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Every move in Pokémon Soulgold
781 moves that something in this hack actually learns or that a TM teaches, with what each one does and who gets it.
| Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | TM | Learned by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | Ariados, Bellossom, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Cacnea, Cacturne, Cottonee, Crobat, Cutiefly, Dhelmise, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola) +47 more | |
| Accelerock Hits with a high-speed rock that always goes first. | Rock | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Lycanroc, Lycanroc (Lycanroc Midday) | |
| Acid Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Arbok, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Cradily, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Ekans, Gloom, Lileep, Naganadel, Oddish +16 more | |
| Acid Armor Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Goodra (Hisui), Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Manaphy, Melmetal, Meltan, Muk, Muk (Alola), Phione, Sliggoo, Sliggoo (Hisui) +3 more | |
| Acid Spray Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Arbok, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Ekans, Flapple, Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Grimer (Alola), Iron Moth, Mareanie +12 more | |
| Acrobatics Does double damage if the user has no item. | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM62 Blackthorn City Mart (mart) | Archen, Archeops, Charjabug, Chimchar, Emolga, Farfetch'd, Finizen, Flapple, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Gligar, Gliscor, Grubbin, Hoppip +19 more |
| Acupressure The user sharply raises one of its stats. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Drapion, Maractus, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Overqwil, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui), Skorupi | |
| Aerial Ace An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | TM40 Route 37 (item ball) | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Combusken, Decidueye (Hisui), Dewott, Doublade, Farfetch'd, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Gallade +31 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, Audino (Mega), Buneary, Cinccino, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Indeedee, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Maractus, Minccino +6 more | |
| Agility Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aipom, Ambipom, Arcanine, Archen, Archeops, Ariados, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Buizel, Buneary +121 more | |
| Air Cutter Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio. | Flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | Crobat, Farfetch'd, Golbat, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega), Iron Jugulis, Naganadel, Noibat, Noivern, Oricorio, Oricorio (Oricorio Baile), Oricorio (Oricorio Pom Pom) +8 more | |
| Air Slash Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching. | Flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Crobat, Decidueye (Hisui), Drifblim, Drifloon, Dunsparce, Farfetch'd, Flamigo +48 more | |
| Ally Switch The user switches places with its partner. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Armarouge, Azelf, Ceruledge, Cresselia, Duosion, Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Iron Leaves, Kadabra, Latios, Latios (Mega), Mesprit +5 more | |
| Amnesia Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Barboach, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Clodsire, Cradily, Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Drifblim, Drifloon, Larvesta, Lileep, Mamoswine, Marshtomp, Mew, Mewtwo +29 more | |
| Anchor Shot Strangles the foe with a chain. The foe can't escape. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Dhelmise | |
| Ancient Power An attack that may raise all stats. | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Amaura, Archen, Archeops, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Aurorus, Baltoy, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Celebi, Claydol +72 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 | Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Quaquaval, Quaxly, Quaxwell | |
| Aqua Jet Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed. | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Brionne, Buizel, Carvanha, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Croconaw, Dewgong, Dewott, Empoleon +26 more | |
| Aqua Ring Forms a veil of water that restores HP. | Water | Status | — | — | 20 | Azumarill, Chinchou, Corsola, Dewgong, Finneon, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Lanturn, Lumineon, Manaphy, Mantine, Mantyke, Marill, Milotic +6 more | |
| Aqua Step Hits with light, fluid dance steps. Ups the user's Speed. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Floatzel, Quaquaval | |
| Aqua Tail The user swings its tail like a wave to attack. | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Azumarill, Barboach, Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Buizel, Croconaw, Dewgong, Dewott, Dondozo, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Dragonair +34 more | |
| Arm Thrust Straight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times. | Fighting | Physical | 15 | 100 | 20 | Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Hariyama, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Iron Hands, Makuhita, 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 | Bayleef, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Chikorita, Cutiefly, Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Florges, Indeedee, Indeedee (Indeedee F), Meganium +15 more | |
| Aromatic Mist Raises the Sp. Def of a partner Pokemon. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 20 | Polteageist, Polteageist (Polteageist Antique), Sinistea, Sinistea (Sinistea Antique), Tapu Lele, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Assurance An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Axew, Azelf, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bisharp, Carvanha, Deino, Donphan, Dragapult, Drakloak, Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Farigiraf +42 more | |
| Astonish An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Aipom, Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Ambipom, Appletun, Applin, Armarouge, Brute Bonnet, Ceruledge, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Charcadet, Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega) +96 more | |
| Astral Barrage Sends a frightful amount of small ghosts at foes. | Ghost | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Calyrex (Shadow), Drifblim | |
| Attack Order Underlings pummel the foe. High critical-hit ratio. | Bug | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega) | |
| Attract Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | TM45 Goldenrod City Gym (gift) | Audino, Audino (Mega), Fezandipiti, Finneon, Lumineon, Mandibuzz, Milotic, Vullaby |
| Aura Sphere Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded. | Fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 | Clauncher, Clawitzer, Decidueye (Hisui), Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Giratina, Giratina (Giratina Altered), Inteleon, Inteleon (Gigantamax), Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Magearna +12 more | |
| Aurora Beam Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack. | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Amaura, Aurorus, Cloyster, Cresselia, Dewgong, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Ninetales (Alola), Sealeo, Seel, Shellder, Spheal +6 more | |
| Aurora Veil Weakens all attacks if used in hail or snow. | Ice | Status | — | — | 20 | TM70 Snowtop Mountain Outside (item ball) | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Iron Bundle, Ninetales (Alola), Vulpix (Alola) |
| Autotomize Sheds additional weight to sharply boost Speed. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Doublade, Hakamo-o, Honedge, Kommo-o, Lairon, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra) +4 more | |
| Avalanche An attack that moves last and gains power if hit. | Ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Amaura, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Calyrex (Ice), Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darumaka (Galar), Glastrier | |
| Axe Kick May miss and hurt the kicker. May cause confusion. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 90 | 10 | Hitmonlee, Lilligant (Hisui), Medicham, Medicham (Mega) | |
| Baby-Doll Eyes Lowers the foe's Attack before it can move. | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Brionne, Buneary, Cinccino, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Espathra, Espeon, Flareon, Flittle, Glaceon, Jolteon, Leafeon +26 more | |
| Baddy Bad Acting badly, attacks. Sets wall, lowering Attack damage. | Dark | Special | 80 | 95 | 15 | Eevee (Starter), Umbreon | |
| 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 (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, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Tentacool, Tentacruel | |
| Baton Pass Switches out the user while keeping effects in play. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Aipom, Ambipom, Buneary, Celebi, Drifblim, Drifloon, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Espeon, Farigiraf, Flareon, Girafarig, Glaceon, Indeedee (Indeedee F) +25 more | |
| Beak Blast Heats beak to attack last. Burns foe on contact. | Flying | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Braviary, Skarmory, Skarmory (Mega) | |
| Beat Up Summons party Pokemon to join in the attack. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Fezandipiti, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Maushold, Maushold (Maushold Three), Scrafty, Scrafty (Mega), Scraggy, Sneasel, Tandemaus, Weavile | |
| Belch Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it. | Poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Arbok, Ekans, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Koffing, Muk, Muk (Alola), Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax), Toxel, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Gigantamax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key Gmax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key) +3 more | |
| Belly Drum Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Hariyama, Iron Hands, Kommo-o, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Linoone +9 more | |
| Bestow The user gives its held item to the foe. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Blissey, Chansey, Clefairy, Exeggcute, Linoone, Togepi, Togetic, Tropius, Zigzagoon | |
| Bide Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | Normal | Physical | 1 | — | 10 | Flygon, Goodra, Goomy, Hakamo-o, Jangmo-o, Kommo-o, Marshtomp, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Miltank, Mudkip, Nincada, Pachirisu +12 more | |
| Bind Binds and squeezes the foe for 4 or 5 turns. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Drizzile, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Inteleon, Inteleon (Gigantamax), Onix, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Sobble, Steelix, Steelix (Mega) +9 more | |
| Bite Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Arctibax, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Axew, Bagon, Basculegion +181 more | |
| Bitter Blade An 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, Blaziken (Mega), Combusken, Hitmonlee, Staraptor, Staraptor (Mega) | |
| Bleakwind Storm Hits with brutal, cold winds. May lower the foe's Speed. | Flying | Special | 100 | 80 | 10 | Tornadus, Tornadus (Tornadus Incarnate) | |
| Blizzard Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | TM14 Ice Path Depths (item ball) | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darumaka (Galar), Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Glaceon +20 more |
| Block Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Bonsly, Garganacl, Landorus, Landorus (Landorus Incarnate), Mr. Rime, Nosepass, Probopass, Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax), Sudowoodo, Tangrowth | |
| 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, Regigigas | |
| Body Slam A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Appletun, Avalugg, Bayleef, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Chikorita, Clefairy, Deino, Dondozo, Dunsparce, Gastrodon, Gastrodon (Gastrodon East), Goodra +33 more | |
| Bolt Strike Strikes with a great amount of lightning. May paralyze. | Electric | Physical | 130 | 85 | 5 | Luxray, Zekrom | |
| Bone Club Clubs the foe with a bone. May cause flinching. | Ground | Physical | 65 | 85 | 20 | Cubone, Marowak, Marowak (Alola) | |
| Bone Rush Strikes the foe with a bone in hand 2 to 5 times. | Ground | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Cubone, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Mandibuzz, Marowak, Marowak (Alola) | |
| Bonemerang Throws a bone boomerang that strikes twice. | Ground | Physical | 50 | 90 | 10 | Cubone, Marowak, Marowak (Alola) | |
| Boomburst Attacks everything with a destructive sound wave. | Normal | Special | 140 | 100 | 10 | Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Flygon, Kommo-o, Noctowl, Noivern, Rillaboom, Rillaboom (Gigantamax), Scream Tail, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Gigantamax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key Gmax) +2 more | |
| Bounce Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze. | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | Azumarill, Azurill, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Buneary, Chi-Yu, Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Clauncher, Clawitzer, Combusken, Finneon, Froakie, Frogadier +21 more | |
| Bouncy Bubble An attack that absorbs all the damage inflicted. | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Eevee (Starter), Vaporeon | |
| Branch Poke The user pokes the target with a pointed branch. | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Grookey, Phantump, Rillaboom, Rillaboom (Gigantamax), Thwackey, Trevenant | |
| Brave Bird A low altitude charge that also hurts the user. | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Farfetch'd, Farfetch'd (Galar) +16 more | |
| Breaking Swipe Swings its tail to attack. Lowers the Atk of those hit. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Archaludon, Axew, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Cyclizar, Duraludon, Fraxure, Haxorus, Koraidon, Roaring Moon, Walking Wake | |
| Brick Break Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31 Rinto Village Mart (mart) | Breloom, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Farfetch'd (Galar), Great Tusk, Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hitmonlee, Koraidon, Kubfu, Pinsir +10 more |
| Brine Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Corsola, Cradily, Dewgong, Empoleon, Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega), Hariyama, Horsea, Kabuto, Kabutops, Kingdra, Lapras, Lapras (Gigantamax), Lileep +18 more | |
| Brutal Swing Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM59 Olivine City Mart (mart) | Farfetch'd (Galar), Runerigus, Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Gigantamax), Silicobra, Sirfetch'd, Tinkatink, Tinkaton, Tinkatuff, Yamask (Galar) |
| Bubble An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed. | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Azumarill, Azurill, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Chinchou, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corsola, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Empoleon +28 more | |
| Bubble Beam Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed. | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Azumarill, Azurill, Brionne, Chinchou, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corsola, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Empoleon, Horsea, Keldeo, Keldeo (Keldeo Resolute) +21 more | |
| Bug Bite Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Caterpie, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Charjabug, Drapion, Galvantula, Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Grubbin +20 more | |
| Bug Buzz A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Cutiefly, Flygon, Galvantula, Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Iron Moth, Joltik, Larvesta, Ribombee +7 more | |
| Bulk Up Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | TM08 Cianwood Gym (gift); Dewford Town Gym (gift) | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Combusken, Decidueye (Hisui), Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Gogoat, Grimmsnarl, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Hariyama +15 more |
| Bulldoze Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78 Vajra Desert West (item ball) | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp, Garchomp (Mega Z), Garchomp (Mega), Geodude, Gible +31 more |
| Bullet Punch Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first. | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Hitmonchan, Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Scizor, Scizor (Mega) | |
| Bullet Seed Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Appletun, Cacnea, Cacturne, Capsakid, Cinccino, Dipplin, Electrode (Hisui), Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hoppip, Hydrapple +9 more | |
| Burn Up Burns out the user fully removing the Fire type. | Fire | Special | 130 | 100 | 5 | Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Cyndaquil, Moltres, Quilava, Sizzlipede, Typhlosion, Typhlosion (Mega) | |
| Burning Bulwark Evades attack, and burns the foe if struck. | Fire | Status | — | — | 10 | Gouging Fire | |
| Buzzy Buzz Shoots a jolt of electricity that always paralyzes. | Electric | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Eevee (Starter), Jolteon | |
| Calm Mind Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | TM04 Goldenrod City Underground Storage (item ball) | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Armarouge, Entei, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Ho-Oh, Indeedee, Indeedee (Indeedee F), Infernape, Kadabra +19 more |
| Camouflage Alters the Pokemon's type depending on the location. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Skrelp, Staryu, Stunfisk, Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Aura Break), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde Complete), Zygarde (Zygarde Mega) | |
| Captivate Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Brionne, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Finneon, Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Lumineon, Meowth, Meowth (Alola), Milotic, Miltank +17 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, Ampharos (Mega), Charjabug, Chinchou, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga, Flaaffy, Geodude (Alola), Golem (Alola) +36 more | |
| Charge Beam Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57 Olivine City Mart (mart) | Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Meowstic (Meowstic F Mega), Meowstic (Meowstic F), Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Regice, Regirock, Registeel +4 more |
| Charm Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Azumarill, Azurill, Blissey, Buneary, Chansey, Cinccino, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cleffa, Cottonee, Duosion, Eevee, Espeon +63 more | |
| Chilly Reception Bad joke summons snowstorm. The user also switches out. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | Slowking, Slowking (Galar) | |
| Chip Away Strikes through the foe's stat changes. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Croconaw, Feraligatr, Feraligatr (Mega), Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Larvitar, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Munchlax, Nidoking +13 more | |
| Chloroblast A user-hurting blast of amassed chlorophyll. | Grass | Special | 150 | 95 | 5 | Electrode (Hisui), Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Jumpluff, Tropius, Venusaur, Venusaur (Mega) | |
