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:'''''Special attack''' redirects here. For the Special Attack stat, see [[Stats#Special Attack|Stats]].''
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A '''special move''' is one in which the user does not necessarily have to make [[contact]] with its opponent in order to deal damage. In [[Generation I]], special moves cause damage as a function of the Special stats of the two battling {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. In later generations, special moves deal damage as a function of the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of the attacking Pokémon and the {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of the defending Pokémon. It is notable that while most special moves do not contact their target(s), special and non-contacting moves are not the same: an example is {{m|Grass Knot}}, which, despite being special, requires that the user make contact with the target.
[[File:Ice Beam IX.png|250px|thumb|{{m|Ice Beam}} is an example of a special move.]]
A '''special move''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|特殊技|とくしゅわざ}}''' ''special move''), sometimes referred to as '''special attack''', is one of the three [[damage category|categories]] of [[move]]s and one of the two that inflict [[damage]].


==Generation I-III==
In [[Generation I]], special moves cause damage depending on the {{stat|Special}} stats of both the attacking {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the defending Pokémon. In later generations, special moves typically deal damage depending on the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of the attacking Pokémon and the {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of the defending Pokémon. However, a small number of special moves introduced in [[Generation V]] actually deal damage calculated with the defending Pokémon's {{stat|Defense}} instead of its Special Defense stat.
Before [[Generation IV]], damaging moves of the following [[type]]s are special moves:
 
* {{t|Water}}
While most special moves do not make [[contact]], some do. For example, {{m|Grass Knot}} makes contact despite being a special move.
* {{t|Grass}}
 
* {{t|Fire}}
==Terminology==
* {{t|Ice}}
Prior to [[Generation IX]], this category of moves was named "special attack" in descriptions of some moves (such as {{m|Light Screen}} and {{m|Mirror Coat}}) and Abilities (such as {{a|Flare Boost}}). The term "special attack" is also used at the Exchange Service Corner from the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* {{t|Electric}}
 
* {{t|Psychic}}
==Generations I-III==
* {{t|Dragon}}
Before [[Generation IV]], a [[move]]'s damage category was determined by its [[type]]. All damaging moves of the following types are special moves:
* {{t|Dark}}
*{{TypeIcon|Fire}}
*{{TypeIcon|Water}}
*{{TypeIcon|Grass}}
*{{TypeIcon|Electric}}
*{{TypeIcon|Psychic}}
*{{TypeIcon|Ice}}
*{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
*{{TypeIcon|Dark}}
 
{{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Weather Ball}} are the only moves that can be either category, due to being able to change [[type]].
 
===Shadow moves===
The following [[Shadow move]]s are special moves:
 
{{movelist/category-head/shadow}}
{{movelist/category/shadow|XD|Shadow Bolt|75|100|any|A shadowy thunder attack that may paralyze.}}
{{movelist/category/shadow|XD|Shadow Chill|75|100|any|A shadowy ice attack that may freeze.}}
{{movelist/category/shadow|XD|Shadow Fire|75|100|any|A shadowy fireball attack that may inflict a burn.}}
{{movelist/category/shadow|XD|Shadow Rave|70|100|foes|A shadowy aura in the ground is used to launch spikes.}}
{{movelist/category/shadow|XD|Shadow Storm|95|100|foes|A shadowy aura is used to whip up a vicious tornado.}}
{{movelist/category/shadow|XD|Shadow Wave|50|100|foes|Shadowy aura waves are loosed to inflict damage.}}
{{movelist/category-foot|XD}}


==Generation IV onward==
==Generation IV onward==
From [[Generation IV]] onward, most damaging [[move]]s of the preceding [[type]]s are special moves, except for {{t|Dark}}, which has only three.
From [[Generation IV]] onward, most damaging [[move]]s of the preceding [[type]]s are special moves, except for {{t|Dark}}, which has only three.
[[Generation V]] also introduced three moves categorized as special moves but that deal physical damage. That is, they use the user's Special Attack and the target's Defense to calculate damage. These moves are {{m|Psyshock}}, {{m|Psystrike}}, and {{m|Secret Sword}}. The move {{m|Photon Geyser}} becomes physical if the user's attack stat is higher that its special attack. {{m|Shell Side Arm}} can become physical if it determines it would deal more damage that way after comparing the stats of the user and the target.
[[Z-Move]]s, [[Max Move]]s, [[G-Max Move]]s, and {{m|Tera Blast}} can become special depending on use.
===Abilities affecting special moves===
{| class="sortable roundtable" style="width: 100%; border: 3px solid #{{special color dark}}; background: #{{special color light}}"
! width=110 | Name
! Description
! Generation
|-
| {{a|Flare Boost}}
| Powers up special moves when the Pokémon is burned.
| class="c" data-sort-value=5 | V
|-
| {{a|Battery}}
| Powers up ally Pokémon's special moves.
| class="c" data-sort-value=7 | VII
|-
| {{a|Ice Scales}}
| The Pokémon is protected by ice scales, which halve the damage taken from special moves.
| class="c" data-sort-value=8 | VIII
|}
===Moves affecting special moves===
{| class="sortable roundtable" style="width: 100%; border: 3px solid #{{special color dark}}; background: #{{special color light}}"
! width=110 | Name
! Description
! Generation
|-
| {{m|Light Screen}}
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
| class="c" data-sort-value=1 | I
|-
| {{m|Mirror Coat}}
| A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
| class="c" data-sort-value=2 | II
|-
| {{m|Aurora Veil}}
| This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm.
| class="c" data-sort-value=7 | VII
|-
| {{m|Shell Side Arm}}
| This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target.
| class="c" data-sort-value=8 | VIII
|}


