Mirror Move (move)
Mirror Move オウムがえし Parrot Mimicry | ||||||||||||
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Mirror Move (Japanese: オウムがえし Parrot Mimicry) is a non-damaging Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation I.
Effect
Mirror Move causes the user to use the last move that the target used. A move called by Mirror Move in this way counts as the last move used.
Mirror Move will fail if the target did not make a move selection in the round before the use of Mirror Move, switches out during the round Mirror Move is used, or if the opponent's last move used was Mirror Move.
Paralysis, confusion, recharging, and building up for a multi-turn move have no effect to the last move used. If Mirror Move is used against a target that was fully paralyzed or hurt itself right before its use, Mirror Move will still use the last move that the target used. If Mirror Move is used during the first turn of a multi-turn move, Mirror Move will use the move that the opponent used before that move (or fail if no move was previously made).
A Pokémon will be able to use a move that is disabled if it is called via Mirror Move.
Mirror move can be also used on team mates. If used on a move like Rock Slide, Mirror Move will use it without hurting your allies.
In Stadium, Mirror Move will copy multi-turn moves during either of the turns they take to execute.
Mystery Dungeon
In Mystery Dungeon, Mirror Move gives the Mirror Move status, which will direct all moves executed on them back toward its user. That is, the user of Mirror Move will not be hit by damaging special moves, but will make the moves hit their user. It does not reflect normal attacks and lasts for 2-5 turns.
Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Type | Level | |||||||||||||
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I | II | III | IV | V | VI | |||||||||||
016 | Pidgey | Normal | Flying | 44 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | ' | |||||||
017 | Pidgeotto | Normal | Flying | 49 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 52 | ' | |||||||
018 | Pidgeot | Normal | Flying | 52 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 56 | ' | |||||||
021 | Spearow | Normal | Flying | 22 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 21 | ' | |||||||
022 | Fearow | Normal | Flying | 25 | 32 | 32 | 23 | 23 | ' | |||||||
255 | Torchic | Fire | 37 | 37 | 37 | ' | ||||||||||
256 | Combusken | Fire | Fighting | 43 | 43 | 43 | ' | |||||||||
257 | Blaziken | Fire | Fighting | 49 | ' | |||||||||||
333 | Swablu | Normal | Flying | 38 | 38 | 36 | ' | |||||||||
441 | Chatot | Normal | Flying | 9 | 9 | ' | ||||||||||
561 | Sigilyph | Psychic | Flying | 34 | ' | |||||||||||
629 | Vullaby | Dark | Flying | 64 | ' | |||||||||||
630 | Mandibuzz | Dark | Flying | 70 | ' | |||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By breeding
# | Pokémon | Type | Father | |||||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | ||||||||||
083 | Farfetch'd | Normal | Flying | |||||||||||
084 | Doduo | Normal | Flying | |||||||||||
163 | Hoothoot | Normal | Flying | |||||||||||
175 | Togepi | Normal | ||||||||||||
198 | Murkrow | Dark | Flying | |||||||||||
276 | Taillow | Normal | Flying | |||||||||||
580 | Ducklett | Water | Flying | |||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By event
Generation V
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In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Deflects the foe's attack back against it. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Fearow creates a reflective wave which sends the opponent's attack back against it. | |||
Ash's Fearow | Haunting My Dreams | Debut Misnamed as Mirror Wave |
Pokémon Adventures
The user copies the last move the opponent used. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
After the opponent uses an attack, an orb of sparkling energy appears in front of Spearow's beak. The orb then forms into a mirror, which reflects the opponent's attack back at itself. | |||
Professor Oak's Spearow | Just a Spearow Carrier | Debut | |
Chatot takes the same stance as the opponent and does the last attack the opponent used in the same manner as they did. | |||
Pearl's Chatler | VS. Meditite and Riolu II | None |
In other generations
Trivia
- Torchic (along with its evolution family) and Togepi (via breeding) are the only non Template:Type2 Pokémon able to learn this move.
In other languages
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