| Circle Throw Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | Poliwrath | |
| Clamp Traps and squeezes the foe for 4 or 5 turns. | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Shellder | |
| Clanging Scales Makes a big noise with its scales. Drops Defense. | Dragon | Special | 110 | 100 | 5 | Kommo-o | |
| Clangorous Soul The user uses some of its HP to raise all its stats. | Dragon | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Kommo-o | |
| Clear Smog Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Armarouge, Brute Bonnet, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Koffing, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar, Torkoal, Weezing, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Close Combat A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Annihilape, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Cobalion, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Flamigo, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Great Tusk, Hakamo-o +51 more | |
| Coil Coils up to raise Attack, Defense and Accuracy. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Arbok, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Ekans, Milotic, Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Gigantamax), Serperior +10 more | |
| Collision Course Prehistoric explosion that's stronger if super effective. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Koraidon | |
| Combat Torque --- | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Hitmontop | |
| Comet Punch Repeatedly punches the foe 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 85 | 15 | Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega) | |
| Comeuppance Retaliates strongly against who last hurt the user. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Honchkrow, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour | |
| Confide Shares a secret with the foe, lowering Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Morgrem | |
| Confuse Ray A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Calyrex (Shadow), Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Chi-Yu, Chinchou, Cradily, Crobat, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) +53 more | |
| Confusion A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Articuno (Galar), Azelf, Baltoy, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Celebi, Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Chingling +73 more | |
| Constrict Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | Normal | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | Ariados, Cradily, Drifblim, Drifloon, Inkay, Lileep, Malamar, Malamar (Mega), Spinarak, Tangela, Tangrowth, Tentacool, Tentacruel | |
| 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 | Blissey, Bonsly, Chansey, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cleffa, Eevee, Espeon, Flamigo, Flareon, Glaceon, Happiny, Igglybuff +22 more | |
| Core Enforcer Hits with a ray that nullifies the foe's Ability. | Dragon | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Aura Break), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde Complete), Zygarde (Zygarde Mega) | |
| Cosmic Power Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a mystic power. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Arceus, Baltoy, Claydol, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cosmoem, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Jirachi, Lunala, Solgaleo +3 more | |
| Cotton Guard Wraps its body in cotton. Drastically raises Defense. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Cottonee, Flaaffy, Maractus, Mareep, Swablu, Whimsicott | |
| Cotton Spore Spores cling to the foes, sharply reducing Speed. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Cacnea, Cacturne, Cottonee, Flaaffy, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Maractus, Mareep, Skiploom, Whimsicott | |
| Counter Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Annihilape, Bonsly, Breloom, Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Iron Boulder, Koraidon +32 more | |
| Court Change The user swaps effects on either side of the field. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax) | |
| Covet Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. | Fairy | Physical | 40 | 100 | 25 | Blissey, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Chansey, Cutiefly, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Espeon, Espurr, Flareon, Glaceon, Happiny, Jigglypuff, Jolteon +22 more | |
| Crabhammer Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Water | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Clauncher, Clawitzer, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Gligar, Gliscor | |
| Crafty Shield Evades status moves for one turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Cofagrigus, Klefki, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Runerigus, Yamask, Yamask (Galar) | |
| Cross Chop A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Annihilape, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Incineroar, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), 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, Skorupi, Spinarak | |
| Crunch Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Axew, Bagon, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F) +135 more | |
| Crush Claw Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense. | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Drilbur, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Gouging Fire, Lycanroc, Rufflet, Sandslash | |
| Crush Grip The higher the foe's HP the more damage caused. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Regigigas | |
| Curse A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 | Appletun, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Banette, Banette (Mega), Bergmite, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dusclops +48 more | |
| Cut Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01 Ilex Forest (gift) | Farfetch'd |
| Dark Pulse Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM97 Sprout Tower Basement (item ball) | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Clawitzer, Cofagrigus, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Grimmsnarl, Haunter, Honchkrow, Hoopa, Impidimp +23 more |
| Dark Void Drags the foes into total darkness, inducing Sleep. | Dark | Status | — | 50 | 10 | Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega) | |
| 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 | TM99 Meteor Island (item ball) | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Cutiefly, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Espathra, Flaaffy, Flutter Mane, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Iron Valiant, Mareep, Mime Jr. +7 more |
| Defense Curl Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Azumarill, Blissey, Buneary, Chansey, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cyndaquil, Donphan, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Emboar, Emboar (Mega) +52 more | |
| Defog Removes obstacles and lowers evasion. | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 | Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Farfetch'd (Galar), Giratina, Giratina (Giratina Altered), Hoothoot, Lilligant (Hisui), Mandibuzz, Noctowl, Rufflet, Sirfetch'd, Tapu Fini, Vullaby, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Destiny Bond If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Cofagrigus, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusknoir, Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Giratina, Giratina (Giratina Altered), Haunter +17 more | |
| Detect Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Azelf, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Combusken, Farfetch'd (Galar), Flamigo, Grovyle, Hariyama, Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Hitmonchan +25 more | |
| Diamond Storm Whips up a storm of diamonds. May up Defense. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 | Diancie, Diancie (Mega) | |
| Dig Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM77 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Charjabug, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Dunsparce, Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp +33 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, Alakazam (Mega), Calyrex (Shadow), Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Igglybuff +31 more | |
| Disarming Voice Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded. | Fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Chansey, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cleffa, Espathra, Espurr, Fezandipiti +26 more | |
| Discharge Zaps all other Pokemon with electricity. May paralyze. | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Charjabug, Chinchou, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga +60 more | |
| Dive Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | HM08 New Bark Town House 3 (gift) | Dewgong, Dondozo, Finizen, Manaphy, Palafin, Palafin (Palafin Hero), Phione, Seel |
| Dizzy Punch A rhythmic punch that may confuse the target. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Buneary, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Regigigas, Reuniclus | |
| 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, Dipplin, Dragapult, Drakloak, Farigiraf, Finizen, Floatzel, Girafarig, Hydrapple, Hydreigon, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega) +21 more | |
| Double Iron Bash The user spins and hits with its arms. May cause flinch. | Steel | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | Cinccino, Melmetal | |
| Double Kick A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. | Fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Buneary, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Cobalion, Combusken, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Glastrier, Gouging Fire, Hitmonlee +32 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 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Chansey, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Mime Jr., Minccino, Mr. Mime +12 more | |
| Double Team Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | TM32 Goldenrod City Game Corner (bought) | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Articuno (Galar), Cresselia, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Deoxys, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Emolga, Froakie +57 more |
| Double-Edge A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Arcanine (Hisui), Aron, Audino, Audino (Mega), Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Azumarill, Bagon, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped) +113 more | |
| Dragon Ascent A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats. | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Rayquaza, Rayquaza (Mega) | |
| Dragon Breath Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze. | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Deino +59 more | |
| Dragon Claw Slashes the foe with sharp claws. | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM02 Dragon's Den Cavern (gift) | Archaludon, Archen, Archeops, Axew, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Cyclizar, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal) +27 more |
| Dragon Dance A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Axew, Dragapult, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Drakloak, Dratini, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Flapple, Flygon, Fraxure +15 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 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Appletun, Axew, Clawitzer, Cyclizar, Deino, Dipplin, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Drakloak, Drampa +51 more | |
| Dragon Rage Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage. | Dragon | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Axew, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Deino, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Dratini, Fraxure +15 more | |
| Dragon Rush Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching. | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | Cyclizar, Deino, Dragapult, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Drakloak, Dratini, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Flapple, Flygon, Gabite +16 more | |
| Dragon Tail Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | TM82 Blackthorn City Mart (mart) | Archaludon, Arctibax, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Dipplin, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dratini, Duraludon, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax) +13 more |
| Drain Punch An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM85 Route 39 (item ball) | Hitmonchan, Koraidon, Lilligant (Hisui), Marshadow, Mienfoo, Mienshao |
| Draining Kiss An attack that absorbs over half the damage inflicted. | Fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM64 Olivine City Mart (mart) | Bayleef, Chikorita, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Cutiefly, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega) +16 more |
| Dream Eater Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Articuno (Galar), Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Haunter, Hoothoot, Kirlia +4 more | |
| Drill Peck A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill. | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Delibird, Empoleon, Espathra, Iron Bundle, Piplup, Prinplup, Rookidee, Skarmory, Skarmory (Mega), Zapdos, Zapdos (Galar) | |
| Drill Run Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Drilbur, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior | |
| Drum Beating Plays a drum to attack. The foe's Speed is lowered. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Rillaboom, Rillaboom (Gigantamax) | |
| Dual Chop Attacks with brutal hits that strike twice. | Dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | Ambipom, Axew, Fraxure, Gabite, Garchomp, Garchomp (Mega Z), Garchomp (Mega), Haxorus, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Sceptile, Sceptile (Mega) | |
| Dual Wingbeat User slams the target with wings and hits twice in a row. | Flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 | Kilowattrel, Salamence, Salamence (Mega), 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, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Kubfu, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Melmetal, Poliwrath +2 more | |
| Earth Power Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def. | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Arceus, Avalugg (Hisui), Baltoy, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Claydol, Corsola, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola) +39 more | |
| Earthquake A powerful quake that hits all other Pokemon. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26 Victory Road 1F (item ball) | Barboach, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Clodsire, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Drilbur, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Flygon, Garganacl +54 more |
| Echoed Voice Does more damage every turn it is used. | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | TM49 Route 39 Farm House (gift) | Blissey, Chansey, Cinccino, Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Hoothoot, Jigglypuff, Litleo, Maushold, Maushold (Maushold Three), Meloetta, Meloetta (Meloetta Pirouette), Minccino, Noctowl +4 more |
| Eerie Impulse Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk. | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Electrode, Lanturn, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Gigantamax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key Gmax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key), Voltorb | |
| Eerie Spell Attacks with psychic power. Foe's last move has 3 PP cut. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 5 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Claydol, Slowking (Galar), Xatu | |
| 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 | Electivire, Iron Boulder, Iron Bundle, Iron Crown, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Leaves, Iron Moth, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads, Iron Valiant, Luxray, Magneton, Magnezone +7 more | |
| Electro Ball Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | Electric | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Chinchou, Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga, Flaaffy, Galvantula, Joltik, Kilowattrel, Lanturn +20 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, Vikavolt | |
| 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 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Bisharp, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Krokorok, Krookodile, Mandibuzz, Pawniard, Porygon-Z, Sandile, Shuppet, Vullaby +3 more | |
| Ember A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Armarouge, Bagon, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braixen, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Ceruledge, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega) +70 more | |
| Encore Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Amaura, Aurorus, Brionne, Cinccino, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cleffa, Dewgong, Dewott, Emolga, Finizen, Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega) +25 more | |
| Endeavor Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | Archen, Archeops, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Cottonee, Cubone, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Duosion, Great Tusk, Grookey, Grovyle, Hawlucha +33 more | |
| Endure Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Buneary, Corsola, Dunsparce, Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Hariyama, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Hitmonlee, Kabuto, Kabutops, Kangaskhan +28 more | |
| Energy Ball Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM53 Tohjo Pass (item ball) | Appletun, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Cottonee, Cradily, Dhelmise, Dipplin, Electrode (Hisui), Floragato, Grovyle, Hydrapple +15 more |
| Entrainment Makes the foe mimic the user, gaining its Ability. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Buneary, Chingling, Leavanny, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Petilil | |
| Eruption The higher the user's HP, the more damage caused. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Cyndaquil, Entei, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Quilava, Torkoal, Typhlosion, Typhlosion (Hisui), Typhlosion (Mega) | |
| 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 | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Armarouge, Azelf, Mesprit, Uxie | |
| Explosion Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | Azelf, Baltoy, Claydol, Drifblim, Drifloon, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Golem, Golem (Alola) +15 more | |
| Extrasensory Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Azelf, Baltoy, Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Claydol, Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Entei, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Greninja +26 more | |
| Extreme Speed An extremely fast and powerful attack. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Arceus, Deoxys, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Entei, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Raikou, Rayquaza, Rayquaza (Mega), Regieleki +2 more | |
| Facade Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42 Rinto Village Mart (mart) | Chimchar, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Regigigas, Scrafty, Scrafty (Mega), Scraggy |
| 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 | Cottonee, Cutiefly, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Hoppip, Jumpluff, Klefki, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Ponyta (Galar) +12 more | |
