Move variations

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'''Move variations''' are moves that are identical to one another in terms of [[power]]/[[damage]] and [[accuracy]], are similar in [[PP]] (no more than 5 apart), but may have different [[type]]s, [[damage category|damage categories]], or [[Additional effect|secondary effects]]. Below are the various move archetypes and the moves that fall into their categories.

Move archetypes are listed in alphabetical order. Within each archetype table, moves are listed in order of their index number.

All details are accurate to the most recent game in which the move is present. For details that have changed between generations, please refer to the move's page.

==List of damage-dealing move variations==
===Elemental Fangs===
{{mvar/h|15|power=65|acc=95|notes=10% chance to inflict non-volatile [[Status condition|status]] and/or make the target flinch; {{cat|biting moves|biting move}}|effects=Status condition}}
{{mvar|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|IV|effects=Paralysis}}
{{mvar|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|IV|effects=Freeze}}
{{mvar|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|IV|effects=Burn}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Let's Go Partner Moves===
There are the [[signature move]]s of the {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} featured in {{LGPE}}

====Partner Powers====
{{mvar/h|20|power=varying|acc=—|notes=Power depends on user’s friendship|signature=Partner Pokémon}}
{{mvar|Pika Papow|Electric|Special|VII|signature={{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pikachu}}}}
{{mvar|Veevee Volley|Normal|Physical|VII|signature={{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Eevee}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

====Variations of Bouncy Bubble====
{{mvar/h|15|power=90|acc=100|notes=Has a secondary effect, can only be used by {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Partner Eevee}}|effects=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Sappy Seed|Grass|Physical|VII|effects=Applies a Leech Seed to the target}}
{{mvar|Sizzly Slide|Fire|Physical|VII|effects=Burns the target}}
{{mvar|Bouncy Bubble|Water|Special|VII|effects=50% of damage dealt to the target is restored to the user}}
{{mvar|Buzzy Buzz|Electric|Special|VII|effects=Paralyzes the target}}
{{mvar|Glitzy Glow|Psychic|Special|VII|effects=Light Screen}}
{{mvar|Baddy Bad|Dark|Special|VII|effects=Reflect}}
{{mvar|Freezy Frost|Ice|Special|VII|effects=Resets stat changes of all active Pokémon to zero}}
{{mvar|Sparkly Swirl|Fairy|Special|VII|effects=Cures the user and the user's team of all non-volatile status conditions}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Multistrike Moves===
====Variations of Arm Thrust====
{{mvar/h|20|power=15|acc=100|notes=Hits 2-5 times|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Arm Thrust|Fighting|Physical|III|other= }}
{{mvar|Water Shuriken|Water|Special|VI|other=Move with +1 [[priority]]}}
{{mvar/f}}

====Variations of Bullet Seed====
{{mvar/h|30|power=25|acc=100|notes=Hits 2-5 times}}
{{mvar|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|III}}
{{mvar|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|III}}
{{mvar/f}}

====Variations of Fury Attack====
{{mvar/h|20|power=15|acc=85|notes=Hits 2-5 times}}
{{mvar|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Barrage|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar/f}}

===[[One-hit knockout move|One-hit Knockout Move]]s===
{{mvar/h|5|acc=30+|notes=Targets at a higher level than the user are unaffected Accuracy depends on level difference between the user and the target|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Guillotine|Normal|Physical|I|other= }}
{{mvar|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|I|other= }}
{{mvar|Fissure|Ground|Physical|I|other= }}
{{mvar|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|III|other=Base accuracy is 20% if the user is not Ice-type; can't hit other Ice-types}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Pledge Moves===
These moves have limited availability and can only be learned by [[first partner Pokémon]], the [[elemental monkeys]]{{gen|VII}}, {{p|Silvally}}{{sup/7|USUM}}{{sup/8|SwSh}} (Grass Pledge only, due to a bug), and {{p|Mew}}{{gen|IX}}.
{{mvar/h|10|power=80|acc=100|notes=Additional effect lasting four turns when used in combination|effects=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Water Pledge|Water|Special|V|effects='''Fire Pledge''': Doubles the probability of secondary effects occurring. '''Grass Pledge''': Quarters speed of opponents.}}
{{mvar|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|V|effects='''Grass Pledge''': Non Fire-type opponents take 1/8 max HP damage each turn. '''Water Pledge''': Doubles the probability of secondary effects occurring.}}
{{mvar|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|V|effects='''Fire Pledge''': Non Fire-type opponents take 1/8 max HP damage each turn. '''Water Pledge''': Quarters speed of opponents.}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Priority Moves===
====Variations of Aqua Jet====
{{mvar/h|20|power=40|acc=100|notes=+1 priority}}
{{mvar|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Accelerock|Rock|Physical|VII}}
{{mvar/f}}

====Variations of Quick Attack====
{{mvar/h|30|power=40|acc=100|notes=+1 priority}}
{{mvar|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Mach Punch|Fighting|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

=== Pseudo-Hazing Moves ===

==== Variations of Circle Throw ====
{{mvar/h|10|power=60|acc=90|notes=-6 priority, forces target to switch out}}
{{mvar|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|V}}
{{mvar|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|V}}
{{mvar/f}}

==== Variations of Whirlwind ====
{{mvar/h|20|notes=-6 priority, forces target to switch, bypasses accuracy checks|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|I|other=Targets with Wind Rider are unaffected}}
{{mvar|Roar|Normal|Status|I|other=Targets with Soundproof are unaffected}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Both moves have been changed substantially over the generations, but changes to these moves have been consistently applied to both over the generations. For information, check their individual pages}}

===Retaliatory Attacks===
====Variations of Counter====
{{mvar/h|20|acc=100|notes=-5 priority, counters the last move taken of a certain category at twice the power|other=Counters}}
{{mvar|Counter|Fighting|Physical|I|effects=Physical moves}}
{{mvar|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|II|effects=Special moves}}
{{mvar/f}}
====Variations of Metal Burst====
{{mvar/h|10|acc=100|notes=Counters the last move taken at 1.5× the power}}
{{mvar|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Comeuppance|Dark|Physical|IX}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Torque Moves===
These are the [[signature move]]s of [[Team Star]]'s [[Starmobile]]s. These moves cannot be learned by any Pokémon.