===List of moves===
===List of moves===
{{movelist/category-head|Special}}
{{movelist/category-head|Special}}
{{movelist/category|4|Bug Buzz|Bug|Cute|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|7|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|Electric||195|—|1|anyadjacent|The user, Pikachu wearing a cap, powers up a jolt of electricity using its Z-Power and unleashes it. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Infestation|Bug||20|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Absorb|Grass|Clever|20|100|25|anyadjacent|A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Signal Beam|Bug|Beauty|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Acid|Poison|Clever|40|100|30|adjacentfoes|Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Silver Wind|Bug|Beauty|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Acid Spray|Poison|Beautiful|40|100|20|anyadjacent|The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Struggle Bug|Bug||50|100|20|adjacentfoes|While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Aeroblast|Flying|Cool|100|95|5|any|A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Dark Pulse|Dark|Cool|80|100|15|any|The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Air Cutter|Flying|Cool|60|95|25|adjacentfoes|The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Night Daze|Dark||85|95|10|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Air Slash|Flying|Cool|75|95|15|any|The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Snarl|Dark||55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target's Sp. Atk stat decrease.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Alluring Voice|Fairy||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Smart|130|90|5|anyadjacent|Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Ancient Power|Rock|Tough|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Cool|60|100|20|anyadjacent|The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Apple Acid|Grass||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with an acidic liquid created from tart apples. This also lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Smart|85|100|10|any|The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Armor Cannon|Fire||120|100|5|anyadjacent|The user shoots its own armor out as blazing projectiles. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Astral Barrage|Ghost||120|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Beautiful|80|—|20|any|The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Aurora Beam|Ice|Beautiful|65|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Belch|Poison|Tough|120|90|10|anyadjacent|The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Bitter Malice|Ghost||75|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Blast Burn|Fire|Beautiful|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Blizzard|Ice|Beautiful|110|70|5|adjacentfoes|A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Blood Moon|Normal||140|100|5|anyadjacent|The user unleashes the full brunt of its spirit from a full moon that shines as red as blood. This move can't be used twice in a row.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Blue Flare|Fire|Beautiful|130|85|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense, yet beautiful, blue flame. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Boomburst|Normal|Tough|140|100|10|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Brine|Water|Tough|65|100|10|anyadjacent|If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Bubble|Water|Cute|40|100|30|adjacentfoes|A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Bubble Beam|Water|Beautiful|65|100|20|anyadjacent|A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Bug Buzz|Bug|Beautiful|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Burn Up|Fire||130|100|5|anyadjacent|To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Burning Jealousy|Fire||70|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Charge Beam|Electric|Beautiful|50|90|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Chatter|Flying|Cute|65|100|20|any|The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Chilling Water|Water||50|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Chloroblast|Green||150|95|5|anyadjacent|The user launches its amassed chlorophyll to inflict damage on the target. This also damages the user.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Clanging Scales|Dragon||110|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user's Defense stat goes down after the attack.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Clear Smog|Poison|Beautiful|50|—|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Confusion|Psychic|Clever|50|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Core Enforcer|Dragon||100|100|10|adjacentfoes|If the Pokémon the user has inflicted damage on have already used their moves, this move eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Dark Pulse|Dark|Cool|80|100|15|any|The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Beautiful|80|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Cute|40|—|15|adjacentfoes|Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Discharge|Electric|Beautiful|80|100|15|alladjacent|The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Doom Desire|Steel|Beautiful|140|100|5|anyadjacent|Two turns after this move is used, a concentrated bundle of light blasts the target.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Beautiful|130|90|5|anyadjacent|Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Cool|60|100|20|anyadjacent|The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Dragon Energy|Dragon||150|100|5|adjacentfoes|Converting its life-force into power, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Beautiful|85|100|10|any|The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Cool|—|100|10|anyadjacent|This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Cool|—|100|10|anyadjacent|This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Roar of Time|Dragon|Cool|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user must rest on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Cute|50|100|10|anyadjacent|The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Spacial Rend|Dragon|Tough|100|95|5|anyadjacent|The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Dream Eater|Psychic|Clever|100|100|15|anyadjacent|The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Twister|Dragon|Cool|40|100|20|adjacentfoes|The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Dynamax Cannon|Dragon||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user unleashes a strong beam from its core. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Charge Beam|Electric|Beauty|50|90|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Earth Power|Ground|Beautiful|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Discharge|Electric|Cool|80|100|15|alladjacent|A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Echoed Voice|Normal|Beautiful|40|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Electro Ball|Electric||Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Eerie Spell|Psychic||80|100|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also removes 3 PP from the target's last move.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Electroweb|Electric||55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets' Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Electro Ball|Electric|Cool|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Parabolic Charge|Electric||50|100|20|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Electro Drift|Electric||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user races forward at ultrafast speeds, piercing its target with futuristic electricity. This move's power is boosted more than usual if it's a supereffective hit.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Shock Wave|Electric|Cute|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Electro Shot|Electric||130|100|10|anyadjacent|The user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Thunder|Electric|Cool|110|70|10|anyadjacent|A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Electroweb|Electric|Beautiful|55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Thunderbolt|Electric|Cool|90|100|15|anyadjacent|A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Ember|Fire|Cute|40|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Cool|40|100|30|anyadjacent|A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Energy Ball|Grass|Beautiful|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Volt Switch|Electric||70|100|20|anyadjacent|After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Eruption|Fire|Beautiful|150|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks opposing Pokémon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Zap Cannon|Electric|Cool|120|50|5|anyadjacent|The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Esper Wing|Psychic||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user slashes the target with aura-enriched wings. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy||80|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Eternabeam|Dragon||160|90|5|anyadjacent|This is Eternatus's most powerful attack in its original form. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Disarming Voice|Fairy||40|—|15|adjacentfoes|Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Expanding Force|Psychic||80|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move's power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Draining Kiss|Fairy||50|100|10|anyadjacent|The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Extrasensory|Psychic|Cool|80|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Fairy Wind|Fairy||40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Beautiful|40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Moonblast|Fairy||95|100|15|anyadjacent|Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Fickle Beam|Dragon||80|100|5|anyadjacent|The user shoots a beam of light to inflict damage. Sometimes all the user's heads shoot beams in unison, doubling the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Beauty|80|—|20|any|The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This move is certain to hit.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Fiery Dance|Fire|Beautiful|80|100|10|anyadjacent|Cloaked in flames, the user attacks the target by dancing and flapping its wings. This may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Final Gambit|Fighting||Varies|100|5|anyadjacent|The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user's HP.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Fiery Wrath|Dark||90|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Focus Blast|Fighting|Cool|120|70|5|anyadjacent|The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Final Gambit|Fighting|Tough|—|100|5|anyadjacent|The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Secret Sword|Fighting||85|100|10|anyadjacent|The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Fire Blast|Fire|Beautiful|110|85|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Smart|40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Fire Pledge|Fire|Beautiful|80|100|10|anyadjacent|A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass equivalent, its power increases and a vast sea of fire appears.