| Fake Out Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | Espurr, Grimmsnarl, Hariyama, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Impidimp, Iron Hands, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Makuhita, Meowstic, Meowstic (Mega), Meowstic (Meowstic F Mega) +18 more | |
| Fake Tears Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Bonsly, Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Morgrem, Mr. Rime, Pecharunt, Sudowoodo, Teddiursa, Ursaluna, Ursaring, Zoroark, Zorua | |
| False Surrender Bows to stab the foe with hair. It never misses. | Dark | Physical | 80 | — | 10 | Grimmsnarl, Morgrem | |
| False Swipe An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | TM54 Gate Goldenrod City Route 35 (gift) | Axew, Cubone, Farfetch'd, Fraxure, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Grovyle, Haxorus, Kleavor, Leavanny, Marowak, Marowak (Alola), Nincada, Ninjask +7 more |
| Feather Dance Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack. | Flying | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Combusken, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Espathra, Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Oricorio, Oricorio (Oricorio Baile), Oricorio (Oricorio Pom Pom), Oricorio (Oricorio Sensu), Pidgeot +7 more | |
| Feint An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Breloom, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Farfetch'd, Flamigo, Fletchinder, Flygon, Gallade, Gallade (Mega) +39 more | |
| Feint Attack Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | Dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Bisharp, Bonsly, Cacnea, Cacturne, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Flygon, Gligar, Gliscor, Greninja +42 more | |
| Fell Stinger If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Drapion, Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Leavanny, Naganadel, Overqwil, Poipole, Qwilfish +2 more | |
| Fickle Beam Shoots a beam of light. Sometimes twice as strong. | Dragon | Special | 80 | 100 | 5 | Hydrapple, Tatsugiri, Tatsugiri (Mega), Tatsugiri (Tatsugiri Droopy Mega), Tatsugiri (Tatsugiri Droopy), Tatsugiri (Tatsugiri Stretchy Mega), Tatsugiri (Tatsugiri Stretchy) | |
| Fiery Dance Dances cloaked in flames. May raise Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Iron Moth, Volcarona | |
| Fiery Wrath An attack fueled by your wrath. May cause flinching. | Dark | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Moltres (Galar) | |
| Final Gambit The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP. | Fighting | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | Annihilape, Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Farfetch'd (Galar), Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Mankey, Primeape, Riolu, Sirfetch'd, Staraptor, Staraptor (Mega), Staravia +2 more | |
| Fire Blast Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38 Mt Mortar Depths 1 (item ball) | Braixen, Crocalor, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Entei, Fennekin, Fuecoco, Gouging Fire, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), 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, Aerodactyl (Mega), Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Donphan +34 more | |
| Fire Lash Whips the foe with fire lowering its Defense. | Fire | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Sizzlipede | |
| Fire Punch A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM69 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Electivire, Hitmonchan, Magby +6 more |
| Fire Spin Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 4 or 5 turns. | Fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Armarouge, Braixen, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Ceruledge, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Charcadet, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Chimchar +26 more | |
| First Impression Hits hard and first. Only works first turn. | Bug | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Leavanny, Sirfetch'd, Slither Wing | |
| Fishious Rend Double power if the user moves before the target. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Feraligatr, Feraligatr (Mega) | |
| Fissure Drops the foe in a fissure. The user must then recharge. | Ground | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Barboach, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Flygon, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Hippopotas +8 more | |
| Flail Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Bonsly, Chinchou, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corsola, Croconaw, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Dondozo +41 more | |
| Flame Burst A bursting flame that does damage to all foes. | Fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Growlithe, Lampent, Litwick, Magby, Magmar +5 more | |
| Flame Charge Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM43 Union Cave B1F (item ball) | Armarouge, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braixen, Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Combusken, Cyndaquil, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Emboar +27 more |
| Flame Wheel A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Chi-Yu, Chimchar, Cyndaquil, Entei, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Infernape, Larvesta, Magby, Magmar +12 more | |
| Flamethrower A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35 Goldenrod City Game Corner (bought) | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Armarouge, Bagon, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braixen, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Chimchar, Combusken +47 more |
| Flare Blitz A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Ceruledge, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Combusken, Darmanitan +29 more | |
| Flash Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | HM05 Sprout Tower 3F (gift) | — |
| Flash Cannon Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM91 Olivine City Gym (gift) | Archaludon, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Duraludon, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Iron Crown, Klefki, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega) +14 more |
| Flatter Confuses the foe, but raises its Sp. Atk. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Buneary, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Fezandipiti, Grimmsnarl, Impidimp, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Mandibuzz, Mesprit, Morgrem, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran F +12 more | |
| Fleur Cannon A strong ray that harshly lowers Sp. Attack. | Fairy | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Sylveon | |
| Fling The effectiveness varies with the held item. | Dark | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56 Snowtop Mountain B1F (item ball); Sstidal Rooms (gift) | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Blissey, Chansey, Cubone, Froakie, Frogadier, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Linoone, Marowak +12 more |
| Flip Turn Attacks and rushes back to switch with a party Pokemon. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Iron Bundle, Palafin, Palafin (Palafin Hero) | |
| Floaty Fall Floats in air and dives at angle. May cause flinching. | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | Pikachu (Starter) | |
| Flower Shield Raises the Defense of Grass-type Pokemon. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Florges | |
| Flower Trick Rigged bouquet. Always gets a critical hit, never missing. | Grass | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Meowscarada, Meowscarada (Mega) | |
| Fly Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | HM02 Cianwood City (gift) | Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Flapple, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Rayquaza, Rayquaza (Mega), Roaring Moon, Salamence, Salamence (Mega), Talonflame, Vikavolt |
| Flying Press This attack does Fighting and Flying-type damage. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 95 | 10 | Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega) | |
| Focus Blast Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52 Vajra Desert East (item ball) | Yveltal |
| Focus Energy Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Annihilape, Archaludon, Arctibax, Ariados, Axew, Bagon, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Blaziken +86 more | |
| Focus Punch Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Breloom, Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Hariyama, Hitmonchan, Iron Hands, Kubfu, Makuhita, Palafin, Palafin (Palafin Hero), Scrafty, Scrafty (Mega), Scraggy +2 more | |
| Follow Me Draws attention to make foes attack only the user. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Indeedee (Indeedee F), Maushold, Maushold (Maushold Three), Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring), Ogerpon (Tera) +3 more | |
| Force Palm A shock wave attack that may paralyze the foe. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Breloom, Hariyama, Iron Hands, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Makuhita, Marshadow, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Riolu | |
| Foresight Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Buneary, Dartrix, Decidueye, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Hitmonlee, Hoothoot, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Machamp +16 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, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Impidimp, Inkay, Klefki, Krokorok, Krookodile, Malamar, Malamar (Mega), Morgrem, Murkrow +13 more | |
| Freeze Shock A powerful 2-turn move that may paralyze the foe. | Ice | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | Kyurem (Black) | |
| Freeze-Dry Super effective on Water- types. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Glaceon, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Iron Bundle, Kyurem, Kyurem (Black), Kyurem (White), Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Ninetales (Alola), Vulpix (Alola) | |
| Freezing Glare Shoots psychic power from the eyes. May frostbite. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Articuno (Galar) | |
| Freezy Frost Crystal from cold haze hits. Eliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | Eevee (Starter), Glaceon | |
| Frost Breath This attack always results in a critical hit. | Ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 | TM79 Snowtop Mountain Outside (item ball) | Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Snorunt |
| Frustration An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21 Gate Route 40 Trainer Hill Courtyard (gift) | Buneary |
| Fury Attack Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Braviary, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Dartrix, Decidueye, Donphan, Empoleon, Farfetch'd, Heracross +22 more | |
| Fury Cutter An attack that intensifies on each successive hit. | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Binacle, Bisharp, Dewott, Doublade, Farfetch'd, Farfetch'd (Galar), Gallade, Gallade (Mega) +35 more | |
| Fury Swipes Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Ariados, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Chimchar, Drilbur, Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Incineroar, Infernape, Linoone +39 more | |
| Fusion Bolt Summons a thunderbolt. Works well with a fireball. | Electric | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Kyurem (Black), Zekrom | |
| Fusion Flare Summons a fireball. Works well with a thunderbolt. | Fire | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Kyurem (White), Reshiram | |
| Future Sight Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Arceus, Articuno (Galar), Azelf, Barboach, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Celebi, Cresselia +37 more | |
| Gastro Acid Stomach acid suppresses the foe's Ability. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Arbok, Bellsprout, Cradily, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Ekans, Galvantula, Joltik, Lileep, Naganadel, Poipole, Pyukumuku, Serperior +5 more | |
| Gear Up Boosts the attacks of those with Plus or Minus. | Steel | Status | — | — | 20 | Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original) | |
| Geomancy Raises Sp. Atk, Sp. Def and Speed on the 2nd turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Xerneas, Xerneas (Xerneas Neutral) | |
| Giga Drain An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM87 Azalea Town Mart (mart) | Bayleef, Bellossom, Brute Bonnet, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Chikorita, Cottonee, Cradily, Dhelmise, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Galvantula +40 more |
| Giga Impact Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68 Safari Zone Gate (mart) | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Axew, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Donphan, Electabuzz, Electivire, Fraxure, Great Tusk, Haxorus, Iron Boulder, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads +15 more |
| Gigaton Hammer Swings a huge hammer. Can't be used twice in a row. | Steel | Physical | 160 | 100 | 5 | Tinkaton | |
| Glacial Lance Hurls a blizzard-cloaked icicle lance at foes. | Ice | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Calyrex (Ice) | |
| Glaciate Blows very cold air at the 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, Baxcalibur (Mega) | |
| Glare Intimidates and frightens the foe into paralysis. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Arbok, Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Ekans, Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Gigantamax), Silicobra, Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Aura Break), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Power Construct) +2 more | |
| Glitzy Glow Telekinetic force that sets wall, lowering Sp. Atk damage. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 95 | 15 | Eevee (Starter), Espeon | |
| Grass Knot A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | Grass | Special | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86 Deep Ilex Forest (item ball) | Florges, Zarude |
| Grass Whistle Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody. | Grass | Status | — | 55 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Leafeon, Roselia, Snover, Swadloon | |
| Grassy Terrain The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Bellossom, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Electrode (Hisui), Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Florges, Gloom, Meowscarada, Meowscarada (Mega), Oddish +9 more | |
| Grav Apple Drops an apple from above. Lowers the foe's Defense. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Flapple, Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax) | |
| Gravity Gravity is intensified negating levitation. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | Arceus, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Jirachi, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Probopass, Sandy Shocks +2 more | |
| Growl Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Audino, Audino (Mega), Aurorus, Bayleef, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Buizel +172 more | |
| Growth Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Appletun, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Capsakid, Cottonee +48 more | |
| Grudge If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Misdreavus, Shedinja, Shuppet, Vulpix, Vulpix (Alola), Yamask | |
| Guard Split Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Baltoy, Claydol, Cofagrigus, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Indeedee (Indeedee F), Latias, Latias (Mega), Runerigus, Yamask, Yamask (Galar) | |
| Guard Swap Swaps changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Mr. Mime, Natu, Umbreon, Xatu | |
| Guillotine A crushing pincer attack. The user must then recharge. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Axew, Bisharp, Fraxure, Gligar, Gliscor, Haxorus, Kingambit, Pawniard, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Vikavolt | |
| Gunk Shot Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison. | Poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | Arbok, Ekans, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Muk, Muk (Alola) | |
| Gust Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings. | Flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Cottonee, Decidueye (Hisui), Drifblim, Drifloon, Finneon, Ho-Oh, Honchkrow, Iron Moth, Lugia, Lugia (Shadow) +20 more | |
| Gyro Ball A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74 Railway Cave (item ball) | Dhelmise, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Hitmontop, Jigglypuff, Koffing, Lickilicky, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Magnemite +22 more |
| Hail Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | TM07 Mahogany Town Gym (gift) | Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Dewgong, Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Glaceon, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Mamoswine, Sandshrew (Alola), Sealeo, Seel, Snorunt +2 more |
| Hammer Arm A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Garganacl, Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Grimmsnarl, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Landorus +24 more | |
| Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baltoy, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bergmite, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Claydol, Corsola, Corsola (Galar) +51 more | |
| Haze Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 | Arbok, Articuno, Calyrex (Shadow), Chien-Pao, Cofagrigus, Crobat, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Ekans, Golbat, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega) +21 more | |
| Head Charge A charge using guard hair. It hurts the user a little. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Iron Boulder | |
| Head Smash A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user. | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Diglett (Alola), Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Great Tusk, Heatran +11 more | |
| Headbutt A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Appletun, Aron, Bagon, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Breloom, Buneary, Capsakid, Cinderace +81 more | |
| Headlong Rush Hits with a full-body tackle. Lowers the users's defenses. | Ground | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Great Tusk, Hariyama, Torterra, Ursaluna, Ursaluna (Bloodmoon) | |
| Heal Bell Chimes soothingly to heal all status abnormalities. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Celebi, Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Miltank | |
| Heal Block Prevents the foes from recovering HP for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Baltoy, Celebi, Claydol, Duosion, Klefki, Latios, Latios (Mega), Reuniclus, Shedinja, Solosis, Thundurus, Thundurus (Thundurus Incarnate) | |
| Heal Pulse Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Chansey, Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Clawitzer, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z) +22 more | |
| Healing Wish The user faints to heal up the recipient. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Arceus, Blissey, Buneary, Celebi, Chansey, Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z) +12 more | |
| Heart Swap Swaps any stat changes with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Manaphy | |
| Heat Crash Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe. | Fire | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Pignite, Tepig | |