====80 Base Power====
{{mvar/h|10|power=80|acc=100|notes=Chance of causing a secondary effect|effects=Additional effect|signature=Starmobile}}
{{mvar|Blazing Torque|Fire|Physical|IX|effects=30% chance of burning the target|signature=[[Mela]]'s}}
{{mvar|Wicked Torque|Dark|Physical|IX|effects=10% chance of causing the target to sleep|signature=[[Giacomo]]'s}}
{{mvar/f}}

====100 Base Power====
{{mvar/h|10|power=100|acc=100|notes=30% chance of causing a secondary effect|signature=Starmobile|effects=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Noxious Torque|Poison|Physical|IX|effects=30% chance of poisoning the target|signature=[[Atticus]]'s}}
{{mvar|Combat Torque|Fighting|Physical|IX|effects=30% chance of paralyzing the target|signature=[[Eri]]'s}}
{{mvar|Magical Torque|Fairy|Physical|IX|effects=30% chance of confusing the target|signature=[[Ortega]]'s}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Acid===
{{mvar/h|25 or 30|power=40|acc=100|effects=Status effect|PP=yes|notes=10% for Secondary effect|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Acid|Poison|Special|I|PP=30|effects=Lowers Special Defense|other=Affects all foes}}
{{mvar|Ember|Fire|Special|I|PP=25|effects=Inflicts burn|other= }}
{{mvar|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|I|PP=30|effects=Inflicts paralysis|other= }}
{{mvar|Bubble|Water|Special|I|PP=30|effects=Lowers Speed|other=Affects all foes}}
{{mvar|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|II|PP=25|effects=Freezes|other=Affects all foes}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Aeroblast===
These are [[signature move]]s of [[Legendary Pokémon]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=95|notes=High critical hit ratio|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Aeroblast|Flying|Special|II|signature={{p|Lugia}}}}
{{mvar|Spacial Rend|Dragon|Special|IV|signature={{p|Palkia}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Ancient Power===
{{mvar/h|5|power=60|acc=100|notes=10% chance of raising all stats}}
{{mvar|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|II}}
{{mvar|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Bite===
{{mvar/h|25|power=60|acc=100|notes=30% chance of {{status|flinch}}ing}}
{{mvar|Bite|Dark|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Heart Stamp|Psychic|Physical|V}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes={{m|Bite}} was a Normal type move with a 10% chance of flinching in Generation I}}

===Variations of Blizzard===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|power=110|acc=70|notes=Chance of inflicting a status condition, certain weather causes moves to not miss|other=Move effect changes by weather effect|PP=yes|effects=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Blizzard|Ice|Special|I|other=Cannot miss in hail or snow, affects all foes|PP=5|effects=10% chance of freezing target}}
{{mvar|Thunder|Electric|Special|I|other=Cannot miss in heavy rain, accuracy cut to 50% in strong sunlight|PP=10|effects=30% chance of paralyzing target}}
{{mvar|Hurricane|Flying|Special|V|other=Cannot miss in heavy rain, accuracy cut to 50% in strong sunlight|PP=10|effects=30% chance of confusing target}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Move power was 120 prior to Generation VI. {{m|Focus Blast}} and {{m|Gunk Shot}} formerly had the same power too, but their power didn't drop in Generation VI and are therefore no longer included.}}

===Variations of Bolt Beak===
These are the [[signature move]]s of the [[Fossil Pokémon]] of the [[Galar]] region.
{{mvar/h|10|power=85|acc=100|notes=Deals double damage if user moves first|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Bolt Beak|Electric|Physical|VIII|signature={{p|Dracozolt}} & {{p|Arctozolt}}}}
{{mvar|Fishious Rend|Water|Physical|VIII|signature={{p|Dracovish}} & {{p|Arctovish}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Bolt Strike===
These are [[signature move]]s of two members of the [[Tao trio]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=130|acc=85|notes=20% chance of inflicting a non-volatile [[status condition]]|effects=Status condition|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Blue Flare|Fire|Special|V|effects=Burn|signature={{p|Reshiram}}}}
{{mvar|Bolt Strike|Electric|Physical|V|effects=Paralysis|signature={{p|Zekrom}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Brine===
{{mvar/h|10|power=65|acc=100|notes=Power doubles under certain conditions|effects=Condition}}
{{mvar|Brine|Water|Special|IV|effects=Target's HP under 50%}}
{{mvar|Venoshock|Poison|Special|V|effects=Target is poisoned}}
{{mvar|Hex|Ghost|Special|V|effects=Target has a {{DL|Status condition|non-volatile status}} condition}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Catastropika===
{{mvar/h|1|power=210|acc=—|notes=Signature Z-Move|other=Signature Pokémon}}
{{mvar|Catastropika|Electric|Physical|VII|signature={{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{mvar|Pulverizing Pancake|Normal|Physical|VII|signature={{p|Snorlax}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Collision Course===
These are [[signature move]]s of the [[Paradox duo]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=100|notes=Boosted damage if the move is super effective on the target|PP=yes|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Collision Course|Fighting|Physical|IX|PP=5|signature={{p|Koraidon}}}}
{{mvar|Electro Drift|Electric|Special|IX|PP=5|signature={{p|Miraidon}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Cross Chop===
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=80|notes=High critical hit ratio}}
{{mvar|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Crush Claw===
{{mvar/h|10|power=75|acc=95|notes=50% chance to lower target's defense one stage}}
{{mvar|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|III}}
{{mvar|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|V}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Crunch===
{{mvar/h|15|power=80|acc=100|notes=20% chance of lowering target's stat by one stage|other=Affected stat}}
{{mvar|Crunch|Dark|Physical|II|effects=Defense}}
{{mvar|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|II|effects=Special Defense}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes={{m|Crunch}} had a 20% chance of lowering Special Defense in Generations II-III}}

===Variations of Dig===
{{mvar/h|10|power=80|acc=100|effects=Double damage from|notes=Two-turn move; double damage from certain moves}}
{{mvar|Dig|Ground|Physical|I|effects=Earthquake and Magnitude}}
{{mvar|Dive|Water|Physical|III|effects=Surf and Whirlpool}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Discharge===
{{mvar/h|15|power=80|acc=100|notes=30% chance of causing a secondary effect, hits all adjacent Pokémon|other=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Discharge|Electric|Special|IV|effects=Paralysis}}
{{mvar|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|IV|effects=Burn}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Double-Edge===
{{mvar/h|PP=yes|10 or 15|power=120|acc=100|notes=User receives recoil equal to ⅓ of the damage done to the target|other=Additional effects}}
{{mvar|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|I|PP=15|effects= }}
{{mvar|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|III|PP=15|effects=10% chance of paralyzing the target}}
{{mvar|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|IV|PP=15|effects=10% chance of burning the target}}
{{mvar|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|IV|PP=15|effects= }}
{{mvar|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|IV|PP=15|effects= }}
{{mvar|Wave Crash|Water|Physical|VIII|PP=10|effects= }}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Drill Peck===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|power=80|acc=100|notes=No additional effect|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|I|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Strength|Normal|Physical|I|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|III|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|IV|PP=15}}
{{mvar|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|IV|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Power Gem|Rock|Special|IV|PP=20}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Dynamax Cannon===
These are the [[signature move]]s of {{p|Zamazenta}}, {{p|Zacian}}, and {{p|Eternatus}}, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] featured in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=100|notes=Deals double damage on Dynamax Pokémon|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Dynamax Cannon|Dragon|Special|VIII|signature={{p|Eternatus}}}}
{{mvar|Behemoth Blade|Steel|Physical|VIII|signature={{p|Zacian}}}}
{{mvar|Behemoth Bash|Steel|Physical|VIII|signature={{p|Zamazenta}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Dynamic Punch===
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=50|notes=Causes a [[status condition]]|effects=Status condition}}
{{mvar|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|Physical|II|effects=Confusion}}
{{mvar|Inferno|Fire|Special|V|effects=Burn}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes={{m|Zap Cannon}} formerly had 100 power, but was changed to 120 power in Generation IV and is therefore no longer included.}}