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Blast Burn|Fire|Beauty|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user must rest on the next turn, however.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Fire Spin|Fire|Beautiful|35|85|15|anyadjacent|The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Blue Flare|Fire||130|85|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense, yet beautiful, blue flame. It may leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Flame Burst|Fire|Beautiful|70|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Ember|Fire|Beauty|40|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Flamethrower|Fire|Beautiful|90|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Eruption|Fire|Beauty|150|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks the opposing team with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the less powerful this attack becomes.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Flash Cannon|Steel|Beautiful|80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Fiery Dance|Fire||80|100|10|anyadjacent|Cloaked in flames, the user dances and flaps its wings. It may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Fleur Cannon|Fairy||130|90|5|anyadjacent|The user unleashes a strong beam. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Fire Blast|Fire|Beauty|110|85|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Focus Blast|Fighting|Cool|120|70|5|anyadjacent|The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Fire Pledge|Fire||80|100|10|anyadjacent|A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Beautiful|70|100|20|anyadjacent|The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Fire Spin|Fire|Beauty|35|85|15|anyadjacent|The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Freezing Glare|Psychic||90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Flame Burst|Fire||70|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Cool|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The user slams the target with the roots of an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Flamethrower|Fire|Beauty|90|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Frost Breath|Ice|Beautiful|60|90|10|anyadjacent|The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Fusion Flare|Fire||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user brings down a giant flame. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous thunderbolt.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Fusion Flare|Fire|Beautiful|100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user brings down a giant flame. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous lightning bolt.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Heat Wave|Fire|Beauty|95|90|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Future Sight|Psychic|Clever|120|100|10|anyadjacent|Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Incinerate|Fire||60|100|15|adjacentfoes|The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Genesis Supernova|Psychic||185|—|1|anyadjacent|After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Mew, attacks the target with full force. The terrain will be charged with psychic energy.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Inferno|Fire||100|50|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. It leaves the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Giga Drain|Grass|Clever|75|100|10|anyadjacent|A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Lava Plume|Fire|Tough|80|100|15|alladjacent|An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave targets with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Glaciate|Ice|Beautiful|65|95|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This lowers their Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Grass Knot|Grass|Cute|—|100|20|anyadjacent|The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Grass Pledge|Grass|Beautiful|80|100|10|anyadjacent|A column of grass hits the target. When used with its water equivalent, its power increases and a vast swamp appears.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Guardian of Alola|Fairy||—|—|1|anyadjacent|The user, the Land Spirit Pokémon, obtains Alola's energy using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. This reduces the target's HP greatly.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Gust|Flying|Clever|40|100|35|any|A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Heat Wave|Fire|Beautiful|95|90|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Hex|Ghost|Clever|65|100|10|anyadjacent|This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Hidden Power|Normal|Clever|60|100|15|anyadjacent|A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Hurricane|Flying|Tough|110|70|10|any|The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Hydro Cannon|Water|Beautiful|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Hydro Pump|Water|Beautiful|110|80|5|anyadjacent|The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Hydro Steam|Water|-|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Hyper Beam|Normal|Cool|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Hyper Voice|Normal|Cool|90|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Hyperspace Hole|Psychic|Clever|80|—|5|anyadjacent|Using a hyperspace hole, the user appears right next to the target and strikes. This also hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Ice Beam|Ice|Beautiful|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Ice Burn|Ice|Beautiful|140|90|5|anyadjacent|On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Icy Wind|Ice|Beautiful|55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Incinerate|Fire|Tough|60|100|15|adjacentfoes|The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Infernal Parade|Ghost||60|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Inferno|Fire|Beautiful|100|50|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Infestation|Bug|Cute|20|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Judgment|Normal|Beautiful|100|100|10|anyadjacent|The user releases countless shots of light at the target. This move's type varies depending on the kind of Plate the user is holding.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Lava Plume|Fire|Tough|80|100|15|alladjacent|The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Leaf Storm|Grass|Beautiful|130|90|5|anyadjacent|The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Leaf Tornado|Grass|Cool|65|90|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Light of Ruin|Fairy|Beautiful|140|90|5|anyadjacent|Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Lumina Crash|Psychic||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by unleashing a peculiar light that even affects the mind. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Luster Purge|Psychic|Clever|70|100|5|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Magical Leaf|Grass|Beautiful|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Magma Storm|Fire|Tough|100|75|5|anyadjacent|The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Magma Storm|Fire|Tough|100|75|5|anyadjacent|The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Mystical Fire|Fire||65|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Make It Rain|Steel||120|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by throwing out a mass of coins. This also lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. Money is earned after the battle.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Overheat|Fire|Beauty|130|90|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Malignant Chain|Poison||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user pours toxins into the target by wrapping them in a toxic, corrosive chain. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Searing Shot|Fire||100|100|5|alladjacent|An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Matcha Gotcha|Grass||80|90|15|adjacentfoes|The user fires a blast of tea that it mixed. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Aeroblast|Flying|Cool|100|95|5|any|A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Mega Drain|Grass|Clever|40|100|15|anyadjacent|A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Air Cutter|Flying|Cool|60|95|25|adjacentfoes|The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Meteor Beam|Rock||120|90|10|anyadjacent|In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Air Slash|Flying|Cool|75|95|15|any|The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Beautiful|—|100|20|varies|A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Chatter|Flying|Smart|65|100|20|any|The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Mirror Shot|Steel|Beautiful|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Gust|Flying|Smart|40|100|35|any|A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Mist Ball|Psychic|Clever|70|100|5|anyadjacent|A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Hurricane|Flying||110|70|10|any|The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Misty Explosion|Fairy||100|100|5|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move's power is increased on Misty Terrain.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Oblivion Wing|Flying||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user absorbs its target's HP. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Moonblast|Fairy|Beautiful|95|100|15|anyadjacent|Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Hex|Ghost||65|100|10|anyadjacent|This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Moongeist Beam|Ghost||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Night Shade|Ghost|Smart|Varies|100|15|anyadjacent|The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user's level.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Mud Bomb|Ground|Cute|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Smart|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Mud Shot|Ground|Tough|55|95|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Smart|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Absorb|Grass|Smart|20|100|25|anyadjacent|A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Energy Ball|Grass|Beauty|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Cool|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The user slams the target with an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Giga Drain|Grass|Smart|75|100|10|anyadjacent|A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Grass Knot|Grass|Smart|Varies|100|20|anyadjacent|The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Grass Pledge|Grass||80|100|10|anyadjacent|A column of grass hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its water equivalent, its damage increases into a vast swamp.