| Heat Wave Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn. | Fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Growlithe, Heatran, Heatran (Mega), Moltres, Torkoal, Volcarona, Weezing, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Heavy Slam Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe. | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Dhelmise, Dondozo, Garganacl, Golem, Golem (Alola), Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Goodra (Hisui), Hariyama, Iron Hands +13 more | |
| Helping Hand Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Audino, Audino (Mega), Azumarill, Azurill, Blissey, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Chansey, Cinccino, Cobalion, Cottonee +70 more | |
| Hex Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM05 Ecruteak City House 3 (gift) | Banette, Banette (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Calyrex (Shadow), Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dragapult, Drakloak, Drifblim, Drifloon +40 more |
| High Horsepower Slams hard into the foe with its entire body. | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Miltank, Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax), Ursaluna, Ursaring | |
| High Jump Kick A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt. | Fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Hitmonlee, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao +3 more | |
| Hone Claws Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 | TM76 Violet City Mart (mart) | Archaludon, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Clauncher, Clawitzer, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Drapion, Drilbur, Duraludon +36 more |
| Horn Attack Jabs the foe with sharp horns. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | Donphan, Great Tusk, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Iron Boulder, Iron Treads, Nidoking, Nidoran M, Nidorino, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior, Tapu Bulu, Tauros | |
| Horn Drill A powerful drilling attack. The user must then recharge. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Nidoran M, Nidorino, Rhydon, Rhyhorn, Rhyperior, Tyrantrum, Tyrunt | |
| Horn Leech An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Gogoat, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring), Ogerpon (Tera), Phantump, Skiddo, Tapu Bulu, Trevenant, Xerneas +1 more | |
| Howl Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Braixen, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Electrike, Fennekin, Gouging Fire, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Lycanroc +12 more | |
| Hurricane Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion. | Flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega), Iron Moth, Kilowattrel, Lugia (Shadow) +21 more | |
| Hydro Pump Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | Water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | Azumarill, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Brionne, Buizel, Chinchou, Cloyster, Croconaw, Dewott, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Empoleon, Feraligatr, Feraligatr (Mega) +68 more | |
| Hydro Steam This move's power increases under harsh sunlight. | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Walking Wake | |
| Hyper Beam Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Amaura, Arceus, Archaludon, Aurorus, Claydol, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dratini, Duraludon +39 more |
| Hyper Drill A spinning pointed part bypasses a foe's Protect. | Normal | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce | |
| Hyper Fang Attacks with sharp fangs. May cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Pachirisu, Raticate, Raticate (Alola), Rattata, Rattata (Alola) | |
| Hyper Voice A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Arceus, Audino, Audino (Mega), Brionne, Cinccino, Crocalor, Deino, Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Fuecoco, Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis, Jigglypuff, Kyurem +23 more | |
| Hyperspace Fury Uses a warp hole to attack. Can't be evaded. | Dark | Physical | 100 | — | 5 | Hoopa | |
| Hyperspace Hole Uses a warp hole to attack. Can't be evaded. | Psychic | Special | 80 | — | 5 | Hoopa (Hoopa Confined) | |
| Hypnosis A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | Articuno (Galar), Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega) +25 more | |
| Ice Ball A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits. | Ice | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Avalugg, Bergmite, Sandshrew (Alola), Sandslash (Alola), Sealeo, Spheal, Walrein | |
| Ice Beam Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM13 Goldenrod City Game Corner (bought) | Amaura, Arctibax, Articuno, Aurorus, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Cloyster, Dewgong, Frigibax, Iron Bundle, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Kyurem, Kyurem (Black) +8 more |
| Ice Burn A powerful 2-turn move that may inflict a burn. | Ice | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Glaceon, Kyurem (White) | |
| Ice Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite. | Ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Arbok, Arctibax, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Bergmite, Carvanha, Croconaw, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darumaka (Galar) +27 more | |
| Ice Hammer Swings the fist to strike. Lowers the user's Speed. | Ice | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega) | |
| Ice Punch An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite. | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM100 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darumaka (Galar), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Hitmonchan, Marshadow, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Regigigas |
| Ice Shard Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first. | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Articuno, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Chien-Pao, Cloyster, Dewgong, Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Glaceon, Glalie, Glalie (Mega) +15 more | |
| Ice Spinner Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain. | Ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM94 Ice Path B2F (item ball) | — |
| Icicle Crash Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching. | Ice | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | Arctibax, Avalugg, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Calyrex (Ice), Chien-Pao, Cloyster, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Frigibax, Glastrier, Sandslash (Alola) | |
| Icicle Spear Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row. | Ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Cloyster, Sandslash (Alola), Shellder | |
| Icy Wind A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Amaura, Arctibax, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Bergmite, Brionne, Chien-Pao, Dewgong, Frigibax +24 more | |
| Imprison Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Azelf, Baltoy, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Claydol, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Iron Leaves, Kirlia +24 more | |
| Incinerate Burns up Berries and Gems preventing their use. | Fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Armarouge, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Ceruledge, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Crocalor, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Fuecoco, Gouging Fire +16 more | |
| Infernal Parade Hurts a foe harder if it has an ailment. May leave a burn. | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Cofagrigus, Typhlosion (Hisui) | |
| Inferno Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate. | Fire | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Chi-Yu, Cyndaquil, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour +12 more | |
| Infestation The foe is infested and attacked for 4 or 5 turns. | Bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | TM83 Olivine City Lighthouse (item ball); Azalea Town Mart (mart) | Ariados, Dipplin, Dragapult, Drakloak, Dreepy, Hydrapple, Spinarak |
| Ingrain Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out. | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Cradily, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Lileep, Maractus, Phantump, Roselia, Roserade, Snover +5 more | |
| Instruct Orders the target to use its last move again. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Meowstic, Meowstic (Mega), Meowstic (Meowstic F Mega), Meowstic (Meowstic F) | |
| Ion Deluge Electrifies Normal-type moves with charged atoms. | Electric | Status | — | — | 25 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Chinchou, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Electivire, Lanturn | |
| Iron Defense Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Appletun, Archaludon, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Bisharp, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Calyrex (Ice) +75 more | |
| Iron Head Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Bisharp, Cobalion, Diglett (Alola), Doublade, Dugtrio (Alola), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn +29 more | |
| Iron Tail Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Azelf, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Goodra (Hisui), Lairon, Mesprit, Onix, Pikachu, Pikachu (Starter), Raichu +6 more | |
| Ivy Cudgel Type changes with held mask. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring), Ogerpon (Tera) | |
| Jaw Lock Prevents the user and the target from escaping. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Krookodile, Raticate, Raticate (Alola), Roaring Moon, Sharpedo, Sharpedo (Mega), Umbreon | |
| Jet Punch A punch is thrown at blinding speed to strike first. | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Palafin, Palafin (Palafin Hero) | |
| 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, Flamigo, Hitmonlee, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Marshadow, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Stantler | |
| Jungle Healing Heals HP and status of itself and allies in battle. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Meganium, Meganium (Mega), Zarude | |
| Karate Chop A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio. | Fighting | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Mankey, Primeape | |
| Kinesis Distracts the foe. May lower accuracy. | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Kadabra | |
| King's Shield Evades damage, and sharply reduces Attack if struck. | Steel | Status | — | — | 10 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield) | |
| Knock Off Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use. | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Banette, Banette (Mega), Bellsprout, Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Donphan, Drapion, Farfetch'd, Farfetch'd (Galar), Gligar +42 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), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Aura Break), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde Complete), Zygarde (Zygarde Mega) | |
| Laser Focus Guarantees the next move will be a critical hit. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Duraludon, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Marshadow, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Raticate, Rattata, Regidrago, Zacian +3 more | |
| Last Resort Can only be used if every other move has been used. | Normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | Aipom, Ambipom, Audino, Audino (Mega), Azelf, Blissey, Chansey, Chingling, Cinccino, Dragapult, Drakloak, Eevee, Espathra, Espeon +21 more | |
| Lava Plume Scarlet flames torch everything around the user. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Armarouge, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Ceruledge, Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cyndaquil, Entei, Flareon, Gouging Fire, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Heatran, Heatran (Mega) +9 more | |
| Leaf Blade Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Bellossom, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Farfetch'd, Farfetch'd (Galar), Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gogoat, Grovyle, Iron Leaves, Iron Valiant, Leafeon, Leavanny +12 more | |
| Leaf Storm Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | Bellossom, Celebi, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Floragato, Grotle, Grovyle, Leavanny, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Meowscarada, Meowscarada (Mega) +17 more | |
| Leaf Tornado Circles the foe with leaves to damage and cut accuracy. | Grass | Special | 65 | 90 | 10 | Serperior, Servine, Snivy, Tropius, Victreebel, Victreebel (Mega) | |
| Leafage Attacks with a flurry of small leaves. | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Capsakid, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Floragato, Grovyle, Lilligant (Hisui), Meowscarada, Meowscarada (Mega), Rowlet, Sceptile, Sceptile (Mega) +6 more | |
| Leech Life An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM28 National Park Normal (item ball) | Crobat, Golbat, Kabuto, Kabutops, Larvesta, Slither Wing, Volcarona, Zubat |
| Leech Seed Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Appletun, Bayleef, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cacturne, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Celebi, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Chikorita +45 more | |
| Leer Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Annihilape, Arbok, Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Archaludon, Archen, Archeops, Arctibax, Armarouge +214 more | |
| Lick Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | Crocalor, Froakie, Frogadier, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega), Haunter, Incineroar, Lickilicky, Lickitung +13 more | |
| Life Dew Scatters water to restore the HP of itself and allies. | Water | Status | — | — | 10 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Celebi, Chansey, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Corsola, Gallade, Gallade (Mega) +24 more | |
| Light Of Ruin Fires a great beam of light that also hurts the user. | Fairy | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal | |
| Light Screen Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 | TM16 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Aurorus, Bayleef, Blissey, Braixen, Chansey, Chikorita, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Drampa +46 more |
| Liquidation Slams the foe with water. Can lower Defense. | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Buizel, Carvanha, Drizzile, Floatzel, Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Inteleon, Inteleon (Gigantamax), Kabuto, Kabutops, Mareanie, Quaquaval, Quaxly, Quaxwell +4 more | |
| Lock-On Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Dragapult, Drakloak, Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone +9 more | |
| Low Kick A kick that inflicts more damage on heavier foes. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Annihilape, Bonsly, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Flamigo, Hitmonlee, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar +6 more | |
| Low Sweep Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | TM47 Safari Zone Gate (mart) | Hitmonlee, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring), Ogerpon (Tera), Quaquaval +2 more |
| Lucky Chant Prevents the foe from landing critical hits. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Braixen, Clefairy, Corsola, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Fennekin, Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Florges, Gloom, Jirachi, Kirlia +10 more | |
| Lumina Crash A mind-affecting light harshly lowers Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Espathra, Espeon | |
| Lunar Blessing The user heals and cures itself and its ally. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Cresselia | |
| Lunar Dance The user faints to heal up the recipient. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Cresselia | |
| Lunge Lunges at the foe to lower its Attack stat. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Iron Moth, Sizzlipede, Slither Wing | |
| Luster Purge Attacks with a burst of light. May lower Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 | Latios, Latios (Mega) | |
| Mach Punch A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Breloom, Hitmonchan, Infernape, Monferno | |
| Magic Coat Reflects special effects back to the attacker. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Lunala, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2 | |
| Magic Room Hold items lose their effects for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Azelf, Braixen, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Fennekin, Klefki, Mesprit, Uxie | |
| Magical Leaf Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded. | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Bayleef, Bellossom, Celebi, Chikorita, Cleffa, Decidueye (Hisui), Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Floragato, Florges, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z) +27 more | |
| Magma Storm Traps the foe in a vortex of fire for 4 or 5 turns. | Fire | Special | 100 | 75 | 5 | Heatran, Heatran (Mega) | |
| Magnet Bomb Launches a magnet that strikes without fail. | Steel | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Probopass | |
| Magnet Rise The user levitates with electromagnetism. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 | Electrode, Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Porygon, Porygon-Z +6 more | |
| Magnetic Flux Boosts the defenses of those with Plus or Minus. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Electrode, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Magnezone, Probopass, Sandy Shocks, Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key Gmax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key), Zapdos | |
| Magnitude A ground-shaking attack of random intensity. | Ground | Physical | 1 | 100 | 30 | Barboach, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Donphan, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Geodude, Golem, Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Graveler +4 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, Roserade | |
| Mat Block Evades damaging moves. Only works on 1st turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 | Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega) | |
| Matcha Gotcha Absorbs half the damage inflicted. May cause a burn. | Grass | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | Sinistcha, Sinistcha (Sinistcha Unremarkable) | |
| Me First Executes the foe's attack with greater power. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Fletchinder, Fletchling, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Meowstic (Meowstic F Mega), Meowstic (Meowstic F), Mew, Mewtwo +6 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, Gengar (Mega), Golbat, Haunter, Honchkrow +17 more | |
| Meditate Meditates in a peaceful fashion to raise Attack. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 40 | Hitmonlee, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime | |
| Mega Drain An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Bellossom, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Cottonee, Cradily, Dhelmise, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Gloom +37 more | |
| Mega Kick An extremely powerful kick with intense force. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Flamigo, Hitmonlee, Lilligant (Hisui), Quaquaval | |
| Mega Punch A strong punch thrown with incredible power. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Melmetal, Mew, Regigigas | |
| Megahorn A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Clodsire, Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Great Tusk, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Iron Boulder, Iron Leaves, Iron Treads, Nidoking, Rapidash, Rapidash (Galar), Rhydon, Rhyhorn +9 more | |