===Variations of Eruption===
{{mvar/h|5|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Higher damage when used with high HP}}
{{mvar|Eruption|Fire|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Water Spout|Water|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Dragon Energy|Dragon|Special|VIII}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of False Swipe===
{{mvar/h|40|power=40|acc=100|notes=Leaves target with at least 1HP}}
{{mvar|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Hold Back|Normal|Physical|VI}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Fire Punch===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=75|acc=100|notes=10% chance to inflict a [[status condition]]|effects=Status condition|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|I|PP=15|effects=Burn}}
{{mvar|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|I|PP=15|effects=Freeze}}
{{mvar|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|I|PP=15|effects=Paralysis}}
{{mvar|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|III|PP=15||effects=Confusion}}
{{mvar|Relic Song|Normal|Special|V|PP=10|effects=Sleep}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Fire Spin===
{{mvar/h|15|power=35|acc=85|notes=[[Bound|Binds]] target}}
{{mvar|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|I}}
{{mvar|Clamp|Water|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Whirlpool|Water|Special|II}}
{{mvar|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|III}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Move power was 15 and accuracy was 70% prior to Generation V, with the exception of Clamp, which had a power of 35, an accuracy of 75%, and 10 PP prior to Generation V.}}

===Variations of Fire Lash===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=90|acc=100|notes=Lowers target's stat one stage|PP=yes|other=Stat lowered}}
{{mvar|Fire Lash|Fire|Physical|VII|PP=15|effects=Defense}}
{{mvar|Apple Acid|Grass|Special|VIII|PP=10|effects=Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Grav Apple|Grass|Physical|VIII|PP=10|effects=Defense}}
{{mvar|Thunderous Kick|Fighting|Physical|VIII|PP=10|effects=Defense}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Flail===
{{mvar/h|15|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Higher damage when used with low HP}}
{{mvar|Flail|Normal|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|II}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Flame Charge===
{{mvar/h|20|power=50|acc=100|notes=100% chance of a stat-changing secondary effect|effects=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|V|effects=Raises user's Speed by one stage}}
{{mvar|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|V|effects=Lowers target's Special Attack by one stage}}
{{mvar|Pounce|Bug|Physical|IX|effects=Lowers target's Speed by one stage}}
{{mvar|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|IX|effects=Raises user's Speed by one stage}}
{{mvar|Chilling Water|Water|Special|IX|effects=Lowers target's Attack by one stage}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Considered variations from Generation VI onward, as Struggle Bug had only 30 power in Generation V}}

===Variations of Flamethrower===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=90|acc=100|notes=10% chance of inflicting a non-volatile [[status condition]], targets one opponent|effects=Status condition|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|I|effects=Burn|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|I|effects=Freeze|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|I|effects=Paralysis|PP=15}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Fusion Flare===
These are [[signature move]]s of {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] featured in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions]], as well as Kyurem's fusion forms featured in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=100|notes=Power doubles if another Fusion Flare or Fusion Bolt is used in the same turn, regardless of ally or foe|effects=Power doubled by|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Fusion Flare|Fire|Special|V|effects=Fusion Bolt|signature={{p|Reshiram}} and White {{p|Kyurem}}}}
{{mvar|Fusion Bolt|Electric|Physical|V|effects=Fusion Flare|signature={{p|Zekrom}} and Black {{p|Kyurem}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Giga Drain===
{{mvar/h|10|power=75|acc=100|notes=Restores HP by half damage dealt}}
{{mvar|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|II}}
{{mvar|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Horn Leech|Grass|Physical|V}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=For Giga Drain and Drain Punch, the power was 60 and PP was 5 prior to Generation V.}}

===Variations of Gyro Ball===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Power depends on user's and target's Speed; cannot affect targets with {{a|Bulletproof}}|other=Higher damage with|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|IV|effects=Lower Speed compared to the target|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|V|effects=Higher Speed compared to the target|PP=10}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Hammer Arm===
{{mvar/h|10|power=100|acc=90|notes=Lowers user's Speed; {{cat|punching moves}}}}
{{mvar|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Ice Hammer|Ice|Physical|VII}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Heavy Slam===
{{mvar/h|10|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Deals more damage if user's weight is higher compared to the target}}
{{mvar|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|V}}
{{mvar|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|V}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Hyper Beam===
{{mvar/h|5|power=150|acc=90|notes=User must rest the turn after its use}}
{{mvar|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|I}}
{{mvar|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Rock Wrecker|Rock|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Hyper Fang===
{{mvar/h|15|power=80|acc=90|notes=Has a chance of causing the target to {{status|flinch}}|other=Chance}}
{{mvar|Hyper Fang|Normal|Physical|I|effects=10%}}
{{mvar|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|IV|effects=20%}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Icy Wind===
{{mvar/h|15|power=55|acc=95|notes=Lowers target's stat one stage|effects=Stat lowered|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|II|effects=Speed|other=Affects all foes}}
{{mvar|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|III|effects=Speed|other= }}
{{mvar|Electroweb|Electric|Special|V|effects=Speed|other=Affects all foes}}
{{mvar|Snarl|Dark|Special|V|effects=Special Attack|other=Affects all foes}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Iron Tail===
{{mvar/h|10-15|power=100|acc=75|notes=Chance of secondary effect|other=Secondary effect|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|II|effects=30% chance of lowering target's Defense by one stage|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|IV|effects=20% chance of causing flinching|PP=10}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Jump Kick===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=100|acc=95|notes=If the move misses, the user takes crash damage equivalent to 50% of their max HP|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|I|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|IX|PP=15}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Karate Chop===
{{mvar/h|25|power=50|acc=100|notes=High critical hit ratio|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Karate Chop|Fighting|Physical|I|other=Normal-type in Generation I}}
{{mvar|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|III|other=10% chance of poisoning the target}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Last Respects===
{{mvar/h|10|power=50|acc=100|notes=Power is increased by 50 each time a specific event occurs|effects=Power increased when}}
{{mvar|Last Respects|Ghost|Physical|IX|effects=A Pokémon on the user's team faints}}
{{mvar|Rage Fist|Ghost|Physical|IX|effects=The user is hit by a damaging move}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Leaf Blade===
{{mvar/h|15|power=90|acc=100|notes=High critical hit ratio}}
{{mvar|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|III}}
{{mvar|Attack Order|Bug|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Low Kick===
{{mvar/h|20|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Greater damage on heavier target}}
{{mvar|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Lunge===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=80|acc=100|notes=Lowers target's stat one stage|PP=yes|other=Stat lowered}}
{{mvar|Lunge|Bug|Physical|VII|PP=15|effects=Attack}}
{{mvar|Drum Beating|Grass|Physical|VIII|PP=10|effects=Speed}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Luster Purge===
These are the [[signature move]]s of the [[Eon duo]], {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}.
{{mvar/h|5|power=95|acc=100|notes=50% chance of lowering the target's stat by 1 stage|effects=Lowered stat|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Luster Purge|Psychic|Special|III|effects=Special Defense|signature={{p|Latios}}}}
{{mvar|Mist Ball|Psychic|Special|III|effects=Special Attack|signature={{p|Latias}}}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Move power was 70 prior to Generation IX.}}

