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A '''move relearner''' (Japanese: '''わざおしえマニア''' ''Move-Teaching Maniac'') (not to be confused with a [[move tutor]]) is a character who allows {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to relearn any [[move]] that they were able to learn from a previous [[level]]-up (usually in exchange for a [[Heart Scale]]). Reasons for this include none of that species being able to be obtained at an early enough level to actually learn the move in a particular generation (e.g. {{p|Zapdos}} and {{m|AncientPower}} in [[Generation IV]]), or the species starting with more than four moves (e.g. {{p|Kecleon}}).
{{search|NPCs who teach moves Pokémon can learn by leveling up|the NPCs who teach moves outside a Pokémon's normal learnset|Move Tutor}}
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A '''Move Reminder''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|技思い出し|わざおもいだし}}}}''' ''Move Reminder'') or '''Pokémon Move Maniac''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンわざマニア}}''' ''Pokémon Move Maniac''), also known as a '''Move Tutor''' in English and sometimes called a '''move relearner''' by fans, is a character who can teach a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} any [[move]] that its species is able to learn by [[level]]ing up, and from Generation VI onward, special moves that it has forgotten (such as [[Egg Move]]s). The Move Reminder usually requires a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for their services.


One limitation is the move relearner is restricted to the particular moveset associated with the Pokémon's species (i.e. current [[evolution]]ary form).  Many Pokémon, especially those that evolve by way of [[evolutionary stone]], have access to moves that their evolutions do not, such as with {{p|Eevee}}, who can learn {{m|Take Down}} by level though none of its evolutions can.
In [[Galar]], {{gal|Jack}} provides Move Reminder services free of charge (among other services).


Conversely, certain Pokémon evolutions have access to moves that they (and their pre-evolutions) could not actually learn at the particular level, like a {{p|Charizard}} learning {{m|Heat Wave}} at Lv.1 despite that it does not attain this form until Lv.36; a move relearner is the only way to teach the move.
From {{g|Legends: Arceus}} onward, a Pokémon's moves can be changed at any time outside of battle.


The move relearner cannot overwrite HM moves.
==Terminology==
NPCs who provide this functionality often have their own personal title that they introduce themselves as when the player first interacts with them. This name is often specific to that particular NPC, and is not used by NPCs in other games that provide the same service.


==Generation II==
Separate from their personal title, aspects of the game interface may refer to the service itself by a particular name, which is distinct from the personal title of the NPC and is usually consistent between games.
Generation II has no formal move relearner. However, as a reward for beating the Elite Four and Champion at the Gym Leader Castle on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], the player was given the opportunity to make one of the Pokémon involved in the battles remember a move, but only if all six Pokémon were selected for battle at least once.


==Generation III==
===General name===
==={{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}===
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the sign outside his house refers to him as '''Move Tutor''' (Japanese: '''わざおしえマニア''' ''Move-Teaching Maniac''). In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the sign outside refers to him as '''Move Maniac''' (Japanese: '''わざマニア''' ''Move Maniac'').
Generation III introduced a man in [[Fallarbor Town]], who allows a Pokémon to relearn a move. The service is not free, however. He will only perform the service in exchange for a {{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}. Some of these may be obtained in the course of the game, the rest must be obtained from wild {{p|Luvdisc}}.


==={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}===
From [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], this character is referred to as the '''Move Reminder''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|技思い出し|わざおもいだし}}}}''' ''Move Reminder'') on the [[Town Map]].
A man on {{OBP|Two Island|town}} also allows the player to have a Pokémon relearn a move. The price is different from Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, however. Instead of a Heart Scale, either two {{DL|Valuable item|TinyMushroom}}s or one {{DL|Valuable item|Big Mushroom}} must be given. This is likely due to Luvdisc not being native to the Kanto and Sevii Islands regions, while {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}} are.