| Memento The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Chi-Yu, Flutter Mane, Gastrodon, Gastrodon (Gastrodon East), Gholdengo, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Hoppip, Jumpluff, Koffing, Lampent, Latios +28 more | |
| Metal Burst Retaliates any hit with greater power. | Steel | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Archaludon, Aron, Bisharp, Cobalion, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Duraludon, Iron Crown, Kingambit, Lairon, Perrserker +4 more | |
| Metal Claw A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Archaludon, Aron, Bisharp, Cobalion, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dugtrio (Alola), Duraludon, Empoleon +52 more | |
| Metal Sound Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def. | Steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Archaludon, Aron, Bisharp, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Dhelmise, Doublade, Duraludon, Genesect, Genesect (Burn) +28 more | |
| Meteor Assault Attacks with a thick leek. The user must then rest. | Fighting | Physical | 170 | 100 | 5 | Farfetch'd, Hitmonchan, Sirfetch'd | |
| Meteor Mash Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack. | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Jirachi, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Mienshao | |
| Metronome Waggles a finger to use any Pokemon move at random. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Mew, Munchlax, Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax), Togekiss, Togepi, Togetic | |
| Mighty Cleave An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | 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, Jigglypuff, Mime Jr., Mimikyu, Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Sudowoodo, Wigglytuff | |
| Mind Blown It explodes the user's head to damage everything around. | Fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Delphox, Delphox (Mega) | |
| Mind Reader Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Breloom, Hitmonlee, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Nincada, Ninjask, Poliwrath +1 more | |
| Minimize Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Blissey, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Chansey, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Drifblim, Drifloon, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Lampent, Litwick, Muk +10 more | |
| Miracle Eye Negate evasiveness and Dark type's immunities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 40 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Kadabra, Meowstic, Meowstic (Mega), Metagross, Metagross (Mega), Metang, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Natu, Xatu | |
| Mirror Coat Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. | Psychic | Special | 1 | 100 | 20 | Corsola, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Electrode, Glaceon, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Magnezone, Miraidon, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Sandy Shocks, Suicune +9 more | |
| Mirror Move Counters the foe's attack with the same move. | Flying | Status | — | — | 20 | Combusken, Mandibuzz, Oricorio, Oricorio (Oricorio Baile), Oricorio (Oricorio Pom Pom), Oricorio (Oricorio Sensu), Pidgeot, Pidgeot (Mega), Pidgeotto, Pidgey, Swablu, Tapu Koko, Torchic, Vullaby | |
| Mirror Shot Emits a flash of energy to damage and cut accuracy. | Steel | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Klefki, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra) | |
| Mist Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Calyrex (Ice), Chien-Pao, Cresselia, Empoleon, Finizen, Glastrier, Lapras +25 more | |
| Mist Ball Attacks with a flurry of down. May lower Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 | Latias, Latias (Mega) | |
| Misty Terrain Covers the ground with mist for 5 turns. Blocks status. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Brionne, Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Florges, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Meowstic, Meowstic (Mega), Mr. Mime +10 more | |
| Moonblast Attacks with the power of the moon. May lower Sp. Atk. | Fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Bellossom, Brionne, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cresselia, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Fezandipiti, Flabebe +36 more | |
| Moongeist Beam A moon-powered beam that ignores abilities. | Ghost | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Lunala, Mismagius | |
| Moonlight Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 5 | Bellossom, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cresselia, Gloom, Lunala, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Noivern, Oddish, Umbreon +2 more | |
| Morning Sun Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Espeon, Gouging Fire, Iron Moth, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Slither Wing, Solgaleo | |
| Mortal Spin Erases trap moves and Leech Seed. Poisons adjacent foes. | Poison | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega) | |
| Mountain Gale Giant chunks of ice damage the foe. It may flinch. | Ice | Physical | 100 | 85 | 10 | Avalugg (Hisui), Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Mamoswine | |
| Mud Bomb Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy. | Ground | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | Arbok, Barboach, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Ekans, Gastrodon, Gastrodon (Gastrodon East), Grimer, Mamoswine, Marshtomp, Muk, Piloswine +11 more | |
| Mud Shot Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Clodsire, Garganacl, Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Grimer, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Kabuto, Kabutops, Landorus, Landorus (Landorus Incarnate) +18 more | |
| Mud Sport Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves. | Ground | Status | — | — | 15 | Barboach, Drilbur, Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Gastrodon, Gastrodon (Gastrodon East), Geodude, Golem, Graveler, Linoone, Mamoswine, Mudkip, Onix, Piloswine +11 more | |
| Mud-Slap Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Baltoy, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Barboach, Binacle, Charjabug, Claydol, Cubone, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Drilbur +40 more | |
| Muddy Water Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy. | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | Barboach, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Gastrodon, Gastrodon (Gastrodon East), Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Goomy, Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Marshtomp, Quagsire, Shellos, Shellos (Shellos East) +16 more | |
| Mystical Fire Breathes a special, hot fire. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Armarouge, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Flutter Mane, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Mismagius | |
| Mystical Power A mysterious power strikes, raising the user's Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 70 | 90 | 10 | Azelf, Mesprit, Uxie | |
| Nasty Plot Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 | Aipom, Ambipom, Azelf, Calyrex (Shadow), Chi-Yu, Chimchar, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Dartrix, Decidueye, Deino, Farigiraf, Gholdengo, Girafarig +56 more | |
| Natural Gift The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arceus, Azelf, Bayleef, Celebi, Chikorita, Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Exeggcute, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Gloom, Ho-Oh +16 more | |
| Nature Power The type of attack varies depending on the location. | Normal | Status | 1 | — | 20 | TM96 Ruins of Alph Outside (item ball) | Amaura, Aurorus, Xerneas, Xerneas (Xerneas Neutral) |
| 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, Chesnaught (Mega), 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, Banette (Mega), Ceruledge, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Charcadet, Cofagrigus, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Deoxys +29 more | |
| Night Slash Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Bisharp, Ceruledge, Chien-Pao, Doublade, Drapion, Dugtrio +50 more | |
| Nightmare Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Haunter | |
| No Retreat Raises all of the user's stats but prevents escape. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 | Falinks, Falinks (Mega) | |
| Noble Roar Intimidates the foe, to cut Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Dondozo, Gouging Fire, Hakamo-o, Jangmo-o, Kommo-o, Kyurem, Kyurem (Black), Kyurem (White), Litleo, Pyroar, Pyroar (Mega), Reshiram, Rillaboom, Rillaboom (Gigantamax) +10 more | |
| Nuzzle Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it. | Electric | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Emolga, Pachirisu, Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Pichu, Pichu (Spiky-eared), Pikachu, Pikachu (Starter), Raichu, Raichu (Alola), Raichu (Mega X), Raichu (Mega Y), Toxel +4 more | |
| Oblivion Wing An attack that absorbs over half the damage inflicted. | Flying | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Yveltal | |
| Obstruct Protects itself, harshly lowering Def on contact. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Obstagoon | |
| Odor Sleuth Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Arcanine, Electrike, Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Girafarig, Growlithe, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Linoone, Lycanroc, Lycanroc (Lycanroc Midday), Lycanroc (Lycanroc Midnight), Mamoswine +11 more | |
| Ominous Wind A repulsive attack that may raise all stats. | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Cofagrigus, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Dartrix, Decidueye, Drifblim, Drifloon, Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Giratina, Giratina (Giratina Altered), Natu, Rotom, Rotom (Fan) +8 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 | Clawitzer, Inteleon, Inteleon (Gigantamax), Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal) | |
| Outrage A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Axew, Bagon, Deino, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Dratini, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate) +44 more | |
| Overdrive The user twangs its guitar, causing strong vibrations. | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Lanturn, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Gigantamax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key Gmax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key) | |
| Overheat Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | TM50 Southern Passage (item ball) | Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Chi-Yu, Cyndaquil, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Ho-Oh, Iron Moth, Lampent, Litleo, Litwick, Miraidon, Moltres +11 more |
| Pain Split Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Duosion, Flutter Mane, Giratina, Giratina (Giratina Altered), Lampent, Litwick, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega) +8 more | |
| Parabolic Charge Damages adjacent Pokemon and heals up by half of it. | Electric | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Jolteon, Miraidon | |
| Parting Shot Lowers the foe's Attack and Sp. Atk, then switches out. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Pecharunt | |
| Pay Day Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Meowth, Meowth (Alola), Meowth (Galar), Perrserker, Persian, Persian (Alola) | |
| Payback An attack that gains power if the user moves last. | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM66 Mahogany Town Shop (after rocket hideout event) | Azelf, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Crabrawler, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn +30 more |
| Peck Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Combusken, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Empoleon +46 more | |
| Perish Song Any Pokemon hearing this song faints in 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arceus, Celebi, Cursola, Flutter Mane, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Lapras, Lapras (Gigantamax), Meloetta +6 more | |
| Petal Blizzard Stirs up a violent storm of petals to attack all. | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Bellossom, Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Florges, Gloom, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Maractus, Meganium, Meganium (Mega), Roselia, Roserade +3 more | |
| Petal Dance A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Bellossom, Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Florges, Gloom, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Maractus, Meganium, Meganium (Mega), Oddish, Roselia +4 more | |
| Phantom Force Vanishes on the first turn then strikes the next turn. | Ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Decidueye, Dhelmise, Dragapult, Drakloak, Drifblim, Flutter Mane, Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Hoopa (Hoopa Confined) +7 more | |
| Photon Geyser User's highest attack stat determines its category. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra) | |
| Pika Papow Pikachu's love increases its power. It never misses. | Electric | Special | 1 | — | 20 | Pikachu (Starter) | |
| Pin Missile Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Cacnea, Cacturne, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Drapion, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Heracross +17 more | |
| Plasma Fists Hits with electrical fists. Normal moves turn Electric. | Electric | Physical | 100 | 100 | 15 | Electivire, Zeraora, Zeraora (Mega) | |
| Play Nice Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Indeedee, Indeedee (Indeedee F), Jigglypuff, Pichu, Pichu (Spiky-eared), Pikachu, Pikachu (Starter), Raichu, Raichu (Alola), Raichu (Mega X) +5 more | |
| Play Rough Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | TM98 Rinto Village Mart (mart) | Arcanine, Azumarill, Floragato, Grimmsnarl, Growlithe, Impidimp, Klefki, Linoone, Marill, Maushold, Maushold (Maushold Three), Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Meowscarada +20 more |
| Pluck Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Espathra, Flittle, Inkay, Kilowattrel +9 more | |
| Poison Fang A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe. | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Carvanha, Crobat, Drapion, Golbat, Grimer (Alola), Muk (Alola), Nidoran F, Nidorina, Sharpedo, Sharpedo (Mega), Skorupi, Zubat | |
| Poison Gas Envelops the foes in a toxic gas that may poison. | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 40 | Fezandipiti, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Koffing, Muk, Muk (Alola), Pecharunt, Weezing, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Poison Jab A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84 Route 50 (item ball) | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Bellsprout, Clodsire, Farfetch'd, Gliscor, Mareanie, Naganadel, Nidoking, Nidoran M, Nidorino, Overqwil, Poipole +18 more |
| Poison Powder Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe. | Poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 | Bayleef, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Chikorita, Cottonee, Exeggcute, Gloom, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff +16 more | |
| Poison Sting A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | Arbok, Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Cacnea, Cacturne, Clodsire, Drapion, Ekans, Gligar, Mareanie, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran F +20 more | |
| Poison Tail Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison. | Poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Clodsire, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Gligar, Goodra, Scolipede, Scolipede (Mega), Skrelp, Venipede, Whirlipede, Wooper (Paldea) | |
| Pollen Puff Explodes on foes, but restores ally's HP. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Ribombee | |
| Population Bomb The user's fellows hit one to ten times in a row. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 | Maushold, Maushold (Maushold Three), Tandemaus | |
| Pound Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Buneary, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Chansey, Cinccino, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cleffa +62 more | |
| Powder Snow Blasts the foes with a snowy gust. May cause frostbite. | Ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Amaura, Articuno, Aurorus, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Chien-Pao, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darumaka (Galar), Froslass, Froslass (Mega) +15 more | |
| Power Gem Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds. | Rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Corsola, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal), Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Flaaffy, Flutter Mane, Gholdengo, Glimmet +22 more | |
| Power Split Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Baltoy, Claydol, Cofagrigus, Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Indeedee, Latios, Latios (Mega), Runerigus, Yamask, Yamask (Galar) | |
| Power Swap Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Espeon, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Mr. Mime, Natu, Tapu Koko, Xatu | |
| Power Trick The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Baltoy, Claydol, Doublade, Honedge, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite | |
| Power Trip It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has. | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Krokorok, Krookodile, Rookidee, Sandile | |
| Power Whip Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles. | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Dhelmise, Ferrothorn, Goodra, Hydrapple, Ivysaur, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame) +11 more | |
| Power-Up Punch A hard punch that raises the user's Attack. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Grimmsnarl, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Zeraora, Zeraora (Mega) | |
| Precipice Blades Fearsome blades of stone attack both foes. | Ground | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Groudon, Groudon (Primal) | |
| Present A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 90 | 15 | Delibird, Iron Bundle | |
| Prismatic Laser A high power laser that forces recharge next turn. | Psychic | Special | 160 | 100 | 10 | Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra) | |
| Protect Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM17 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Appletun, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Cloyster, Cofagrigus, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler +65 more |
| Psybeam Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Azelf, Baltoy, Braixen, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Claydol, Cresselia, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Duosion, Espathra, Espeon +54 more | |
| Psyblade This move's power increases when on Electric Terrain. | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Iron Leaves | |
| Psych Up Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Espeon, Marshadow, Medicham, Medicham (Mega), Meditite, Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Slowbro, Slowbro (Galar), Slowbro (Mega), Slowking, Slowking (Galar), Slowpoke +4 more | |
| Psychic A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29 Goldenrod City Game Corner (bought) | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Ariados, Azelf, Braixen, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Cresselia, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense) +63 more |
| Psychic Fangs Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers. | Psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Scream Tail | |
