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A '''signature move''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|専用技|せんようわざ}}''' ''exclusive move'') is a [[move]] that can only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or its [[evolution]]ary relatives usually in the same evolutionary line. Most are learned by leveling up but some can be learned through other means when no Pokémon can learn the move by leveling up. | A '''signature move''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|専用技|せんようわざ}}''' ''exclusive move'') is a [[move]] that can only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or its [[evolution]]ary relatives usually in the same evolutionary line. Most are learned by leveling up but some can be learned through other means when no Pokémon can learn the move by leveling up. | ||
Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for {{m|Chatter}}) can be learned by {{p|Smeargle}} using {{m|Sketch}}, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via {{pkmn|breeding}} to other Pokémon or are known by certain [[event Pokémon]]. | Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for {{m|Chatter}}) can be learned by {{p|Smeargle}} using {{m|Sketch}}, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} could also be considered truly exclusive, as only {{p|Hoopa}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Hoopa|Unbound]] can execute it successfully. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via {{pkmn|breeding}} to other Pokémon or are known by certain [[event Pokémon]]. | ||
==List of Pokémon and their signature moves== | ==List of Pokémon and their signature moves== | ||
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! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation I|I}} | ! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation I|I}} | ||
! style="background:#{{johto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation II|II}} | ! style="background:#{{johto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation II|II}} | ||
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{{SignatureMove|043|Oddish|Petal Dance}} | {{SignatureMove|043|Oddish|Petal Dance}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|044|Gloom|Petal Dance}} | {{SignatureMove|044|Gloom|Petal Dance}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|045|Vileplume|Petal Dance}} | |||
{{SignatureMove|046|Paras|Spore|Spore}} | {{SignatureMove|046|Paras|Spore|Spore}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|047|Parasect|Spore|Spore}} | {{SignatureMove|047|Parasect|Spore|Spore}} | ||
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{{SignatureMove|067|Machoke|Low Kick|until1=Pokémon Yellow|Vital Throw}} | {{SignatureMove|067|Machoke|Low Kick|until1=Pokémon Yellow|Vital Throw}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|068|Machamp|Low Kick|until1=Pokémon Yellow|Vital Throw}} | {{SignatureMove|068|Machamp|Low Kick|until1=Pokémon Yellow|Vital Throw}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|090|Shellder|Clamp|Clamp|Icicle Spear|Icicle Spear|}} | {{SignatureMove|090|Shellder|Clamp|Clamp|Icicle Spear|Icicle Spear|only3=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|091|Cloyster|Clamp}} | {{SignatureMove|091|Cloyster|Clamp}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|092|Gastly|Night Shade}} | {{SignatureMove|092|Gastly|Night Shade}} | ||
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{{SignatureMove|104|Cubone|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}} | {{SignatureMove|104|Cubone|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|105|Marowak|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}} | {{SignatureMove|105|Marowak|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|106|Hitmonlee|Jump Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|GenImv2=Hi Jump Kick|GenIImv2=Jump Kick|GenIIImv2=Jump Kick|GenIVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVImv2=Rolling Kick|GenIImv3=Hi Jump Kick|GenImv3=Rolling Kick|GenIIImv3=Rolling Kick|GenIImv4=Rolling Kick| | {{SignatureMove|106|Hitmonlee|Jump Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick|GenImv2=Hi Jump Kick|GenIImv2=Jump Kick|GenIIImv2=Jump Kick|GenIVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVImv2=Rolling Kick|GenIImv3=Hi Jump Kick|GenImv3=Rolling Kick|GenIIImv3=Rolling Kick|GenIImv4=Rolling Kick|until3=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|107|Hitmonchan||Mach Punch||Vacuum Wave|until4=Pokémon Platinum}} | {{SignatureMove|107|Hitmonchan||Mach Punch||Vacuum Wave|until4=Pokémon Platinum}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|113|Chansey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Soft-Boiled| | {{SignatureMove|113|Chansey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Soft-Boiled|until3=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|115|Kangaskhan|Dizzy Punch|Dizzy Punch}} | {{SignatureMove|115|Kangaskhan|Dizzy Punch|Dizzy Punch}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|118|Goldeen|Waterfall}} | {{SignatureMove|118|Goldeen|Waterfall}} | ||
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{{SignatureMove|168|Ariados||Spider Web|Spider Web|Spider Web}} | {{SignatureMove|168|Ariados||Spider Web|Spider Web|Spider Web}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|172|Pichu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}} | {{SignatureMove|172|Pichu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|185|Sudowoodo||Mimic}} | |||
