawlucha +21 more | |
| Branch Poke The user pokes the target with a pointed branch. | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Grookey, Rillaboom, Thwackey | |
| Brave Bird A low altitude charge that also hurts the user. | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Blaziken, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Corviknight, Corvisquire, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Ducklett, Farfetch'd, Farfetch'd (Galar), Flamigo, Ho-Oh, Mandibuzz +14 more | |
| Breaking Swipe Swings its tail to attack. Lowers the Atk of those hit. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Archaludon, Baxcalibur, Cyclizar, Duraludon, Koraidon, Roaring Moon, Walking Wake | |
| Brick Break Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31 Route 17 | Clobbopus, Farfetch'd (Galar), Grapploct, Great Tusk, Heracross, Hitmonlee, Koraidon, Kubfu, Pinsir, Sawk, Scrafty, Scraggy, Sirfetch'd, Urshifu +1 more |
| Brine Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM55 Celadon City | Alomomola, Anorith, Armaldo, Beartic, Carracosta, Cloyster, Corsola, Cradily, Cubchoo, Dewgong, Empoleon, Frillish, Hariyama, Horsea +29 more |
| Brutal Swing Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Bewear, Dracovish, Farfetch'd (Galar), Guzzlord, Hatterene, Hattrem, Okidogi, Runerigus, Sandaconda, Silicobra, Sirfetch'd, Stufful, Tinkatink, Tinkaton +2 more | |
| Bubble Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed. | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Azumarill, Azurill, Blastoise, Chinchou, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Corsola, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Crawdaunt, Dewpider +41 more | |
| Bubble Beam Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Azumarill, Azurill, Brionne, Chinchou, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Corsola, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Crawdaunt, Dewpider +40 more | |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Anorith, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Ariados, Armaldo, Burmy, Caterpie, Centiskorch, Charjabug, Combee, Crustle, Dewpider, Drapion, Durant +35 more | |
| Bug Buzz A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Accelgor, Beautifly, Butterfree, Combee, Cutiefly, Dustox, Escavalier, Frosmoth, Galvantula, Genesect, Illumise, Iron Moth, Joltik, Karrablast +21 more | |
| Bulk Up Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | TM08 Route 17 | Blaziken, Buzzwole, Chesnaught, Chespin, Clobbopus, Combusken, Conkeldurr, Falinks, Gogoat, Grapploct, Grimmsnarl, Groudon, Gurdurr, Incineroar +14 more |
| Bulldoze Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Copperajah, Cufant, Diggersby, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Flygon, Geodude, Gogoat, Golem, Graveler, Great Tusk +28 more | |
| Bullet Punch Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first. | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Hitmonchan, Metagross, Metang, Pangoro, Scizor | |
| Bullet Seed Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | TM09 Route 32 | Appletun, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Capsakid, Cinccino, Dipplin, Exeggcute, Gourgeist, Greedent, Heracross, Hoppip, Hydrapple, Jumpluff, Mantine +13 more |
| Burn Up Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type. | Fire | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | Carkol, Centiskorch, Coalossal, Cyndaquil, Moltres, Quilava, Sizzlipede, Typhlosion | |
| Burning Bulwark Evades attack, and burns the foe if struck. | Fire | Status | — | — | 10 | Gouging Fire | |
| Calm Mind Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | TM04 Goldenrod City | Alakazam, Armarouge, Aromatisse, Beheeyem, Blacephalon, Elgyem, Entei, Gardevoir, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hattrem, Ho-Oh, Indeedee, Infernape +20 more |
| Camouflage Alters the Pokémon's type depending on the location. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Deerling, Dragalge, Kecleon, Mothim, Sawsbuck, Skrelp, Staryu, Stunfisk, Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct) | |
| Captivate Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | TM78 Celadon City | Brionne, Butterfree, Finneon, Froslass, Gardevoir, Glameow, Gorebyss, Lumineon, Luvdisc, Meowth, Meowth (Alola), Milotic, Miltank, Minccino +24 more |
| Ceaseless Edge Sets Spikes that hurt the foe. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 90 | 15 | Samurott (Hisui) | |
| Charge Charges power to boost the Electric move used next. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | Ampharos, Arctozolt, Bellibolt, Blitzle, Boltund, Charjabug, Chinchou, Dedenne, Dracozolt, Electrike, Electrode, Emolga, Flaaffy, Geodude (Alola) +42 more | |
| Charge Beam Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57 Olivine City | Dedenne, Eelektrik, Electrode, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Necrozma, Regice, Regirock, Registeel, Sandy Shocks, Tynamo, Voltorb |
| Charm Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_6 ? TYPE_FAIRY : TYPE_NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Aromatisse, Azurill, Boltund, Buneary, Cleffa, Cottonee, Cubchoo, Dachsbun, Dedenne, Deerling, Duosion, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Fidough +47 more | |
| Chatter Attacks with a sound wave that causes confusion. | Flying | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Chatot | |
| Chip Away | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Basculin, Conkeldurr, Cranidos, Croconaw, Druddigon, Feraligatr, Gurdurr, Heracross, Kangaskhan, Larvitar, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Munchlax, Nidoking +15 more | |
| Chloroblast A user-hurting blast of amassed chlorophyll. | Grass | Special | 150 | 95 | 5 | Electrode (Hisui) | |
| Circle Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | Pancham, Pangoro, Politoed, Poliwrath, Spidops, Tarountula, Throh | |
| Clamp Traps and squeezes the foe for turns. | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Barbaracle, Binacle, Clamperl, Shellder | |
| Clanging Scales Makes a big noise with its scales. Drops Defense. | Dragon | Special | 110 | 100 | 5 | Kommo-O, Kommo-O (Totem) | |
| Clear Smog Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Amoonguss, Armarouge, Brute Bonnet, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Foongus, Garbodor, Koffing, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar, Magmortar, Munkidori, Nihilego +4 more | |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Annihilape, Cobalion, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Falinks, Gallade, Great Tusk, Hakamo-O, Hariyama, Heracross, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Infernape +34 more | |
| Coil Coils up to raise Attack, Defense and Accuracy. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Arbok, Centiskorch, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Ekans, Furret, Gorebyss, Huntail, Milotic, Sandaconda, Serperior, Servine +6 more | |
| Collision Course Prehistoric explosion that's stronger if super effective. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Koraidon | |
| Comet Punch Repeatedly punches the foe 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 85 | 15 | Buzzwole, Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Ledian, Ledyba, Pancham, Pangoro | |
| Comeuppance Retaliates strongly against who last hurt the user. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Mabosstiff | |
| Confide Shares a secret with the foe, lowering Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Chatot, Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Morgrem | |
| Confuse Ray A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Ampharos, Bronzong, Bronzor, Chandelure, Chi-Yu, Chinchou, Cradily, Crobat, Cryogonal, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) +55 more | |
| Confusion A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | Alakazam, Articuno (Galar), Azelf, Baltoy, Beheeyem, Bronzong, Bronzor, Bruxish, Butterfree, Calyrex, Celebi, Chimecho, Chingling, Claydol +74 more | |
| Constrict Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | Normal | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | Ariados, Cradily, Drifblim, Drifloon, Inkay, Lileep, Malamar, Nihilego, Octillery, Omanyte, Omastar, Shuckle, Spinarak, Tangela +3 more | |
| Conversion Changes the user's type into first known move's type. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2 | |
| Conversion 2 Makes the user resistant to the last attack's type. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2 | |
| Copycat The user mimics the last move used by a foe. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bonsly, Cleffa, Dubwool, Flamigo, Happiny, Igglybuff, Marshadow, Maushold, Mesprit, Mime Jr., Mimikyu, Minun, Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar) +10 more | |
| Cosmic Power Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a mystic power. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Arceus, Baltoy, Claydol, Clefable, Clefairy, Cosmoem, Deoxys, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Jirachi, Lunala, Lunatone, Sigilyph, Solgaleo +3 more | |
| Cotton Guard Wraps its body in cotton. Drastically raises Defense. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Altaria, Ampharos, Cottonee, Dubwool, Eldegoss, Flaaffy, Furfrou, Maractus, Mareep, Slurpuff, Swablu, Swirlix, Wooloo | |
| Cotton Spore Spores cling to the foes, sharply reducing Speed. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | Ampharos, Cacnea, Cacturne, Cottonee, Eldegoss, Flaaffy, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Maractus, Mareep, Skiploom, Slurpuff, Swirlix, Whimsicott | |
| Counter Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Annihilape, Bonsly, Breloom, Buzzwole, Chewtle, Cinderace, Drednaw, Falinks, Greedent, Heracross, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Iron Boulder, Koraidon +30 more | |
| Court Change The user swaps effects on either side of the field. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Cinderace | |
| Covet Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Dachsbun, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Espurr, Fidough, Greedent, Illumise, Lechonk, Linoone, Mankey, Meowstic, Oinkologne, Skitty, Slaking +7 more | |
| Crabhammer Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Water | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Crabrawler, Crawdaunt, Kingler, Krabby | |
| Crafty Shield Evades status moves for one turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Klefki, Magearna, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Runerigus, Yamask (Galar) | |
| Cross Chop A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Annihilape, Barbaracle, Binacle, Incineroar, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Obstagoon, Primeape | |
| Cross Poison A slash that may poison a foe and do critical damage. | Poison | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Crobat, Drapion, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Fezandipiti, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Parasect, Skorupi, Spinarak | |
| Crunch Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Arctovish, Arrokuda, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bagon +137 more | |
| Crush Claw Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense. | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Anorith, Armaldo, Braviary, Eelektross, Gouging Fire, Rufflet, Sandslash, Silvally, Type: Null, Zangoose | |
| Crush Grip | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Regigigas | |
| Curse A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_5 ? TYPE_GHOST : TYPE_MYSTERY | Status | — | — | 10 | Appletun, Avalugg, Banette, Bergmite, Bibarel, Bidoof, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Camerupt, Carracosta, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dusclops +39 more | |
| Cut Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01 Ilex Forest | Kartana |
| Dark Pulse Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM79 Celadon City | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Clawitzer, Darkrai, Gastly, Gengar, Grimmsnarl, Haunter, Honchkrow, Impidimp, Iron Jugulis, Larvitar, Mandibuzz, Meowth (Alola) +15 more |
| Dark Void Drags the foes into total darkness, inducing Sleep. | Dark | Status | — | 50 | 10 | Darkrai | |
| Darkest Lariat Swings the arms to strike It ignores stat changes. | Dark | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Incineroar | |
| Dazzling Gleam Damages foes by emitting a bright flash. | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Clefable, Cutiefly, Espathra, Flutter Mane, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hattrem, Iron Valiant, Milcery, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Ninetales (Alola) +4 more | |
| Defend Order Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a living shield. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Vespiquen | |
| Defense Curl Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Azumarill, Bibarel, Bidoof, Blissey, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Buneary, Chansey, Clefairy, Cyndaquil, Donphan, Dubwool, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce +49 more | |
| Defog Removes obstacles and lowers evasion. | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 | Braviary, Ducklett, Farfetch'd (Galar), Frosmoth, Kartana, Mandibuzz, Rufflet, Sirfetch'd, Swanna, Tapu Fini, Vullaby, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Destiny Bond If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Cofagrigus, Froslass, Gastly, Gengar, Giratina, Haunter, Hoopa, Iron Valiant, Koffing, Pecharunt, Phantump, Qwilfish +9 more | |
| Detect | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 | Absol, Azelf, Clobbopus, Farfetch'd (Galar), Flamigo, Grapploct, Grovyle, Hawlucha, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Iron Hands, Kartana, Kubfu, Lokix +20 more | |
| Diamond Storm Whips up a storm of diamonds. May up Defense. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 | Diancie | |
| Dig Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM28 National Park | Bunnelby, Charjabug, Copperajah, Cufant, Diggersby, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Dunsparce, Durant, Excadrill, Gabite +30 more |
| Dire Claw High critical hit chance. May paralyze, poison or drowse. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Sneasler | |
| Disable For 4 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Alakazam, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Bruxish, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Darkrai, Drowzee, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Golduck, Grimer +29 more | |
| Disarming Voice Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded. | Fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 | Altaria, Aromatisse, Audino, Brionne, Clefable, Clefairy, Espathra, Espurr, Fezandipiti, Flittle, Gardevoir, Granbull, Hatenna, Hatterene +16 more | |
| Discharge Zaps all other Pokémon with electricity. May paralyze. | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Arctozolt, Bellibolt, Blitzle, Charjabug, Chinchou, Dedenne, Dracozolt, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Electrode +76 more | |
| Dive Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Cramorant, Dewgong, Dondozo, Finizen, Gorebyss, Huntail, Manaphy, Palafin, Phione, Relicanth, Seel, Wailmer +2 more | |
| Dizzy Punch A rhythmic punch that may confuse the target. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Buneary, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Kangaskhan, Lopunny, Regigigas, Reuniclus, Spinda | |
| Doodle Changes user's and ally's Ability into the target's. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Grafaiai | |
| Doom Desire Summons strong light to attack 2 turns later. | Steel | Special | 140 | 100 | 5 | Jirachi | |
| Double Hit Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice. | Normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 | Aipom, Ambipom, Buizel, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Dipplin, Dodrio, Doduo, Dragapult, Drakloak, Farigiraf, Finizen, Floatzel, Girafarig +19 more | |
| Double Iron Bash The user spins and hits with its arms. May cause flinch. | Steel | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | Melmetal | |
| Double Kick A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. | Fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | Blaziken, Bunnelby, Cinderace, Cobalion, Combusken, Deerling, Diggersby, Dubwool, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Glastrier, Gouging Fire, Hitmonlee, Incineroar +28 more | |
| Double Shock Discharges all electricity, losing the Electric type. | Electric | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Pawmot | |
| Double Slap Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | Alomomola, Audino, Blissey, Brionne, Bunnelby, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Delcatty, Diggersby, Garbodor, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita +22 more | |
| Double Team Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | TM32 Not placed on any map in the source — the game doesn't say where this one comes from | Absol, Accelgor, Archen, Archeops, Cresselia, Darkrai, Dragalge, Emolga, Froakie, Frogadier, Froslass, Gallade, Gardevoir, Glalie +44 more |
| Double-Edge A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Aggron, Arcanine (Hisui), Aron, Arrokuda, Audino, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Azumarill, Bagon, Barraskewda, Basculegion, Basculin, Bergmite, Bewear +108 more | |
| Dragon Breath Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze. | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Altaria, Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Deino, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dipplin, Dracovish, Dragapult, Drampa, Flapple +29 more | |