===Variations of Megahorn===
{{mvar/h|10|power=120|acc=85|notes=No additional effect}}
{{mvar|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Precipice Blades|Ground|Physical|VI}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Needle Arm===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=60|acc=100|notes=30% chance of causing a secondary effect|effects=Secondary effect|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Needle Arm|Grass|Physical|III|effects=Flinching|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|IV|effects=Paralysis|PP=10}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Octazooka===
{{mvar/h|10|power=65|acc=85|notes=Chance of lowering target's accuracy by one stage|other=Chance}}
{{mvar|Octazooka|Water|Special|II|other=50%}}
{{mvar|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|IV|other=30%}}
{{mvar|Mirror Shot|Steel|Special|IV|other=30%}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Overheat===
{{mvar/h|5|power=130|acc=90|notes=Lowers user's Special Attack two stages}}
{{mvar|Overheat|Fire|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Fleur Cannon|Fairy|Special|VII}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Move power was 140 prior to Generation IV. {{m|Psycho Boost}} formerly had the same power too, but its power didn't drop in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included.}}

===Variations of Pluck===
{{mvar/h|20|power=60|acc=100|notes=Eats and gains the effect of the target's held Berry}}
{{mvar|Pluck|Flying|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Pound===
{{mvar/h|30, 35, or 40|power=40|acc=100|notes=No additional effect|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Pound|Normal|Physical|I|PP=35}}
{{mvar|Scratch|Normal|Physical|I|PP=35}}
{{mvar|Gust|Flying|Special|I||PP=35}}
{{mvar|Tackle|Normal|Physical|I|PP=35}}
{{mvar|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|VI|PP=30}}
{{mvar|Leafage|Grass|Physical|VII|PP=40}}
{{mvar|Branch Poke|Grass|Physical|VIII|PP=40}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Psybeam===
{{mvar/h|20|power=65|acc=100|notes=Chance of an additional effect occurring|effects=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|I|effects=10% chance of inflicting confusion}}
{{mvar|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|I|effects=10% chance of lowering target's Speed one stage}}
{{mvar|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|I|effects=10% chance of lowering target's Attack one stage}}
{{mvar|Sludge|Poison|Special|I|effects=30% chance of inflicting poison}}
{{mvar|Spark|Electric|Physical|II|effects=30% chance of inflicting paralysis}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Psyblade===
{{mvar/h|15|power=80|acc=100|notes=Power is increased by 50% under a certain field condition|other=Field condition}}
{{mvar|Psyblade|Psychic|Physical|IX|other=Electric Terrain}}
{{mvar|Hydro Steam|Water|Special|IX|other=Harsh sunlight}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Psychic===
{{mvar/h|10|power=90|acc=100|notes=10% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage}}
{{mvar|Psychic|Psychic|Special|I}}
{{mvar|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Earth Power|Ground|Special|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Psyshock===
{{mvar/h|10|power=80|acc=100|notes=Uses alternative stats to calculate damage|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|V|effects=Uses opponent's Defense in place of Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|VIII|effects=Uses user's Defense in place of Attack}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Return===
{{mvar/h|20|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Power depends on user's [[friendship]]|other=Higher damage with}}
{{mvar|Return|Normal|Physical|II|effects=High friendship}}
{{mvar|Frustration|Normal|Physical|II|effects=Low friendship}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Revenge===
{{mvar/h|10|power=60|acc=100|notes=-4 priority, doubles in power if user was damaged}}
{{mvar|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|III}}
{{mvar|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Rollout===
{{mvar/h|20|power=30|acc=90|notes=Power doubles with each consecutive hit; also doubles if Defense Curl is used}}
{{mvar|Rollout|Rock|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|III}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Sacred Fire===
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=95|notes=50% chance of causing a secondary effect|effects=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|II|effects=Burn}}
{{mvar|Diamond Storm|Rock|Physical|VI|effects=Raises user's Defense by 2 stages per target}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Seismic Toss===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Damage equal to user's level|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|I|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|I|PP=15}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Shadow Bone===
{{mvar/h|10|power=85|acc=100|notes=20% chance of lowering Defense one stage}}
{{mvar|Shadow Bone|Ghost|Physical|VII}}
{{mvar|Liquidation|Water|Physical|VII}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Skull Bash===
{{mvar/h|10|power=130|acc=100|notes=Needs to charge, raises stat by one stage on the first turn|other=Stat raised}}
{{mvar|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|I|effects=Defense}}
{{mvar|Electro Shot|Electric|Special|IX|effects=Special Attack}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Sky Attack===
{{mvar/h|5|power=140|acc=90|notes=Needs to charge, 30% chance of causing a secondary effect|effects=Additional effect|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|I|effects=Flinch|other=High critical hit ratio}}
{{mvar|Freeze Shock|Ice|Physical|V|effects=Paralysis|other= }}
{{mvar|Ice Burn|Ice|Special|V|effects=Burn|other= }}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Slash===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|power=70|acc=100|notes=High critical hit ratio|PP=yes|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Slash|Normal|Physical|I|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|IV|PP=15|other= }}
{{mvar|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|IV|PP=15|other= }}
{{mvar|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|IV|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|IV|other=10% chance of poisoning|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Aqua Cutter|Water|Physical|IX|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar/f|footnotes={{m|Leaf Blade}} formerly had 70 power, but was changed to 90 power in Generation IV and is therefore no longer included (it is instead included in a [[#Variations of Leaf Blade|different list of variations]]).}}