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Leaf Storm|Grass|Cute|130|90|5|anyadjacent|The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Leaf Tornado|Grass||65|90|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the foe's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Magical Leaf|Grass|Beauty|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Mega Drain|Grass|Smart|40|100|15|anyadjacent|A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Petal Dance|Grass|Beauty|120|100|10|adjacentfoe|The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Seed Flare|Grass|Cool|120|85|5|anyadjacent|The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. It may harshly lower the target's Sp. Def.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Solar Beam|Grass|Cool|120|100|10|anyadjacent|A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Earth Power|Ground|Smart|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Mud Bomb|Ground|Smart|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Mud Shot|Ground|Tough|55|95|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Mud-Slap|Ground|Cute|20|100|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Mud-Slap|Ground|Cute|20|100|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Aurora Beam|Ice|Beauty|65|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Muddy Water|Water|Tough|90|85|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Blizzard|Ice|Beauty|110|70|5|adjacentfoes|A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Mystical Fire|Fire|Beautiful|75|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Freeze-Dry|Ice||70|100|20|anyadjacent|The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on {{t|Water}} types.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Mystical Power|Psychic||70|90|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by emitting a mysterious power. This also boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Frost Breath|Ice||60|90|10|anyadjacent|The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Nature's Madness|Fairy||—|90|10|anyadjacent|The user hits the target with the force of nature. It halves the target's HP.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Glaciate|Ice||65|95|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This attack reduces the targets' Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Night Daze|Dark|Cool|85|95|10|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Ice Beam|Ice|Beauty|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Night Shade|Ghost|Clever|—|100|15|anyadjacent|The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Ice Burn|Ice||140|90|5|anyadjacent|On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Oblivion Wing|Flying|Cool|80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user absorbs its target's HP. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Icy Wind|Ice|Beauty|55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the targets' Speed stat.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Oceanic Operetta|Water||195|—|1|anyadjacent|The user, Primarina, summons a massive amount of water using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Powder Snow|Ice|Beauty|40|100|25|adjacentfoes|The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the targets.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Octazooka|Water|Tough|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by spraying ink in the target's face or eyes. This may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Sheer Cold|Ice|Beauty|—|30|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Beautiful|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Boomburst|Normal|???|140|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Origin Pulse|Water|Beautiful|110|85|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Echoed Voice|Normal||40|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Overdrive|Electric||80|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks opposing Pokémon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Hidden Power|Normal|Smart|60|100|15|anyadjacent|A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Overheat|Fire|Beautiful|130|90|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Hyper Beam|Normal|Cool|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Parabolic Charge|Electric|Clever|65|100|20|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Hyper Voice|Normal|Cool|90|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Petal Dance|Grass|Beautiful|120|100|10|random|The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Judgment|Normal|Smart|100|100|10|anyadjacent|The user releases countless shots of light at the target. Its type varies with the kind of Plate the user is holding.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Photon Geyser|Psychic||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat— whichever is higher for the user.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Razor Wind|Normal|Cool|80|100|10|adjacentfoes|A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Pollen Puff|Bug||90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Relic Song|Normal||75|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of those listening. It may also induce sleep.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Powder Snow|Ice|Beautiful|40|100|25|adjacentfoes|The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Round|Normal||60|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Power Gem|Rock|Beautiful|80|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Snore|Normal|Cute|50|100|15|anyadjacent|An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Prismatic Laser|Psychic||160|100|10|anyadjacent|The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Psybeam|Psychic|Beautiful|65|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Psychic|Psychic|Clever|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Psychic Noise|Psychic||75|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Clever|140|90|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Psyshock|Psychic|Beautiful|80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Psystrike|Psychic|Cool|100|100|10|anyadjacent|The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Psywave|Psychic|Clever|—|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Razor Wind|Normal|Cool|80|100|10|adjacentfoes|In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Relic Song|Normal|Beautiful|75|100|10|adjacentfoes|The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of the listening opposing Pokémon. This may also induce sleep.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Revelation Dance|Normal||90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target by dancing very hard. The user's type determines the type of this move.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Rising Voltage|Electric||70|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move's power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Roar of Time|Dragon|Beautiful|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can't move on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Round|Normal|Beautiful|60|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Ruination|Dark||—|90|10|anyadjacent|The user summons a ruinous disaster. This cuts the target's HP in half.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Sandsear Storm|Ground||100|80|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This may also leave them with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Scald|Water|Tough|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Scorching Sands|Ground||70|100|10|anyadjacent|The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Searing Shot|Fire|Cool|100|100|5|alladjacent|The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Secret Sword|Fighting|Beautiful|85|100|10|anyadjacent|The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Seed Flare|Grass|Beautiful|120|85|5|anyadjacent|The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. This may also harshly lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Clever|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Sheer Cold|Ice|Beautiful|—|—|5|anyadjacent|The target faints instantly. It's less likely to hit the target if it's used by Pokémon other than Ice types.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Shell Side Arm|Poison||90|100|10|anyadjacent|This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Shell Trap|Fire||150|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user sets a shell trap. If the user is hit by a physical move, the trap will explode and inflict damage on opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Shock Wave|Electric|Cool|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Signal Beam|Bug|Beautiful|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Silver Wind|Bug|Beautiful|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Sludge|Poison|Tough|65|100|20|anyadjacent|Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Tough|90|100|10|anyadjacent|Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Sludge Wave|Poison|Tough|95|100|10|alladjacent|The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Smog|Poison|Tough|30|70|20|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Snarl|Dark|Tough|55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Snipe Shot|Water||80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Snore|Normal|Cute|50|100|15|anyadjacent|This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Solar Beam|Grass|Cool|120|100|10|anyadjacent|In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Sonic Boom|Normal|Cool|—|90|20|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Sonic Boom|Normal|Cool|—|90|20|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Spit Up|Normal|Tough|Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Spacial Rend|Dragon|Beautiful|100|95|5|anyadjacent|The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Swift|Normal|Cool|60|—|20|adjacentfoes|Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Sparkling Aria|Water||90|100|10|alladjacent|The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be healed by the touch of these bubbles.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Techno Blast|Normal||120|100|5|anyadjacent|The user fires a beam of light at its target. The type changes depending on the Drive the user holds.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Spit Up|Normal|Tough|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Tri Attack|Normal|Beauty|80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. May also burn, freeze, or leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Springtide Storm|Fairy||100|80|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds brimming with love and hate. This may also lower their Attack stats.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Trump Card|Normal|Cool|Varies|—|5|anyadjacent|The fewer PP this move has, the greater its attack power.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Steam Eruption|Water|Beautiful|110|95|5|anyadjacent|The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Uproar|Normal|Cute|90|100|10|adjacentfoe|The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Steel Beam|Steel||140|95|5|anyadjacent|The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Weather Ball|Normal|Smart|50|100|10|anyadjacent|An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.}}