| Dragon Claw Slashes the foe with sharp claws. | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM02 Route 27 | Archaludon, Archen, Archeops, Axew, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Charizard, Cyclizar, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Druddigon, Duraludon, Flygon, Fraxure +21 more |
| Dragon Dance A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | Altaria, Axew, Dragapult, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drakloak, Dratini, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Flapple, Flygon, Fraxure, Gyarados, Hakamo-O +11 more | |
| Dragon Darts The user attacks twice. Two targets are hit once each. | Dragon | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Dragapult | |
| Dragon Energy The higher the user's HP the more damage caused. | Dragon | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Regidrago | |
| Dragon Hammer Swings its whole body like a hammer to damage. | Dragon | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Exeggutor (Alola), Raging Bolt | |
| Dragon Pulse Generates a shock wave to damage the foe. | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | TM59 Dragon's Den | Altaria, Ampharos, Appletun, Axew, Clawitzer, Cyclizar, Deino, Dipplin, Dracovish, Dracozolt, Dragalge, Drakloak, Drampa, Eternatus +37 more |
| Dragon Rage Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage. | Dragon | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Axew, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Deino, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drampa, Dratini, Druddigon, Fraxure, Gabite, Garchomp, Gible +11 more | |
| Dragon Rush Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching. | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | Cyclizar, Deino, Dracovish, Dracozolt, Dragapult, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drakloak, Dratini, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Flapple, Flygon, Gabite +11 more | |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | Archaludon, Arctibax, Baxcalibur, Dipplin, Dracozolt, Dragalge, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Druddigon, Duraludon, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Flygon +12 more | |
| Drain Punch | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM60 Route 39 | Koraidon, Lilligant (Hisui), Marshadow, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Seismitoad |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Aromatisse, Cleffa, Comfey, Cutiefly, Enamorus, Froslass, Gardevoir, Gorebyss, Jynx, Kirlia, Klefki, Luvdisc, Milcery, Ralts +12 more | |
| Dream Eater Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | TM85 Celadon City | Articuno (Galar), Darkrai, Gardevoir, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Hoothoot, Kirlia, Lunala, Morelull, Munna, Noctowl, Ralts, Shiinotic +1 more |
| Drill Peck A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill. | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Delibird, Dodrio, Doduo, Empoleon, Espathra, Fearow, Iron Bundle, Pikipek, Piplup, Prinplup, Rookidee +6 more | |
| Drill Run Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | Drilbur, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Excadrill, Fearow, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior | |
| Drum Beating Plays a drum to attack. The foe's Speed is lowered. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Rillaboom | |
| Dual Chop Attacks with brutal hits that strike twice. | Dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | Ambipom, Axew, Fraxure, Gabite, Garchomp, Haxorus, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Sceptile | |
| Dual Wingbeat User slams the target with wings and hits twice in a row. | Flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 | Bombirdier, Kilowattrel, Slither Wing, Wattrel | |
| Dynamax Cannon Unleashes core energy. 2x against Dynamaxed foes. | Dragon | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) | |
| Dynamic Punch Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Breloom, Buzzwole, Conkeldurr, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Golett, Golurk, Gurdurr, Kubfu, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Melmetal, Politoed +3 more | |
| Earth Power Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def. | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Arceus, Avalugg (Hisui), Baltoy, Camerupt, Claydol, Corsola, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Flygon, Giratina +23 more | |
| Earthquake A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26 Victory Road | Barboach, Bunnelby, Camerupt, Clodsire, Diggersby, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Drilbur, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Flygon, Garganacl +49 more |
| Echoed Voice Does more damage every turn it is used. | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Arctozolt, Aromatisse, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chatot, Drampa, Exploud, Hoothoot, Lechonk, Litleo, Loudred, Maushold, Meloetta, Minccino +12 more | |
| Eerie Impulse Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk. | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Electrode, Heliolisk, Lanturn, Toxtricity, Voltorb, Xurkitree | |
| Eerie Spell Attacks with psychic power. Foe's last move has 3 PP cut. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 5 | Slowking (Galar) | |
| Egg Bomb An egg is forcibly hurled at the foe. | Normal | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | Blissey, Chansey, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola) | |
| Electric Terrain Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 | Bellibolt, Boltund, Electivire, Iron Boulder, Iron Bundle, Iron Crown, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Leaves, Iron Moth, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads, Iron Valiant, Luxray +12 more | |
| Electrify Electrifies the foe, making its next move Electric-type. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | Boltund, Heliolisk, Helioptile | |
| Electro Ball Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | Electric | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Ampharos, Chinchou, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Elekid, Emolga, Flaaffy, Galvantula, Joltik, Kilowattrel, Lanturn, Magnemite, Magneton +29 more | |
| Electro Drift Futuristic electricity. It's stronger if super effective. | Electric | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Miraidon | |
| Electro Shot Gathers electricity, then fires a high-voltage shot. | Electric | Special | 130 | 100 | 10 | Archaludon | |
| Electroweb Snares the foes with an electric net. Lowers Speed. | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Galvantula, Joltik, Regieleki | |
| Embargo Prevents the foe from using any items. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | TM63 Route 34 | Banette, Bisharp, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Houndoom, Houndour, Krokorok, Krookodile, Lunatone, Mandibuzz, Mightyena, Pawniard, Poochyena +9 more |
| Ember A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Arcanine (Hisui), Armarouge, Bagon, Blacephalon, Blaziken, Braixen, Camerupt, Castform, Centiskorch, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon +58 more | |
| Encore Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Amaura, Aurorus, Brionne, Clefairy, Cleffa, Dewgong, Dewott, Emolga, Finizen, Gulpin, Hawlucha, Illumise, Indeedee, Maushold +27 more | |
| Endeavor Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | Archen, Archeops, Beedrill, Cottonee, Cubone, Dodrio, Doduo, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Duosion, Great Tusk, Grookey, Hawlucha, Hitmontop +33 more | |
| Endure Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM58 Celadon City | Bastiodon, Beartic, Buneary, Buzzwole, Corsola, Cubchoo, Dunsparce, Falinks, Hariyama, Heracross, Hitmonlee, Kabuto, Kabutops, Kangaskhan +27 more |
| Energy Ball Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM53 Route 15 | Appletun, Arboliva, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Cottonee, Cradily, Deerling, Dhelmise, Dipplin, Dolliv, Electrode (Hisui), Floragato, Hydrapple +14 more |
| Entrainment Makes the foe mimic the user, gaining its Ability. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Audino, Buneary, Chingling, Dedenne, Dewpider, Durant, Leavanny, Lopunny, Milcery, Minun, Pancham, Pangoro +5 more | |
| Eruption The higher the user's HP, the more damage caused. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Camerupt, Cyndaquil, Entei, Groudon, Quilava, Typhlosion | |
| Esper Wing High critical hit ratio. Ups the user's Speed. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Braviary (Hisui) | |
| Eternabeam Eternatus' strongest move. The user rests next turn. | Dragon | Special | 160 | 90 | 5 | Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) | |
| Expanding Force Power goes up and damages all foes on Psychic Terrain. | Psychic | 80 | 100 | 10 | Armarouge | ||
| Explosion Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | TM64 Route 5 | Azelf, Baltoy, Boldore, Claydol, Drifblim, Drifloon, Electrode, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Garbodor, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola) +23 more |
| Extrasensory Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Azelf, Baltoy, Bronzong, Bronzor, Chimecho, Claydol, Drampa, Enamorus, Entei, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond) +19 more | |
| Extreme Speed An extremely fast and powerful attack. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | Arcanine, Arceus, Lucario, Rayquaza, Regieleki, Togekiss | |
| Facade Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42 Route 15 | Bunnelby, Chimchar, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Diggersby, Pidove, Scrafty, Scraggy, Squawkabilly, Tranquill, Unfezant |
| Fairy Lock Locks down the battlefield preventing escape next turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Klefki | |
| Fairy Wind Stirs up a fairy wind to strike the foe. | Fairy | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Aromatisse, Cottonee, Cutiefly, Floette Eternal, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Klefki, Mawile, Mime Jr., Ponyta (Galar), Rapidash (Galar), Ribombee, Ribombee (Totem), Skiploom +10 more | |
| Fake Out Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | Delcatty, Espurr, Glameow, Grimmsnarl, Hariyama, Impidimp, Iron Hands, Kangaskhan, Liepard, Lombre, Makuhita, Meowstic, Meowth, Meowth (Alola) +18 more | |
| Fake Tears Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bonsly, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Jynx, Mawile, Minun, Morgrem, Mr. Rime, Pecharunt, Slurpuff, Smoochum +4 more | |
| False Surrender Bows to stab the foe with hair. It never misses. | Dark | Physical | 80 | — | 10 | Grimmsnarl, Morgrem | |
| False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | TM54 Ilex Forest | Axew, Blissey, Cubone, Escavalier, Farfetch'd, Fraxure, Gallade, Grovyle, Haxorus, Karrablast, Kartana, Leavanny, Marowak, Nincada +5 more |
| Feather Dance Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack. | Flying | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Chatot, Dartrix, Decidueye, Ducklett, Espathra, Frosmoth, Hawlucha, Oricorio, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Pidove, Pikipek, Quaquaval +7 more | |
| Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Breloom, Chesnaught, Cinderace, Clobbopus, Farfetch'd, Flamigo, Gallade, Goodra, Grapploct, Heracross, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop +44 more | |
| Feint Attack Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | Dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Amoonguss, Banette, Bisharp, Bonsly, Bronzong, Bronzor, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carnivine, Croagunk, Crustle, Darkrai, Deerling, Dragalge +60 more | |
| Fell Stinger If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Ariados, Beedrill, Buzzwole, Drapion, Escavalier, Genesect, Kricketune, Leavanny, Naganadel, Poipole, Qwilfish, Skorupi, Togedemaru, Togedemaru (Totem) +1 more | |
| Fickle Beam Shoots a beam of light. Sometimes twice as strong. | Dragon | Special | 80 | 100 | 5 | Hydrapple | |
| Fiery Dance Dances cloaked in flames. May raise Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Iron Moth, Volcarona | |
| Fiery Wrath Attack fueled by your wrath. May cause flinching. | Dark | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Moltres (Galar) | |
| Fillet Away Sharply boosts offenses and Speed by using its own HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Veluza | |
| Final Gambit The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP. | Fighting | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | Accelgor, Annihilape, Basculin, Farfetch'd (Galar), Mankey, Primeape, Riolu, Shelmet, Sirfetch'd, Staraptor, Staravia, Starly, Veluza, Victini | |
| Fire Blast Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38 Goldenrod City | Blacephalon, Braixen, Castform, Crocalor, Delphox, Entei, Fennekin, Fuecoco, Gouging Fire, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar +7 more |
| Fire Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn. | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Donphan, Drapion, Entei, Exploud, Flareon +26 more | |
| Fire Lash Whips the foe with fire lowering its Defense. | Fire | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Centiskorch, Heatmor, Sizzlipede | |
| Fire Punch A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Blaziken, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Dragonite, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Electivire, Hitmonchan, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Marshadow, Medicham +1 more | |
| Fire Spin Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns. | Fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Armarouge, Braixen, Centiskorch, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Chimchar, Delphox, Entei, Fennekin, Flareon, Heatmor +18 more | |
| First Impression Hits hard and first. Only works first turn. | Bug | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Falinks, Golisopod, Lokix, Nymble, Sirfetch'd, Slither Wing | |
| Fishious Rend Double power if the user moves before the target. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Arctovish, Dracovish | |
| Fissure A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure. | Ground | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | Barboach, Camerupt, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Groudon, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Landorus, Stunfisk, Stunfisk (Galar) +3 more | |
| Flail Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Arboliva, Aromatisse, Basculin, Beartic, Bellibolt, Bewear, Bonsly, Bounsweet, Bunnelby, Carbink, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chinchou, Clauncher +55 more | |
| Flame Burst A bursting flame that does damage to all foes. | Fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | Arcanine, Blacephalon, Camerupt, Chandelure, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Growlithe, Heatmor, Lampent, Litwick, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar +12 more | |
| Flame Charge Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Armarouge, Blaziken, Blitzle, Braixen, Carkol, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cinderace, Coalossal, Combusken, Cyndaquil, Delphox, Emboar +18 more | |
| Flame Wheel A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Centiskorch, Chi-Yu, Chimchar, Cyndaquil, Growlithe, Infernape, Larvesta, Marowak (Alola), Marowak-a (Totem), Monferno, Ponyta, Quilava, Rapidash, Sizzlipede +4 more | |
| Flamethrower A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35 Goldenrod City | Arcanine, Armarouge, Bagon, Braixen, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Chimchar, Crocalor, Cyndaquil, Delphox, Emboar, Entei, Eternatus +42 more |
| Flare Blitz A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Blaziken, Ceruledge, Charizard, Combusken, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Emboar, Flareon, Gouging Fire, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Heatmor +19 more | |
| Flash Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | HM05 Sprout Tower | Morelull, Shiinotic, Volbeat |
| Flash Cannon Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM91 Route 9 | Archaludon, Blastoise, Celesteela, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Duraludon, Electrode, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Iron Crown, Magearna, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone +7 more |
| Flatter Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Croagunk, Fezandipiti, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Grafaiai, Grimmsnarl, Illumise, Impidimp, Mandibuzz, Morgrem, Morpeko, Munkidori, Nidoking +12 more | |
| Fleur Cannon A strong ray that harshly lowers Sp. Attack. | Fairy | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | Magearna | |
| Fling The effectiveness varies with the held item. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56 Rock Tunnel | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Blissey, Chansey, Cubone, Froakie, Frogadier, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Hawlucha, Linoone, Marowak, Marowak (Alola) +14 more |
| Flip Turn Attacks and rushes back to switch with a party Pokémon. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Iron Bundle, Palafin | |
| Floral Healing Restores an ally's HP. Heals more on grass. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Comfey | |
| Flower Shield Raises the Defense of Grass-type Pokémon. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Comfey, Sunflora | |
| Flower Trick Rigged bouquet. Always gets a critical hit, never missing. | Grass | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Meowscarada | |