{{SignatureMove|196|Espeon||Morning Sun}} | {{SignatureMove|196|Espeon||Morning Sun}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|200|Misdreavus||Pain Split|Pain Split|Pain Split|until4=Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | {{SignatureMove|200|Misdreavus||Pain Split|Pain Split|Pain Split|until4=Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|GenIImv2=Psywave}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|204|Pineco||Spikes||||until2=Pokémon Crystal}} | {{SignatureMove|204|Pineco||Spikes||||until2=Pokémon Crystal}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|205|Forretress||Spikes||||until2=Pokémon Crystal}} | {{SignatureMove|205|Forretress||Spikes||||until2=Pokémon Crystal}} | ||
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{{SignatureMove|237|Hitmontop||Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|GenIImv2=Rolling Kick|GenIIImv2=Rolling Kick|GenIVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVImv2=Rolling Kick}} | {{SignatureMove|237|Hitmontop||Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|GenIImv2=Rolling Kick|GenIIImv2=Rolling Kick|GenIVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVmv2=Rolling Kick|GenVImv2=Rolling Kick}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|241|Miltank||Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink}} | {{SignatureMove|241|Miltank||Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|242|Blissey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Soft-Boiled| | {{SignatureMove|242|Blissey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Soft-Boiled|until3=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|249|Lugia||Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast}} | {{SignatureMove|249|Lugia||Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|250|Ho-Oh||Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire}} | {{SignatureMove|250|Ho-Oh||Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire}} | ||
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{{SignatureMove|579|Reuniclus|||||Skill Swap|until5=Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} | {{SignatureMove|579|Reuniclus|||||Skill Swap|until5=Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|586|Sawsbuck|||||Horn Leech|forms=4|form2=Summer|form3=Autumn|form4=Winter}} | {{SignatureMove|586|Sawsbuck|||||Horn Leech|forms=4|form2=Summer|form3=Autumn|form4=Winter}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|595|Joltik|||||Electroweb|Electroweb| | {{SignatureMove|595|Joltik|||||Electroweb|Electroweb|until5=Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|until6=Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|596|Galvantula|||||Electroweb|Electroweb| | {{SignatureMove|596|Galvantula|||||Electroweb|Electroweb|until5=Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|until6=Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|599|Klink|||||Gear Grind|Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear|GenVImv2=Shift Gear}} | {{SignatureMove|599|Klink|||||Gear Grind|Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear|GenVImv2=Shift Gear}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|600|Klang|||||Gear Grind|Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear|GenVImv2=Shift Gear}} | {{SignatureMove|600|Klang|||||Gear Grind|Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear|GenVImv2=Shift Gear}} | ||
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{{SignatureMove|681|Aegislash||||||King's Shield}} | {{SignatureMove|681|Aegislash||||||King's Shield}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|683|Aromatisse||||||Aromatic Mist}} | {{SignatureMove|683|Aromatisse||||||Aromatic Mist}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|686|Inkay||||||Topsy-Turvy | {{SignatureMove|686|Inkay||||||Topsy-Turvy}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|687|Malamar||||||Topsy-Turvy}} | {{SignatureMove|687|Malamar||||||Topsy-Turvy}} | ||
{{SignatureMove|694|Helioptile||||||Electrify}} | {{SignatureMove|694|Helioptile||||||Electrify}} | ||
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===Shadow moves=== | ===Shadow moves=== | ||
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| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Menu XD 249S.png|link=Shadow Lugia]] | | style="background:#fff" | [[File:Menu XD 249S.png|link=Shadow Lugia]] | ||
| style="background:#fff" | [[Shadow Lugia]] | | style="background:#fff" | <small>[[Shadow Lugia|Shadow]]</small><br>{{p|Lugia}} | ||
! style="background:#{{XD color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{mcolor|Shadow Blast|FFF}} | ! style="background:#{{XD color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{mcolor|Shadow Blast|FFF}} | ||
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==Other signature move examples== | ==Other signature move examples== | ||
===TM/HM or Move Tutor that are exclusive by level-up=== | ===TM/HM or Move Tutor that are exclusive by level-up=== | ||
* {{p|Squirtle}} and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Skull Bash}}''' by leveling up | * In [[Generation I]], {{p|Squirtle}} and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Skull Bash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM40]]. | ||
* {{p| | * In [[Generation I]], {{p|Abra}} and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Teleport}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM30]]. | ||
* | * {{p|Hitmonlee}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Mega Kick}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM]] and Move Tutor in Generation I and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, respectively. | ||