===Variations of Sludge Wave===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=95|acc=100|notes=Chance of causing a secondary effect|PP=yes|effects=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|V|PP=10|effects=10% chance of poisoning, hits all adjacent Pokémon}}
{{mvar|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|VI|PP=15|effects=30% chance of lowering target's Special Attack by one stage}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Springtide Storm===
These are the [[signature moves]] of the [[forces of nature]].
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|power=100|acc=80|notes=Chance of causing a secondary effect|PP=yes|effects=Additional effect|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Springtide Storm|Fairy|Special|VIII|PP=5|effects=30% chance of lowering each target's Attack by one stage|signature={{p|Enamorus}}}}
{{mvar|Bleakwind Storm|Flying|Special|VIII|PP=10|effects=30% chance of lowring each target's Speed by one stage|signature={{p|Tornadus}}}}
{{mvar|Wildbolt Storm|Electric|Special|VIII|PP=10|effects=20% chance of paralyzing each target|signature={{p|Thundurus}}}}
{{mvar|Sandsear Storm|Ground|Special|VIII|PP=10|effects=20% chance to burning each target|signature={{p|Landorus}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Stomp===
{{mvar/h|20|power=65|acc=100|notes=30% chance of {{status|flinch|flinching}}, doubles in power if target has used {{m|Minimize}}}}
{{mvar|Stomp|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Steamroller|Bug|Physical|V}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Stomping Tantrum===
{{mvar/h|10|power=75|acc=100|notes=Doubles in power if the user's previous move missed or failed, but was not protected from}}
{{mvar|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|VII}}
{{mvar|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|IX}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Stone Axe===
These are the [[signature moves]] of Hisuian Pokémon.
{{mvar/h|15|power=65|acc=90|other=Signature move of|notes=High critical hit ratio, leaves {{status|splinters}} in the target{{sup/8|LA}} Sets up a [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|trap]] on the target's side of the field{{sup/9|SV}}|effects=Trap set{{sup/9|SV}}}}
{{mvar|Stone Axe|Rock|Physical|VIII|signature={{p|Kleavor}}|effects={{m|Stealth Rock}}}}
{{mvar|Ceaseless Edge|Dark|Physical|VIII|signature=Hisuian {{p|Samurott}}|effects=One layer of {{m|spikes}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Stored Power===
{{mvar/h|10|power=20|acc=100|notes=Increases base power the more positive stat changes the user has built up}}
{{mvar|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|V}}
{{mvar|Power Trip|Dark|Physical|VII}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Sucker Punch===
{{mvar/h|5|power=70|acc|100|notes=Strikes first, but fails if the target isn't using a damaging move on the turn}}
{{mvar|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Thunderclap|Electric|Special|IX}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Sunsteel Strike===
These are the [[signature move]]s of the [[Light trio]], {{p|Lunala}}, {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{p|Solgaleo}}.
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=100|notes=Ignores the target's [[Ability]]|other=Signature move|effects=Added effect}}
{{mvar|Sunsteel Strike|Steel|Physical|VII|signature={{p|Solgaleo}} and Dusk Mane {{p|Necrozma}}|effects= }}
{{mvar|Moongeist Beam|Ghost|Special|VII|signature={{p|Lunala}} and Dawn Wings {{p|Necrozma}}|effects= }}
{{mvar|Photon Geyser|Psychic|Special|VII|signature={{p|Necrozma}}|effects=Deals physical damage if the user's Attack is higher than Special Attack}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Superpower===
{{mvar/h|5|power=120|acc=100|notes=Lowers two of the user's stats by one stage each|other=Stats lowered}}
{{mvar|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|III|effects=Attack, Defense}}
{{mvar|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|IV|effects=Defense, Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Dragon Ascent|Flying|Physical|VI|effects=Defense, Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Headlong Rush|Ground|Physical|VIII|effects=Defense, Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Armor Cannon|Fire|Special|IX|effects=Defense, Special Defense}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Super Fang===
{{mvar/h|10|acc=90|notes=Deals damage equal to half target's remaining HP}}
{{mvar|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Nature's Madness|Fairy|Special|VII}}
{{mvar|Ruination|Dark|Special|IX}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Surf===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=90|acc=100|PP=yes|notes=Targets more than one Pokémon in Double and Triple Battles|effects=Range|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Surf|Water|Special|I|PP=15|other=Does double damage if target is using Dive|effects=All adjacent Pokémon}}
{{mvar|Hyper Voice|Normal|PP=10|Special|III|other= |effects=All adjacent foes}}
{{mvar|Petal Blizzard|Grass|PP=15|Physical|VI|other= |effects=All adjacent Pokémon}}
{{mvar|Land's Wrath|Ground|PP=10|Physical|VI|other= |effects=All adjacent foes}}
{{mvar|Thousand Arrows|Ground|PP=10|Physical|VII|other= |effects=All adjacent foes}}
{{mvar|Thousand Waves|Ground|PP=10|Physical|VII|other= |effects=All adjacent foes}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Considered variations from Generation VI onward, as Surf had 95 power prior to it}}

===Variations of Swift===
{{mvar/h|20|power=60|acc=—|notes=Never misses}}
{{mvar|Swift|Normal|Special|I}}
{{mvar|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|III}}
{{mvar|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|III}}
{{mvar|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Techno Blast===
These are signature moves of Legendary Pokémon.
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|power=120|acc=100|notes=Type varies depending on specific held item|PP=yes|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Techno Blast|Normal|Special|V|PP=5|signature={{p|Genesect}}}}
{{mvar|Multi-Attack|Normal|Physical|VII|PP=10|signature={{p|Silvally}}}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Thief===
{{mvar/h|25|power=60|acc=100|notes=Steals the target's held item}}
{{mvar|Thief|Dark|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Covet|Normal|Physical|III}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Considered variations only after Generation VI, as their PP differed prior to it}}

===Variations of Thrash===
{{mvar/h|10|power=120|acc=100|notes=Lasts 2-3 turns, user becomes confused Fixates the user on the move{{sup/8|LA}}}}
{{mvar|Thrash|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|I}}
{{mvar|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Raging Fury|Fire|Physical|VIII}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Considered variations from Generation V onward, as their PP and base power differed prior to it}}