===[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness]]===
===Personal title===
A man inside the [[Mt. Battle]] lobby serves as [[Orre]]'s move relearner. He will teach a Pokémon a move it could have previously learned for 1,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s.
* In the [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}} games, as well as {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, he introduces himself as the '''Pokémon Move Maniac''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンわざマニア''' ''Pokémon Move Maniac''), except in the English versions of {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, in which he instead refers to himself as the '''Move Tutor'''.
** In the Western versions of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, and the English versions of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, although he does introduce himself this way, he states that he prefers to be called the '''Move Tutor''' instead.
* In {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, he introduces himself as the '''Move Teacher''' (Japanese: '''わざ名人''' ''Move Master'').
* In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2]], she introduces herself as the '''reminder girl''' (Japanese: '''メモリアルガール''' ''Memorial Girl'').
* In {{g|X and Y}}, she introduces herself as '''Madam Reminder''' (Japanese: '''マダム　メモリアル''' ''Madam Memorial'').
* In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], she introduces herself as '''Madam Memorial''' (Japanese: '''マダム　メモリアル''' ''Madam Memorial'').
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, this service is provided by {{gal|Jack}}, among other services.


==Generation IV==
==Teachable moves==
==={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}===
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{TMs and HMs color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{TMs and HMs color}}"
! rowspan=2 | Move type
! colspan=7 | Generation
|-
! II
! III
! IV
! V
! VI
! VII
! VIII
! IX
|-
| Moves learnable at an earlier or current level
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
|-
| Moves learnable at a later level
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|-
| Moves known when hatched
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
|-
| Moves known by [[event Pokémon]]
|  ||  ||  ||  || {{Maybe|✔}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}}
|-
| Special moves known by {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}}
|  ||  ||  ||  || {{Yes}} ||  ||  ||
|-
| Special moves known by {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} Pokémon
|  ||  ||  ||  ||  || {{Yes}} ||  ||
|-
| Special moves known by [[Brilliant Pokémon]]
|  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || {{No}} ||
|-
| Moves previously learned via [[TR]]
|  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || {{Yes}} ||
|-
| Special moves known by Pokémon caught in the [[Grand Underground]]
|  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || {{Yes}} ||
|-
| Moves previously learned via [[TM]]
|  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || || {{Yes}}
|-
| Special moves known by Pokémon caught in [[Tera Raid Battle|Tera Raids]] or as [[Terastal phenomenon|Wild Terastallized Pokémon]]
|  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || || {{No}}
|}


Much like the man in Fallarbor Town, a man in a house northeast of the Poké Mart in [[Pastoria City]] will teach a Pokémon a move it could have previously learned but has not, in exchange for a Heart Scale. A large quantity of these may be obtained [[The Underground|underground]]. It is still possible to collect them from wild Luvdisc, but only after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired. In {{game|Platinum}} they can also be obtained daily in [[Solaceon Town]] by helping with the [[Pokémon News Press]].
===Level-up moves===
From Generation II to VI and in Generation VIII, the Move Reminder can teach a Pokémon any move that its species is able to learn at an earlier [[level]]. In [[Generation VII]], the Move Reminder can teach a Pokémon any move it can learn via level-up, including moves it would learn at higher levels.


==={{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}===
The Move Reminder can only teach a Pokémon moves that its [[Pokémon (species)|species]] can learn in the game it is currently in. The Move Reminder cannot teach moves exclusive to a pre-[[evolution]] or alternate form, even if that Pokémon had previously known the move. (For example, in many games<!--all games other than SwSh-->, {{p|Shroomish}} can learn {{m|Spore}} via level-up but {{p|Breloom}} cannot, so Breloom cannot normally be taught Spore via the Move Reminder in those games.) In particular, prior to Generation VIII, many Pokémon that evolve by [[Evolution stone]] have a very restricted set of level-up moves in their evolved forms compared to their unevolved forms.
In a house in [[Blackthorn City]] there is a man who will exchange Heart Scales for the use of his move relearning services. He is conveniently located in the same house as Johto's [[Move Deleter]] and a [[move tutor]]. Heart Scales can be obtained from destroying rocks with {{m|Rock Smash}}, and through using a Pokéwalker. They can also be obtained as a [[Pokéathlon]] prize for 1000 points on Wednesdays and Sundays or from a Pokémon that has {{a|Pickup}} and is at Level 51 or higher.