* | * {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Waterfall}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[HM]] from [[Generation II]] onward. | ||
* {{p|Unown}} | * In [[Generation II]], {{p|Unown}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Hidden Power}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM10]]. Hidden Power is also the only move Unown can learn. | ||
* | * Prior to [[Generation III]], {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Dig}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM28]]. | ||
* {{p|Sunflora}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Bullet Seed}}''' by | * In [[Generation III]], {{p|Sunflora}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Bullet Seed}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM09]]. | ||
* Prior to [[Generation V]], {{p|Vigoroth}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Focus Punch}}''' by leveling up, | * Prior to [[Generation V]], {{p|Vigoroth}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Focus Punch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM01]]. | ||
* {{p|Porygon-Z}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Trick Room}}''' by leveling up | * Prior to [[Generation VI]], {{p|Porygon-Z}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Trick Room}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM92]]. | ||
* | * Prior to [[Generation V]], {{p|Chimchar}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Facade}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM42]]. | ||
* In [[Generation V]], {{p|Panpour}} and {{p|Simipour}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Scald}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM55]]. | |||
* | * In [[Generation V]], {{p|Pansage}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Grass Knot}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM86]]. | ||
* {{p|Kadabra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Ally Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM51]] | * In [[Generation V]], {{p|Kadabra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Ally Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM51]]. | ||
* {{p|Volbeat}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Flash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[HM05]]/[[TM70]]. | * {{p|Volbeat}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Flash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[HM05]]/[[TM70]]. | ||
* {{p|Sawk}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Rock Smash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM94]]/[[HM06]] in Generation V and VI. | * {{p|Sawk}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Rock Smash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM94]]/[[HM06]] in Generation V and VI. | ||
* {{p|Emolga}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Volt Switch}}''' by leveling up | * In [[Generation V]], {{p|Emolga}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Volt Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM72]]. | ||
* {{p|Yveltal}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Snarl}}''' | * Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{p|Yveltal}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Snarl}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM95]]. | ||
* {{p|Snorunt}} and {{p|Glalie}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Frost Breath}}''' by leveling up | * {{p|Yveltal}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Focus Blast}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM52]]. | ||
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{p|Snorunt}} and {{p|Glalie}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Frost Breath}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM79]]. | |||
* {{p|Lucario}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Power-Up Punch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM98]]. | |||
===Moves commonly associated with certain Pokémon=== | ===Moves commonly associated with certain Pokémon=== | ||
* Although '''{{m|Megahorn}}''' was no longer {{p|Heracross}}'s signature move starting in [[Generation III]], it was still the only {{type|Bug}} Pokémon that could learn the move prior to [[Generation V]], where Megahorn is now learnable by {{p|Scolipede}}, {{p|Karrablast}} and {{p|Escavalier}}. | * Although '''{{m|Megahorn}}''' was no longer {{p|Heracross}}'s signature move starting in [[Generation III]], it was still the only {{type|Bug}} Pokémon that could learn the move prior to [[Generation V]], where Megahorn is now learnable by {{p|Scolipede}}, {{p|Karrablast}} and {{p|Escavalier}}. | ||
* {{p|Lucario}} is usually associated with '''{{m|Aura Sphere}}''' and '''{{m|Force Palm}}''', but ten Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total plus two with {{p|Riolu}} from Almia and {{p|Raikou}} from | * {{p|Lucario}} is usually associated with '''{{m|Aura Sphere}}''' and '''{{m|Force Palm}}''', but ten Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total plus two with {{p|Riolu}} from Almia and {{p|Raikou}} from an event, in addition to the {{p|Squirtle}} family through breeding. 10 Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Force Palm. In Generation V and VI, Lucario and the Mienshao family are the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn Aura Sphere by leveling up. | ||