{{movelist/category|7|Stoked Sparksurfer|Electric||175|—|1|anyadjacent|After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Wring Out|Normal|Smart|Varies|100|5|anyadjacent|The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack's power.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Stored Power|Psychic|Clever|20|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Acid|Poison|Smart|40|100|30|adjacentfoes|The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets' Sp.Def stats.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Strange Steam|Fairy||90|95|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target by emitting steam. This may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Acid Spray|Poison||40|100|20|anyadjacent|The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Struggle Bug|Bug|Cute|50|100|20|adjacentfoes|While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Belch|Poison||120|90|10|anyadjacent|The user lets out a damaging belch on the target. The user must eat a [[Berry]] to use this move.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Surf|Water|Beautiful|90|100|15|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Clear Smog|Poison||50|—|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Swift|Normal|Cool|60|—|20|adjacentfoes|Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Sludge|Poison|Tough|65|100|20|anyadjacent|Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Synchronoise|Psychic|Clever|120|100|10|alladjacent|Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Tough|90|100|10|anyadjacent|Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Syrup Bomb|Grass||60|85|10|anyadjacent|The user sets off an explosion of sticky candy syrup, which coats the target and causes the target's Speed stat to drop each turn for three turns.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Sludge Wave|Poison||95|100|10|alladjacent|It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Techno Blast|Normal|Cool|120|100|5|anyadjacent|The user fires a beam of light at its target. The move's type changes depending on the Drive the user holds.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Smog|Poison|Tough|30|70|20|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Tera Blast|Normal||80|100|10|anyadjacent|If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat, whichever is higher for the user.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Venoshock|Poison||65|100|10|anyadjacent|The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Tera Starstorm|Normal||120|100|5|anyadjacent|With the power of its crystals, the user bombards and eliminates the target. When used by Terapagos in its Stellar Form, this move damages all opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Confusion|Psychic|Smart|50|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Terrain Pulse|Normal||50|100|10|anyadjacent|The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move's type and power changes depending on the terrain when it's used.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Dream Eater|Psychic|Smart|100|100|15|anyadjacent|The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Thunder|Electric|Cool|110|70|10|anyadjacent|A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Extrasensory|Psychic|Cool|80|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Thunder Cage|Electric||80|90|15|anyadjacent|The user traps the target in a cage of sparking electricity for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Future Sight|Psychic|Smart|120|100|10|anyadjacent|Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Cool|40|100|30|anyadjacent|A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Luster Purge|Psychic|Smart|70|100|5|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Thunderbolt|Electric|Cool|90|100|15|anyadjacent|A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Beauty|Varies|100|20|self|A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Thunderclap|Electric||70|100|5|anyadjacent|This move enables the user to attack first with a jolt of electricity. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Mist Ball|Psychic|Smart|70|100|5|anyadjacent|A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Atk.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Torch Song|Fire||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user blows out raging flames as if singing a song, scorching the target. This also boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Psybeam|Psychic|Beauty|65|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Tri Attack|Normal|Beautiful|80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Psychic|Psychic|Smart|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Trump Card|Normal|Cool|—|—|5|anyadjacent|The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Psycho Boost|Psychic|Smart|140|90|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/category|9|Twin Beam|Psychic||40|100|10|anyadjacent|The user shoots mystical beams from its eyes to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Psyshock|Psychic||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Twister|Dragon|Cool|40|100|20|adjacentfoes|The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Psystrike|Psychic||100|100|10|anyadjacent|The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Uproar|Normal|Cute|90|100|10|random|The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Psywave|Psychic|Smart|Varies|100|15|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Cool|40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Stored Power|Psychic||20|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Venoshock|Poison|Beautiful|65|100|10|anyadjacent|The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Synchronoise|Psychic||120|100|15|alladjacent|Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Volt Switch|Electric|Cool|70|100|20|anyadjacent|After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Ancient Power|Rock|Tough|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Power Gem|Rock|Beauty|80|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Doom Desire|Steel|Cool|140|100|5|anyadjacent|Two turns after this move is used, the user blasts the target with a concentrated bundle of light.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Flash Cannon|Steel|Smart|80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Mirror Shot|Steel|Cute|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Brine|Water|Smart|65|100|10|anyadjacent|If the target's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Bubble|Water|Cute|40|100|30|adjacentfoes|A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets' Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Bubble Beam|Water|Beauty|65|100|20|anyadjacent|A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Hydro Cannon|Water|Beauty|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Hydro Pump|Water|Beauty|110|80|5|anyadjacent|The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Muddy Water|Water|Tough|90|85|10|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Octazooka|Water|Tough|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by spraying ink in the target's face or eyes. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Scald|Water||80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Surf|Water|Beauty|90|100|15|alladjacent|It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Water Gun|Water|Cute|40|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.}}
{{movelist/category|1|Water Gun|Water|Cute|40|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Water Pledge|Water||80|100|10|anyadjacent|A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.}}
{{movelist/category|5|Water Pledge|Water|Beautiful|80|100|10|anyadjacent|A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Water Pulse|Water|Beauty|60|100|20|any|The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Water Pulse|Water|Beautiful|60|100|20|any|The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Water Spout|Water|Beauty|150|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user spouts water to damage the opposing team. The lower the user's HP, the less powerful it becomes.}}
{{movelist/category|6|Water Shuriken|Water|Cool|15|100|20|anyadjacent|The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Whirlpool|Water|Beauty|35|85|15|anyadjacent|Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Water Spout|Water|Beautiful|150|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|3|Weather Ball|Normal|Beautiful|50|100|10|anyadjacent|This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Whirlpool|Water|Beautiful|35|85|15|anyadjacent|The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.}}
{{movelist/category|8|Wildbolt Storm|Electric||100|80|10|adjacentfoes|The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/category|4|Wring Out|Normal|Tough|—|100|5|anyadjacent|The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/category|2|Zap Cannon|Electric|Cool|120|50|5|anyadjacent|The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.}}
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== Trivia ==
==Icons==
* All types that were considered special before Generation IV (except for Dragon) are represented in Eevee's evolutionary family (i.e. {{p|Vaporeon}} for Water, {{p|Jolteon}} for Electric, {{p|Flareon}} for Fire, etc.)
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| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}} and {{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{Special color dark}}; background:#eee; width:100px; height:80px; {{roundy|20px}}" | [[File:SpecialIC BDSP.png]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{Special color dark}}; background:#eee; width:100px; height:80px; {{roundy|20px}}" | [[File:SpecialIC LA.png]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{Special color dark}}; background:#eee; width:100px; height:80px; {{roundy|20px}}" | [[File:SpecialIC Masters.png|100px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{Special color dark}}; background:#eee; width:100px; height:80px; {{roundy|20px}}" | [[File:SpecialIC HOME.png|100px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{Special color dark}}; background:#eee; width:100px; height:80px; {{roundy|20px}}" | [[File:Special icon HOME.png]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{Special color dark}}; background:#eee; width:100px; height:80px; {{roundy|20px}}" | [[File:SpecialIC SV.png]]
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| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}
| Icon symbol from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
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==See also==
==In other languages==
* [[:Category:Special moves]]
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Special attack redirects here. For the Special Attack stat, see Stat → Special Attack.
Damage categories
Physical
Special
Status
Ice Beam is an example of a special move.