== Generation V ==
Certain Pokémon may also be taught moves via the Move Reminder that they would not normally learn until a later level or at all by leveling up. For example, in [[Generation VI]], while {{p|Lopunny}} normally learns {{m|Healing Wish}} at level 63 by leveling up, due to also being able to learn Healing Wish at level 1 (at a level at which it is not normally obtainable in those games), it can also be taught Healing Wish by a Move Reminder at any level. Other moves can only be taught this way for reasons such as the Pokémon not being able to be obtained at a low enough level (e.g. {{p|Zapdos}} and {{m|Ancient Power}} starting in [[Generation IV]]) or the species having more than four starting moves (e.g. {{p|Kecleon}}).
==={{game|Black and White|s}}===
In a house near the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Mistralton City]], a girl known as the '''reminder girl''' will give the player the possibility of relearning a move a Pokémon could have learned before, in exchange for a {{DL|Exchangeable item|Heart Scale}}. Next to her is the [[Move Deleter]].


===Reminder-exclusive moves===
Since the introduction of the Move Reminder, many Pokémon have had moves that they can learn at lower levels than they can normally be obtained at, particularly moves they can learn at Level 1, which are effectively exclusive to the Move Reminder. However, this is merely a restriction based on availability, not a technical restriction — these moves are still technically implemented as Level 1 moves, so a Pokémon obtained at or evolved into at Level 1 can still learn those moves.