| Fly Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | HM02 Cianwood City | Drampa, Flapple, Rayquaza, Roaring Moon, Salamence, Squawkabilly |
| Flying Press This attack does Fighting and Flying-type damage. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 95 | 10 | Hawlucha | |
| Focus Blast Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52 Goldenrod City | Yveltal |
| Focus Energy Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Annihilape, Archaludon, Arctibax, Ariados, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Beedrill, Blaziken, Bouffalant, Buzzwole, Camerupt, Carvanha, Combusken, Conkeldurr +75 more | |
| Focus Punch Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | TM01 Cianwood City Gym | Buzzwole, Conkeldurr, Golett, Golurk, Gurdurr, Hitmonchan, Iron Hands, Kubfu, Palafin, Scrafty, Scraggy, Timburr, Urshifu, Vigoroth |
| Follow Me Draws attention to make foes attack only the user. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Clefairy, Furret, Maushold, Ogerpon, Sentret, Togepi, Togetic | |
| Force Palm A shock wave attack that may paralyze the foe. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Breloom, Hariyama, Iron Hands, Makuhita, Marshadow, Medicham, Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Okidogi, Riolu | |
| Foresight Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Buneary, Dartrix, Decidueye, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Furret, Hitmonlee, Hoothoot, Lopunny, Lucario, Machamp, Machoke, Machop +15 more | |
| Forest's Curse Puts a curse on the foe, adding the Grass type. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Phantump, Trevenant | |
| Foul Play The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused. | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Grimmsnarl, Honchkrow, Houndoom, Houndour, Impidimp, Inkay, Klefki, Krokorok, Krookodile, Malamar, Morgrem, Murkrow, Nickit, Oranguru +9 more | |
| Freeze-Dry Super effective on Water- types. May cause freezing. | Ice | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | Arctovish, Arctozolt, Articuno, Aurorus, Cryogonal, Eiscue, Glalie, Iron Bundle, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Vanilluxe | |
| Freezing Glare Shoots psychic power from the eyes. May freeze the foe. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Articuno (Galar) | |
| Frost Breath | Ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 | Glalie, Snorunt | |
| Frustration Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21 Celadon City | Buneary |
| Fury Attack Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Altaria, Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Beedrill, Bouffalant, Braviary, Chatot, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Dartrix, Decidueye, Dodrio, Doduo +34 more | |
| Fury Cutter Attack that intensifies on each successive hit. | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | Aegislash, Anorith, Armaldo, Barbaracle, Binacle, Bisharp, Dewott, Doublade, Durant, Dwebble, Farfetch'd, Farfetch'd (Galar), Fomantis, Gallade +30 more | |
| Fury Swipes Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Ariados, Barbaracle, Beartic, Binacle, Chimchar, Cubchoo, Drilbur, Excadrill, Furret, Glameow, Golduck +55 more | |
| Fusion Bolt Summons a thunderbolt. Works well with a fireball. | Electric | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Zekrom | |
| Fusion Flare Summons a fireball. Works well with a thunderbolt. | Fire | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Reshiram | |
| Future Sight Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Alakazam, Arceus, Articuno (Galar), Azelf, Barboach, Bronzong, Bronzor, Calyrex, Celebi, Cresselia, Delphox, Drowzee, Duosion +31 more | |
| Gastro Acid Stomach acid suppresses the foe's Ability. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Arbok, Bellsprout, Cradily, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Ekans, Galvantula, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Joltik, Lileep, Pyukumuku, Serperior, Servine +8 more | |
| Gear Grind Throws two steel gears that strike twice. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 85 | 15 | Klang, Klink, Klinklang | |
| Gear Up Boosts the attacks of those with Plus or Minus. | Steel | Status | — | — | 20 | Klinklang, Magearna | |
| Geomancy Raises Sp. Atk, Sp. Def and Speed on the 2nd turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Xerneas | |
| Giga Drain Attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 25 | TM19 Celadon City Gym | Accelgor, Amoonguss, Bayleef, Beautifly, Bellossom, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Brute Bonnet, Calyrex, Celesteela, Cottonee, Cradily, Dhelmise, Exeggcute +42 more |
| Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68 Celadon City | Aerodactyl, Axew, Bouffalant, Chesnaught, Donphan, Electivire, Escavalier, Fraxure, Great Tusk, Haxorus, Herdier, Iron Boulder, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads +14 more |
| Gigaton Hammer Swings a huge hammer. Can't be used twice in a row. | Steel | Physical | 160 | 100 | 5 | Tinkaton | |
| Glaciate Blows very cold air at the foes. It lowers their Speed. | Ice | Special | 65 | 95 | 10 | Kyurem | |
| Glaive Rush Foe attacks next turn can't miss and do double damage. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Baxcalibur | |
| Glare Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Arbok, Drampa, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Ekans, Sandaconda, Seviper, Silicobra, Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct) | |
| Grass Knot A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | Grass | Special | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86 Route 11 | Comfey, Pansage, Zarude |
| Grass Whistle Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody. | Grass | Status | — | 55 | 15 | Abomasnow, Leafeon, Roselia, Snover, Sunflora, Sunkern, Swadloon | |
| Grassy Terrain The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Arboliva, Bellossom, Comfey, Dolliv, Floette Eternal, Gloom, Meowscarada, Oddish, Rillaboom, Roserade, Smoliv, Tangela, Tangrowth, Tapu Bulu +2 more | |
| Grav Apple Drops an apple from above. Lowers the foe's Defense. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Flapple | |
| Gravity Gravity is intensified negating levitation. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | Arceus, Clefable, Clefairy, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Jirachi, Necrozma, Probopass, Sandy Shocks, Sigilyph, Stonjourner, Xerneas | |
| Growl Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | Altaria, Amaura, Ampharos, Audino, Aurorus, Bayleef, Beartic, Beheeyem, Bibarel, Bidoof, Blaziken, Blissey, Brionne, Buizel +190 more | |
| Growth Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Amoonguss, Appletun, Arboliva, Bellsprout, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Capsakid, Carnivine, Cherrim, Cherubi +47 more | |
| Grudge If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 | Banette, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Misdreavus, Ninetales, Shedinja, Shuppet, Vulpix, Vulpix (Alola), Yamask | |
| Guard Split Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Baltoy, Beheeyem, Carbink, Claydol, Cofagrigus, Diancie, Dubwool, Elgyem, Hoopa, Latias, Nihilego, Runerigus, Shuckle, Wooloo +2 more | |
| Guard Swap Swaps changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Dubwool, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mewtwo, Mr. Mime, Natu, Rabsca, Shelmet, Umbreon, Wooloo, Xatu | |
| Guillotine A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | Axew, Bisharp, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Durant, Fraxure, Gligar, Gliscor, Haxorus, Kartana, Kingambit, Kingler, Klawf, Krabby +3 more | |
| Gunk Shot Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison. | Poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | Arbok, Ekans, Garbodor, Grafaiai, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Gulpin, Muk, Muk (Alola), Octillery, Revavroom, Shroodle, Swalot, Trubbish +1 more | |
| Gust Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_2 ? TYPE_FLYING : TYPE_NORMAL | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Beautifly, Butterfree, Combee, Decidueye (Hisui), Drifblim, Drifloon, Dustox, Finneon, Ho-Oh, Iron Moth, Lugia, Lumineon +25 more | |
| Gyro Ball A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74 Celadon City | Bronzong, Bronzor, Dhelmise, Electrode, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Hitmontop, Jigglypuff, Koffing, Lickilicky, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone +16 more |
| Hail Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | TM07 Mahogany Town Gym | Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Beartic, Castform, Cubchoo, Dewgong, Eiscue, Froslass, Frosmoth, Glaceon, Glalie, Mamoswine, Sandshrew (Alola) +8 more |
| Hammer Arm A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Bewear, Buzzwole, Chesnaught, Conkeldurr, Darmanitan, Diggersby, Emboar, Garganacl, Golett, Golurk, Grimmsnarl, Groudon, Gurdurr, Guzzlord +19 more | |
| Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Aggron, Anorith, Armaldo, Aron, Avalugg, Baltoy, Bergmite, Boldore, Buzzwole, Carbink, Cascoon, Celesteela, Claydol, Corphish +59 more | |
| Haze Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 | Arbok, Chien-Pao, Cofagrigus, Crobat, Cryogonal, Darkrai, Ekans, Golbat, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Honchkrow, Koffing, Murkrow +16 more | |
| Head Charge A charge using guard hair. It hurts the user a little. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Bouffalant | |
| Head Smash A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user. | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | Aegislash, Basculin, Cranidos, Drednaw, Emboar, Great Tusk, Nihilego, Pignite, Rampardos, Relicanth, Scrafty, Scraggy, Sudowoodo, Tepig +1 more | |
| Headbutt A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Aggron, Appletun, Aron, Bagon, Basculin, Beheeyem, Bibarel, Bidoof, Boldore, Breloom, Capsakid, Castform, Chewtle, Cinderace +87 more | |
| Headlong Rush Hits with a full-body tackle. Lowers the users's defenses. | Ground | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Great Tusk, Ursaluna, Ursaluna (Bloodmoon) | |
| Heal Bell Chimes soothingly to heal all status abnormalities. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Celebi, Chimecho, Miltank, Skitty | |
| Heal Block Prevents the foes from recovering HP for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Baltoy, Beheeyem, Bronzong, Bronzor, Celebi, Claydol, Duosion, Elgyem, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Klefki, Latios, Lunatone +7 more | |
| Heal Order The user's underlings show up to heal half its max HP. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Vespiquen | |
| Heal Pulse Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Aromatisse, Audino, Blissey, Calyrex, Chansey, Chimecho, Clawitzer, Gallade, Gardevoir, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hattrem, Kirlia +14 more | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Blissey, Buneary, Celebi, Chansey, Chimecho, Clefable, Clefairy, Gardevoir, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hattrem, Jirachi, Latias +5 more | |
| Heart Stamp A sudden blow after a cute act. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Jynx, Luvdisc, Smoochum, Swoobat, Woobat | |
| Heart Swap Swaps any stat changes with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Magearna, Manaphy | |
| Heat Crash | Fire | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Carkol, Coalossal, Emboar, Pignite, Rolycoly, Tepig | |
| Heat Wave Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | Arcanine, Charizard, Growlithe, Heatran, Moltres, Torkoal, Volcarona, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Aron, Bastiodon, Bronzong, Bronzor, Celesteela, Copperajah, Dhelmise, Dondozo, Forretress, Garganacl, Golem, Golem (Alola), Golurk +18 more | |
| Helping Hand Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Alomomola, Arboliva, Audino, Azumarill, Azurill, Calyrex, Cherrim, Cherubi, Cinccino, Cobalion, Comfey, Cottonee, Dolliv, Eevee +53 more | |
| Hex Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Banette, Basculegion, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Chandelure, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dragapult, Drakloak, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops, Dusknoir +33 more | |
| High Horsepower Slams hard into the foe with its entire body. | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | Copperajah, Cufant, Golurk, Klawf, Mudbray, Mudsdale, Snorlax, Ursaluna | |
| High Jump Kick A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt. | Fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 | Blaziken, Hawlucha, Hitmonlee, Lopunny, Medicham, Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Pheromosa, Scrafty, Scraggy, Tsareena | |
| Hone Claws Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 | Archaludon, Barbaracle, Binacle, Bombirdier, Braviary, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Drapion, Drilbur, Druddigon, Duraludon, Excadrill, Floragato, Glameow +25 more | |
| Horn Attack Jabs the foe with sharp horns. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | Bouffalant, Donphan, Goldeen, Great Tusk, Heracross, Iron Boulder, Iron Treads, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Porygon-Z, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior, Seaking +2 more | |
| Horn Drill A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | Excadrill, Goldeen, Nidoking, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior, Seaking, Tyrantrum, Tyrunt | |
| Horn Leech | Grass | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Gogoat, Nidoking, Ogerpon, Phantump, Sawsbuck, Skiddo, Tapu Bulu, Trevenant, Xerneas | |
| Howl Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Braixen, Delphox, Electrike, Exploud, Fennekin, Gouging Fire, Houndoom, Houndour, Loudred, Lycanroc, Manectric, Mightyena, Okidogi, Poochyena +6 more | |
| Hurricane Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion. | Flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Braviary (Hisui), Castform, Dragonite, Ducklett, Dudunsparce, Gyarados, Iron Moth, Kilowattrel, Moltres, Moltres (Galar), Noibat, Noivern +12 more | |
| Hydro Pump Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | Water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | Alomomola, Azumarill, Blastoise, Brionne, Buizel, Carracosta, Castform, Chinchou, Cloyster, Cramorant, Croconaw, Dewott, Dragalge, Empoleon +76 more | |
| Hydro Steam This move's power increases under harsh sunlight. | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Walking Wake | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15 Goldenrod City | Aerodactyl, Amaura, Arceus, Archaludon, Aurorus, Claydol, Deoxys, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Duraludon, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Exploud +31 more |
| Hyper Drill A spinning pointed part bypasses a foe's Protect. | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Dudunsparce, Dunsparce | |
| Hyper Fang Attacks with sharp fangs. May cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Bibarel, Bidoof, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Pachirisu, Patrat, Raticate, Raticate (Alola), Raticate-a (Totem), Rattata, Rattata (Alola), Watchog, Yungoos | |
| Hyper Voice A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Arceus, Audino, Brionne, Chatot, Crocalor, Deino, Drampa, Eldegoss, Exploud, Fuecoco, Furret, Gossifleur, Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis +28 more | |
| Hyperspace Hole | Psychic | Special | 80 | — | 5 | Hoopa | |
| Hypnosis A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | Articuno (Galar), Bronzong, Bronzor, Darkrai, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Gardevoir, Gastly, Gengar, Glameow, Haunter, Hoothoot +31 more | |
| Ice Ball A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits. | Ice | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Avalugg, Bergmite, Piloswine, Sandshrew (Alola), Sandslash (Alola), Sealeo, Spheal, Swinub, Walrein | |
| Ice Beam Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13 Goldenrod City | Amaura, Arctibax, Articuno, Aurorus, Baxcalibur, Cloyster, Cryogonal, Dewgong, Frigibax, Iron Bundle, Kyogre, Kyurem, Lapras, Ninetales (Alola) +9 more |
| Ice Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe frozen. | Ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Arbok, Arctibax, Avalugg, Baxcalibur, Bergmite, Carvanha, Croconaw, Darmanitan-G, Darumaka (Galar), Drapion, Exploud, Feraligatr, Floatzel +22 more | |
| Ice Hammer Swings the fist to strike. Lowers the user's Speed. | Ice | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Crabominable | |
| Ice Punch An icy punch that may freeze the foe. | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Abomasnow, Buzzwole, Crabominable, Darmanitan-G, Darumaka (Galar), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Hitmonchan, Jynx, Marshadow, Medicham, Regigigas | |
| Ice Shard Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first. | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Abomasnow, Articuno, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chien-Pao, Cryogonal, Dewgong, Froslass, Glaceon, Glalie, Lapras, Mr. Mime (Galar) +9 more | |
| Ice Spinner Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain. | Ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Cetitan, Cetoddle | |
| Icicle Crash Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching. | Ice | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | Arctibax, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Baxcalibur, Beartic, Chien-Pao, Cloyster, Darmanitan-G, Frigibax, Glastrier, Sandslash (Alola) | |
| Icicle Spear Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row. | Ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Mamoswine, Sandslash (Alola), Shellder, Sneasel (Hisui), Vanillish, Vanillite, Vanilluxe, Weavile | |