===Variations of Torch Song===
{{mvar/h|10|power=80|acc=100|notes=Raises user's stat by one stage|effects=Stat raised}}
{{mvar|Torch Song|Fire|Special|IX|effects=Special Attack}}
{{mvar|Aqua Step|Water|Physical|IX|effects=Speed}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of U-turn===
{{mvar/h|20|power=70|acc=100|notes=User switches after dealing damage}}
{{mvar|U-turn|Bug|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|V}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Waterfall===
{{mvar/h|10, 15, or 20|power=80|acc=100|notes=Chance of causing a secondary effect, single target|effects=Additional effect|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Waterfall|Water|Physical|I|effects=20% chance of flinching|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|III|effects=10% chance of flinching|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|IV|effects=30% chance of poisoning|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|IV|effects=20% chance of flinching|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|IV|effects=20%{{tt|*|30% prior to Pokémon Champions}} chance of flinching|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Scald|Water|Special|V|effects=30% chance of burning|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Zing Zap|Electric|Physical|VII|effects=30% chance of flinching|PP=10}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Weather Ball===
{{mvar/h|10|power=50|acc=100|notes=Power doubles under a field condition|other=Field condition}}
{{mvar|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|III|effects=Any type of weather, except strong winds}}
{{mvar|Terrain Pulse|Normal|Special|VIII|effects=Any type of terrain}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Wring Out===
{{mvar/h|5|power=120 Base|acc=100|notes=Does more damage if the target's current HP is high}}
{{mvar|Wring Out|Normal|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Crush Grip|Normal|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

==List of status move variations==
===Terrain Moves===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Causes a special effect for all grounded Pokémon for 5 turns|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|VI|effects=Powers up Grass moves, powers down Earthquake, Magnitude and Bulldoze, grounded Pokémon heal by 1/16 of max HP each turn}}
{{mvar|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|VI|effects=Powers down Dragon moves, prevents status conditions and confusionGen. VIII}}
{{mvar|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|VI|effects=Powers up Electric moves, prevents sleep}}
{{mvar|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|VII|effects=Powers up Psychic moves, prevents the use of priority moves}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Weather Moves===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Changes in-battle [[weather]] for 5 turns, does not replace [[heavy rain]], [[extremely harsh sunlight]], or [[strong winds]]|effects=Weather|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|II|effects=Sandstorm|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Rain Dance|Water|Status|II|effects=Rain|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|II|effects=Harsh sunlight|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Hail|Ice|Status|III|effects=Hail|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Snowscape|Ice|Status|IX|effects=Snow|PP=10}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of After You===
{{mvar/h|15|notes=Changes move order of the target|other=Change}}
{{mvar|After You|Normal|Status|V|effects=Target moves next}}
{{mvar|Quash|Dark|Status|V|effects=Target moves last}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Camouflage===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|notes=Changes user's type|PP=yes|other=Changes to}}
{{mvar|Camouflage|Normal|Status|III|PP=20|effects=Varies with the terrain}}
{{mvar|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|V|PP=15|effects=Same as opponent's type}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Charm===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Lowers target's stat by two stages|effects=Stats affected|PP=yes|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Charm|Fairy|Status|II|effects=Attack|PP=20|other=Normal-type before Gen VI}}
{{mvar|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|III|effects=Attack|PP=15|other= }}
{{mvar|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|III|effects=Special Defense|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Captivate|Normal|Status|IV|effects=Special Attack|PP=20|other=Only affects targets of opposite gender}}
{{mvar|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|VI|effects=Special Attack|PP=15|other= }}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Confide===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Lowers target's stat by one stage, unaffected by protecting moves|effects=Stat affected|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Confide|Normal|Status|VI|effects=Special Attack|other=Sound-based move}}
{{mvar|Play Nice|Normal|Status|VI|effects=Attack|other= }}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Conversion===
These are [[signature move]]s of {{p|Porygon}}'s evolutionary line.
{{mvar/h|30|notes=Changes user's type|effects=Type change}}
{{mvar|Conversion|Normal|Status|I|effects=One of the user's moves}}
{{mvar|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|II|effects=Type that resists opponent's last move}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Destiny Bond===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Requires user to faint|effects=Effect}}
{{mvar|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|II|effects=Knocks out target if target knocked out the user in the same turn}}
{{mvar|Grudge|Ghost|Status|III|effects=Brings PP of move that knocked the user out to 0}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Disable===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Disables the opponent's moves or items|other=Disables|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Disable|Normal|Status|I|effects=The affected move|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Torment|Dark|Status|III|effects=Using moves twice in a row|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Taunt|Dark|Status|III|effects=Status moves|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Embargo|Dark|Status|IV|effects=Using items|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=Moves and items that restore HP, damaging moves that heal the userthese moves would only deal damage prior to Gen VI|PP=15}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Follow Me===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=+2 priority, forces all opponents to target the user}}
{{mvar|Follow Me|Normal|Status|III}}
{{mvar|Rage Powder|Bug|Status|V}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=+3 priority prior to Generation VI}}