In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, certain Pokémon have moves that are specifically exclusive to the Move Reminder, rather than being implemented as Level 1 moves. For example, in these games, {{p|Ceruledge}} has 4 moves exclusive to the Move Reminder; even if a {{p|Charcadet}} is evolved into Ceruledge at Level 1, Ceruledge is not given the opportunity to learn these moves via level-up, even though it can immediately be taught them at the Move Reminder.
===Special moves===
Starting in [[Generation VI]], Pokémon obtained with special moves often can relearn those moves if they are forgotten. Whether a special move can be relearned via the Move Reminder depends on how it was obtained.
From [[Generation VIII]] onward, Pokémon's movesets are not usually carried over when transferring them via [[Pokémon HOME]] between different sets of games. Whenever a Pokémon's moveset is not carried over, its relearnable move pool is not either. For example, if a Pokémon that has a relearnable special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield is transferred to Pokémon Violet, that move will not automatically be relearnable in Pokémon Violet. However, it is possible to use Pokémon HOME's [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] to learn moves that are only available in another game's move pool, provided the moves are legal in the game.
Any Pokémon hatched in Generation VI onward can relearn any move it knew when it hatched. This includes not only [[Egg Move]]s, but any other moves it knew when hatched as well (e.g. level-up moves known upon hatching, {{m|Volt Tackle}} bred onto {{p|Pichu}}, etc.). Pokémon hatched in earlier generations do not flag these moves as relearnable, so cannot relearn moves of this type even if they are transferred to a Generation VI or later game.
Pokémon obtained via [[Mystery Gift]] from Generation VI to VIII may mark specific moves as being relearnable. Early Generation VI distributions only flag {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive moves (such as the {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)|Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay}}'s {{m|Happy Hour}}) and [[Egg Move]]s that the Pokémon knows when distributed; later Generation VI distributions and all distributions from Generation VII and VIII flag all moves the Pokémon knows when distributed (except moves introduced part-way through that generation). Pokémon distributed in earlier generations do not flag these moves as relearnable, so cannot relearn moves of this type even if they are transferred to a Generation VI or later game. In Generation IX, Event Pokémon can no longer relearn {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive moves.
Special moves known due to being a {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}} in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}; {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} Pokémon in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}; or [[Grand Underground]] Pokémon in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} can be taught by the Move Reminder if forgotten. However, special moves known by [[Brilliant Pokémon]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and special moves known by [[Tera Raid]] and wandering Tera Pokémon in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} cannot be relearned.
If a Pokémon is given a [[battle-ready symbol]], the Pokémon's record of relearnable moves are erased, preventing those moves from being relearned (unless they are also level-up moves in that game).
===TR/TM moves===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Confirm whether giving a Pokémon a battle-ready symbol deletes relearnable TR moves}}
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Pokémon can be taught any move they had previously learned via [[TR]], but forgotten. If the Pokémon previously knew the move, but did not learn it via TR in Pokémon Sword or Shield, the move cannot be relearned this way.
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Pokémon can be taught any move they had previously learned via [[TM]], but forgotten. If the Pokémon previously knew the move, but did not learn it via TM in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, the move cannot be relearned this way.
<!--If a Pokémon is given a [[battle-ready symbol]], the Pokémon's record of relearnable moves are erased, preventing those moves from being relearned (unless they are also level-up moves in that game).-->
==Restrictions==
Like all methods of teaching moves (other than [[Pokémon Day Care]]), the Move Reminder cannot overwrite [[HM]] moves.
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD]], if a Pokémon has four moves, the Move Reminder will not be able to teach it a move until the [[Move Deleter]] deletes one of the Pokémon's current moves.
==Locations==
From Generations III to VII, as well as in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the Move Reminder is a specific NPC. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Pokémon can be taught moves via the Move Reminder directly from the menu.
Move Reminders can be found in the following locations:
{| class="roundtable" style="border: 2px solid #4E8234; background: #78C850"
! Region
! City
! Location
! Price
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=2 | [[Kanto]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}} || {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}: {{OBP|Two Island|town}} || House next to the [[Joyful Game Corner]] || [[Tiny Mushroom|TinyMushrooms]] ×2 or<br>[[Big Mushroom]] ×1
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}: [[Indigo Plateau]] || Pokémon League lobby || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| [[Johto]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Blackthorn City]] || House west of the Poké Mart || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| [[Hoenn]] || [[Fallarbor Town]] || Northwestern-most house || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| [[Orre]]{{sup/ss|XD}} || [[Mt. Battle]] || Lobby, man on the bottom bench on the right || 1,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[Sinnoh]] || rowspan=2 | [[Pastoria City]] || rowspan=2 | House northeast of the Poké Mart || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}: After giving 10 Heart Scales: Free
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[Unova]] || {{gameabbrev5|BW}}: [[Mistralton City]] || House east of the Pokémon Center || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}: [[Pokémon World Tournament]] || Southwest stand || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| [[Kalos]] || [[Dendemille Town]] || House northeast of the Pokémon Center || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| [[Alola]] || [[Mount Lanakila]] || Inside the Pokémon Center || [[Heart Scale]]
|-
| [[Galar]] || All [[Pokémon Center]]s || {{gal|Jack}}, on the left side || Free
|}
===Pokémon Stadium 2===
While [[Generation II]] has no formal Move Reminder, in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], after defeating the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} at the [[Gym Leader Castle]], the player can re-teach a move to one of the Pokémon that was involved in the battle. However, there are some restrictions: the six Pokémon must come from a [[Generation I]] or Generation II [[core series]] game (i.e. they cannot be [[rental Pokémon]]), they cannot be registered, and the player must defeat the Elite Four and the Champion in a single sitting (i.e. without using the Suspend option). For some Pokémon that can only be obtained at high levels, this is the only way to learn certain moves; for example, this is the only way for {{p|Mewtwo}} to learn {{m|Disable}} in Generation I or II, as it can only be obtained at Level 70 or above.
==Pokémon Mystery Dungeon==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team, and Rescue Team DX===
{{main|Pokémon Square#Gulpin Link Shop|Pokémon Square → Gulpin Link Shop}}
The Gulpin Link Shop, a shop in [[Pokémon Square]], allows team members to remember forgotten moves, in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games.
In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Gulpin cannot teach {{p|Deoxys}} moves it has forgotten; this restriction is removed in Rescue Team DX.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky===
{{main|Treasure Town#Electivire Link Shop|Treasure Town → Electivire Link Shop}}
The Electivire Link Shop, a shop in [[Treasure Town]], allows team members to remember forgotten moves, in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games. The shop opens after the player gains access to [[Apple Woods]].
Electivire cannot teach {{p|Deoxys}} moves it has forgotten.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)===
The [[Slaking Move Relearner]] allows team members to remember forgotten moves, in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games.
In ''Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!'' it is located in {{OBP|Pokémon Village|Mystery Dungeon}}; in ''Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!'' it is located in [[Pokémon Beach]]; in ''Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!'' it is located in {{OBP|Pokémon Garden|Mystery Dungeon}}.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity===
{{main|Pokémon Paradise#Scraggy's Savvy Moves|Pokémon Paradise → Scraggy's Savvy Moves}}
Scraggy's Savvy Moves, a shop in [[Pokémon Paradise]], allows team members to remember forgotten moves (in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games) or delete moves (like a [[Move Deleter]]). The shop opens after the team completes [[Desolate Canyon]] for the first time.
Scraggy's Savvy Moves is unlocked after completing [[Desolate Canyon]] for the first time. Acting as the Move Deleter and Move Reminder for this game, Scraggy changes the Pokémon's moves.
===Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon===
{{main|Hawlucha's Slam School}}
Hawlucha's Slam School, a shop in [[Serene Village]], allows team members to remember forgotten moves (in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games) or change their Abilities.
==Gallery==
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===Sprites and models===
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| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, <br> and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, <br> and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld sprite from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White}}, <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2}}
| Overworld model from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| Overworld model from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| Overworld model from <br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
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==Quotes==
{{main|Move Reminder/Quotes}}
==See also==
* [[Jack (Galar)]]
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 02:33, 10 April 2024