A special move (Japanese: 特殊技 special move), sometimes referred to as special attack, is one of the three categories of moves and one of the two that inflict damage.

In Generation I, special moves cause damage depending on the Special stats of both the attacking Pokémon and the defending Pokémon. In later generations, special moves typically deal damage depending on the Special Attack stat of the attacking Pokémon and the Special Defense stat of the defending Pokémon. However, a small number of special moves introduced in Generation V actually deal damage calculated with the defending Pokémon's Defense instead of its Special Defense stat.

While most special moves do not make contact, some do. For example, Grass Knot makes contact despite being a special move.

Terminology

Prior to Generation IX, this category of moves was named "special attack" in descriptions of some moves (such as Light Screen and Mirror Coat) and Abilities (such as Flare Boost). The term "special attack" is also used at the Exchange Service Corner from the Battle Frontier in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Generations I-III

Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. All damaging moves of the following types are special moves:

Hidden Power and Weather Ball are the only moves that can be either category, due to being able to change type.

Shadow moves

The following Shadow moves are special moves:

Game Move Power Accuracy Range Description
XD Shadow Bolt 75 100%
   
   
Normal (long-range)
A shadowy thunder attack that may paralyze.
XD Shadow Chill 75 100%
   
   
Normal (long-range)
A shadowy ice attack that may freeze.
XD Shadow Fire 75 100%
   
   
Normal (long-range)
A shadowy fireball attack that may inflict a burn.
XD Shadow Rave 70 100%
   
   
Other Side
A shadowy aura in the ground is used to launch spikes.
XD Shadow Storm 95 100%
   
   
Other Side
A shadowy aura is used to whip up a vicious tornado.
XD Shadow Wave 50 100%
   
   
Other Side
Shadowy aura waves are loosed to inflict damage.
All details are accurate to Pokémon XD. For details that have changed between games, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Generation IV onward

From Generation IV onward, most damaging moves of the preceding types are special moves, except for Dark, which has only three.

Generation V also introduced three moves categorized as special moves but that deal physical damage. That is, they use the user's Special Attack and the target's Defense to calculate damage. These moves are Psyshock, Psystrike, and Secret Sword. The move Photon Geyser becomes physical if the user's attack stat is higher that its special attack. Shell Side Arm can become physical if it determines it would deal more damage that way after comparing the stats of the user and the target.

Z-Moves, Max Moves, G-Max Moves, and Tera Blast can become special depending on use.

Abilities affecting special moves

Name Description Generation
Flare Boost Powers up special moves when the Pokémon is burned. V
Battery Powers up ally Pokémon's special moves. VII
Ice Scales The Pokémon is protected by ice scales, which halve the damage taken from special moves. VIII

Moves affecting special moves

Name Description Generation
Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. I
Mirror Coat A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. II
Aurora Veil This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm. VII
Shell Side Arm This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target. VIII

List of moves

Gen Move Type Contest Power Accuracy PP Range Description
VII 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt Electric 195 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Normal
The user, Pikachu wearing a cap, powers up a jolt of electricity using its Z-Power and unleashes it. Critical hits land more easily.
I Absorb Grass Clever 20 100% 25 (max 40)
     
     
Normal
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
I Acid Poison Clever 40 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Many Others
Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
V Acid Spray Poison Beautiful 40 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
II Aeroblast Flying Cool 100 95% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.
III Air Cutter Flying Cool 60 95% 25 (max 40)
     
     
Many Others
The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
IV Air Slash Flying Cool 75 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
IX Alluring Voice Fairy 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.
II Ancient Power Rock Tough 60 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
VIII Apple Acid Grass 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with an acidic liquid created from tart apples. This also lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
IX Armor Cannon Fire 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user shoots its own armor out as blazing projectiles. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
VIII Astral Barrage Ghost 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.
IV Aura Sphere Fighting Beautiful 80 —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
I Aurora Beam Ice Beautiful 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
VI Belch Poison Tough 120 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
VIII Bitter Malice Ghost 75 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
III Blast Burn Fire Beautiful 150 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user can't move on the next turn.
I Blizzard Ice Beautiful 110 70% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
IX Blood Moon Normal 140 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user unleashes the full brunt of its spirit from a full moon that shines as red as blood. This move can't be used twice in a row.
V Blue Flare Fire Beautiful 130 85% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense, yet beautiful, blue flame. This may also leave the target with a burn.
VI Boomburst Normal Tough 140 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
All Others
The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.
IV Brine Water Tough 65 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
I Bubble Water Cute 40 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Many Others
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.
I Bubble Beam Water Beautiful 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
IV Bug Buzz Bug Beautiful 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
VII Burn Up Fire 130 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.
VIII Burning Jealousy Fire 70 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
IV Charge Beam Electric Beautiful 50 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
IV Chatter Flying Cute 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target.
IX Chilling Water Water 50 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
VIII Chloroblast Green 150 95% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user launches its amassed chlorophyll to inflict damage on the target. This also damages the user.
VII Clanging Scales Dragon 110 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user's Defense stat goes down after the attack.
V Clear Smog Poison Beautiful 50 —% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.
I Confusion Psychic Clever 50 100% 25 (max 40)
     