| Psychic Noise Sound waves that damage and prevent healing for 2 turns. | Psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Lugia (Shadow) | |
| Psychic Terrain The ground turns weird for 5 turns. Blocks priority. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Indeedee, Indeedee (Indeedee F), Tapu Lele | |
| Psycho Boost Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Noctowl | |
| Psycho Cut Tears with psychic blades. High critical-hit ratio. | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Articuno (Galar), Azelf, Ceruledge, Cresselia, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Inkay, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown +14 more | |
| Psycho Shift Transfers status problems to the foe. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Articuno (Galar), Cresselia, Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Hoothoot, Latias, Latias (Mega), Latios, Latios (Mega), Natu, Noctowl, Xatu | |
| Psyshield Bash Hits a foe with psychic energy. May raise Defense. | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | Stantler, Wyrdeer | |
| Psyshock Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM03 Battle Factory Grounds (item ball) | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Armarouge, Braixen, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Duosion, Espurr +13 more |
| Psystrike Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y) | |
| Psywave Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. | Psychic | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Duosion, Inkay, Latias, Latias (Mega), Latios, Latios (Mega), Malamar, Malamar (Mega), Mewtwo, Mewtwo (Mega X), Mewtwo (Mega Y), Misdreavus +6 more | |
| Punishment Does more damage the more the foe has powered up. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | Arceus, Ho-Oh, Infernape, Landorus, Landorus (Landorus Incarnate), Lugia, Lugia (Shadow), Mandibuzz, Mankey, Primeape, Sableye, Sableye (Mega), Sneasel, Vullaby +3 more | |
| Purify Cures the foe's status to restore HP. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Pyukumuku | |
| Pursuit Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Buizel, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal) +43 more | |
| Pyro Ball Launches a fiery ball at the target. It may cause a burn. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 90 | 5 | Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax) | |
| Quash Suppresses the foe, making it move last. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Honchkrow, Iron Leaves, Murkrow, Persian (Alola), Sableye, Sableye (Mega) | |
| Quick Attack An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary (Hisui), Buizel, Buneary, Cinderace, Cinderace (Gigantamax), Cobalion, Combusken +132 more | |
| Quick Guard Evades priority attacks for one turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 | Archen, Archeops, Ceruledge, Cobalion, Crobat, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Golbat, Grovyle, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Iron Leaves +25 more | |
| Quiver Dance Dances to raise Sp. Atk Sp. Def and Speed. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Bellossom, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Cutiefly, Lilligant, Oricorio, Oricorio (Oricorio Baile), Oricorio (Oricorio Pom Pom), Oricorio (Oricorio Sensu), Ribombee, Volcarona | |
| Rage Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Bagon, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Carvanha, Croconaw, Cubone, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Dunsparce, Feraligatr, Feraligatr (Mega), Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega) +15 more | |
| Rage Fist The more the user has been hit, the stronger the move. | Ghost | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Dusknoir, Poliwrath, Primeape | |
| Rage Powder Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Brute Bonnet, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Hoppip, Jumpluff, Poltchageist, Poltchageist (Poltchageist Counterfeit), Sinistcha, Sinistcha (Sinistcha Unremarkable), Skiploom, Volcarona | |
| Raging Bull Tackle that breaks barriers. User's form determines type. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Miltank, Tauros, Tauros (Paldea Aqua Breed), Tauros (Paldea Blaze Breed), Tauros (Paldea Combat Breed) | |
| Raging Fury A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Arcanine (Hisui), Flareon, Gouging Fire, Infernape | |
| Rain Dance Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | TM18 Slowpoke Well B2F (gift) | Azumarill, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Dondozo, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dratini, Drizzile, Finneon, Gastrodon, Gastrodon (Gastrodon East), Goodra, Goodra (Hisui) +44 more |
| Rapid Spin User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed. | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Baltoy, Bergmite, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Claydol, Cyclizar, Dhelmise, Donphan, Drilbur, Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Great Tusk +18 more | |
| Razor Leaf Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio. | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Bayleef, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Capsakid, Chikorita, Cottonee, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega) +28 more | |
| Razor Shell Tears at the foe with sharp shells. May lower Defense. | Water | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Buizel, Cloyster, Dewott, Floatzel, Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Oshawott, Samurott, Samurott (Hisui), Shellder | |
| Razor Wind A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Buizel, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Floatzel, Noibat, Noivern, Scizor, Scizor (Mega), Scyther, Talonflame, Yveltal | |
| Recover Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Appletun, Arceus, Articuno (Galar), Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Bergmite, Celebi, Chien-Pao, Corsola, Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal) +41 more | |
| Recycle Recycles a used item for one more use. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Appletun, Dipplin, Flapple, Hydrapple, Klefki, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Munchlax, Porygon, Porygon-Z, Porygon2, Snorlax +1 more | |
| Reflect Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | TM33 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Bayleef, Chikorita, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Duosion, Espurr, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Hoothoot +18 more |
| Reflect Type The user reflects the foe's type, copying it. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Latias, Latias (Mega), Mew, Staryu, Tentacruel | |
| Refresh Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Arceus, Audino, Audino (Mega), Blissey, Chansey, Corsola, Eevee, Happiny, Jirachi, Latias, Latias (Mega), Latios +6 more | |
| Relic Song Attacks with an ancient song. May induce sleep. | Normal | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Meloetta, Meloetta (Meloetta Pirouette) | |
| Rest The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | TM44 Rinto Village (gift) | Azelf, Barboach, Dewgong, Dondozo, Groudon, Groudon (Primal), Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Jigglypuff, Jirachi, Linoone, Linoone (Galar), Mesprit, Nosepass +24 more |
| Retaliate An attack that does more damage if an ally fainted. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Bisharp, Cobalion, Cubone, Dewott, Doublade, Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Honedge, Iron Leaves, Keldeo +18 more | |
| Return An attack that increases in power with friendship. | Normal | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (gift) | Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega) |
| Revelation Dance Dances with mystical power. Matches user's first type. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Oricorio, Oricorio (Oricorio Baile), Oricorio (Oricorio Pom Pom), Oricorio (Oricorio Sensu) | |
| Revenge An attack that moves last and gains power if hit. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Cacturne, Dewott, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Oshawott, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Qwilfish, Regigigas +8 more | |
| Reversal Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Combusken, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Growlithe, Growlithe (Hisui), Hariyama, Heracross +21 more | |
| Revival Blessing Revives a fainted party Pokemon and restores half of its HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 1 | Pawmot | |
| Rising Voltage This move's power doubles when on Electric Terrain. | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | Luxray, Raging Bolt | |
| Roar Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Aron, Crocalor, Deino, Electrike, Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Entei, Fuecoco +34 more | |
| Roar of Time Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. | Dragon | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Dialga, Dialga (Origin), Dialga (Primal) | |
| Rock Blast Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row. | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Cinccino, Corsola, Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Golem, Golem (Alola), Graveler, Graveler (Alola), Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Nosepass +4 more | |
| Rock Climb A charging attack that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | HM09 Victory Road 1F (gift) | Ferrothorn, Lycanroc, Lycanroc (Lycanroc Midday), Lycanroc (Lycanroc Midnight), Rockruff, Rockruff (Own Tempo), Scolipede, Scolipede (Mega), Scrafty, Scrafty (Mega), Scraggy, Venipede, Whirlipede |
| Rock Polish Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Golem, Golem (Alola), Graveler +9 more | |
| Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80 Route 49 (item ball) | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Arcanine (Hisui), Archen, Archeops, Aron, Avalugg (Hisui), Bonsly, Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Diancie, Diancie (Mega) +41 more |
| Rock Smash A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | HM06 Route 36 (gift) | Archaludon, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Decidueye (Hisui), Duraludon, Falinks, Falinks (Mega), Farfetch'd (Galar), Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Koraidon, Kubfu, Lilligant (Hisui) +18 more |
| Rock Throw Throws small rocks to strike the foe. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | Amaura, Arcanine (Hisui), Archen, Archeops, Aurorus, Bonsly, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega) +29 more | |
| Rock Tomb Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39 Route 35 (item ball) | Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Aron, Baltoy, Bonsly, Claydol, Garganacl, Iron Boulder, Iron Thorns, Lairon, Landorus, Landorus (Landorus Incarnate), Lycanroc, Lycanroc (Lycanroc Midday) +7 more |
| Rock Wrecker Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | Rock | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Rhyperior | |
| Role Play Mimics the target and copies its Ability. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Banette, Banette (Mega), Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega), Kadabra, Marshadow, Meloetta, Meloetta (Meloetta Pirouette) +11 more | |
| Rolling Kick A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin. May flinch. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 85 | 15 | Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Marshadow | |
| Rollout An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Azumarill, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Cyndaquil, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Donphan, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Duosion, Electrode +51 more | |
| Roost Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP. | Flying | Status | — | — | 5 | TM19 Violet City Gym (gift) | Articuno, Braviary (Hisui), Decidueye (Hisui), Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Fezandipiti, Flamigo, Fletchinder, Fletchling, Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega) +26 more |
| Rototiller Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokemon. | Ground | Status | — | — | 10 | Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Linoone, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega), Tapu Bulu | |
| Round A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48 Goldenrod City Radio Tower 3F (gift) | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Aurorus, Azelf, Crocalor, Froakie, Frogadier, Fuecoco, Jigglypuff, Meloetta, Meloetta (Meloetta Pirouette), Mesprit, Skeledirge +3 more |
| Ruination Summons a ruinous disaster and cuts half the foe's HP. | Dark | Special | 1 | 90 | 10 | Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao | |
| Sacred Fire A mystical fire attack that may inflict a burn. | Fire | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 | Entei, Ho-Oh | |
| Sacred Sword Strikes through the foe's stat changes. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Chien-Pao, Cobalion, Doublade, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Honedge, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Iron Leaves, Keldeo, Keldeo (Keldeo Resolute), Terrakion +3 more | |
| Safeguard Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 | TM20 Cherrygrove City Mart (mart) | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Azelf, Bayleef, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Celebi, Chikorita, Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Cresselia, Dewgong, Diancie, Diancie (Mega) +54 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. | Ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Aipom, Ambipom, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Cacnea, Cacturne, Combusken, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola) +66 more | |
| Sand Tomb Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 4 or 5 turns. | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp, Garchomp (Mega Z), Garchomp (Mega), Gible, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Krokorok, Krookodile, Landorus, Landorus (Landorus Incarnate) +11 more | |
| Sandsear Storm Hits with brutally hot sand. May inflict a burn. | Ground | Special | 100 | 80 | 10 | Landorus, Landorus (Landorus Incarnate) | |
| Sandstorm Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | TM37 Route 27 House (gift) | Baltoy, Cacnea, Cacturne, Claydol, Diglett, Diglett (Alola), Drilbur, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Excadrill, Excadrill (Mega), Flygon, Gabite, Garchomp +36 more |
| Sappy Seed Giant stalk scatters seeds that drain HP every turn. | Grass | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Cradily, Eevee (Starter), Leafeon | |
| Scald Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM55 Vajra Pyramid Outside (item ball) | 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, Aerodactyl (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Ariados, Axew, Bagon, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Bisharp, Braviary +118 more | |
| Scorching Sands Throws scorching sand at the target. May leave a burn. | Ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 | Pyroar, Pyroar (Mega) | |
| Scratch Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Axew, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Bisharp, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braixen +83 more | |
| Screech Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Aipom, Ambipom, Annihilape, Arbok, Banette, Banette (Mega), Carvanha, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Crobat, Croconaw, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce +100 more | |
| Searing Shot Scarlet flames torch everything around the user. | Fire | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | Victini | |
| Secret Power An attack with effects that vary by location. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Audino, Audino (Mega) | |
| Secret Sword Cuts with a long horn that does physical damage. | Fighting | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | Keldeo, Keldeo (Keldeo Resolute) | |
| Seed Bomb A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Breloom, Bulbasaur, Capsakid, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Electrode (Hisui), Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Floragato, Gogoat, Ivysaur, Meowscarada, Meowscarada (Mega) +9 more | |
| Seed Flare Generates a shock wave that sharply reduces Sp. Def. | Grass | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Maractus, Shaymin, Shaymin (Shaymin Land) | |
| Seismic Toss Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | Fighting | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | Annihilape, Arceus, Hariyama, Iron Hands, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Mankey, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Primeape | |
| Self-Destruct Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | Normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | Azelf, Baltoy, Claydol, Drifblim, Drifloon, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Ferroseed, Ferrothorn, Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock) +16 more | |
| Shadow Ball Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30 Ecruteak City Gym (gift) | Banette, Banette (Mega), Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Calyrex (Shadow), Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Cofagrigus, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Dhelmise, Drifblim, Drifloon, Dusclops +43 more |
| Shadow Blast Launches a darkened blast. High critical-hit ratio. | Dark | Special | 100 | 95 | 5 | Lugia (Shadow) | |
| Shadow Bone Strikes with a haunted bone. Might drop Defense. | Ghost | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Marowak (Alola) | |
| Shadow Claw Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65 Route 42 (item ball) | Ceruledge, Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Cofagrigus, Giratina, Giratina (Giratina Altered), Mimikyu, Runerigus, Sableye, Sableye (Mega), Shedinja, Trevenant, Zoroark (Hisui) +1 more |
| Shadow Force Vanishes on the first turn then strikes the next turn. | Ghost | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Giratina, Giratina (Giratina Altered) | |
| Shadow Punch An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows. | Ghost | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Annihilape, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Haunter, Marshadow | |
| Shadow Sneak Extends the user's shadow to strike first. | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Ariados, Banette, Banette (Mega), Ceruledge, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Doublade, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Duskull, Giratina +18 more | |
| Sharpen Reduces the polygon count and raises Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | Avalugg, Bergmite, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Porygon | |
| Shed Tail Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Cyclizar, Pyukumuku, Sceptile, Sceptile (Mega), Slowbro, Slowbro (Galar), Slowbro (Mega), Slowking, Slowking (Galar), Slowpoke, Slowpoke (Galar) | |
| Sheer Cold Blasts the foe with ice. The user must then recharge. | Ice | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Articuno, Chien-Pao, Dewgong, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Kyurem, Kyurem (Black), Kyurem (White), Lapras, Lapras (Gigantamax) +6 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, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Cloyster, Polteageist, Polteageist (Polteageist Antique), Shellder, Sinistea, Sinistea (Sinistea Antique), Squirtle, Torkoal, Torterra +1 more | |
| 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, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Gigantamax) | |