| Icy Wind A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Abomasnow, Amaura, Arctibax, Arctovish, Aurorus, Avalugg, Baxcalibur, Beartic, Bergmite, Brionne, Chien-Pao, Cryogonal, Cubchoo, Dewgong +23 more | |
| Imprison Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Azelf, Baltoy, Beheeyem, Bronzong, Bronzor, Claydol, Elgyem, Gardevoir, Iron Leaves, Kirlia, Klefki, Kyurem, Lampent, Landorus +19 more | |
| Incinerate Burns up Berries and Gems preventing their use. | Fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Armarouge, Carkol, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Coalossal, Crocalor, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Fuecoco, Gouging Fire, Heatmor, Litleo, Magcargo +8 more | |
| Infernal Parade Hurts a foe harder if it has an ailment. May leave a burn. | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Typhlosion (Hisui) | |
| Inferno Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate. | Fire | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | Centiskorch, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Chi-Yu, Cyndaquil, Heatmor, Houndoom, Houndour, Lampent, Litwick, Ninetales, Ponyta, Quilava +5 more | |
| Infestation The foe is infested and attacked for turns. | Bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Ariados, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Dewpider, Dragapult, Drakloak, Dreepy, Frosmoth, Illumise, Ledian, Ledyba, Spinarak +1 more | |
| Ingrain Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out. | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Abomasnow, Amoonguss, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Carnivine, Celesteela, Cradily, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Fomantis, Foongus, Lileep, Lurantis +15 more | |
| Instruct Orders the target to use its last move again. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Oranguru | |
| Ion Deluge Electrifies Normal-type moves with charged atoms. | Electric | Status | — | — | 25 | Ampharos, Chinchou, Eelektross, Electivire, Lanturn, Xurkitree, Zebstrika | |
| Iron Defense Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | Aegislash, Aggron, Appletun, Archaludon, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bastiodon, Bisharp, Blastoise, Boldore, Bronzong, Bronzor, Celesteela +67 more | |
| Iron Head Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Aegislash, Aerodactyl, Aggron, Aron, Bastiodon, Bisharp, Celesteela, Cobalion, Copperajah, Cufant, Diglett (Alola), Doublade, Dugtrio (Alola), Durant +29 more | |
| Iron Tail Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23 Olivine City Gym | Aggron, Aron, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Guzzlord, Lairon, Onix, Orthworm, Pikachu, Pikachu (Alola), Pikachu (Belle), Pikachu (Cosplay), Pikachu (Hoenn), Pikachu (Kalos) +12 more |
| Ivy Cudgel Type changes with held mask. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Ogerpon | |
| Jaw Lock Prevents the user and the target from escaping. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Chewtle, Drednaw, Mabosstiff, Maschiff, Roaring Moon | |
| Jet Punch A punch is thrown at blinding speed to strike first. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Palafin | |
| Judgment The type varies with the kind of Plate held. | Normal | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Arceus | |
| Jump Kick A strong jumping kick. May miss and hurt the kicker. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 95 | 10 | Buneary, Deerling, Dodrio, Doduo, Hitmonlee, Lopunny, Marshadow, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Pheromosa, Sawsbuck, Stantler | |
| Jungle Healing Heals HP and status of itself and allies in battle. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Zarude | |
| Karate Chop A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_2 ? TYPE_FIGHTING : TYPE_NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Hawlucha, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Pancham, Pangoro, Primeape, Sawk, Tyrogue | |
| Kinesis Distracts the foe. May lower accuracy. | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | Alakazam, Kadabra | |
| King's Shield Evades damage, and sharply reduces Attack if struck. | Steel | Status | — | — | 10 | Aegislash | |
| Knock Off Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Banette, Bellsprout, Bombirdier, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Deoxys, Donphan, Drapion, Farfetch'd, Farfetch'd (Galar), Gligar, Gliscor, Grafaiai, Great Tusk +31 more | |
| Kowtow Cleave User slashes the foe after kowtowing. It never misses. | Dark | Physical | 85 | — | 10 | Kingambit | |
| Land's Wrath Gathers the energy of the land to attack every foe. | Ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct) | |
| Laser Focus Guarantees the next move will be a critical hit. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Duraludon, Kartana, Lucario, Marshadow, Mewtwo, Regidrago, Zacian, Zamazenta | |
| Last Resort Can only be used if every other move has been used. | Normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | Aipom, Ambipom, Audino, Azelf, Chingling, Dachsbun, Dragapult, Drakloak, Dubwool, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Espathra, Espeon, Fidough +20 more | |
| Last Respects This move deals more damage for each defeated ally. | Ghost | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Houndstone | |
| Lava Plume | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Armarouge, Camerupt, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cyndaquil, Entei, Flareon, Gouging Fire, Groudon, Heatran, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar +6 more | |
| Leaf Blade Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Bellossom, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Farfetch'd (Galar), Fomantis, Gallade, Gogoat, Grovyle, Iron Leaves, Iron Valiant, Kartana, Leafeon, Leavanny +13 more | |
| Leaf Storm Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | Bellossom, Celebi, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Eldegoss, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Floragato, Gossifleur, Grotle, Grovyle, Leavanny, Lilligant (Hisui), Meowscarada +17 more | |
| Leaf Tornado Circles the foe with leaves to damage and cut accuracy. | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 | Carnivine, Eldegoss, Gossifleur, Serperior, Servine, Shiftry, Snivy, Tropius, Victreebel | |
| Leafage Attacks with a flurry of small leaves. | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Capsakid, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Eldegoss, Exeggcute, Floragato, Fomantis, Gossifleur, Lilligant (Hisui), Lurantis, Lurantis (Totem), Meowscarada, Rowlet +3 more | |
| Leech Life Attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Buzzwole, Crobat, Dewpider, Golbat, Slither Wing, Venomoth, Venonat, Zubat | |
| Leech Seed Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Appletun, Arboliva, Bayleef, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Celebi, Celesteela, Cherrim, Cherubi, Chesnaught, Chespin +42 more | |
| Leer Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Abomasnow, Absol, Annihilape, Arbok, Archaludon, Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Armarouge, Axew, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Bewear, Bisharp +207 more | |
| Lick Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | Crocalor, Dachsbun, Fidough, Froakie, Frogadier, Gastly, Gengar, Granbull, Greavard, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Haunter, Heatmor +30 more | |
| Life Dew Scatters water to restore the HP of itself and allies. | Water | Status | — | — | 10 | Calyrex, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hattrem, Poltchageist, Sinistcha | |
| Light Screen Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | TM16 Goldenrod City | Amaura, Ampharos, Aurorus, Bayleef, Blacephalon, Blissey, Braixen, Carbink, Chansey, Chikorita, Cryogonal, Delphox, Diancie, Dottler +56 more |
| Liquidation Slams the foe with water. Can lower Defense. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Chewtle, Dewpider, Drednaw, Drizzile, Golisopod, Inteleon, Mareanie, Quaquaval, Quaxly, Quaxwell +5 more | |
| Lock-On Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Dragapult, Drakloak, Genesect, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Nosepass, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Probopass +5 more | |
| Lovely Kiss Demands a kiss with a scary face that induces sleep. | Normal | Status | — | 75 | 10 | Jynx | |
| Low Kick A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Annihilape, Bonsly, Conkeldurr, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Flamigo, Gurdurr, Lokix, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Okidogi +7 more | |
| Low Sweep Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Ogerpon, Pangoro, Quaquaval, Quaxwell, Sawk, Slither Wing | |
| Lucky Chant Prevents the foe from landing critical hits. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Bellossom, Braixen, Cherrim, Cherubi, Clefable, Clefairy, Corsola, Delphox, Fennekin, Floette Eternal, Gloom, Jirachi, Kirlia, Luvdisc +11 more | |
| Lumina Crash A mind-affecting light harshly lowers Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Espathra | |
| Lunar Dance | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Cresselia | |
| Lunge Lunges at the foe to lower its Attack stat. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Buzzwole, Centiskorch, Dewpider, Iron Moth, Lokix, Mothim, Pheromosa, Rabsca, Rellor, Sizzlipede, Slither Wing | |
| Luster Purge Attacks with a burst of light. May lower Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 | Latios | |
| Mach Punch A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Breloom, Hitmonchan, Infernape, Ledian, Ledyba, Monferno | |
| Magic Coat Reflects special effects back to the attacker. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Blacephalon, Grumpig, Hoopa, Lopunny, Lunala, Orbeetle, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Spoink | |
| Magic Powder Magic powder changes the target into a Psychic type. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Hatterene | |
| Magic Room Hold items lose their effects for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Braixen, Delphox, Fennekin, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Klefki, Lunatone | |
| Magical Leaf Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded. | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Bayleef, Bellossom, Bounsweet, Celebi, Cherrim, Cherubi, Chikorita, Cleffa, Comfey, Decidueye (Hisui), Floette Eternal, Floragato, Gardevoir, Iron Leaves +17 more | |
| Magma Storm Traps the foe in a vortex of fire for turns. | Fire | Special | 100 | 75 | 5 | Heatran | |
| Magnet Bomb Launches a magnet that strikes without fail. | Steel | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Genesect, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Probopass | |
| Magnet Rise The user levitates with electromagnetism. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 | Electrode, Forretress, Genesect, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Metagross, Metang, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Probopass, Regieleki, Revavroom +3 more | |
| Magnetic Flux Boosts the defenses of those with Plus or Minus. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | Ampharos, Electrode, Klinklang, Magnezone, Probopass, Sandy Shocks, Zapdos | |
| Magnitude A ground-shaking attack of random intensity. | Ground | Physical | 1 | 100 | 30 | Barboach, Camerupt, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Geodude, Golem, Golett, Golurk, Graveler, Numel, Pupitar +3 more | |
| Make It Rain Lowers the user's Sp. Atk. Money is recovered after. | Steel | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Gholdengo | |
| Malignant Chain A corrosive chain attack that may badly poison. | Poison | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Pecharunt | |
| Mat Block Evades damaging moves. Only works on 1st turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 | Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Throh | |
| Matcha Gotcha Absorbs half the damage inflicted. May cause a burn. | Grass | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | Sinistcha | |
| Me First Executes the foe's attack with greater power. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Absol, Accelgor, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Furret, Golduck, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Lucario, Mew, Mewtwo, Natu, Pheromosa, Sentret +3 more | |
| Mean Look Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Cofagrigus, Crobat, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Flutter Mane, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Haunter, Jynx, Meowstic +18 more | |
| Meditate Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 40 | Drowzee, Hitmonlee, Hypno, Medicham, Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime | |
| Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Accelgor, Amoonguss, Arboliva, Bayleef, Beautifly, Bellossom, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Calyrex, Celesteela, Chikorita +48 more | |
| Mega Kick An extremely powerful kick with intense force. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Flamigo, Hitmonlee, Mudbray, Mudsdale, Quaquaval, Stonjourner | |
| Mega Punch A strong punch thrown with incredible power. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Buzzwole, Golett, Golurk, Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Melmetal, Mew | |
| Megahorn A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Bouffalant, Clodsire, Falinks, Goldeen, Great Tusk, Heracross, Iron Boulder, Iron Leaves, Iron Treads, Nidoking, Rapidash, Rapidash (Galar), Rhydon, Rhyhorn +7 more | |
| Memento The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Bombirdier, Chi-Yu, Flutter Mane, Gholdengo, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Hoppip, Jumpluff, Koffing, Lampent, Latios, Litwick, Moltres (Galar), Muk +16 more | |
| Metal Burst Retaliates any hit with greater power. | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Archaludon, Aron, Bastiodon, Bisharp, Cobalion, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Duraludon, Iron Crown, Kingambit, Lairon, Perrserker, Sandslash (Alola) +3 more | |
| Metal Claw A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | Aggron, Anorith, Archaludon, Armaldo, Aron, Bisharp, Cobalion, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dugtrio (Alola), Duraludon, Durant +34 more | |
| Metal Sound Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def. | Steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Aggron, Archaludon, Aron, Bastiodon, Bisharp, Bronzong, Bronzor, Celesteela, Corviknight, Dhelmise, Doublade, Duraludon, Durant, Genesect +27 more | |
| Meteor Assault Attacks with a thick leek. The user must then rest. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 5 | Sirfetch'd | |
| Meteor Mash Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack. | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Clefable, Clefairy, Metagross, Metang | |
| Metronome Waggles a finger to use any Pokémon move at random. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Clefable, Clefairy, Mew, Munchlax, Togepi, Togetic | |
| Mighty Cleave | Rock | Physical | 95 | 100 | 5 | Iron Boulder | |
| Milk Drink Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Gogoat, Miltank, Skiddo | |
| Mimic Copies last move used by the foe during one battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Bonsly, Chatot, Jigglypuff, Mime Jr., Mimikyu, Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Squawkabilly, Sudowoodo, Wigglytuff | |
| Mind Blown It explodes the user's head to damage everything around. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Blacephalon | |
| Mind Reader Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Breloom, Hitmonlee, Magearna, Medicham, Meditite, Nincada, Ninjask, Politoed, Poliwrath, Shedinja | |
| Minimize Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefairy, Drifblim, Drifloon, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Lampent, Litwick, Muk, Muk (Alola), Qwilfish, Sandaconda +3 more | |
| Miracle Eye Negate evasiveness and Dark type's immunities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 40 | Alakazam, Beheeyem, Elgyem, Kadabra, Meowstic, Metagross, Metang, Mewtwo, Natu, Sigilyph, Xatu | |
| Mirror Coat Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. | Psychic | Special | 1 | 100 | 20 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Arboliva, Corsola, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dewpider, Electrode, Glaceon, Lopunny, Magnezone, Miraidon, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime +11 more | |
| Mirror Move Counters the foe's attack with the same move. | Flying | Status | — | — | 20 | Chatot, Combusken, Fearow, Mandibuzz, Oricorio, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Sigilyph, Spearow, Swablu, Tapu Koko, Torchic, Vullaby | |
| Mirror Shot Emits a flash of energy to damage and cut accuracy. | Steel | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Klang, Klefki, Klink, Klinklang, Magearna, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Necrozma, Vanillish, Vanillite +1 more | |
| Mist Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 | Abomasnow, Altaria, Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Chien-Pao, Cresselia, Cryogonal, Eiscue, Empoleon, Finizen, Frosmoth, Glastrier, Lapras +24 more | |
| Mist Ball Attacks with a flurry of down. May lower Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 | Latias | |
| Misty Terrain Covers the ground with mist for 5 turns. Blocks status. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Aromatisse, Audino, Brionne, Floette Eternal, Gardevoir, Meowstic, Milcery, Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Popplio, Primarina, Spritzee, Sylveon +3 more | |