This article is about the NPCs who teach moves Pokémon can learn by leveling up. For the NPCs who teach moves outside a Pokémon's normal learnset, see Move Tutor.
Move Reminder
技思い出し Move Reminder
Move Reminder Pt.png
The Pokémon Move Maniac in Pokémon Platinum
Gender Both
Hometown Varies
Region Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Orre, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola
Generation III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
Games Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen,
XD: Gale of Darkness
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Black and White, Black 2 and White 2
X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

A Move Reminder (Japanese: 技思い出し Move Reminder) or Pokémon Move Maniac (Japanese: ポケモンわざマニア Pokémon Move Maniac), also known as a Move Tutor in English and sometimes called a move relearner by fans, is a character who can teach a Pokémon any move that its species is able to learn by leveling up, and from Generation VI onward, special moves that it has forgotten (such as Egg Moves). The Move Reminder usually requires a Heart Scale in exchange for their services.

In Galar, Jack provides Move Reminder services free of charge (among other services).

From Pokémon Legends: Arceus onward, a Pokémon's moves can be changed at any time outside of battle.

Terminology

NPCs who provide this functionality often have their own personal title that they introduce themselves as when the player first interacts with them. This name is often specific to that particular NPC, and is not used by NPCs in other games that provide the same service.

Separate from their personal title, aspects of the game interface may refer to the service itself by a particular name, which is distinct from the personal title of the NPC and is usually consistent between games.

General name

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the sign outside his house refers to him as Move Tutor (Japanese: わざおしえマニア Move-Teaching Maniac). In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the sign outside refers to him as Move Maniac (Japanese: わざマニア Move Maniac).

From Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, this character is referred to as the Move Reminder (Japanese: 技思い出し Move Reminder) on the Town Map.

Personal title

Teachable moves

Move type Generation
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
Moves learnable at an earlier or current level ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Moves learnable at a later level ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘
Moves known when hatched ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Moves known by event Pokémon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘
Special moves known by hidden Pokémon ✔
Special moves known by Island Scan Pokémon ✔
Special moves known by Brilliant Pokémon ✘
Moves previously learned via TR ✔
Special moves known by Pokémon caught in the Grand Underground ✔
Moves previously learned via TM ✔
Special moves known by Pokémon caught in Tera Raids or as Wild Terastallized Pokémon ✘

Level-up moves

From Generation II to VI and in Generation VIII, the Move Reminder can teach a Pokémon any move that its species is able to learn at an earlier level. In Generation VII, the Move Reminder can teach a Pokémon any move it can learn via level-up, including moves it would learn at higher levels.

The Move Reminder can only teach a Pokémon moves that its species can learn in the game it is currently in. The Move Reminder cannot teach moves exclusive to a pre-evolution or alternate form, even if that Pokémon had previously known the move. (For example, in many games, Shroomish can learn Spore via level-up but Breloom cannot, so Breloom cannot normally be taught Spore via the Move Reminder in those games.) In particular, prior to Generation VIII, many Pokémon that evolve by Evolution stone have a very restricted set of level-up moves in their evolved forms compared to their unevolved forms.