===Variations of Foresight===
{{mvar/h|40|acc=100|notes=Removes a type immunity and negates target's evasiveness|other=Removed immunity}}
{{mvar|Foresight|Normal|Status|II|effects=Ghost types are affected by Normal and Fighting moves}}
{{mvar|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|III|effects=Ghost types are affected by Normal and Fighting moves}}
{{mvar|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=Dark types are affected by Psychic moves}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Guard Split===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Averages the target's stats with the user|other=Affected stats}}
{{mvar|Guard Split|Psychic|Status|V|effects=Defense and Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Power Split|Psychic|Status|V|effects=Attack and Special Attack}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Harden===
{{mvar/h|30|notes=Raises a stat by one stage|other=Stat affected}}
{{mvar|Harden|Normal|Status|I|effects=Defense}}
{{mvar|Sharpen|Normal|Status|I|effects=Attack}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Heal Bell===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Cures user's party of [[status condition]]s}}
{{mvar|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|II}}
{{mvar|Aromatherapy|Grass|Status|III}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Heal Pulse===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Heals target by 1/2 of its max HP}}
{{mvar|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|V}}
{{mvar|Floral Healing|Fairy|Status|VII}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Ingrain===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Heals user by 1/16 of its maximum HP each turn|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Ingrain|Grass|Status|III|other=Prevents the user from switching}}
{{mvar|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|IV|other= }}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Jungle Healing===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Heals user and allies by 1/4 of their maximum HP and removes any non-volatile [[status condition]]s they may have}}
{{mvar|Jungle Healing|Grass|Status|VIII}}
{{mvar|Lunar Blessing|Psychic|Status|VIII}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Magnetic Flux===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Raises the stats of allied Pokémon with Plus or Minus|other=Boosted stats}}
{{mvar|Magnetic Flux|Electric|Status|VI|effects=Defense and Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Gear Up|Steel|Status|VII|effects=Attack and Special Attack}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Meditate===
{{mvar/h|40|notes=Raises a stat by one stage|effects=Stat affected|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Meditate|Psychic|Status|I|effects=Attack|other= }}
{{mvar|Withdraw|Water|Status|I|effects=Defense|other= }}
{{mvar|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|I|effects=Defense|other=Doubles the power of Rollout and Ice Ball}}
{{mvar|Howl|Normal|Status|effects=Attack|other=Raises allies' Attack stats by one stage too. Is a Sound-based move}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Memento===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Causes the user to faint without damaging the foe|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Memento|Dark|Status|III|effects=Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Attack by two stages}}
{{mvar|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=The next Pokémon sent out will have HP and status fully healed}}
{{mvar|Lunar Dance|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=The next Pokémon sent out will have HP, PP and status fully healed}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Mind Reader===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Ensures user's next move will hit}}
{{mvar|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|II}}
{{mvar|Lock-On|Normal|Status|II}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Mist===
{{mvar/h|25 or 30|notes=Protects the user's party for 5 turns|other=Protects from|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Mist|Ice|Status|I|effects=Stat drops|PP=30|notes=Fades upon switching prior to Generation III}}
{{mvar|Safeguard|Normal|Status|II|effects=[[Status condition]]s|PP=25}}
{{mvar|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|IV|effects=Critical hits|PP=30}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Morning Sun===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Heals variant amount of HP (normally 1/2 of max HP), depending on weather|effects=Conditions|signature=Signature move of|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|II|signature={{p|Espeon}} Gen. II|effects=1/2 HP during no weather or strong winds, 2/3 HP in harsh sunlight, 1/4 HP during other weather|other= }}
{{mvar|Synthesis|Grass|Status|II|effects=1/2 HP during no weather or strong winds, 2/3 HP in harsh sunlight, 1/4 HP during other weather|other= |signature= }}
{{mvar|Moonlight|Fairy|Status|II|effects=1/2 HP during no weather or [[strong winds]], 2/3 HP in [[harsh sunlight]], 1/4 HP during other weather|other=Normal-type prior to Generation VI|signature= }}
{{mvar|Shore Up|Ground|Status|VII|effects=2/3 HP during a {{weather|sandstorm}}, 1/2 HP otherwise|signature={{p|Sandygast}} and {{p|Palossand}}|other= }}
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===Variations of Mud Sport===
{{mvar/h|15|notes=Halves damage taken from a certain type|other=Affected type}}
{{mvar|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|III|effects=Electric}}
{{mvar|Water Sport|Water|Status|III|effects=Fire}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of No Retreat===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Raises Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed by one stage each, has a negative effect|other=Additional Effect}}
{{mvar|No Retreat|Fighting|Status|VIII|effects=User cannot leave the battlefield, can only be used once}}
{{mvar|Clangorous Soul|Dragon|Status|VIII|effects=Loses 1/3 HP}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Poison Powder===
{{mvar/h|35 or 30|acc=75|notes=Inflicts a [[status condition]]|effects=Status condition|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|I|effects=Poison|PP=35}}
{{mvar|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|I|effects=Paralysis|PP=30}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes={{m|Glare}} formerly had 75% accuracy, but was changed to 90% in Generation V and then 100% in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included.}}

===Variations of Protect===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=+4 priority, protects user from all moves or all attacking moves|PP=yes|effects=Added effect on contact|signature=Signature move of|other=Blocks status moves?}}
{{mvar|Protect|Normal|Status|II|PP=10|effects=None|signature= |other=Yes}}
{{mvar|Detect|Fighting|Status|II|PP=5|effects=None|signature= |other=Yes}}
{{mvar|King's Shield|Steel|Status|VI|PP=10|signature={{p|Aegislash}}|effects=Lowers Attack by 2{{gen|VI}}–{{gen|VII}}/1{{gen|VIII}}+ stage(s)|other=No}}
{{mvar|Spiky Shield|Grass|Status|VI|PP=10|effects=Damage taken 1/8 of max HP|signature={{p|Chesnaught}} Pokémon X and Y|other=Yes}}
{{mvar|Baneful Bunker|Poison|Status|VII|PP=10|effects=Poisons on contact|signature={{p|Toxapex}}|other=Yes}}
{{mvar|Obstruct|Dark|Status|VIII|PP=10|signature={{p|Obstagoon}}|effects=Lowers Defense by 2 stages|other=No}}
{{mvar|Silk Trap|Bug|Status|IX|PP=10|signature={{p|Spidops}}|effects=Lowers Speed by 1 stage|other=No}}
{{mvar|Burning Bulwark|Fire|Status|IX|PP=10|effects=Burns on contact|signature={{p|Gouging Fire}}|other=No}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=[[Protection#Unprotectable_moves|Not all status moves can be protected against]]. A "Yes" in this column means it only protects against the Status moves that can be protected against.}}

===Variations of Quiver Dance===
{{mvar/h|20 (10 for Victory Dance)|notes=Raises three of user's stats by one stage|other=Affected stats}}
{{mvar|Quiver Dance|Bug|Status|V|effects=Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed}}
{{mvar|Coil|Poison|Status|V|effects=Attack, Defense, Accuracy}}
{{mvar|Victory Dance|Fighting|Status|VIII|effects=Attack, Defense, Speed}}
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===Variations of Recover===
{{mvar/h|5 (or 10 for Heal Order)|notes=Heals user by half max HP|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Recover|Normal|Status|I|other=20 PP prior to Generation IV}}
{{mvar|Soft-Boiled|Normal|Status|I|other= }}
{{mvar|Milk Drink|Normal|Status|II|other= }}
{{mvar|Slack Off|Normal|Status|III|other= }}
{{mvar|Roost|Flying|Status|IV|other=Removes user's Flying-type until end of turn}}
{{mvar|Heal Order|Bug|Status|IV|other= }}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=Prior to Generation IX, all moves listed had 10 PP. Heal Order has been unavailable since Gen VIII.}}

===Variations of Sand Attack===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Decreases accuracy by one stage|PP=yes|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|I|other=Normal-type in Generation I|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|I|other= |PP=20}}
{{mvar|Flash|Normal|Status|I|other=70% accuracy prior to Generation IV|PP=20}}
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===Variations of Screech===
{{mvar/h|40|acc=85|notes=Sound-based moves that lower the target's stat by two stages|other=Stat affected}}
{{mvar|Screech|Normal|Status|I|effects=Defense}}
{{mvar|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|III|effects=Special Defense}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes={{m|Cotton Spore}} formerly had 85% accuracy, but was changed to 100% in Generation V and is therefore no longer included.}}