| Shock Wave A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | Electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Elekid, Emolga, Manectric, Manectric (Mega), Miraidon, Raging Bolt, Regieleki, Rotom, Rotom (Fan), Rotom (Frost), Rotom (Heat) +9 more | |
| Signal Beam A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe. | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Chinchou, Dewgong, Flaaffy, Galvantula, Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Joltik, Lanturn, Mantine +6 more | |
| Silver Wind A powdery attack that may raise abilities. | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Cutiefly, Finneon, Kleavor, Lumineon, Ribombee, Volcarona | |
| Simple Beam A beam that changes the foe's Ability to Simple. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Latios, Latios (Mega) | |
| Sing A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber. | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Blissey, Brionne, Chansey, Cinccino, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Lapras, Lapras (Gigantamax) +10 more | |
| Sizzly Slide User cloaked in fire charges. Leaves the foe with a burn. | Fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Eevee (Starter), Flareon | |
| Skill Swap The user swaps special abilities with the target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Duosion, Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Inkay, Malamar, Malamar (Mega), Reuniclus, Solosis +2 more | |
| Skitter Smack User skitters behind foe to attack. Lowers foe's Sp. Atk. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | Tinkatink, Tinkaton, Tinkatuff | |
| Skull Bash Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn. | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | Avalugg, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Gigantamax), Sharpedo, Sharpedo (Mega), Squirtle, Tapu Bulu, Wartortle | |
| Sky Attack 2-turn attack. High critical hit ratio, and may flinch. | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Ho-Oh, Lugia, Lugia (Shadow), Mandibuzz, Moltres, Moltres (Galar), Noctowl, Staraptor +3 more | |
| Sky Drop Takes the foe into the sky then drops it the next turn. | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | TM58 Blackthorn City Mart (mart) | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Braviary, Hawlucha, Hawlucha (Mega), Rufflet |
| Sky Uppercut An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky. | Fighting | Physical | 85 | 90 | 15 | Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Breloom, Combusken, Gligar, Gliscor, Hakamo-o, Hitmonchan, Kommo-o | |
| Slack Off Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | Chimchar, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Infernape, Monferno, Mr. Rime, Slowbro, Slowbro (Galar), Slowbro (Mega), Slowking, Slowking (Galar), Slowpoke, Slowpoke (Galar) | |
| Slam Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Azumarill, Azurill, Bellsprout, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Cinccino, Clodsire, Crabominable, Crabominable (Mega), Crabrawler, Deino, Dhelmise, Donphan, Dragonair +57 more | |
| Slash Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Axew, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Bisharp, Blaziken, Blaziken (Mega), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui) +109 more | |
| Sleep Powder Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep. | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 | Bellossom, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Exeggcute, Gloom, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Oddish, Petilil +9 more | |
| Sleep Talk Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Dondozo, Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax) | |
| Sludge Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Grimer, Koffing, Muk, Weezing, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Sludge Bomb Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36 Gate Route 43 (gift) | Arbok, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Ekans, Grimer, Koffing, Muk, Skrelp, Weezing, Weezing (Galar) |
| Sludge Wave Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison. | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | TM34 Olivine City (item ball) | Clodsire, Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Grimer, Iron Moth, Muk, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Wooper (Paldea) |
| Smack Down Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | TM23 Goldenrod City (gift) | Clauncher, Clawitzer, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Froakie, Frogadier, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Golem, Golem (Alola), Graveler +17 more |
| Smart Strike Hits with an accurate horn that never misses. | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | TM67 Goldenrod Apartment (item ball) | Iron Crown, Rapidash |
| 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, Chandelure (Mega), Emboar, Emboar (Mega), Flareon, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Koffing, Lampent, Litwick, Magby, Magmar, Magmortar +6 more | |
| Smokescreen Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Charmander, Charmeleon, Cyndaquil, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Entei, Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja +19 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 | TM95 Ecruteak City Mart (mart) | Crocalor, Fuecoco, Iron Jugulis, Linoone (Galar), Obstagoon, Skeledirge, Umbreon, Yveltal, Zeraora, Zeraora (Mega), Zigzagoon (Galar), Zoroark (Hisui), Zorua (Hisui) |
| Snatch Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | Dark | Status | — | — | 10 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Duosion, Munchlax, Reuniclus, Shuppet, Sneasel, Solosis, Weavile | |
| Snipe Shot The user ignores effects that draw in moves. | Water | Special | 85 | 100 | 15 | Inteleon, Inteleon (Gigantamax), Kingdra | |
| Snore A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Azelf, Barboach, Mesprit, Sealeo, Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax), Spheal, Teddiursa, Ursaluna, Ursaluna (Bloodmoon), Ursaring, Uxie, Walrein, Whiscash | |
| Snowscape Summons a snowstorm that lasts for five turns. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | Articuno, Baxcalibur, Baxcalibur (Mega), Chien-Pao, Dewgong, Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Glaceon, Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Iron Bundle, Sandshrew (Alola), Sandslash (Alola), Seel +1 more | |
| Soak Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type. | Water | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Buizel, Dewott, Dondozo, Drizzile, Finneon, Floatzel, Inteleon, Inteleon (Gigantamax), Lumineon +12 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 Route 27 (item ball) | Bayleef, Brute Bonnet, Bulbasaur, Calyrex, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Capsakid, Chikorita, Cottonee, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Flabebe, Floette +18 more |
| Solar Blade Charges first turn, then chops with a blade of light. | Grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 | Ceruledge, Iron Leaves, Leafeon, Lilligant (Hisui), Maractus, Victreebel, Victreebel (Mega) | |
| Sonic Boom Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage. | Normal | Special | 1 | 90 | 20 | Buizel, Electrode, Floatzel, Flygon, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Vibrava, Voltorb, Yanma +1 more | |
| 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 | Charjabug, Chinchou, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Electrike, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Emolga, Geodude (Alola), Golem (Alola), Graveler (Alola), Grubbin, Kilowattrel +35 more | |
| Sparkling Aria Sings with bubbles. Cures burns on contact. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Manaphy, Primarina, Primarina (Mega) | |
| Sparkly Swirl Wrap foe with whirlwind of scent. Heals party's status. | Fairy | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Eevee (Starter), Sylveon | |
| Spectral Thief Steals the target's stat boosts, then attacks. | Ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Marshadow | |
| Speed Swap Swaps user's Speed with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Raichu (Alola) | |
| Spicy Extract Sharply ups target's Attack, harshly lowers its Defense. | Grass | Status | — | — | 15 | Scovillain, Scovillain (Mega) | |
| Spider Web Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 | Ariados, Galvantula, Joltik, Spinarak | |
| Spike Cannon Launches sharp spikes that strike 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Cloyster, Corsola, Mareanie, Toxapex | |
| Spikes Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 | Cacnea, Cacturne, Cloyster, Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega), Klefki, Overqwil, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui), Skarmory, Skarmory (Mega) | |
| Spiky Shield Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Cacturne, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Maractus, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring), Ogerpon (Tera) | |
| 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, Trevenant | |
| Spit Up Releases stockpiled power (the more the better). | Normal | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | Arbok, Cradily, Drifblim, Drifloon, Ekans, Jigglypuff, Lanturn, Lileep, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Overqwil, Pelipper, Qwilfish, Qwilfish (Hisui) +3 more | |
| Spite Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Banette, Banette (Mega), Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Decidueye, Dunsparce, Flutter Mane, Gastly, Gengar, Gengar (Mega), Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega) +11 more | |
| Splash It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | Azurill, Buneary, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Clefairy, Cleffa, Cosmog, Feebas, Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega), Hoppip, Jumpluff, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega) +12 more | |
| Splishy Splash A huge electrified wave that may paralyze the foes. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Pikachu (Starter) | |
| Spore Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Shroomish | |
| Spotlight Makes the foe attack the spotlighted Pokemon. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Lanturn, Starmie, Starmie (Mega) | |
| Springtide Storm Wraps a foe in fierce winds. Varies with the user's form. | Fairy | Special | 100 | 80 | 5 | Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate) | |
| Stealth Rock Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Golem, Golem (Alola), Graveler, Graveler (Alola), Iron Thorns, Kleavor +16 more | |
| Steam Eruption Immerses the foe in heated steam. May inflict a burn. | Water | Special | 110 | 95 | 5 | Politoed, Volcanion | |
| Steamroller Crushes the foe with its body. May cause flinching. | Bug | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Golem, Golem (Alola), Scolipede, Scolipede (Mega), 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 | TM51 Route 28 House (gift) | Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Fletchinder, Fletchling, Skarmory, Skarmory (Mega), Talonflame |
| Sticky Web Weaves a sticky net that slows foes switching in. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Ariados, Charjabug, Galvantula, Grubbin, Sewaddle, Spinarak, Swadloon, Vikavolt | |
| Stockpile Charges up power for up to 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Arbok, Cradily, Drifblim, Drifloon, Ekans, Jigglypuff, Lanturn, Lileep, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Munchlax, Overqwil, Pelipper, Qwilfish +6 more | |
| Stomp Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Appletun, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Entei, Exeggutor, Farigiraf, Girafarig, Glastrier, Gouging Fire, Kangaskhan, Kangaskhan (Mega), Lickilicky, Lickitung, Miltank +20 more | |
| Stomping Tantrum Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure. | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Cubone, Donphan, Golett, Golurk, Golurk (Mega), Great Tusk, Iron Treads, Larvitar, Mankey, Marowak, Marowak (Alola), Primeape, Pupitar +2 more | |
| Stone Axe Sets sharp rocks that hurt the foe. | Rock | Physical | 65 | 90 | 15 | Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Kleavor | |
| Stone Edge Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71 Kitakami Well B1F (item ball) | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Avalugg (Hisui), Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Cradily, Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Garganacl, Geodude, Geodude (Alola), Golem, Golem (Alola), Graveler +31 more |
| Stored Power The higher the user's stats the more damage caused. | Psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Indeedee, Indeedee (Indeedee F), Kirlia, Latias +16 more | |
| Storm Throw This attack always results in a critical hit. | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega) | |
| Strange Steam Emits a strange steam to potentially confuse the foe. | Fairy | Special | 90 | 95 | 10 | Drifblim, Weezing (Galar) | |
| Strength Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04 Olivine City Cafe (gift) | Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega) |
| Strength Sap Saps the foe's Attack to heal HP, then drops Attack. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Corsola (Galar), Cursola, Drifblim, Polteageist, Polteageist (Polteageist Antique), Sinistcha, Sinistcha (Sinistcha Unremarkable) | |
| String Shot Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 | Ariados, Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Caterpie, Charjabug, Galvantula, Grubbin, Joltik, Larvesta, Leavanny, Sewaddle, Spinarak +4 more | |
| Struggle Bug Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Cutiefly, Golisopod, Golisopod (Mega), Iron Moth, Larvesta, Leavanny, Ribombee, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Volcarona, Wimpod | |
| Stun Spore Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. | Grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 | Bellossom, Bellsprout, Breloom, Brute Bonnet, Budew, Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Cottonee, Cutiefly, Electrode (Hisui), Exeggcute, Gloom, Hoppip, Jumpluff +22 more | |
| Submission A reckless body slam that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 | Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Obstagoon, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Poliwrath | |
| Substitute Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | TM90 Mahogany Town Shop (after rocket hideout event) | Dipplin, Froakie, Frogadier, Gholdengo, Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega), Hydrapple, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Rotom, Rotom (Fan), Rotom (Frost) +3 more |
| Sucker Punch Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Ariados, Banette, Banette (Mega), Bonsly, Brute Bonnet, Cacnea, Cacturne, Chien-Pao, Darkrai, Darkrai (Mega), Dartrix +61 more | |
| Sunny Day Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | TM11 Ilex Forest (item ball) | Bellossom, Braixen, Brute Bonnet, Capsakid, Cottonee, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Entei, Fennekin, Flutter Mane, Gouging Fire, Great Tusk, Ho-Oh, Koraidon +18 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 | Maushold, Maushold (Maushold Three), Noibat, Noivern, Pachirisu, Raticate, Raticate (Alola), Rattata, Rattata (Alola), Tandemaus | |
| Superpower Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Azumarill, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Croconaw, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Feraligatr +28 more | |
| Supersonic Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Chinchou, Cloyster, Crobat, Dondozo, Finizen, Flygon, Golbat, Lanturn, Lickilicky, Lickitung +25 more | |
| Surf Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field. | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03 Ecruteak City Theater (gift) | Milotic, Mudkip, Sealeo, Slowbro, Slowbro (Galar), Slowbro (Mega), Slowking, Slowking (Galar), Slowpoke, Slowpoke (Galar), Spheal, Starmie, Starmie (Mega), Staryu +7 more |
| Surging Strikes Mastering the Water style, strikes with 3 critical hits. | Water | Physical | 25 | 100 | 5 | Urshifu | |
| Swagger Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Annihilape, Carvanha, Chi-Yu, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Empoleon, Entei, Fezandipiti, Grimmsnarl +46 more | |
| Swallow Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Arbok, Cradily, Drifblim, Drifloon, Ekans, Jigglypuff, Lanturn, Lileep, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Munchlax, Pelipper, Snorlax, Snorlax (Gigantamax) +3 more | |
| Sweet Kiss Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion. | Fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 | Blissey, Chansey, Clefable, Clefable (Mega), Clefairy, Cleffa, Happiny, Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Pachirisu, Pichu, Pichu (Spiky-eared), Pikachu, Pikachu (Starter) +13 more | |
| Sweet Scent Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Appletun, Bayleef, Bellossom, Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Cutiefly, Dipplin, Gloom, Hydrapple, Ivysaur, Maractus, Mawile, Mawile (Mega) +23 more | |
| Swift Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Aipom, Ambipom, Azelf, Buizel, Cinccino, Crobat, Cyndaquil, Deoxys, Eevee, Eevee (Starter), Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui) +43 more | |
| Switcheroo Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Cutiefly, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Dhelmise, Inkay, Linoone, Linoone (Galar), Malamar, Malamar (Mega), Obstagoon, Persian, Persian (Alola), Ribombee | |
| Swords Dance A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | TM75 Kitakami Mountain 2F (item ball) | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Ariados, Axew, Bisharp, Calyrex (Ice), Ceruledge, Chien-Pao, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Cobalion +59 more |
| Synchronoise An odd shock wave that only damages same-type Pokemon. | Psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Hoothoot, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Noctowl | |
| Synthesis Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | Bayleef, Brute Bonnet, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Dartrix, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal +34 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, Probopass | |
| Tackle Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Aegislash, Aegislash (Aegislash Shield), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Arcanine (Hisui), Arctibax, Aron, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Azumarill, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F) +289 more | |
| Tail Glow Flash light that drastically raises Sp. Atk. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Lumineon, Manaphy, Maractus | |
| Tail Slap Strikes the foe with its tail 2 to 5 times. | Normal | Physical | 25 | 85 | 10 | Cinccino, Fezandipiti, Minccino | |
| Tail Whip Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Aipom, Ambipom, Azumarill, Azurill, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Blissey, Braixen, Calyrex (Ice) +86 more | |
| Tailwind Whips up a breeze, doubling ally Speed for 4 turns. | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 | Archen, Archeops, Articuno, Articuno (Galar), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Crobat, Drifblim, Drifloon, Finneon, Fletchinder, Fletchling +23 more | |
| Take Down A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Aggron, Aggron (Mega), Altaria, Altaria (Mega), Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Arcanine, Arcanine (Hisui), Arctibax, Aron, Audino +130 more | |
| Take Heart The user lifts its spirits to heal and strengthen itself. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Manaphy, Phione | |