** Lucario no longer learns Force Palm in Generation VI (although {{p|Riolu}} can still learn it). | ** Lucario no longer learns Force Palm in Generation VI (although {{p|Riolu}} can still learn it). | ||
* {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with '''{{m|Solar Beam}}''', '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Pump}}''', respectively, due to them frequently being depicted using those moves in various Pokémon media (such as the anime). | * {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with '''{{m|Solar Beam}}''', '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Pump}}''', respectively, due to them frequently being depicted using those moves in various Pokémon media (such as the anime). | ||
** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy states that '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''' is its signature move. | ** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy states that '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''' is its signature move. | ||
* Electrode are most commonly seen using {{m|Explosion}}, with it being shown to use it most in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | * Electrode are most commonly seen using {{m|Explosion}}, with it being shown to use it most in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* Although several Pokémon have been able to learn {{m|Sing}} since its introduction, the move is heavily associated with {{p|Jigglypuff}} due to the {{an|Jigglypuff}} in the anime. | |||
* {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}'s signature moves are said to be '''{{m|Pin Missile}}''' and '''{{m|Acid Armor}}''', respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through {{pkmn|breeding}}. Likewise, {{p|Umbreon}}'s '''{{m|Moonlight}}''' matches {{p|Espeon}}'s '''{{m|Morning Sun}}''', though others can learn it even in its introductory generation. | * {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}'s signature moves are said to be '''{{m|Pin Missile}}''' and '''{{m|Acid Armor}}''', respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through {{pkmn|breeding}}. Likewise, {{p|Umbreon}}'s '''{{m|Moonlight}}''' matches {{p|Espeon}}'s '''{{m|Morning Sun}}''', though others can learn it even in its introductory generation. | ||
* {{p|Suicune}}, being known as the Aurora Pokémon, is associated with the move '''{{m|Aurora Beam}}'''. | * {{p|Suicune}}, being known as the Aurora Pokémon, is associated with the move '''{{m|Aurora Beam}}'''. | ||
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* Each of {{p|Rotom}}'s forms has its own signature move that cannot be carried over to any of its other forms. However, none of these five moves are exclusive to it. | * Each of {{p|Rotom}}'s forms has its own signature move that cannot be carried over to any of its other forms. However, none of these five moves are exclusive to it. | ||
* In Generation V, '''{{m|Sacred Sword}}''' was exclusively learned by the [[Swords of Justice]], being a signature move of a Legendary group rather than an evolutionary family. | * In Generation V, '''{{m|Sacred Sword}}''' was exclusively learned by the [[Swords of Justice]], being a signature move of a Legendary group rather than an evolutionary family. | ||
** Similarly, '''{{m|Fusion Flare}}''' and '''{{m|Fusion Bolt}}''' are exclusively learned by {{p|Reshiram}} and [[ | ** Similarly, '''{{m|Fusion Flare}}''' and '''{{m|Fusion Bolt}}''' are exclusively learned by {{p|Reshiram}} and [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}, and {{p|Zekrom}} and [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] {{p|Kyurem}}, respectively. Kyurem's forms are the result of absorbing Reshiram or Zekrom, and thus gain some of their traits and powers. | ||
* No Pokémon can learn '''{{m|V-create}}''' outside of event distributions. {{p|Victini}} was the first to gain access to it and is often associated with the move. However, later, a {{p|Rayquaza}} with V-create was available as the winner of a [[List of Japanese | * No Pokémon can learn '''{{m|V-create}}''' outside of event distributions. {{p|Victini}} was the first to gain access to it and is often associated with the move. However, later, a {{p|Rayquaza}} with V-create was available as the winner of a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#15th Anniversary Rayquaza|popularity poll held in Japan in 2011]], making it no longer Victini's signature move. | ||
==In the anime== | |||
[[File:Black Arachnid Meowth Pay Day.png|thumb|200px|Meowth using Pay Day in the anime]] | |||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it is uncommon for specific moves to be explicitly stated to be exclusive to a certain Pokémon species. The concept was mentioned during a quiz challenge in ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'', in which [[Candice]] stated that {{m|Pay Day}} could only be learned by {{p|Meowth}}. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[Game-exclusive moves]] | ||
* [[Signature Ability]] | * [[Signature Ability]] | ||
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[[Category:Signature moves|*]] | [[Category:Signature moves|*]] | ||
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[[pl:Atak-sygnatura]] | [[pl:Atak-sygnatura]] | ||
[[zh: | [[zh:专属招式]] |
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The subject of this article has no official name. The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information. |
A signature move (Japanese: 専用技 exclusive move) is a move that can only be learned by a single Pokémon or its evolutionary relatives usually in the same evolutionary line. Most are learned by leveling up but some can be learned through other means when no Pokémon can learn the move by leveling up.
Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for Chatter) can be learned by Smeargle using Sketch, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. Hyperspace Fury could also be considered truly exclusive, as only Hoopa Unbound can execute it successfully. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via breeding to other Pokémon or are known by certain event Pokémon.
List of Pokémon and their signature moves
Shadow moves
# | Pokémon | Move | |
---|---|---|---|
144 | Articuno | Shadow Chill | |
145 | Zapdos | Shadow Bolt | |
146 | Moltres | Shadow Fire | |
249 | Shadow Lugia |
Shadow Blast |
One-off signature moves
This is a list of signature moves that at only one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire:
- A Dratini that knows ExtremeSpeed is obtainable in Pokémon Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver after answering a quiz in the Dragon's Den.
- An Egg will be given by the Day-Care Man in Pokémon Crystal that hatches into a random baby Pokémon that knows Dizzy Punch.
- A Skitty with Pay Day can be obtained from a special Egg after depositing 500 Pokémon in Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire from a Game Boy Advance game pak.
- After Lugia from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness has been purified, it learns Psycho Boost and FeatherDance.
- After Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres from Pokémon XD have been purified, they all learn Extrasensory.
- A Darkrai with Roar of Time and Spacial Rend was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the 10th movie.
- An Arceus with Roar of Time, Spacial Rend, and Shadow Force was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the 12th movie.
- A Victini with Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the 14th movie.
- A Victini with Glaciate, Bolt Strike, and Blue Flare was available as a special giveaway to celebrate Christmas 2012.
Other signature move examples
TM/HM or Move Tutor that are exclusive by level-up
- In Generation I, Squirtle and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon to learn Skull Bash by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through TM40.
- In Generation I, Abra and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon to learn Teleport by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through TM30.
- Hitmonlee is the only Pokémon to learn Mega Kick by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through TM and Move Tutor in Generation I and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, respectively.
- Goldeen and Seaking are the only Pokémon to learn Waterfall by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through HM from Generation II onward.
- In Generation II, Unown is the only Pokémon to learn Hidden Power by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM10. Hidden Power is also the only move Unown can learn.
- Prior to Generation III, Diglett and Dugtrio are the only Pokémon to learn Dig by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM28.
- In Generation III, Sunflora is the only Pokémon to learn Bullet Seed by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM09.
- Prior to Generation V, Vigoroth is the only Pokémon to learn Focus Punch by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM01.
- Prior to Generation VI, Porygon-Z is the only Pokémon to learn Trick Room by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM92.
- Prior to Generation V, Chimchar is the only Pokémon to learn Facade by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM42.
- In Generation V, Panpour and Simipour are the only Pokémon to learn Scald by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM55.
- In Generation V, Pansage is the only Pokémon to learn Grass Knot by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM86.
- In Generation V, Kadabra and Alakazam are the only Pokémon to learn Ally Switch by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM51.
- Volbeat is the only Pokémon to learn Flash by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through HM05/TM70.
- Sawk is the only Pokémon to learn Rock Smash by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM94/HM06 in Generation V and VI.
- In Generation V, Emolga is the only Pokémon to learn Volt Switch by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM72.
- Prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Yveltal is the only Pokémon to learn Snarl by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM95.
- Yveltal is the only Pokémon to learn Focus Blast by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM52.
- In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Snorunt and Glalie are the only Pokémon to learn Frost Breath by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM79.
- Lucario is the only Pokémon to learn Power-Up Punch by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through TM98.