| Moonblast Attacks with the power of the moon. May lower Sp. Atk. | Fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Altaria, Aromatisse, Bellossom, Brionne, Carbink, Clefable, Clefairy, Cresselia, Diancie, Enamorus, Fezandipiti, Floette Eternal, Flutter Mane, Gardevoir +24 more | |
| Moongeist Beam A moon-powered beam that ignores abilities. | Ghost | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Lunala | |
| Moonlight Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_6 ? TYPE_FAIRY : TYPE_NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Bellossom, Clefable, Clefairy, Cresselia, Dustox, Gloom, Illumise, Lunala, Morelull, Munna, Necrozma, Noivern, Oddish, Shiinotic +3 more | |
| Morning Sun Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Beautifly, Cherrim, Cherubi, Espeon, Gouging Fire, Iron Moth, Necrozma, Slither Wing, Solgaleo | |
| Mortal Spin Erases trap moves and Leech Seed. Poisons adjacent foes. | Poison | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Glimmora | |
| Mountain Gale Giant chunks of ice damage the foe. It may flinch. | Ice | Physical | 100 | 85 | 10 | Avalugg (Hisui) | |
| Mud Bomb Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy. | Ground | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | Arbok, Barboach, Croagunk, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Ekans, Gastrodon, Grimer, Mamoswine, Marshtomp, Muk, Piloswine +12 more | |
| Mud Shot Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Bellibolt, Bunnelby, Chesnaught, Chespin, Clodsire, Diggersby, Garganacl, Groudon, Kabuto, Kabutops, Kingler, Krabby, Landorus, Lechonk +24 more | |
| Mud Sport Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves. | Ground | Status | — | — | 15 | Anorith, Armaldo, Barboach, Drilbur, Excadrill, Gastrodon, Geodude, Golem, Graveler, Kingler, Krabby, Linoone, Mamoswine, Mudbray +14 more | |
| Mud-Slap Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Aron, Baltoy, Barbaracle, Barboach, Bellibolt, Binacle, Boldore, Bunnelby, Charjabug, Claydol, Croagunk, Diggersby, Diglett +52 more | |
| Muddy Water Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy. | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | Barboach, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Gastrodon, Goodra, Goomy, Kyogre, Marshtomp, Nidoqueen, Palpitoad, Politoed, Quagsire, Seismitoad, Shellos +10 more | |
| Multi-Attack Attack that changes with Memories. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Silvally | |
| Mystical Fire Breathes a special, hot fire. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Armarouge, Delphox, Flutter Mane, Mismagius | |
| Nasty Plot Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 | Aipom, Ambipom, Azelf, Chi-Yu, Chimchar, Croagunk, Darkrai, Dartrix, Decidueye, Drowzee, Farigiraf, Gholdengo, Girafarig, Grimmsnarl +53 more | |
| Natural Gift The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | TM83 Goldenrod City | Altaria, Arceus, Azelf, Bayleef, Celebi, Chikorita, Comfey, Drampa, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Forretress, Gloom +22 more |
| Nature Power The type of attack varies depending on the location. | Normal | Status | 1 | — | 20 | Amaura, Aurorus, Deerling, Lombre, Lotad, Ludicolo, Nuzleaf, Sawsbuck, Seedot, Xerneas | |
| Nature's Madness Halves the foe's HP with the power of nature. | Fairy | Special | 1 | 90 | 10 | Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele | |
| Needle Arm Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching. | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Chesnaught, Maractus, Quilladin | |
| Night Daze Looses a pitch-black shock wave. May lower accuracy. | Dark | Special | 85 | 95 | 10 | Lunala, Zoroark, Zorua | |
| Night Shade Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | Ghost | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | Ariados, Armarouge, Banette, Blacephalon, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Deoxys, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Frillish +19 more | |
| Night Slash Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Absol, Aegislash, Barbaracle, Binacle, Bisharp, Ceruledge, Chien-Pao, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Cryogonal, Doublade, Drapion, Druddigon, Dugtrio +49 more | |
| Nightmare Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Darkrai, Gastly, Gengar, Haunter, Hypno, Munna | |
| No Retreat Raises all of the user's stats but prevents escape. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 | Falinks | |
| Noble Roar Intimidates the foe, to cut Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Dondozo, Gouging Fire, Hakamo-O, Jangmo-O, Kommo-O, Kommo-O (Totem), Kyurem, Litleo, Pyroar, Reshiram, Rillaboom, Scream Tail, Solgaleo, Toxtricity +3 more | |
| Nuzzle Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it. | Electric | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Boltund, Dedenne, Emolga, Minun, Pachirisu, Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Pikachu, Pikachu (Alola), Pikachu (Belle), Pikachu (Cosplay), Pikachu (Hoenn), Pikachu (Kalos) +17 more | |
| Oblivion Wing | Flying | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Yveltal | |
| Obstruct Protects itself, harshly lowering Def on contact. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Obstagoon | |
| Octazooka Fires a lump of ink to damage and cut accuracy. | Water | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | Grapploct, Octillery | |
| Octolock Traps the foe to lower Def and Sp. Def each turn. | Fighting | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Grapploct | |
| Odor Sleuth Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Arcanine, Aromatisse, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Electrike, Emboar, Furfrou, Girafarig, Growlithe, Grumpig, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Heatmor, Herdier +24 more | |
| Ominous Wind A repulsive attack that may raise all stats. | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Cofagrigus, Darkrai, Dartrix, Decidueye, Drifblim, Drifloon, Frillish, Froslass, Giratina, Jellicent, Masquerain, Natu, Ninetales, Rotom +9 more | |
| Order Up Boosts a user's stats depending on Tatsugiri. | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Dondozo | |
| Origin Pulse Beams of glowing blue light blast both foes. | Water | Special | 110 | 85 | 10 | Kyogre | |
| Outrage A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Arcanine, Axew, Deino, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drampa, Dratini, Druddigon, Fraxure, Goodra, Gouging Fire, Granbull, Growlithe +27 more | |
| Overdrive The user twangs its guitar, causing strong vibrations. | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Toxtricity | |
| Overheat Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | TM50 Seafoam Islands Gym | Chi-Yu, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Iron Moth, Lampent, Litleo, Litwick, Miraidon, Pyroar, Scovillain, Skeledirge, Turtonator, Typhlosion (Hisui), Victini +1 more |
| Pain Split Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bewear, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Chandelure, Chesnaught, Chespin, Duosion, Flutter Mane, Gourgeist, Lampent, Litwick, Magearna, Mimikyu, Misdreavus +6 more | |
| Parabolic Charge Damages adjacent Pokémon and heals up by half of it. | Electric | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Dedenne, Heliolisk, Helioptile, Miraidon | |
| Parting Shot Lowers the foe's Attack and Sp. Atk, then switches out. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bombirdier, Munkidori, Pancham, Pangoro, Pecharunt, Silvally, Thievul | |
| Pay Day Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Meowth, Meowth (Alola), Meowth (Galar), Perrserker | |
| Payback Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM66 Route 35 | Bewear, Bombirdier, Bronzong, Bronzor, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Crabrawler, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops, Dusknoir +33 more |
| Peck Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | Altaria, Arrokuda, Barraskewda, Blaziken, Bombirdier, Braviary, Chatot, Combusken, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Dartrix, Decidueye, Dodrio +55 more | |
| Perish Song Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Absol, Altaria, Arceus, Celebi, Cursola, Flutter Mane, Jynx, Kricketune, Lapras, Meloetta, Misdreavus, Politoed, Scream Tail, Smoochum +1 more | |
| Petal Blizzard Stirs up a violent storm of petals to attack all. | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Arboliva, Bellossom, Cherrim, Cherubi, Comfey, Floette Eternal, Gloom, Lilligant, Lurantis, Lurantis (Totem), Maractus, Meganium, Roselia, Sunflora +2 more | |
| Petal Dance A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Arboliva, Bellossom, Cherrim, Comfey, Floette Eternal, Gloom, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Maractus, Meganium, Oddish, Roselia, Sunflora, Venusaur +1 more | |
| Phantom Force | Ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Banette, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Decidueye, Dhelmise, Dragapult, Drakloak, Drifblim, Flutter Mane, Golurk, Gourgeist, Greavard, Hoopa, Houndstone +7 more | |
| Photon Geyser User's highest attack stat determines its category. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Necrozma | |
| Pin Missile Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Ariados, Beedrill, Cacnea, Cacturne, Chesnaught, Chespin, Drapion, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Golisopod, Heracross, Iron Thorns, Jolteon, Linoone (Galar) +14 more | |
| Plasma Fists Hits with electrical fists. Normal moves turn Electric. | Electric | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Zeraora | |
| Play Nice Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Alomomola, Audino, Beartic, Bounsweet, Cubchoo, Drampa, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Hatenna, Hatterene, Hattrem, Illumise, Indeedee +28 more | |
| Play Rough Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Azumarill, Boltund, Comfey, Copperajah, Cufant, Dachsbun, Dedenne, Donphan, Fidough, Floragato, Glameow, Granbull, Greavard, Grimmsnarl +38 more | |
| Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88 Route 40 | Altaria, Archen, Archeops, Arctozolt, Bombirdier, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Cramorant, Dartrix, Decidueye, Dodrio, Doduo, Dracozolt, Espathra +17 more |
| Poison Fang A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe. | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Arbok, Carvanha, Crobat, Drapion, Ekans, Golbat, Grafaiai, Grimer (Alola), Muk (Alola), Nidoqueen, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Okidogi, Seviper +7 more | |
| Poison Gas Envelops the foes in a toxic gas that may poison. | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 40 | Drowzee, Fezandipiti, Garbodor, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Gulpin, Hypno, Koffing, Muk, Muk (Alola), Pecharunt, Revavroom, Salandit, Salazzle +8 more | |
| Poison Jab A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84 Fuchsia City Gym | Ariados, Beedrill, Bellsprout, Clodsire, Croagunk, Dudunsparce, Farfetch'd, Gliscor, Grafaiai, Mareanie, Munkidori, Naganadel, Nidoking, Nidoran♂ +25 more |
| Poison Powder Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe. | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bayleef, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Chikorita, Cottonee, Dustox, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Lilligant (Hisui) +18 more | |
| Poison Sting A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | Poison | Physical | 30 | 100 | 35 | Arbok, Ariados, Cacnea, Cacturne, Clodsire, Croagunk, Drapion, Ekans, Gligar, Golbat, Mareanie, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran♀ +24 more | |
| Poison Tail Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison. | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Clodsire, Dragalge, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Scolipede, Seviper, Skrelp, Venipede, Whirlipede, Wooper (Paldea) | |
| Pollen Puff Explodes on foes, but restores ally's HP. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Ribombee, Ribombee (Totem) | |
| Population Bomb The user's fellows hit one to ten times in a row. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 | Maushold, Tandemaus | |
| Pound Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Alomomola, Audino, Blissey, Brionne, Buneary, Calyrex, Chansey, Clefairy, Cleffa, Conkeldurr, Drizzile, Drowzee, Exploud, Finneon +59 more | |
| Powder Snow Blasts the foes with a snowy gust. May cause freezing. | Ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Abomasnow, Amaura, Arctovish, Arctozolt, Articuno, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Beartic, Bergmite, Castform, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Chien-Pao +21 more | |
| Power Gem Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds. | Rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Ampharos, Boldore, Carbink, Corsola, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Diancie, Flaaffy, Flutter Mane, Gholdengo, Gigalith, Glimmet +21 more | |
| Power Split Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Baltoy, Beheeyem, Claydol, Cofagrigus, Elgyem, Hoopa, Indeedee, Latios, Nihilego, Runerigus, Shuckle, Yamask, Yamask (Galar) | |
| Power Swap Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Accelgor, Espeon, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mewtwo, Mr. Mime, Natu, Rabsca, Tapu Koko, Xatu | |
| Power Trick The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Aegislash, Baltoy, Claydol, Doublade, Honedge, Medicham, Meditite, Shuckle | |
| Power Trip It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has. | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Corviknight, Corvisquire, Krookodile, Morpeko, Rookidee | |
| Power Whip Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles. | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Brambleghast, Bramblin, Carnivine, Dhelmise, Ferrothorn, Goodra, Hydrapple, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Ogerpon, Tangela, Tangrowth, Toedscool, Toedscruel +4 more | |
| Power-Up Punch A hard punch that raises the user's Attack. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Buzzwole, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Grimmsnarl, Lucario | |
| Precipice Blades Fearsome blades of stone attack both foes. | Ground | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Groudon | |
| Present A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 90 | 15 | Delibird, Iron Bundle | |
| Prismatic Laser A high power laser that forces recharge next turn. | Psychic | Special | 160 | 100 | 10 | Necrozma | |
| Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM17 Goldenrod City | Aggron, Alomomola, Anorith, Appletun, Arctovish, Armaldo, Aron, Bastiodon, Blastoise, Burmy, Carracosta, Chewtle, Cloyster, Cofagrigus +62 more |
| Psybeam Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Alakazam, Baltoy, Beheeyem, Braixen, Butterfree, Claydol, Delphox, Drowzee, Dustox, Elgyem, Espathra, Espeon, Espurr, Farigiraf +49 more | |
| Psyblade This move's power increases when on Electric Terrain. | Psychic | 80 | 100 | 15 | Iron Leaves | ||
| Psych Up Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM77 Viridian Forest | Aromatisse, Beheeyem, Drowzee, Elgyem, Espeon, Golduck, Grumpig, Hypno, Komala, Marshadow, Medicham, Meditite, Mewtwo, Oranguru +13 more |
| Psychic A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29 Saffron City | Alakazam, Ariados, Aromatisse, Beheeyem, Braixen, Calyrex, Cresselia, Delphox, Deoxys, Drowzee, Duosion, Elgyem, Espathra, Espeon +65 more |
| Psychic Fangs Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers. | Psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Bruxish, Scream Tail | |
| Psychic Terrain The ground turns weird for 5 turns. Blocks priority. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Beheeyem, Indeedee, Musharna, Orbeetle, Tapu Lele | |
| Psycho Boost Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Deoxys | |
| Psycho Cut Tears with psychic blades. High critical-hit ratio. | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Alakazam, Articuno (Galar), Ceruledge, Cresselia, Gallade, Hatterene, Inkay, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Iron Valiant, Kabutops, Kadabra, Kartana +5 more | |
| Psycho Shift Transfers status problems to the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Articuno (Galar), Cresselia, Deoxys, Hoothoot, Latias, Latios, Natu, Noctowl, Xatu | |
| Psyshield Bash Hits a foe with psychic energy. May raise Defense. | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | Stantler, Wyrdeer | |
| Psyshock | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Armarouge, Braixen, Calyrex, Delphox, Drowzee, Duosion, Espurr, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Fennekin, Flutter Mane, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita +9 more | |
| Psystrike | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Mewtwo | |
| Psywave Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. | Psychic | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | Bronzong, Bronzor, Bruxish, Chimecho, Duosion, Grumpig, Inkay, Latias, Latios, Lunatone, Malamar, Mewtwo, Misdreavus, Mismagius +10 more | |
| Punishment Does more damage the more the foe has powered up. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | Arceus, Ho-Oh, Infernape, Landorus, Lugia, Mandibuzz, Mankey, Primeape, Sableye, Silvally, Slaking, Sneasel, Tsareena, Type: Null +4 more | |
| Purify Cures the foe's status to restore HP. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Pyukumuku | |
| Pursuit Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Aegislash, Beedrill, Blitzle, Bouffalant, Buizel, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Cranidos, Croagunk, Deoxys, Dodrio, Doduo, Doublade +53 more | |