Certain Pokémon may also be taught moves via the Move Reminder that they would not normally learn until a later level or at all by leveling up. For example, in Generation VI, while Lopunny normally learns Healing Wish at level 63 by leveling up, due to also being able to learn Healing Wish at level 1 (at a level at which it is not normally obtainable in those games), it can also be taught Healing Wish by a Move Reminder at any level. Other moves can only be taught this way for reasons such as the Pokémon not being able to be obtained at a low enough level (e.g. Zapdos and Ancient Power starting in Generation IV) or the species having more than four starting moves (e.g. Kecleon).

Reminder-exclusive moves

Since the introduction of the Move Reminder, many Pokémon have had moves that they can learn at lower levels than they can normally be obtained at, particularly moves they can learn at Level 1, which are effectively exclusive to the Move Reminder. However, this is merely a restriction based on availability, not a technical restriction — these moves are still technically implemented as Level 1 moves, so a Pokémon obtained at or evolved into at Level 1 can still learn those moves.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, certain Pokémon have moves that are specifically exclusive to the Move Reminder, rather than being implemented as Level 1 moves. For example, in these games, Ceruledge has 4 moves exclusive to the Move Reminder; even if a Charcadet is evolved into Ceruledge at Level 1, Ceruledge is not given the opportunity to learn these moves via level-up, even though it can immediately be taught them at the Move Reminder.

Special moves

Starting in Generation VI, Pokémon obtained with special moves often can relearn those moves if they are forgotten. Whether a special move can be relearned via the Move Reminder depends on how it was obtained.

From Generation VIII onward, Pokémon's movesets are not usually carried over when transferring them via Pokémon HOME between different sets of games. Whenever a Pokémon's moveset is not carried over, its relearnable move pool is not either. For example, if a Pokémon that has a relearnable special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield is transferred to Pokémon Violet, that move will not automatically be relearnable in Pokémon Violet. However, it is possible to use Pokémon HOME's Move Reminder to learn moves that are only available in another game's move pool, provided the moves are legal in the game.

Any Pokémon hatched in Generation VI onward can relearn any move it knew when it hatched. This includes not only Egg Moves, but any other moves it knew when hatched as well (e.g. level-up moves known upon hatching, Volt Tackle bred onto Pichu, etc.). Pokémon hatched in earlier generations do not flag these moves as relearnable, so cannot relearn moves of this type even if they are transferred to a Generation VI or later game.

Pokémon obtained via Mystery Gift from Generation VI to VIII may mark specific moves as being relearnable. Early Generation VI distributions only flag event-exclusive moves (such as the Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay's Happy Hour) and Egg Moves that the Pokémon knows when distributed; later Generation VI distributions and all distributions from Generation VII and VIII flag all moves the Pokémon knows when distributed (except moves introduced part-way through that generation). Pokémon distributed in earlier generations do not flag these moves as relearnable, so cannot relearn moves of this type even if they are transferred to a Generation VI or later game. In Generation IX, Event Pokémon can no longer relearn event-exclusive moves.

Special moves known due to being a hidden Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire; Island Scan Pokémon in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon; or Grand Underground Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl can be taught by the Move Reminder if forgotten. However, special moves known by Brilliant Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, and special moves known by Tera Raid and wandering Tera Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cannot be relearned.

If a Pokémon is given a battle-ready symbol, the Pokémon's record of relearnable moves are erased, preventing those moves from being relearned (unless they are also level-up moves in that game).

TR/TM moves

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In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon can be taught any move they had previously learned via TR, but forgotten. If the Pokémon previously knew the move, but did not learn it via TR in Pokémon Sword or Shield, the move cannot be relearned this way.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon can be taught any move they had previously learned via TM, but forgotten. If the Pokémon previously knew the move, but did not learn it via TM in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, the move cannot be relearned this way.


Restrictions

Like all methods of teaching moves (other than Pokémon Day Care), the Move Reminder cannot overwrite HM moves.

In Pokémon XD, if a Pokémon has four moves, the Move Reminder will not be able to teach it a move until the Move Deleter deletes one of the Pokémon's current moves.