| Taunt Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | TM12 Burned Tower B1F (item ball) | Absol, Absol (Mega Z), Absol (Mega), Axew, Calyrex (Ice), Chimchar, Corviknight, Corviknight (Gigantamax), Corvisquire, Cyclizar, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard) +54 more |
| Tearful Look The user tears up, dropping Attack and Sp. Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Bonsly, Drizzile, Goodra, Goodra (Hisui), Inteleon, Inteleon (Gigantamax), Sobble, Sudowoodo, Toxel, Toxtricity, Toxtricity (Gigantamax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key Gmax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key) | |
| Teatime All Pokemon have teatime and eat their Berries. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Polteageist, Polteageist (Polteageist Antique) | |
| Techno Blast The type varies with the kind of Drive held. | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock) | |
| Teeter Dance Confuses all Pokemon on the scene. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Lilligant, Lilligant (Hisui), Meloetta, Meloetta (Meloetta Pirouette), Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Mr. Mime (Galar), Mr. Rime, Oricorio, Oricorio (Oricorio Baile), Oricorio (Oricorio Pom Pom), Oricorio (Oricorio Sensu) | |
| Telekinesis Makes the foe float. It is easier to hit for 3 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Kadabra, Latios, Latios (Mega) | |
| Teleport Switches the user out last. Flees when used by wild Pokemon. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | Abra, Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Claydol, Cosmoem, Cosmog, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega) +7 more | |
| Tera Starstorm In Terapagos's Stellar Form, it hits all foes. | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Terapagos, Terapagos (Terapagos Stellar), Terapagos (Terapagos Terastal) | |
| Thief While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46 Rocket Hideout B2F (item ball) | Meowth, Meowth (Alola), Meowth (Galar), Perrserker, Persian, Persian (Alola) |
| Thousand Arrows Can hit Flying foes, then knocks them to the ground. | Ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sandaconda, Sandaconda (Gigantamax), Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Aura Break), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde Complete), Zygarde (Zygarde Mega) | |
| Thousand Waves Those hit by the wave can no longer escape. | Ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Zygarde, Zygarde (Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Aura Break), Zygarde (Zygarde 10 Power Construct), Zygarde (Zygarde Complete), Zygarde (Zygarde Mega) | |
| Thrash A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Annihilape, Archen, Archeops, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Brute Bonnet, Calyrex (Ice), Calyrex (Shadow), Croconaw +62 more | |
| Throat Chop Chops the throat to disable sound moves for 2 turns. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Chien-Pao, Flamigo, Heracross, Heracross (Mega), Incineroar, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Wellspring), Ogerpon (Tera), Roaring Moon | |
| Thunder A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM25 Goldenrod City Game Corner (bought) | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrike, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Manectric, Manectric (Mega), Mareep, Miraidon, Pachirisu +13 more |
| Thunder Cage Traps the foe in a cage of electricity for 4 or 5 turns. | Electric | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | Regieleki | |
| Thunder Fang May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed. | Electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Arbok, Arcanine, Donphan, Drapion, Electrike, Gliscor, Hippowdon, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Iron Thorns, Jolteon, Luxio +12 more | |
| Thunder Punch An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM63 Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dusclops, Dusknoir, Electabuzz, Electivire, Elekid, Geodude (Alola), Golem (Alola), Graveler (Alola), Hitmonchan, Iron Hands +12 more |
| Thunder Shock An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Emolga, Flaaffy, Jolteon, Kilowattrel, Luxio, Luxray, Magnemite +43 more | |
| Thunder Wave A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | TM73 Route 41 (item ball) | Amaura, Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Aurorus, Chinchou, Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Dratini, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Electabuzz, Electivire +44 more |
| Thunderbolt A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24 Railway Cave 3F (item ball) | Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Electabuzz, Electivire, Electrode (Hisui), Elekid, Pikachu, Pikachu (Starter), Raichu, Raichu (Alola), Raichu (Mega X), Raichu (Mega Y), Regieleki +4 more |
| Thunderclap Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack. | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 | Kilowattrel, Raging Bolt | |
| Thunderous Kick Uses a lightning-like kick to hit. Lowers foe's Defense. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Hitmonlee, Zapdos (Galar) | |
| Tickle Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Aipom, Ambipom, Cinccino, Dondozo, Mime Jr., Minccino, Tangela, Tangrowth, Tapu Lele, Whiscash | |
| Tidy Up User tidies up hazards and raises its Attack and Speed. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Maushold, Maushold (Maushold Three) | |
| Topsy-Turvy Swaps all stat changes that affect the target. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 | Inkay, Malamar, Malamar (Mega) | |
| Torch Song Flames scorch the target. Boosts the user's Sp. Atk. | Fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Pyroar, Pyroar (Mega), Skeledirge | |
| Torment Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | TM41 Burned Tower 1F (item ball) | Bisharp, Calyrex (Ice), Chimchar, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Glastrier, Grimmsnarl, Honchkrow, Houndoom, Houndoom (Mega), Houndour, Impidimp, Infernape, Kingambit +16 more |
| Toxic Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 | TM06 Lost Woods (item ball) | Bellossom, Breloom, Clodsire, Crobat, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Drapion, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Gloom, Grimer, Grimer (Alola), Koffing, Mandibuzz +38 more |
| Toxic Spikes Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Clodsire, Cloyster, Drapion, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Mareanie, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Nidoran F, Nidoran M, Nidorina, Nidorino +10 more | |
| Toxic Thread Attacks with a thread that poisons and drops Speed. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Spinarak | |
| Trailblaze The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60 Ecruteak City Mart (mart) | — |
| 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/para/frostbite. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Azelf, Dugtrio, Dugtrio (Alola), Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis, Magneton, Magnezone, Mesprit, Porygon +9 more | |
| Trick Tricks the foe into trading held items. | Psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Alakazam, Alakazam (Mega), Banette, Banette (Mega), Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Kadabra, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), Meowscarada, Meowscarada (Mega), Mime Jr. +8 more | |
| Trick Room Slower Pokemon get to move first for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | TM92 Ecruteak City Mart (mart) | Articuno (Galar), Diancie, Diancie (Mega), Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Porygon-Z |
| Triple Arrows High critical hit ratio. May lower Defense or flinch. | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Decidueye (Hisui), Falinks, Falinks (Mega) | |
| Triple Axel A 3-kick attack that gets more powerful with each hit. | Ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 | Cinccino, Mienshao | |
| Triple Kick Kicks the foe 3 times in a row with rising intensity. | Fighting | Physical | 10 | 90 | 10 | Hitmontop | |
| Trop Kick An intense kick from the tropics. Lowers Attack. | Grass | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Hitmonlee, Lopunny, Lopunny (Mega) | |
| Trump Card The less PP the move has the more damage it does. | Normal | Special | 1 | — | 5 | Eevee, Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega), Magearna (Original), 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, Beedrill (Mega) | |
| Twister Whips up a vicious twister to tear at foes. May flinch. | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Braviary (Hisui), Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Dragonair, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Drampa, Drampa (Mega), Dratini, Enamorus, Enamorus (Enamorus Incarnate), Flapple, Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega) +13 more | |
| U-turn Does damage then switches out the user. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM89 Azalea Town Gym (gift) | Archen, Archeops, Cyclizar, Decidueye, Decidueye (Hisui), Dragapult, Drakloak, Drizzile, Finneon, Floragato, Gligar, Gliscor, Hoppip, Inteleon +17 more |
| Uproar Causes an uproar for 3 turns and prevents sleep. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Azelf, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Chingling, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka +30 more | |
| V-create Very powerful, but lowers Defense, Sp. Def and Speed. | Fire | Physical | 180 | 95 | 5 | Victini | |
| Vacuum Wave Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first. | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Hitmonchan, Lucario, Lucario (Mega Z), Lucario (Mega), Riolu, Scyther | |
| Veevee Volley Eevee's love increases its power. It never misses. | Normal | Physical | 1 | — | 20 | Eevee (Starter) | |
| Venom Drench Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes. | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Ariados, Mareanie, Muk, Muk (Alola), Naganadel, Poipole, Roserade, Scolipede, Scolipede (Mega), Toxapex, Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key Gmax), Toxtricity (Toxtricity Low Key), Venipede, Whirlipede | |
| Venoshock Does double damage if the foe is poisoned. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM09 Safari Zone Gate (mart) | Beedrill, Beedrill (Mega), Crobat, Drapion, Eternatus, Eternatus (Eternamax), Glimmet, Glimmora, Glimmora (Mega), Golbat, Mareanie, Naganadel, Poipole, Roselia +10 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, Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Gogoat, Ivysaur, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone) +18 more | |
| Vise Grip Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers. | Normal | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 | Charjabug, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Crabrawler, Grubbin, Mawile, Mawile (Mega), Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega), Regidrago, Vikavolt | |
| Vital Throw Makes the user's move last, but it never misses. | Fighting | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Hariyama, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Pinsir, Pinsir (Mega) | |
| Volt Switch Does damage then switches out the user. | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM72 Vajra Desert East (item ball) | Emolga, Iron Crown, Kilowattrel, Luxio, Luxray, Shinx, Thundurus, Thundurus (Thundurus Incarnate), Wattrel, Zeraora, Zeraora (Mega) |
| Volt Tackle A life-risking tackle that hurts the user. May paralyze. | Electric | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Pikachu, Pikachu (Starter), Raichu, Raichu (Alola), Raichu (Mega X), Raichu (Mega Y) | |
| Wake-Up Slap Powerful against sleeping foes, but also wakes them. | Fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 | Clefairy, Froslass, Froslass (Mega), Hariyama, Jigglypuff, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Machoke, Machop, Makuhita, Meloetta, Meloetta (Meloetta Pirouette), Miltank, Minccino +3 more | |
| Water Gun Squirts water to attack the foe. | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Azumarill, Azurill, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Barboach, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Binacle, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Brionne +105 more | |
| Water Pulse Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88 Kitakami Temple Bedroom (item ball) | Barboach, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewott, Dragalge, Dragalge (Mega), Drizzile, Finneon, Froakie, Frogadier, Gastrodon, Gastrodon (Gastrodon East) +66 more |
| Water Shuriken Throws 2 to 5 sharp stars that strike first. | Water | Special | 15 | 100 | 20 | Greninja, Greninja (Ash), Greninja (Bond), Greninja (Mega) | |
| Water Sport The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 15 | Azumarill, Azurill, Barboach, Budew, Buizel, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewott, Floatzel, Latias, Latias (Mega), Manaphy, Marill, Milotic +11 more | |
| Water Spout Inflicts more damage if the user's HP is high. | Water | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 | Kyogre, Kyogre (Primal), Lumineon, Vaporeon | |
| Waterfall Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07 Ice Path 1F (item ball) | Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega) |
| Wave Crash A slam shrouded in water. It also hurts the user. | Water | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin, Basculin (Basculin Blue Striped), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Buizel, Dondozo, Empoleon, Floatzel, Kingdra, Palafin, Palafin (Palafin Hero) +7 more | |
| Weather Ball The move's type and power change with the weather. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Glalie, Glalie (Mega), Ho-Oh, Lugia, Lugia (Shadow), Roserade, Snorunt, Venusaur, Venusaur (Mega), Volcanion | |
| Whirlpool Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 4 or 5 turns. | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | HM10 Rocket Hideout B2F (gift) | Buizel, Cloyster, Dhelmise, Empoleon, Finneon, Floatzel, Gyarados, Gyarados (Mega), Iron Bundle, Kingdra, Lumineon, Manaphy, Mudkip, Phione +4 more |
| Whirlwind Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Butterfree, Butterfree (Gigantamax), Hariyama, Ho-Oh, Iron Hands, Iron Moth, Lugia, Lugia (Shadow), Makuhita, Mandibuzz, Noibat, Noivern +14 more | |
| Wicked Blow Mastering the Dark style, strikes with a critical hit. | Dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 | Urshifu (Urshifu Single Strike) | |
| Wide Guard Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | Armarouge, Avalugg, Avalugg (Hisui), Flamigo, Gallade, Gallade (Mega), Garganacl, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Iron Valiant, Lunala, Machamp, Machamp (Gigantamax), Mantine +11 more | |
| Wild Charge An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93 Kitakami Border (item ball) | Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Electrike, Iron Hands, Iron Thorns, Iron Treads, Luxio, Luxray, Manectric, Manectric (Mega), Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot +6 more |
| Wildbolt Storm Hits with a brutal tempest. May inflict paralysis. | Electric | Special | 100 | 80 | 10 | Thundurus, Thundurus (Thundurus Incarnate) | |
| Will-O-Wisp Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | Fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 | TM61 Ecruteak City Mart (mart) | Armarouge, Banette, Banette (Mega), Braixen, Ceruledge, Chandelure, Chandelure (Mega), Charcadet, Chi-Yu, Cofagrigus, Crocalor, Delphox, Delphox (Mega), Dusclops +15 more |
| Wing Attack Strikes the foe with wings spread wide. | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Aerodactyl, Aerodactyl (Mega), Archen, Archeops, Braviary, Braviary (Hisui), Charizard, Charizard (Mega X), Charizard (Mega Y), Crobat, Dragonite, Dragonite (Mega), Fezandipiti, Flamigo +33 more | |
| Wish A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Flabebe, Floette, Floette (Floette Mega), Floette Eternal, Florges, Flutter Mane, Gardevoir, Gardevoir (Mega Z), Gardevoir (Mega), Jirachi, Latias, Latias (Mega), Natu, Scream Tail +4 more | |
| Withdraw Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 | Appletun, Applin, Barbaracle, Barbaracle (Mega), Binacle, Blastoise, Blastoise (Mega), Cloyster, Dipplin, Flapple, Grotle, Hydrapple, Pecharunt, Poltchageist +23 more | |
| Wonder Room Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | Azelf, Duosion, Hoopa, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Mesprit, Reuniclus, Solosis, Uxie | |
| Wood Hammer Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too. | Grass | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Abomasnow, Abomasnow (Mega), Chesnaught, Chesnaught (Mega), Chespin, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Grookey, Mimikyu, Ogerpon, Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Cornerstone), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame Tera), Ogerpon (Ogerpon Hearthflame) +15 more | |
| Work Up The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | TM01 Route 40 (item ball) | Cobalion, Darmanitan, Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Standard), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Galar Zen), Darmanitan (Darmanitan Standard), Darumaka, Darumaka (Galar), Deino, Hakamo-o, Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis, Iron Leaves, Jangmo-o, Keldeo +23 more |
| Worry Seed Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia. | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Breloom, Budew, Bulbasaur, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Exeggutor (Alola), Floragato, Gogoat, Hoppip, Ivysaur, Jumpluff, Meowscarada, Meowscarada (Mega), Roselia +11 more | |
| Wrap Wraps and squeezes the foe 4 or 5 times with vines, etc. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Arbok, Bellsprout, Centiskorch, Centiskorch (Gigantamax), Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Chingling, Cradily, Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Dhelmise, Dragonair +23 more | |
| Wring Out The higher the foe's HP the more damage caused. | Normal | Special | 120 | 100 | 5 | Bellsprout, Cradily, Kabuto, Kabutops, Lickilicky, Lickitung, Lileep, Necrozma, Necrozma (Dawn Wings), Necrozma (Dusk Mane), Necrozma (Ultra), Serperior, Servine, Snivy +5 more | |
| X-Scissor Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM81 Azalea Town (mart, after 4th badge) | Charjabug, Drapion, Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Gligar, Gliscor, Grovyle, Grubbin, Kleavor, Leavanny, Ninjask +9 more |
| Yawn Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | Camerupt, Camerupt (Mega), Chimecho, Chimecho (Mega), Chingling, Clodsire, Crocalor, Dudunsparce, Dudunsparce (Dudunsparce Three Segment), Dunsparce, Fuecoco, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Hydrapple +19 more | |
| Zap Cannon Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. | Electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | Ampharos, Ampharos (Mega), Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Eelektrik, Eelektross, Eelektross (Mega), Genesect, Genesect (Burn), Genesect (Chill), Genesect (Douse), Genesect (Shock), Magearna, Magearna (Mega), Magearna (Original Mega) +22 more | |
| Zen Headbutt Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Audino, Audino (Mega), Bagon, Basculegion, Basculegion (Basculegion F), Basculin (Basculin White Striped), Capsakid, Deoxys, Deoxys (Deoxys Attack), Deoxys (Deoxys Defense), Deoxys (Deoxys Normal), Girafarig, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined), Hoothoot +40 more | |
| Zing Zap An electrified impact that can cause flinching. | Electric | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Emolga, Manectric, Manectric (Mega) | |
| Zippy Zap Electric bursts always go first and land a critical hit. | Electric | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Pikachu (Starter) |