| Pyro Ball Launches a fiery ball at the target. It may cause a burn. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 90 | 5 | Cinderace | |
| Quash Suppresses the foe, making it move last. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Honchkrow, Iron Leaves, Murkrow, Oranguru, Persian (Alola), Sableye | |
| Quick Attack An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Absol, Accelgor, Archen, Archeops, Blaziken, Blitzle, Braviary (Hisui), Buizel, Buneary, Bunnelby, Cinderace, Cobalion, Combusken, Cyclizar +138 more | |
| Quick Guard Evades priority attacks for one turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 | Archen, Archeops, Ceruledge, Cobalion, Crobat, Escavalier, Gallade, Golbat, Grovyle, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Iron Leaves +19 more | |
| Quiver Dance Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Beautifly, Bellossom, Butterfree, Cutiefly, Dustox, Frosmoth, Lilligant, Masquerain, Mothim, Pheromosa, Ribombee, Ribombee (Totem), Venomoth, Volcarona +1 more | |
| Rage Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Bagon, Beautifly, Beedrill, Bouffalant, Carvanha, Croconaw, Cubone, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Dodrio, Doduo, Dunsparce, Feraligatr, Granbull +16 more | |
| Rage Fist The more the user has been hit, the stronger the move. | Ghost | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Primeape | |
| Rage Powder Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Amoonguss, Brute Bonnet, Butterfree, Foongus, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Paras, Parasect, Poltchageist, Sinistcha, Skiploom, Volcarona | |
| Raging Bull Tackle that breaks barriers. User's form determines type. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tauros-P | |
| Raging Fury A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Arcanine (Hisui), Gouging Fire | |
| Rain Dance Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | TM18 Slowpoke Well | Azumarill, Blastoise, Bronzong, Carracosta, Castform, Dondozo, Drizzile, Ducklett, Finneon, Frillish, Gastrodon, Goodra, Goomy, Gyarados +35 more |
| Rapid Spin User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed. | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | Avalugg, Baltoy, Bergmite, Blastoise, Bounsweet, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Carkol, Claydol, Coalossal, Cryogonal, Cyclizar, Dhelmise, Donphan +26 more | |
| Razor Leaf Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Abomasnow, Arboliva, Bayleef, Bellsprout, Bounsweet, Bulbasaur, Capsakid, Chikorita, Cottonee, Dartrix, Decidueye, Dolliv, Eldegoss, Exeggcute +37 more | |
| Razor Shell Tears at the foe with sharp shells. May lower Defense. | Water | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Barbaracle, Binacle, Cloyster, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Dewott, Drednaw, Golisopod, Oshawott, Samurott, Shellder | |
| Razor Wind A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Buizel, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Floatzel, Heliolisk, Helioptile, Noibat, Noivern, Nuzleaf, Pidove, Scizor, Scyther, Silvally +5 more | |
| Recover Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Accelgor, Alakazam, Appletun, Arceus, Articuno (Galar), Avalugg, Beheeyem, Bergmite, Celebi, Chien-Pao, Corsola, Cryogonal, Deoxys, Dipplin +39 more | |
| Recycle Recycles a used item for one more use. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM67 Celadon City | Appletun, Dipplin, Flapple, Garbodor, Hydrapple, Klefki, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Munchlax, Panpour, Pansage, Pansear +3 more |
| Reflect Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | TM33 Goldenrod City | Alakazam, Aromatisse, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Bayleef, Carbink, Chikorita, Cryogonal, Diancie, Dottler, Duosion, Exeggcute, Hoothoot, Inkay +16 more |
| Reflect Type The user reflects the foe's type, copying it. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Latias, Mew, Starmie, Staryu, Tentacruel, Toedscruel | |
| Refresh Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Altaria, Arceus, Audino, Blissey, Chansey, Corsola, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Happiny, Jirachi, Latias, Latios, Lickilicky, Lickitung +3 more | |
| Rest The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | TM44 Goldenrod City | Azelf, Barboach, Beartic, Cetitan, Cetoddle, Cubchoo, Dedenne, Dewgong, Dondozo, Exploud, Furret, Greavard, Greedent, Groudon +39 more |
| Retaliate Attack that does more damage if an ally fainted. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Arcanine, Cobalion, Cubone, Dewott, Doublade, Furfrou, Growlithe, Herdier, Honedge, Iron Leaves, Keldeo, Kingambit, Lillipup, Marowak +9 more | |
| Return Attack that increases in power with friendship. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27 Goldenrod City | Lopunny |
| Revelation Dance Dances with mystical power. Matches user's first type. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Oricorio | |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Bouffalant, Cacturne, Croagunk, Dewott, Druddigon, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Oshawott, Pinsir, Qwilfish +10 more | |
| Reversal Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Bouffalant, Buzzwole, Clobbopus, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Dubwool, Escavalier, Falinks, Grapploct, Growlithe, Hariyama, Heracross, Herdier, Hitmonlee +22 more | |
| Revival Blessing Revives a fainted party Pokémon and restores half of its HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | Pawmot, Rabsca | |
| Rising Voltage This move's power doubles when on Electric Terrain. | Electric | 70 | 100 | 20 | Raging Bolt | ||
| Roar Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | TM05 Route 32 | Aerodactyl, Aggron, Arcanine, Aron, Boltund, Crocalor, Dachsbun, Deino, Electrike, Emboar, Entei, Exploud, Fidough, Fuecoco +40 more |
| Roar of Time Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. | Dragon | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Dialga, Dialga (Origin) | |
| Rock Blast Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row. | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Anorith, Armaldo, Boldore, Carkol, Cinccino, Coalossal, Corsola, Crustle, Dwebble, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Gigalith, Golem +18 more | |
| Rock Climb A charging attack that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | TM70 Route 49 | Druddigon, Ferrothorn, Lycanroc, Rockruff, Rockruff (Own Tempo), Scolipede, Scrafty, Scraggy, Venipede, Whirlipede |
| Rock Polish Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | TM69 Route 10 | Barbaracle, Binacle, Carkol, Coalossal, Crustle, Drednaw, Dwebble, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora, Golem, Golem (Alola) +10 more |
| Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80 Pewter City Gym | Aerodactyl, Aggron, Arcanine (Hisui), Archen, Archeops, Aron, Avalugg (Hisui), Boldore, Bombirdier, Bonsly, Camerupt, Carracosta, Conkeldurr, Crustle +44 more |
| Rock Smash A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | HM06 Route 36 | Archaludon, Clobbopus, Copperajah, Crabominable, Crabrawler, Cufant, Decidueye (Hisui), Duraludon, Falinks, Farfetch'd (Galar), Golisopod, Grapploct, Klawf, Koraidon +15 more |
| Rock Throw Throws small rocks to strike the foe. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | Amaura, Archen, Archeops, Aurorus, Bombirdier, Bonsly, Carbink, Conkeldurr, Diancie, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora +32 more | |
| Rock Tomb Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39 Union Cave | Aggron, Aron, Baltoy, Bombirdier, Bonsly, Claydol, Drednaw, Garganacl, Iron Boulder, Iron Thorns, Klawf, Lairon, Landorus, Lycanroc +7 more |
| Rock Wrecker | Rock | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Crustle, Dwebble, Rhyperior | |
| Role Play Mimics the target and copies its Ability. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Delphox, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Kadabra, Marshadow, Meloetta, Meowstic, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Stantler | |
| Rolling Kick A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin. May flinch. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 85 | 15 | Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Marshadow | |
| Rollout Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Azumarill, Bibarel, Bidoof, Brambleghast, Bramblin, Carracosta, Chesnaught, Chespin, Copperajah, Cufant, Cyndaquil, Darmanitan, Darumaka, Donphan +60 more | |
| Roost Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP. | Flying | Status | — | — | 5 | TM51 Violet City Gym | Articuno, Braviary (Hisui), Chatot, Decidueye (Hisui), Dragonite, Ducklett, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Fearow, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Hawlucha +27 more |
| Rototiller Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon. | Ground | Status | — | — | 10 | Bibarel, Diggersby, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Linoone, Lopunny, Mudbray, Mudsdale, Tapu Bulu, Watchog | |
| Round A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Altaria, Amaura, Aurorus, Chatot, Crocalor, Eldegoss, Froakie, Frogadier, Fuecoco, Gossifleur, Jigglypuff, Meloetta, Palpitoad, Seismitoad +6 more | |
| Ruination Summons a ruinous disaster and cuts half the foe's HP. | Dark | Special | 1 | 90 | 10 | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Wo-Chien | |
| Sacred Fire A mystical fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 | Entei, Ho-Oh | |
| Sacred Sword | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Aegislash, Chien-Pao, Cobalion, Doublade, Honedge, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Iron Leaves, Kartana, Keldeo, Terrakion, Virizion, Zacian | |
| Safeguard Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | TM20 Celadon City | Alomomola, Altaria, Arboliva, Bayleef, Bronzong, Bronzor, Butterfree, Carbink, Celebi, Chikorita, Chimecho, Cresselia, Dewgong, Diancie +42 more |
| Salt Cure Hurts foe every turn. Double damage to Steel and Water. | Rock | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Garganacl, Naclstack | |
| Sand Attack Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_2 ? TYPE_GROUND : TYPE_NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Aipom, Ambipom, Barbaracle, Binacle, Blaziken, Boldore, Cacnea, Cacturne, Combusken, Crustle, Deerling, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio +78 more | |
| Sand Tomb Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns. | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp, Gible, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Krokorok, Krookodile, Onix, Palossand, Sandaconda, Sandile +7 more | |
| Sandstorm Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | TM37 Route 27 | Baltoy, Boldore, Cacnea, Cacturne, Claydol, Drilbur, Excadrill, Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp, Gible, Gigalith, Glimmet, Glimmora +24 more |
| Scald Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Panpour, Simipour, Volcanion | |
| Scale Shot Shoots scales 2 to 5 times. Ups Speed, lowers defense. | Dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 | Roaring Moon | |
| Scary Face Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Aerodactyl, Archen, Archeops, Ariados, Axew, Bagon, Basculin, Bisharp, Bouffalant, Braviary, Carvanha, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon +107 more | |
| Scratch Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Absol, Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Anorith, Armaldo, Axew, Barbaracle, Binacle, Bisharp, Blaziken, Braixen, Charizard, Charmander +88 more | |
| Screech Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Arbok, Banette, Bruxish, Carvanha, Cranidos, Crobat, Croconaw, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Ekans, Electabuzz +93 more | |
| Searing Shot | Fire | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Victini | |
| Secret Power Attack with effects that vary by location. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM43 Lake of Rage | Audino |
| Seed Bomb A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Arboliva, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Capsakid, Celesteela, Chesnaught, Chespin, Dolliv, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Floragato, Gogoat, Gourgeist, Meowscarada +12 more | |
| Seed Flare Generates a shock wave that sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Shaymin | |
| Seismic Toss Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Annihilape, Arceus, Hariyama, Iron Hands, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Mankey, Pinsir, Primeape, Throh | |
| Self-Destruct Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | Normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | Baltoy, Claydol, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Forretress, Genesect, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora, Golem, Golem (Alola) +10 more | |
| Shadow Ball Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30 Ecruteak City Gym | Banette, Basculegion, Blacephalon, Cofagrigus, Delphox, Dhelmise, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Flutter Mane, Froslass, Gastly +27 more |
| Shadow Bone Strikes with a haunted bone. Might drop Defense. | Ghost | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Marowak (Alola), Marowak-a (Totem) | |
| Shadow Claw Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65 Route 42 | Ceruledge, Charizard, Giratina, Kecleon, Mimikyu, Runerigus, Sableye, Trevenant, Zoroark (Hisui), Zorua (Hisui) |
| Shadow Force | Ghost | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Giratina | |
| Shadow Punch An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows. | Ghost | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Annihilape, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Gengar, Golett, Golurk, Haunter, Marshadow | |
| Shadow Sneak Extends the user's shadow to strike first. | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Aegislash, Ariados, Banette, Ceruledge, Decidueye, Doublade, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Giratina, Gourgeist, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond) +13 more | |
| Sharpen Reduces the polygon count and raises Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Avalugg, Bergmite, Carbink, Cryogonal, Diancie, Porygon | |
| Shed Tail Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Cyclizar, Orthworm | |
| Sheer Cold A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits. | Ice | Special | 1 | 30 | 5 | Abomasnow, Articuno, Beartic, Chien-Pao, Cryogonal, Cubchoo, Dewgong, Glalie, Kyogre, Lapras, Sealeo, Snover, Spheal, Suicune +5 more | |
| Shell Side Arm Deals better of physical and special damage. May poison. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Slowbro (Galar) | |
| Shell Smash Sharply raises Atk/Sp.Atk/ Speed, but drops Def/Sp.Def. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Barbaracle, Binacle, Carracosta, Clamperl, Cloyster, Crustle, Dwebble, Magcargo, Omanyte, Omastar, Polteageist, Shellder, Shuckle, Sinistea +3 more | |
| Shell Trap Sets a shell trap that damages on contact. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Turtonator | |
| Shelter The user hardens their skin, sharply raising its Defense. | Steel | Status | — | — | 10 | Goodra (Hisui), Sliggoo (Hisui) | |
| Shift Gear Rotates its gears to raise Attack and Speed. | Steel | Status | — | — | 10 | Cyclizar, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Magearna, Revavroom, Toxtricity | |
| Shock Wave A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | Electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 | TM34 Vermilion City Gym | Blitzle, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Emolga, Jolteon, Miraidon, Raging Bolt, Regieleki, Rotom, Rotom (Fan), Rotom (Frost), Rotom (Heat), Rotom (Mow) +6 more |
| Shore Up Restores the user's HP. More HP in a sandstorm. | Ground | Status | — | — | 5 | Palossand, Sandygast | |
| Signal Beam A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe. | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Chinchou, Dewgong, Flaaffy, Galvantula, Genesect, Joltik, Lanturn, Mantine, Mareep, Octillery, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2 +5 more | |
| Silk Trap Protects itself, lowering Speed on contact. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Spidops | |
| Silver Wind A powdery attack that may raise abilities. | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | TM62 Route 6 | Beautifly, Butterfree, Cutiefly, Dustox, Finneon, Kleavor, Ledian, Ledyba, Lumineon, Masquerain, Mothim, Pheromosa, Ribombee, Ribombee (Totem) +3 more |
| Simple Beam A beam that changes the foe's Ability to Simple. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Audino, Beheeyem, Elgyem, Genesect | |
| Sing A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber. | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 | Altaria, Blissey, Brionne, Chansey, Chatot, Cinccino, Clefable, Clefairy, Cleffa, Delcatty, Eldegoss, Gossifleur, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff +12 more | |
| Sketch Copies the foe's last move permanently. | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | Smeargle | |
| Skill Swap The user swaps special abilities with the target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | TM48 Saffron City Gym | Aromatisse, Carbink, Diancie, Duosion, Hoopa, Reuniclus, Solosis, Spritzee, Sylveon, Tapu Lele |
| Skitter Smack User skitters behind foe to attack. Lowers foe's Sp. Atk. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | Spidops, Tarountula, Tinkatink, Tinkaton, Tinkatuff | |
| Skull Bash Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn. | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | Avalugg, Barbaracle, Blastoise, Celesteela, Sandaconda, Sharpedo, Squirtle, Tapu Bulu, Wartortle | |