Moves commonly associated with certain Pokémon
- Although Megahorn was no longer Heracross's signature move starting in Generation III, it was still the only Bug-type Pokémon that could learn the move prior to Generation V, where Megahorn is now learnable by Scolipede, Karrablast and Escavalier.
- Lucario is usually associated with Aura Sphere and Force Palm, but ten Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total plus two with Riolu from Almia and Raikou from an event, in addition to the Squirtle family through breeding. 10 Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Force Palm. In Generation V and VI, Lucario and the Mienshao family are the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn Aura Sphere by leveling up.
- Lucario no longer learns Force Palm in Generation VI (although Riolu can still learn it).
- Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are often associated with Solar Beam, Flamethrower, and Hydro Pump, respectively, due to them frequently being depicted using those moves in various Pokémon media (such as the anime).
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Charizard's trophy states that Flamethrower is its signature move.
- Electrode are most commonly seen using Explosion, with it being shown to use it most in the anime.
- Although several Pokémon have been able to learn Sing since its introduction, the move is heavily associated with Jigglypuff due to the Jigglypuff in the anime.
- Jolteon and Vaporeon's signature moves are said to be Pin Missile and Acid Armor, respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through breeding. Likewise, Umbreon's Moonlight matches Espeon's Morning Sun, though others can learn it even in its introductory generation.
- Suicune, being known as the Aurora Pokémon, is associated with the move Aurora Beam.
- Although Clefairy can learn Meteor Mash by leveling up in any Generation III game, the only Pokémon that could have it legitimately before release of FireRed and LeafGreen were Metang and its evolved form, Metagross.
- Ditto has Transform as its only move and is most associated with it; however, Mew is also able to learn it.
- Until Generation III, Koffing and Weezing were the only Poison-type Pokémon capable of learning Smog, and are still the only Poison-type Pokémon to learn the move by level-up.
- The move Razor Shell is tied to Oshawott's evolutionary line, although it can also be learned by Shellder.
- Although Blaze Kick was no longer Blaziken's signature move from Generation III, it remains the only Fire-type Pokémon to learn it by level up.
- The Venipede family are the only Pokémon besides Golem which can learn Steamroller. They are also the only Bug-type Pokémon to learn it.
- Castform was the only Pokémon capable of learning Weather Ball prior to Generation IV. However, due to Shadow moves only being present in Generation III, it remains the only Pokémon capable of taking advantage of Weather Ball's ???-type effect during Shadow Sky.
- Each of Rotom's forms has its own signature move that cannot be carried over to any of its other forms. However, none of these five moves are exclusive to it.
- In Generation V, Sacred Sword was exclusively learned by the Swords of Justice, being a signature move of a Legendary group rather than an evolutionary family.
- Similarly, Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt are exclusively learned by Reshiram and White Kyurem, and Zekrom and Black Kyurem, respectively. Kyurem's forms are the result of absorbing Reshiram or Zekrom, and thus gain some of their traits and powers.
- No Pokémon can learn V-create outside of event distributions. Victini was the first to gain access to it and is often associated with the move. However, later, a Rayquaza with V-create was available as the winner of a popularity poll held in Japan in 2011, making it no longer Victini's signature move.
In the anime
In the anime, it is uncommon for specific moves to be explicitly stated to be exclusive to a certain Pokémon species. The concept was mentioned during a quiz challenge in Classroom Training!, in which Candice stated that Pay Day could only be learned by Meowth.
Trivia
- Hitmonlee has had the most signature moves, with four in Generation II; however, only two of them are still Hitmonlee's signature moves. The other was also previously available to other Pokémon through TMs and Move Tutors.
- The Pokémon with the most signature moves in Generation VI is Vespiquen, with three—Attack Order, Defend Order, and Heal Order—all of which are Bug-type.
- All Hoenn starter Pokémon could learn a signature move after evolution, although these moves can (from Generation IV onwards) be learned by other evolutionary families as well.
- All Kalos starter Pokémon can similarly learn signature moves after evolution, with Greninja even getting two.
- Due to Smeargle's Sketch being able to copy signature moves, from Generation II onward the only moves that only one Pokémon can learn are Sketch itself, Shadow Chill, Shadow Bolt, Shadow Fire, Shadow Blast, and Chatter. This is because Shadow moves and Chatter cannot be Sketched.
See also
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