     
Normal
The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.
VII Core Enforcer Dragon 100 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
If the Pokémon the user has inflicted damage on have already used their moves, this move eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
IV Dark Pulse Dark Cool 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
VI Dazzling Gleam Fairy Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
VI Disarming Voice Fairy Cute 40 —% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Many Others
Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
IV Discharge Electric Beautiful 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
All Others
The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.
III Doom Desire Steel Beautiful 140 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
Two turns after this move is used, a concentrated bundle of light blasts the target.
IV Draco Meteor Dragon Beautiful 130 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
II Dragon Breath Dragon Cool 60 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VIII Dragon Energy Dragon 150 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
Converting its life-force into power, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.
IV Dragon Pulse Dragon Beautiful 85 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
I Dragon Rage Dragon Cool — 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
VI Draining Kiss Fairy Cute 50 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.
I Dream Eater Psychic Clever 100 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
VIII Dynamax Cannon Dragon 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user unleashes a strong beam from its core. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.
IV Earth Power Ground Beautiful 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
V Echoed Voice Normal Beautiful 40 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
VIII Eerie Spell Psychic 80 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also removes 3 PP from the target's last move.
V Electro Ball Electric Cool — 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
IX Electro Drift Electric 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user races forward at ultrafast speeds, piercing its target with futuristic electricity. This move's power is boosted more than usual if it's a supereffective hit.
IX Electro Shot Electric 130 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.
V Electroweb Electric Beautiful 55 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.
I Ember Fire Cute 40 100% 25 (max 40)
     
     
Normal
The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
IV Energy Ball Grass Beautiful 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
III Eruption Fire Beautiful 150 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks opposing Pokémon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.
VIII Esper Wing Psychic 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user slashes the target with aura-enriched wings. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
VIII Eternabeam Dragon 160 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
This is Eternatus's most powerful attack in its original form. The user can't move on the next turn.
VIII Expanding Force Psychic 80 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move's power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.
III Extrasensory Psychic Cool 80 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.
VI Fairy Wind Fairy Beautiful 40 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Normal
The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it.
IX Fickle Beam Dragon 80 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user shoots a beam of light to inflict damage. Sometimes all the user's heads shoot beams in unison, doubling the move's power.
V Fiery Dance Fire Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
Cloaked in flames, the user attacks the target by dancing and flapping its wings. This may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat.
VIII Fiery Wrath Dark 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.
V Final Gambit Fighting Tough — 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
I Fire Blast Fire Beautiful 110 85% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
V Fire Pledge Fire Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass equivalent, its power increases and a vast sea of fire appears.
I Fire Spin Fire Beautiful 35 85% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
V Flame Burst Fire Beautiful 70 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.
I Flamethrower Fire Beautiful 90 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
IV Flash Cannon Steel Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
VII Fleur Cannon Fairy 130 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user unleashes a strong beam. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
IV Focus Blast Fighting Cool 120 70% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
VI Freeze-Dry Ice Beautiful 70 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.
VIII Freezing Glare Psychic 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen.
III Frenzy Plant Grass Cool 150 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user slams the target with the roots of an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.
V Frost Breath Ice Beautiful 60 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.
V Fusion Flare Fire Beautiful 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user brings down a giant flame. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous lightning bolt.
II Future Sight Psychic Clever 120 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
VII Genesis Supernova Psychic 185 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Normal
After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Mew, attacks the target with full force. The terrain will be charged with psychic energy.
II Giga Drain Grass Clever 75 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
V Glaciate Ice Beautiful 65 95% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This lowers their Speed stats.
IV Grass Knot Grass Cute — 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
V Grass Pledge Grass Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
A column of grass hits the target. When used with its water equivalent, its power increases and a vast swamp appears.
VII Guardian of Alola Fairy — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Normal
The user, the Land Spirit Pokémon, obtains Alola's energy using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. This reduces the target's HP greatly.
I Gust Flying Clever 40 100% 35 (max 56)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
III Heat Wave Fire Beautiful 95 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
V Hex Ghost Clever 65 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
II Hidden Power Normal Clever 60 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
V Hurricane Flying Tough 110 70% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.
III Hydro Cannon Water Beautiful 150 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.
I Hydro Pump Water Beautiful 110 80% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
IX Hydro Steam Water 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent.
I Hyper Beam Normal Cool 150 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
III Hyper Voice Normal Cool 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
VI Hyperspace Hole Psychic Clever 80 —% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
Using a hyperspace hole, the user appears right next to the target and strikes. This also hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.
I Ice Beam Ice Beautiful 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
V Ice Burn Ice Beautiful 140 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the target with a burn.
II Icy Wind Ice Beautiful 55 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
V Incinerate Fire Tough 60 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
VIII Infernal Parade Ghost 60 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.
V Inferno Fire Beautiful 100 50% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.
VI Infestation Bug Cute 20 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
IV Judgment Normal Beautiful 100 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user releases countless shots of light at the target. This move's type varies depending on the kind of Plate the user is holding.
IV Lava Plume Fire Tough 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
All Others
The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.
IV Leaf Storm Grass Beautiful 130 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
V Leaf Tornado Grass Cool 65 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target's accuracy.
VI Light of Ruin Fairy Beautiful 140 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot.
IX Lumina Crash Psychic 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks by unleashing a peculiar light that even affects the mind. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
III Luster Purge Psychic Clever 70 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
III Magical Leaf Grass Beautiful 60 —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
IV Magma Storm Fire Tough 100 75% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.
IX Make It Rain Steel 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks by throwing out a mass of coins. This also lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. Money is earned after the battle.
IX Malignant Chain Poison 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user pours toxins into the target by wrapping them in a toxic, corrosive chain. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
IX Matcha Gotcha Grass 80 90% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Many Others
The user fires a blast of tea that it mixed. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
I Mega Drain Grass Clever 40 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
VIII Meteor Beam Rock 120 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.
II Mirror Coat Psychic Beautiful — 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Varies
A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
IV Mirror Shot Steel Beautiful 65 85% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
III Mist Ball Psychic Clever 70 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VIII Misty Explosion Fairy 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
All Others
The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move's power is increased on Misty Terrain.
VI Moonblast Fairy Beautiful 95 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VII Moongeist Beam Ghost 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
IV Mud Bomb Ground Cute 65 85% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
III Mud Shot Ground Tough 55 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
II Mud-Slap Ground Cute 20 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
III Muddy Water Water Tough 90 85% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
VI Mystical Fire Fire Beautiful 75 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VIII Mystical Power Psychic 70 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks by emitting a mysterious power. This also boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
VII Nature's Madness Fairy — 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user hits the target with the force of nature. It halves the target's HP.
V Night Daze Dark Cool 85 95% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
I Night Shade Ghost Clever — 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
VI Oblivion Wing Flying Cool 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user absorbs its target's HP. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.
VII Oceanic Operetta Water 195 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Normal
The user, Primarina, summons a massive amount of water using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.
II Octazooka Water Tough 65 85% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks by spraying ink in the target's face or eyes. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
IV Ominous Wind Ghost Beautiful 60 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
VI Origin Pulse Water Beautiful 110 85% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.
VIII Overdrive Electric 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks opposing Pokémon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration.
III Overheat Fire Beautiful 130 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
VI Parabolic Charge Electric Clever 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
All Others
The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.
I Petal Dance Grass Beautiful 120 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
1 Random
The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
VII Photon Geyser Psychic 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat— whichever is higher for the user.
VII Pollen Puff Bug 90 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.
II Powder Snow Ice Beautiful 40 100% 25 (max 40)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon.
IV Power Gem Rock Beautiful 80 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
VII Prismatic Laser Psychic 160 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can't move on the next turn.
I Psybeam Psychic Beautiful 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
I Psychic Psychic Clever 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
IX Psychic Noise Psychic 75 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.
III Psycho Boost Psychic Clever 140 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
V Psyshock Psychic Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.
V Psystrike Psychic Cool 100 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.
I Psywave Psychic Clever — 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.
I Razor Wind Normal Cool 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.
V Relic Song Normal Beautiful 75 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of the listening opposing Pokémon. This may also induce sleep.
VII Revelation Dance Normal 90 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target by dancing very hard. The user's type determines the type of this move.
VIII Rising Voltage Electric 70 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move's power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.
IV Roar of Time Dragon Beautiful 150 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can't move on the next turn.
V Round Normal Beautiful 60 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
IX Ruination Dark — 90% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user summons a ruinous disaster. This cuts the target's HP in half.
VIII Sandsear Storm Ground 100 80% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This may also leave them with a burn.
V Scald Water Tough 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
VIII Scorching Sands Ground 70 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
V Searing Shot Fire Cool 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
All Others
The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.
V Secret Sword Fighting Beautiful 85 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target.
IV Seed Flare Grass Beautiful 120 85% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. This may also harshly lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
II Shadow Ball Ghost Clever 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
III Sheer Cold Ice Beautiful — —% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target faints instantly. It's less likely to hit the target if it's used by Pokémon other than Ice types.
VIII Shell Side Arm Poison 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target.
VII Shell Trap Fire 150 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user sets a shell trap. If the user is hit by a physical move, the trap will explode and inflict damage on opposing Pokémon.
III Shock Wave Electric Cool 60 —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
III Signal Beam Bug Beautiful 75 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
III Silver Wind Bug Beautiful 60 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats.
I Sludge Poison Tough 65 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
II Sludge Bomb Poison Tough 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
V Sludge Wave Poison Tough 95 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
All Others
The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
I Smog Poison Tough 30 70% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.
V Snarl Dark Tough 55 95% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Many Others
The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
VIII Snipe Shot Water 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target.
II Snore Normal Cute 50 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
I Solar Beam Grass Cool 120 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
I Sonic Boom Normal Cool — 90% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
IV Spacial Rend Dragon Beautiful 100 95% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.
VII Sparkling Aria Water 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
All Others
The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be healed by the touch of these bubbles.
III Spit Up Normal Tough — 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.
VIII Springtide Storm Fairy 100 80% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds brimming with love and hate. This may also lower their Attack stats.
VI Steam Eruption Water Beautiful 110 95% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.
VIII Steel Beam Steel 140 95% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.
VII Stoked Sparksurfer Electric 175 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Normal
After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.
V Stored Power Psychic Clever 20 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power.
VIII Strange Steam Fairy 90 95% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user attacks the target by emitting steam. This may also confuse the target.
V Struggle Bug Bug Cute 50 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Many Others
While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.
I Surf Water Beautiful 90 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
All Others
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
I Swift Normal Cool 60 —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Many Others
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
V Synchronoise Psychic Clever 120 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
All Others
Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.
IX Syrup Bomb Grass 60 85% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user sets off an explosion of sticky candy syrup, which coats the target and causes the target's Speed stat to drop each turn for three turns.
V Techno Blast Normal Cool 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user fires a beam of light at its target. The move's type changes depending on the Drive the user holds.
IX Tera Blast Normal 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat, whichever is higher for the user.
IX Tera Starstorm Normal 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
With the power of its crystals, the user bombards and eliminates the target. When used by Terapagos in its Stellar Form, this move damages all opposing Pokémon.
VIII Terrain Pulse Normal 50 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move's type and power changes depending on the terrain when it's used.
I Thunder Electric Cool 110 70% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VIII Thunder Cage Electric 80 90% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user traps the target in a cage of sparking electricity for four to five turns.
I Thunder Shock Electric Cool 40 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Normal
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
I Thunderbolt Electric Cool 90 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
IX Thunderclap Electric 70 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
This move enables the user to attack first with a jolt of electricity. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
IX Torch Song Fire 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user blows out raging flames as if singing a song, scorching the target. This also boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
I Tri Attack Normal Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
IV Trump Card Normal Cool — —% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.
IX Twin Beam Psychic 40 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user shoots mystical beams from its eyes to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
II Twister Dragon Cool 40 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Many Others
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
III Uproar Normal Cute 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
1 Random
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
IV Vacuum Wave Fighting Cool 40 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Normal
The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.
V Venoshock Poison Beautiful 65 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
V Volt Switch Electric Cool 70 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
I Water Gun Water Cute 40 100% 25 (max 40)
     