| Sky Attack 2-turn attack. High critical hit ratio, and may flinch. | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | Altaria, Hawlucha, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Moltres, Moltres (Galar), Noctowl, Pidove, Sigilyph, Togekiss, Tranquill, Unfezant, Yveltal | |
| Sky Drop Takes the foe into the sky then drops it the next turn. | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Aerodactyl, Braviary, Hawlucha, Rufflet | |
| Sky Uppercut An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky. | Fighting | Physical | 85 | 90 | 15 | Blaziken, Breloom, Combusken, Gligar, Gliscor, Hakamo-O, Hitmonchan, Kommo-O, Kommo-O (Totem), Pancham, Pangoro | |
| Slack Off Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Bellibolt, Chimchar, Monferno, Mr. Rime, Slaking, Slakoth, Slowbro, Slowbro (Galar), Slowking (Galar), Slowpoke, Slowpoke (Galar) | |
| Slam Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Arctozolt, Azurill, Bellsprout, Centiskorch, Clodsire, Deino, Dhelmise, Donphan, Dracozolt, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Farfetch'd (Galar), Furret +64 more | |
| Slash Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Aegislash, Anorith, Armaldo, Axew, Barbaracle, Beartic, Binacle, Bisharp, Blaziken, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Charizard, Charmander +107 more | |
| Sleep Powder Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep. | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 | Bayleef, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Gloom, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Lilligant (Hisui), Meganium, Morelull +12 more | |
| Sleep Talk Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM82 Celadon City | Dondozo, Exploud, Loudred, Snorlax, Whismur |
| Sludge Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Garbodor, Gengar, Grimer, Gulpin, Haunter, Koffing, Muk, Revavroom, Swalot, Trubbish, Varoom, Weezing, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Sludge Bomb Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36 Route 43 | Croagunk, Dragalge, Garbodor, Grimer, Gulpin, Koffing, Muk, Skrelp, Swalot, Toxicroak, Trubbish, Weezing, Weezing (Galar) |
| Sludge Wave Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Clodsire, Glimmet, Glimmora, Grimer, Iron Moth, Muk, Munkidori, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Wooper (Paldea) | |
| Smack Down Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Anorith, Armaldo, Boldore, Carbink, Carkol, Carracosta, Celesteela, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Coalossal, Crustle, Diancie, Dwebble, Froakie +22 more | |
| Smart Strike Hits with an accurate horn that never misses. | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Iron Crown | |
| Smelling Salts Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Hariyama, Makuhita | |
| Smog An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. | Poison | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 | Chandelure, Emboar, Flareon, Grimer, Houndoom, Houndour, Koffing, Lampent, Litwick, Magby, Magcargo, Magmar, Magmortar, Muk +13 more | |
| Smokescreen Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Carkol, Centiskorch, Charizard, Charmander, Charmeleon, Coalossal, Cyndaquil, Dragalge, Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Horsea +16 more | |
| Snap Trap Snares the target in a snap trap for four to five turns. | Grass | Physical | 35 | 100 | 15 | Stunfisk (Galar) | |
| Snarl Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk. | Dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Crocalor, Fuecoco, Iron Jugulis, Linoone (Galar), Mabosstiff, Maschiff, Mightyena, Nickit, Obstagoon, Skeledirge, Thievul, Yveltal, Zeraora, Zigzagoon (Galar) +2 more | |
| Snatch Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | Dark | Status | — | — | 10 | TM49 Route 39 | Banette, Deoxys, Duosion, Heatmor, Liepard, Munchlax, Purrloin, Reuniclus, Shuppet, Sneasel, Solosis, Weavile |
| Snipe Shot The user ignores effects that draw in moves. | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Inteleon | |
| Snore A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Barboach, Dedenne, Grumpig, Sealeo, Snorlax, Spheal, Spoink, Teddiursa, Ursaluna (Bloodmoon), Ursaring, Walrein, Whiscash | |
| Snowscape Summons a snowstorm that lasts for five turns. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | Baxcalibur, Chien-Pao, Iron Bundle | |
| Soak Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type. | Water | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Alomomola, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Basculin, Dondozo, Drizzile, Finneon, Goldeen, Golduck, Inteleon, Lumineon, Luvdisc, Octillery, Pelipper +9 more | |
| Soft-Boiled Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Blissey, Chansey | |
| Solar Beam Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22 Goldenrod City | Amoonguss, Bayleef, Bellossom, Brute Bonnet, Calyrex, Capsakid, Cherrim, Cherubi, Chikorita, Cottonee, Cryogonal, Deerling, Exeggcute, Exeggutor +17 more |
| Solar Blade Charges first turn, then chops with a blade of light. | Grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 | Ceruledge, Iron Leaves, Lurantis, Lurantis (Totem) | |
| Sonic Boom Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage. | Normal | Special | 1 | 90 | 20 | Buizel, Electrode, Floatzel, Flygon, Magearna, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Vibrava, Voltorb, Yanma, Yanmega | |
| Spacial Rend Tears the foe, and space. High critical-hit ratio. | Dragon | Special | 100 | 95 | 5 | Palkia, Palkia (Origin) | |
| Spark An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Bellibolt, Blitzle, Boltund, Charjabug, Chinchou, Eelektrik, Electrike, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Emolga, Geodude (Alola), Golem (Alola), Graveler (Alola), Grubbin +52 more | |
| Sparkling Aria Sings with bubbles. Cures burns on contact. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Primarina | |
| Spectral Thief Steals the target's stat boosts, then attacks. | Ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Marshadow | |
| Speed Swap Swaps user's Speed with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Pheromosa, Rabsca, Raichu (Alola) | |
| Spicy Extract Sharply ups target's Attack, harshly lowers its Defense. | Grass | Status | — | — | 15 | Scovillain | |
| Spider Web Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Ariados, Dewpider, Galvantula, Joltik, Spinarak | |
| Spike Cannon Launches sharp spikes that strike 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Cloyster, Corsola, Mareanie, Omastar, Toxapex | |
| Spikes Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Cloyster, Forretress, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Klefki, Overqwil, Pineco, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui), Skarmory, Ting-Lu | |
| Spiky Shield Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Cacturne, Chesnaught, Glimmora, Maractus, Ogerpon, Togedemaru, Togedemaru (Totem) | |
| Spin Out Furiously strains its legs. Harshly lowers user's Speed. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Revavroom, Varoom | |
| Spirit Break Attacks with spirit-breaking force. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Fairy | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Grimmsnarl, Iron Valiant | |
| Spirit Shackle After being hit, foes can no longer escape. | Ghost | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Decidueye | |
| Spit Up Releases stockpiled power (the more the better). | Normal | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Arbok, Carnivine, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifblim, Drifloon, Ekans, Greedent, Gulpin, Heatmor, Jigglypuff, Komala, Lanturn, Lileep +7 more | |
| Spite Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Banette, Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dunsparce, Flutter Mane, Gastly, Gengar, Golisopod, Haunter, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shedinja +4 more | |
| Splash It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Azurill, Bounsweet, Buneary, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Cosmog, Feebas, Grumpig, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Lopunny, Magikarp, Mimikyu, Skiploom +7 more | |
| Spore Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Amoonguss, Brute Bonnet, Foongus, Morelull, Paras, Parasect, Shiinotic, Shroomish, Toedscool, Toedscruel | |
| Spotlight Makes the foe attack the spotlighted Pokémon. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Clefable, Clefairy, Lanturn, Morelull, Shiinotic, Starmie | |
| Springtide Storm Wraps a foe in fierce winds. Varies with the user's form. | Fairy | Special | 100 | 80 | 5 | Enamorus | |
| Stealth Rock Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | TM76 Celadon City | Boldore, Carbink, Carkol, Coalossal, Crustle, Diancie, Dwebble, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Gigalith, Glimmet, Glimmora, Golem +20 more |
| Steam Eruption Immerses the foe in heated steam. May inflict a burn. | Water | Special | 110 | 95 | 5 | Volcanion | |
| Steamroller Crushes the foe with its body. May cause flinching. | Bug | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Golem, Golem (Alola), Guzzlord, Pineco, Scolipede, Venipede, Whirlipede | |
| Steel Roller Destroys terrain. Fails if ground isn't terrain. | Steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 | Iron Treads | |
| Steel Wing Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide. | Steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | TM47 Mt. Silver | Corviknight, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Skarmory, Talonflame |
| Sticky Web Weaves a sticky net that slows foes switching in. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Ariados, Galvantula, Kricketune, Sewaddle, Shuckle, Spidops, Spinarak, Surskit, Tarountula | |
| Stockpile Charges up power for up to 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Arbok, Carnivine, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifblim, Drifloon, Ekans, Garbodor, Greedent, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Heatmor, Jigglypuff, Komala +11 more | |
| Stomp Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Appletun, Blitzle, Copperajah, Cufant, Dracovish, Dracozolt, Entei, Exeggutor, Exploud, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Glastrier, Gouging Fire, Guzzlord +33 more | |
| Stomping Tantrum Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure. | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Cubone, Golett, Golurk, Great Tusk, Guzzlord, Iron Treads, Mankey, Marowak, Marowak (Alola), Marowak-a (Totem), Primeape, Ting-Lu | |
| Stone Axe Sets sharp rocks that hurt the foe. | Rock | Physical | 65 | 90 | 15 | Kleavor | |
| Stone Edge Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71 Route 13 | Barbaracle, Boldore, Carbink, Conkeldurr, Diancie, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Gigalith, Golem, Golem (Alola), Graveler, Graveler (Alola), Gurdurr +28 more |
| Stored Power The higher the user's stats the more damage caused. | Psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Blacephalon, Clefable, Clefairy, Gallade, Gardevoir, Indeedee, Kirlia, Latias, Latios, Munna, Natu, Necrozma, Oranguru, Ralts +2 more | |
| Storm Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Pinsir, Throh | |
| Strange Steam Emits a strange steam to potentially confuse the foe. | Fairy | Special | 90 | 95 | 10 | Weezing (Galar) | |
| Strength Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04 Olivine City | Copperajah, Cufant, Machamp |
| Strength Sap Saps the foe's Attack to heal HP, then drops Attack. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Morelull, Polteageist, Shiinotic, Sinistcha | |
| String Shot Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Ariados, Caterpie, Charjabug, Galvantula, Grubbin, Joltik, Larvesta, Leavanny, Scatterbug, Sewaddle, Spidops, Spinarak, Swadloon, Tarountula +4 more | |
| Struggle Bug Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Accelgor, Blipbug, Cutiefly, Dottler, Frosmoth, Golisopod, Illumise, Iron Moth, Kricketot, Leavanny, Lokix, Nymble, Orbeetle, Rabsca +11 more | |
| Stuff Cheeks Consumes the user's Berry, then sharply raises Def. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Greedent, Skwovet | |
| Stun Spore Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Beautifly, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Butterfree, Cottonee, Cutiefly, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Frosmoth, Gloom, Hoppip +25 more | |
| Submission A reckless body slam that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 | Clobbopus, Grapploct, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Obstagoon, Pinsir, Poliwrath | |
| Substitute Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM90 Goldenrod City | Dipplin, Froakie, Frogadier, Gholdengo, Grafaiai, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond), Hydrapple, Kecleon, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Rotom, Rotom (Fan) +5 more |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Absol, Ariados, Banette, Bellibolt, Bonsly, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Chien-Pao, Croagunk, Dartrix, Decidueye, Diglett, Diglett (Alola) +63 more | |
| Sunny Day Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | TM11 Goldenrod City | Bellossom, Braixen, Bronzong, Brute Bonnet, Capsakid, Castform, Cherrim, Cherubi, Cottonee, Delphox, Fennekin, Flutter Mane, Fomantis, Gouging Fire +22 more |
| Sunsteel Strike A sun-fueled strike that ignores abilities. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Solgaleo | |
| Super Fang Attacks with sharp fangs and cuts half the foe's HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 90 | 10 | Arctovish, Bibarel, Bidoof, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Dracovish, Greedent, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Maushold, Noibat, Noivern, Pachirisu, Patrat +9 more | |
| Superpower Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Azumarill, Beartic, Bewear, Bibarel, Bidoof, Braviary, Buzzwole, Clobbopus, Conkeldurr, Copperajah, Croconaw, Cufant, Darmanitan, Darmanitan-G +26 more | |
| Supersonic Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 | Aerodactyl, Butterfree, Chinchou, Cloyster, Crobat, Dondozo, Exploud, Finizen, Flygon, Golbat, Goldeen, Lanturn, Ledian, Ledyba +35 more | |
| Surf Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03 Ecruteak City | Eiscue, Slowbro (Galar), Slowking (Galar), Slowpoke (Galar) |
| Swagger Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | TM87 Olivine Lighthouse | Abomasnow, Annihilape, Bastiodon, Beartic, Carvanha, Chi-Yu, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Croagunk, Darmanitan, Drowzee, Empoleon, Entei, Fezandipiti +56 more |
| Swallow Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Arbok, Carnivine, Cradily, Cramorant, Drifblim, Drifloon, Ekans, Garbodor, Greedent, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Heatmor, Jigglypuff, Komala +10 more | |
| Sweet Kiss Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion. | B_UPDATED_MOVE_TYPES >= GEN_6 ? TYPE_FAIRY : TYPE_NORMAL | Status | — | 75 | 10 | Aromatisse, Cleffa, Comfey, Happiny, Igglybuff, Luvdisc, Milcery, Pachirisu, Pichu, Pichu (Spiky Eared), Shaymin, Smoochum, Spritzee, Tinkatink +4 more | |
| Sweet Scent Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Amoonguss, Appletun, Arboliva, Aromatisse, Bayleef, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Bounsweet, Bulbasaur, Carnivine, Chikorita, Combee, Comfey, Cutiefly +41 more | |
| Swift Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Accelgor, Aipom, Ambipom, Azelf, Buizel, Crawdaunt, Crobat, Cyndaquil, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Elekid +34 more | |
| Switcheroo Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Delphox, Dhelmise, Grafaiai, Hypno, Inkay, Linoone, Linoone (Galar), Malamar, Minun, Obstagoon, Persian, Persian (Alola), Shroodle | |
| Swords Dance A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | TM75 Goldenrod City | Absol, Aegislash, Ariados, Axew, Bibarel, Bidoof, Bisharp, Bouffalant, Ceruledge, Chien-Pao, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Cobalion, Corphish +55 more |
| Synchronoise An odd shock wave that only damages same-type Pokémon. | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Beheeyem, Bruxish, Chatot, Chimecho, Drowzee, Elgyem, Exploud, Hoothoot, Hypno, Kecleon, Loudred, Magearna, Munna, Noctowl +2 more | |
| Synthesis Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Amoonguss, Bayleef, Brute Bonnet, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Comfey, Dartrix, Decidueye, Eldegoss, Fomantis, Foongus, Gogoat, Gossifleur, Grotle +24 more | |
| Syrup Bomb Lowers the foe's speed each turn for 3 turns. | Grass | Special | 60 | 85 | 10 | Dipplin, Hydrapple | |
| Tachyon Cutter Launches particle blades at the target. Strikes twice. | Steel | Special | 50 | — | 10 | Iron Crown | |
| Tackle Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Aggron, Ampharos, Arboliva, Arcanine (Hisui), Arctibax, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Azumarill, Basculegion, Basculin, Bastiodon, Baxcalibur, Bayleef +316 more | |
| Tail Glow Flash light that drastically raises Sp. Atk. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Manaphy, Volbeat, Xurkitree | |
| Tail Slap Strikes the foe with its tail 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 25 | 85 | 10 | Cinccino, Fezandipiti, Minccino, Nickit, Thievul | |
| Tail Whip Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Aipom, Ambipom, Azumarill, Azurill, Basculin, Blastoise, Blissey, Blitzle, Boltund, Braixen, Chansey, Clodsire, Cubone, Dachsbun +109 more | |