Locations

From Generations III to VII, as well as in Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the Move Reminder is a specific NPC. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon can be taught moves via the Move Reminder directly from the menu.

Move Reminders can be found in the following locations:

Region City Location Price
KantoFRLGPE FRLG: Two Island House next to the Joyful Game Corner TinyMushrooms ×2 or
Big Mushroom ×1
PE: Indigo Plateau Pokémon League lobby Heart Scale
JohtoHGSS Blackthorn City House west of the Poké Mart Heart Scale
Hoenn Fallarbor Town Northwestern-most house Heart Scale
OrreXD Mt. Battle Lobby, man on the bottom bench on the right 1,000 Poké Coupons
Sinnoh Pastoria City House northeast of the Poké Mart Heart Scale
BDSP: After giving 10 Heart Scales: Free
Unova BW: Mistralton City House east of the Pokémon Center Heart Scale
B2W2: Pokémon World Tournament Southwest stand Heart Scale
Kalos Dendemille Town House northeast of the Pokémon Center Heart Scale
Alola Mount Lanakila Inside the Pokémon Center Heart Scale
Galar All Pokémon Centers Jack, on the left side Free

Pokémon Stadium 2

While Generation II has no formal Move Reminder, in Pokémon Stadium 2, after defeating the Elite Four and Champion at the Gym Leader Castle, the player can re-teach a move to one of the Pokémon that was involved in the battle. However, there are some restrictions: the six Pokémon must come from a Generation I or Generation II core series game (i.e. they cannot be rental Pokémon), they cannot be registered, and the player must defeat the Elite Four and the Champion in a single sitting (i.e. without using the Suspend option). For some Pokémon that can only be obtained at high levels, this is the only way to learn certain moves; for example, this is the only way for Mewtwo to learn Disable in Generation I or II, as it can only be obtained at Level 70 or above.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team, and Rescue Team DX

Main article: Pokémon Square → Gulpin Link Shop

The Gulpin Link Shop, a shop in Pokémon Square, allows team members to remember forgotten moves, in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games.

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Gulpin cannot teach Deoxys moves it has forgotten; this restriction is removed in Rescue Team DX.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky

Main article: Treasure Town → Electivire Link Shop

The Electivire Link Shop, a shop in Treasure Town, allows team members to remember forgotten moves, in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games. The shop opens after the player gains access to Apple Woods.

Electivire cannot teach Deoxys moves it has forgotten.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)

The Slaking Move Relearner allows team members to remember forgotten moves, in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games.

In Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad! it is located in Pokémon Village; in Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad! it is located in Pokémon Beach; in Go For It! Light Adventure Squad! it is located in Pokémon Garden.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

Main article: Pokémon Paradise → Scraggy's Savvy Moves

Scraggy's Savvy Moves, a shop in Pokémon Paradise, allows team members to remember forgotten moves (in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games) or delete moves (like a Move Deleter). The shop opens after the team completes Desolate Canyon for the first time.

Scraggy's Savvy Moves is unlocked after completing Desolate Canyon for the first time. Acting as the Move Deleter and Move Reminder for this game, Scraggy changes the Pokémon's moves.

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Main article: Hawlucha's Slam School

Hawlucha's Slam School, a shop in Serene Village, allows team members to remember forgotten moves (in the same manner as the Move Reminder for level-up moves in the core series games) or change their Abilities.

Gallery

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Sprites and models

Move Reminder RSE OD.png Move Reminder FRLG OD.png Collector OD.png Move Reminder HGSS OD.png Move Reminder V OD.png Madame XY OD.png Poké Maniac OD.png Madame SM OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire,
and Emerald 		Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Overworld sprite from
Diamond, Pearl,
and Platinum 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Overworld sprite from
Black, White,
Black 2, and White 2 		Overworld model from
X and Y 		Overworld model from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 		Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Quotes

Main article: Move Reminder/Quotes

See also

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 招式教學狂 Zhāoshì Jiàoxué Kuáng
France Flag.png French Maître des Capacités
Germany Flag.png German Attacken-Erinnerer
Italy Flag.png Italian Ricordamosse
South Korea Flag.png Korean 기술 떠올리기 Gisul Tteoolligi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Recuerda-Movimientos


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