     
Normal
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
V Water Pledge Water Beautiful 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.
III Water Pulse Water Beautiful 60 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal (long-range)
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
VI Water Shuriken Water Cool 15 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Normal
The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.
III Water Spout Water Beautiful 150 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Many Others
The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.
III Weather Ball Normal Beautiful 50 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Normal
This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.
II Whirlpool Water Beautiful 35 85% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Normal
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
VIII Wildbolt Storm Electric 100 80% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Many Others
The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.
IV Wring Out Normal Tough — 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move's power.
II Zap Cannon Electric Cool 120 50% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Normal
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Icons

SpecialIC IV.png SpecialIC HGSS.png SpecialIC BW.png SpecialIC.png SpecialIC LGPE.png SpecialIC SwSh.png
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Generation VI and VII 		Icon from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! 		Icon from
Sword and Shield
SpecialIC BDSP.png SpecialIC LA.png SpecialIC Masters.png SpecialIC HOME.png Special icon HOME.png SpecialIC SV.png
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Legends: Arceus 		Icon from
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HOME 		Icon symbol from
HOME 		Icon from
Scarlet and Violet

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 特殊招式 Dahksyùh Jīusīk
Mandarin 特殊招式 Tèshū Zhāoshì
France Flag.png French Attaque spéciale
Germany Flag.png German Spezial-Attacke
Italy Flag.png Italian Mossa speciale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 특수 기술 Teuksu Gisul
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ataque especial


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