| Tailwind Whips up a breeze, doubling ally Speed for 4 turns. | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Braviary, Butterfree, Ducklett, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Frosmoth, Mandibuzz, Murkrow, Noibat, Noivern, Pelipper, Pidgeot +14 more | |
| Take Down A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Aerodactyl, Aggron, Altaria, Amaura, Ampharos, Arcanine, Arctibax, Aron, Audino, Aurorus, Avalugg, Basculin, Bastiodon, Baxcalibur +125 more | |
| Tar Shot Lowers the foe's Speed and makes it weak to Fire. | Rock | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Coalossal | |
| Taunt Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | TM12 Burned Tower | Absol, Axew, Bastiodon, Buzzwole, Chatot, Chimchar, Clobbopus, Corphish, Corviknight, Corvisquire, Crawdaunt, Croagunk, Cyclizar, Darmanitan +56 more |
| Tearful Look The user tears up, dropping Attack and Sp. Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bonsly, Drizzile, Inteleon, Sobble, Sudowoodo, Toxel, Toxtricity, Wishiwashi | |
| Teatime All Pokémon have teatime and eat their Berries. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Polteageist | |
| Techno Blast The type varies with the kind of Drive held. | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Genesect | |
| Teeter Dance Confuses all Pokémon on the scene. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bounsweet, Grumpig, Lilligant, Meloetta, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Oricorio, Spinda, Steenee, Tsareena | |
| Telekinesis Makes the foe float. It is easier to hit for 3 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Alakazam, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Kadabra, Latios, Munna | |
| Teleport Switches the user out last. Flees when used by wild Pokémon. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Abra, Alakazam, Claydol, Cosmoem, Cosmog, Deoxys, Gallade, Gardevoir, Kadabra, Kirlia, Lunala, Natu, Ralts, Solgaleo +1 more | |
| Tera Starstorm In Terapagos's Stellar Form, it hits all foes. | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Terapagos | |
| Terrain Pulse Type and power changes depending on the terrain. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Arboliva, Dolliv, Smoliv | |
| Thief While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46 Rocket Hideout | Bombirdier, Kecleon, Mightyena, Thievul |
| Thrash A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Archen, Archeops, Basculin, Beartic, Bewear, Blitzle, Bouffalant, Braviary, Brute Bonnet, Cramorant, Croconaw, Cubchoo, Cubone +59 more | |
| Throat Chop Chops the throat to disable sound moves for 2 turns. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Barraskewda, Chien-Pao, Flamigo, Incineroar, Lokix, Ogerpon, Roaring Moon, Spidops, Tarountula, Ting-Lu, Wiglett, Wugtrio | |
| Thunder A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM25 Goldenrod City | Ampharos, Dedenne, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Flaaffy, Heliolisk, Jolteon, Manectric, Mareep, Minun, Miraidon +24 more |
| Thunder Cage Traps the foe in a cage of electricity for turns. | Electric | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | Regieleki | |
| Thunder Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed. | Electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Arbok, Arcanine, Donphan, Drapion, Electrike, Exploud, Gliscor, Granbull, Hippowdon, Houndoom, Iron Thorns, Jolteon, Luxio +12 more | |
| Thunder Punch An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Buzzwole, Dragonite, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Geodude (Alola), Golem (Alola), Graveler (Alola), Hitmonchan, Iron Hands, Magmortar +6 more | |
| Thunder Shock An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Ampharos, Arctozolt, Bellibolt, Dedenne, Dracozolt, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga, Flaaffy, Helioptile, Jolteon, Kilowattrel +55 more | |
| Thunder Wave A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | TM73 Route 14 | Amaura, Ampharos, Aurorus, Blitzle, Chinchou, Dedenne, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Eelektrik, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Electrode (Hisui) +53 more |
| Thunderbolt A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24 Goldenrod City | Eelektrik, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Helioptile, Pikachu, Pikachu (Alola), Pikachu (Belle), Pikachu (Cosplay), Pikachu (Hoenn), Pikachu (Kalos), Pikachu (Libre), Pikachu (Original) +16 more |
| Thunderclap | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 | Raging Bolt | |
| Thunderous Kick Uses a lightning-like kick to hit. Lowers foe's Defense. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Regieleki, Zapdos (Galar) | |
| Tickle Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Aipom, Ambipom, Cinccino, Dondozo, Gothita, Gothitelle, Gothorita, Mime Jr., Minccino, Nihilego, Omanyte, Omastar, Tangela, Tangrowth +3 more | |
| Tidy Up User tidies up hazards and raises its Attack and Speed. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Maushold | |
| Topsy-Turvy Swaps all stat changes that affect the target. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 | Grapploct, Inkay, Malamar | |
| Torch Song Flames scorch the target. Boosts the user's Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Skeledirge | |
| Torment Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | TM41 Route 8 | Bisharp, Bombirdier, Chimchar, Glastrier, Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Kingambit, Klefki, Krokorok, Krookodile, Liepard, Monferno, Morgrem, Morpeko +11 more |
| Toxic Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 | TM06 Route 17 | Amoonguss, Clodsire, Dragalge, Dustox, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Foongus, Garbodor, Gloom, Gulpin, Mareanie, Naganadel, Oddish, Pecharunt +21 more |
| Toxic Spikes Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Beedrill, Clodsire, Cloyster, Drapion, Forretress, Garbodor, Glimmora, Mareanie, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorina, Nidorino +9 more | |
| Toxic Thread Attacks with a thread that poisons and drops Speed. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Spinarak | |
| Transform Alters the user's cells to become a copy of the foe. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Ditto, Mew | |
| Tri Attack Fires three types of beams. May burn/paralyze/freeze. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Dodrio, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Genesect, Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis, Magneton, Magnezone, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Probopass, Sandy Shocks, Silvally +2 more | |
| Trick Tricks the foe into trading held items. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Alakazam, Banette, Blacephalon, Gourgeist, Hoopa, Kadabra, Meowscarada, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Pumpkaboo, Rotom, Rotom (Fan), Rotom (Frost), Rotom (Heat) +3 more | |
| Trick Room Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | TM92 Viridian City Gym | Articuno (Galar), Diancie, Hoopa, Oranguru, Porygon-Z |
| Trick-or-Treat Goes trick-or-treating, adding Ghost type to foe. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Gourgeist, Pumpkaboo | |
| Triple Arrows High critical hit ratio. May lower Defense or flinch. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Decidueye (Hisui) | |
| Triple Dive Hits target with splashes of water 3 times in a row. | Water | Physical | 30 | 95 | 10 | Wugtrio | |
| Triple Kick Kicks the foe 3 times in a row with rising intensity. | Fighting | Physical | 10 | 90 | 10 | Hitmontop, Pheromosa | |
| Trop Kick An intense kick from the tropics. Lowers Attack. | Grass | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Tsareena | |
| Trump Card The less PP the move has the more damage it does. | Normal | Special | 1 | — | 5 | Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Magearna, Minun, Slowking | |
| Twin Beam Mystical eye-beams that hit the target twice in a row. | Psychic | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | Farigiraf, Girafarig | |
| Twineedle Foreleg stingers jab foe twice. May poison. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 100 | 20 | Beedrill, Escavalier | |
| Twister Whips up a vicious twister to tear at foes. May flinch. | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Braviary (Hisui), Dragalge, Dragonair, Dragonite, Drampa, Dratini, Enamorus, Flapple, Gyarados, Horsea, Kingdra, Milotic, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto +6 more | |
| U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM89 Azalea Town Gym | Accelgor, Archen, Archeops, Cyclizar, Decidueye, Dragapult, Drakloak, Drizzile, Finneon, Floragato, Gligar, Gliscor, Grafaiai, Hoppip +15 more |
| Uproar Causes an uproar for 3 turns and prevents sleep. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Azelf, Basculin, Chatot, Chimecho, Chingling, Darmanitan-G, Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Dodrio, Doduo, Espathra, Exeggcute, Exploud, Flittle +35 more | |
| Vacuum Wave Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first. | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Hitmonchan, Kartana, Scyther | |
| Venom Drench Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Mareanie, Muk, Muk (Alola), Naganadel, Nihilego, Poipole, Roserade, Salandit, Salazzle, Salazzle (Totem), Scolipede, Seviper, Skuntank +5 more | |
| Venoshock Does double damage if the foe is poisoned. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Beedrill, Croagunk, Crobat, Drapion, Dustox, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Glimmet, Glimmora, Golbat, Mareanie, Naganadel, Nihilego, Poipole +12 more | |
| Victory Dance Dances to raise Attack, Defense and Speed. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | Lilligant (Hisui) | |
| Vine Whip Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines. | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 | Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Carnivine, Chesnaught, Chespin, Comfey, Floette Eternal, Gogoat, Ivysaur, Ogerpon, Pansage, Quilladin, Serperior, Servine +8 more | |
| Vise Grip Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers. | Normal | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 | Charjabug, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Durant, Grubbin, Kingler, Klang, Klawf, Klink, Klinklang, Krabby, Mawile +3 more | |
| Vital Throw Makes the user's move last, but it never misses. | Fighting | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Buzzwole, Hariyama, Machamp, Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Pancham, Pangoro, Pinsir, Throh | |
| Volt Switch | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | Dedenne, Emolga, Helioptile, Iron Crown, Kilowattrel, Wattrel, Zeraora | |
| Volt Tackle A life-risking tackle that hurts the user. May paralyze. | Electric | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Electivire, Pikachu, Pikachu (Alola), Pikachu (Belle), Pikachu (Cosplay), Pikachu (Hoenn), Pikachu (Kalos), Pikachu (Libre), Pikachu (Original), Pikachu (Partner), Pikachu (Phd), Pikachu (Pop Star), Pikachu (Rock Star), Pikachu (Sinnoh) +4 more | |
| Wake-Up Slap Powerful against sleeping foes, but also wakes them. | Fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Alomomola, Clefable, Clefairy, Conkeldurr, Drowzee, Froslass, Gurdurr, Hariyama, Hypno, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Machamp, Machoke, Machop +12 more | |
| Water Gun Squirts water to attack the foe. | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Anorith, Arctovish, Armaldo, Azumarill, Azurill, Barbaracle, Barboach, Basculin, Bellibolt, Bibarel, Binacle, Blastoise, Brionne, Bruxish +89 more | |
| Water Pulse Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM03 Cerulean City Gym | Alomomola, Barboach, Blastoise, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewott, Dragalge, Drizzile, Ducklett, Finneon, Frillish, Froakie, Frogadier, Gastrodon +59 more |
| Water Shuriken Throws 2 to 5 stars that are sure to strike first. | Water | 15 | 100 | 20 | Accelgor, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Battle Bond) | ||
| Water Sport The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 15 | Alomomola, Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Budew, Buizel, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewott, Dewpider, Ducklett, Floatzel, Frillish, Goldeen +25 more | |
| Water Spout Inflicts more damage if the user's HP is high. | Water | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Frillish, Jellicent, Kyogre, Wailmer, Wailord | |
| Waterfall Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07 Ice Path | Goldeen, Seaking |
| Wave Crash A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user. | Water | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Basculegion, Dondozo, Palafin, Quaquaval | |
| Weather Ball The move's type and power change with the weather. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Bellibolt, Castform, Eiscue, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Roserade, Tadbulb, Vanilluxe, Volcanion | |
| Whirlpool Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | HM08 Rocket Hideout | Alomomola, Buizel, Clamperl, Dhelmise, Empoleon, Finneon, Floatzel, Gorebyss, Gyarados, Huntail, Iron Bundle, Lumineon, Manaphy, Mudkip +7 more |
| Whirlwind Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Beautifly, Bombirdier, Braviary, Butterfree, Dustox, Hariyama, Ho-Oh, Iron Hands, Iron Moth, Lugia, Makuhita, Mandibuzz, Masquerain, Noibat +16 more | |
| Wicked Blow Mastering the Dark style, strikes with a critical hit. | Dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 | Urshifu | |
| Wide Guard Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Araquanid, Araquanid (Totem), Armarouge, Avalugg, Carracosta, Celesteela, Flamigo, Frosmoth, Gallade, Garganacl, Guzzlord, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop +18 more | |
| Wild Charge An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Blitzle, Boltund, Eelektrik, Electrike, Iron Hands, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads, Luxio, Luxray, Manectric, Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Pikachu +23 more | |
| Will-O-Wisp Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | Fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 | TM61 Route 14 | Armarouge, Banette, Braixen, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cofagrigus, Crocalor, Delphox, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Fennekin, Froslass +10 more |
| Wing Attack Strikes the foe with wings spread wide. | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Aerodactyl, Archen, Archeops, Bombirdier, Braviary, Charizard, Crobat, Dragonite, Ducklett, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Flapple, Golbat, Hawlucha +28 more | |
| Wish A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Alomomola, Floette Eternal, Flutter Mane, Gardevoir, Illumise, Jirachi, Latias, Natu, Scream Tail, Slurpuff, Swirlix, Togepi, Togetic, Xatu | |
| Withdraw Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 | Appletun, Applin, Barbaracle, Binacle, Blastoise, Carracosta, Cloyster, Crustle, Dipplin, Dwebble, Flapple, Grotle, Hydrapple, Omanyte +21 more | |
| Wonder Room Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Beheeyem, Duosion, Elgyem, Golduck, Hoopa, Nihilego, Psyduck, Reuniclus, Solosis, Solrock | |
| Wood Hammer Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too. | Grass | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Abomasnow, Chesnaught, Chespin, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Grookey, Komala, Mimikyu, Ogerpon, Phantump, Quilladin, Rillaboom, Snover, Sudowoodo +4 more | |
| Work Up The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Cobalion, Dachsbun, Darmanitan, Darmanitan-G, Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Deino, Fidough, Hakamo-O, Herdier, Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis, Iron Leaves, Jangmo-O +21 more | |
| Worry Seed Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Budew, Bulbasaur, Cherrim, Cherubi, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Floragato, Gogoat, Gourgeist, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Meowscarada, Pumpkaboo +9 more | |
| Wrap Wraps and squeezes the foe times with vines, etc. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Arbok, Bellsprout, Centiskorch, Chimecho, Chingling, Comfey, Deoxys, Dhelmise, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dratini, Ekans, Lickilicky, Lickitung +18 more | |
| Wring Out | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Bellsprout, Carnivine, Cradily, Frillish, Gulpin, Guzzlord, Jellicent, Jynx, Kabuto, Kabutops, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Lileep, Necrozma +12 more | |
| X-Scissor Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM81 Route 2 | Anorith, Armaldo, Charjabug, Crustle, Durant, Dwebble, Escavalier, Genesect, Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Grubbin, Karrablast, Kartana +16 more |
| Yawn Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Bibarel, Bidoof, Camerupt, Chimecho, Chingling, Clodsire, Crocalor, Dudunsparce, Dunsparce, Fuecoco, Gulpin, Gumshoos, Gumshoos (Totem), Hippopotas +32 more | |
| Zap Cannon Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. | Electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | Ampharos, Bellibolt, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Forretress, Genesect, Klang, Klink, Klinklang, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Nosepass, Porygon +13 more | |
| Zen Headbutt Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Bagon, Basculegion, Beheeyem, Capsakid, Cranidos, Deoxys, Drowzee, Elgyem, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Girafarig, Golduck, Grumpig, Hoopa +42 more | |
| Zing Zap An electrified impact that can cause flinching. | Electric | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Pincurchin, Togedemaru, Togedemaru (Totem) |