===Variations of Sing===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=55|notes=Sound-based moves that inflict a [[status condition]]|effects=Status condition|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Sing|Normal|Status|I|effects=Sleep|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Supersonic|Normal|Status|I|effects=Confusion|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Grass Whistle|Grass|Status|III|effects=Sleep|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Skill Swap===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Switches the user's condition with the target|other=Switched}}
{{mvar|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|III|effects=Abilities}}
{{mvar|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=Changes to Attack and Special Attack}}
{{mvar|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=Changes to Defense and Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Heart Swap|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=Any stat changes}}
{{mvar|Speed Swap|Psychic|Status|VII|effects=Speed}}
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===Variations of Sleep Powder===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|acc=75|notes=Inflicts a [[status condition]]|effects=Status condition|PP=yes|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|I|effects=Sleep|PP=15|other= }}
{{mvar|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|I|effects=Sleep|PP=10|other= }}
{{mvar|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|II|effects=Confusion|PP=10|other=Normal-type prior to Generation VI}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes={{m|Will-O-Wisp}} formerly had 75% accuracy, but was changed to 85% in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included.}}

===Variations of Soak===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Changes targets type to a pure type|other=Type Changed to}}
{{mvar|Soak|Water|Status|V|effects=Changes to Water type}}
{{mvar|Magic Powder|Psychic|Status|VIII|effects=Changes to Psychic type}}
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===Variations of Spider Web===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Prevents target from escaping or switching out, cannot miss|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Spider Web|Bug|Status|II|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Mean Look|Normal|Status|II|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Block|Normal|Status|III|PP=5}}
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===Variations of Spikes===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Lays down [[entry hazards]]|effects=Effect|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Spikes|Ground|Status|II|effects=Inflicts damage when grounded opponent switches in|signature={{p|Pineco}} and {{p|Forretress}}Gen. II}}
{{mvar|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|IV|effects=Inflicts poison when grounded opponent switches in, removed by grounded {{type|Poison}} Pokémon|signature= }}
{{mvar|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|IV|effects=Inflicts damage depending on type when opponent switches in|signature= }}
{{mvar|Sticky Web|Bug|Status|VI|effects=Decreases Speed by 1 stage when grounded opponent switches in|signature= }}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Splash===
{{mvar/h|40|notes=Does nothing|other=Notes|signature=Move exclusivity}}
{{mvar|Splash|Normal|Status|I|other=Fails under {{m|Gravity}}|signature={{p|Magikarp}} Gen. I}}
{{mvar|Celebrate|Normal|Status|VI|other=Shows text "Congratulations, <{{player}}'s name>!"|signature=Event-exclusive move}}
{{mvar|Hold Hands|Normal|Status|VI|other=Targets adjacent ally|signature=Event-exclusive move}}
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===Variations of Stockpile===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|notes=Increases two of the user's stats by one stage|effects=Stats affected|PP=yes|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Stockpile|Normal|Status|III|effects=Defense, Special Defense|PP=20|other=Did not raise stats prior to Generation IV, and had 10 PP}}
{{mvar|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|III|effects=Defense, Special Defense|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|III|effects=Attack, Defense|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|III|effects=Special Attack, Special Defense|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|III|effects=Attack, Speed|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|V|effects=Attack, Accuracy|PP=15|other= }}
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===Variations of Swords Dance===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|notes=Increases user's stat by two stages|effects=Stat affected|PP=yes|other=Notes}}
{{mvar|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|I|effects=Attack|PP=20|other=30 prior to Generation VI}}
{{mvar|Barrier|Psychic|Status|I|effects=Defense|PP=20|other=30 PP prior to Generation IV}}
{{mvar|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|I|effects=Special Defense|other=Raises Special by two stages in Generation I|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|I|effects=Defense|PP=20|other=40 PP prior to Generation IV}}
{{mvar|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|III|effects=Defense|PP=15|other= }}
{{mvar|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|IV|effects=Speed|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|IV|effects=Special Attack|PP=20|other= }}
{{mvar|Autotomize|Steel|Status|V|effects=Speed|other=Reduces the user's weight|PP=15}}
{{mvar/f|footnotes=<ul>
<li> {{m|Minimize}} formerly had 20 PP, but was changed to 10 PP in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included.</li>
<li> {{m|Tail Glow}} formerly raised Sp. Atk by 2 stages, but was changed to +3 in Generation V and is therefore no longer included.</li></ul>}}

===Variations of Tail Whip===
{{mvar/h|30|notes=Lowers adjacent opponents' defense by one stage}}
{{mvar|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|I}}
{{mvar|Leer|Normal|Status|I}}
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===Variations of Trick===
{{mvar/h|10|acc=100|notes=Switches [[held items]] with target}}
{{mvar|Trick|Psychic|Status|III}}
{{mvar|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|IV}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Trick-or-Treat===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Adds a type to the target|other=Added type}}
{{mvar|Trick-or-Treat|Ghost|Status|VI|effects=Ghost}}
{{mvar|Forest's Curse|Grass|Status|VI|effects=Grass}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Trick Room===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Causes a special effect for all Pokémon on the field for 5 turns|effects=Effect|PP=yes|other=Priority}}
{{mvar|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|IV|effects=Slower Pokémon move first|PP=5|other=-7}}
{{mvar|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|V|effects=Switches Defense and Special Defense|other=0 -7 priority in Gen V|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Magic Room|Psychic|Status|V|effects=Disables held items|other=0 -7 priority in Gen V|PP=10}}
{{mvar/f}}

===Variations of Wide Guard===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|notes=+3 priority, protects user's side of field|other=Protects from|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|V|effects=Moves that target multiple Pokémon|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|V|effects=Moves with increased priority|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Crafty Shield|Fairy|Status|VI|effects=Status moves|PP=10}}
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===Variations of Worry Seed===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|acc=100|notes=Changes the target's Ability|other=Ability becomes|PP=yes}}
{{mvar|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|IV|effects={{a|Insomnia}}|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|V|effects={{a|Simple}}|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Entrainment|Normal|Status|V|effects=Same as user|PP=15}}
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==List of Shadow move variations==
===Variations of Shadow Bolt===
These are the [[signature move|signature]] [[Shadow move]]s of the [[legendary birds]] in {{Pokémon XD}}.
{{mvar/h|Infinite|power=75|acc=100|notes=10% chance of inflicting a non-volatile [[status condition]]|effects=Status condition|other=Signature move of}}
{{mvar|Shadow Bolt|Shadow|Special|III|effects=Paralysis|signature=Shadow {{p|Zapdos}}}}
{{mvar|Shadow Chill|Shadow|Special|III|effects=Freeze|signature=Shadow {{p|Articuno}}}}
{{mvar|Shadow Fire|Shadow|Special|III|effects=Burn|signature=Shadow {{p|Moltres}}}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ability variations]]

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