Wind move

Gust in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

A wind move (Japanese: 風技(かぜわざ) wind move) is any move that uses wind. Wind moves have some unique properties and effects. The mechanic was introduced in Generation IX.

Wind moves like Gust have existed since Generation I, but in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, wind became a mechanic; moves that use wind become flagged when used against Pokémon with specific Abilities.

In the games

In the core series games, wind moves have the following effects:

• Pokémon with the Wind Rider Ability are immune to damage from other Pokémon's wind moves, receiving an increase in Attack by one stage instead. The increase is also received when Tailwind takes effect, in addition to the speed boost effect from Tailwind. Sandstorm does not interact with Wind Rider.
• When a Pokémon with the Wind Power Ability is hit by a wind move or when Tailwind takes effect, it becomes charged, boosting the power of its next Electric-type move. Sandstorm does not interact with Wind Power.
• The accuracy of Hurricane, Blizzard, Bleakwind Storm, Wildbolt Storm, and Sandsear Storm are affected by the weather.
  • During hail (in Generation IV-VIII) and snow (from Generation IX onwards), Blizzard ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
  • During rain, Hurricane ignores accuracy and evasion checks; during harsh sunlight, Hurricane only has 50% accuracy.
  • In Generation IX, during rain, Bleakwind Storm, Wildbolt Storm, and Sandsear Storm ignore accuracy and evasion checks.
  • In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only, Blizzard also has a 30% chance to hit through Protect or Detect when used in hail or rain, respectively.

List of wind moves

Move Type Cat. Gust  Flying  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Whirlwind  Normal  Status {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Blizzard  Ice  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Aeroblast  Flying  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Icy Wind  Ice  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Sandstorm  Rock  Status {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Twister  Dragon  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Heat Wave  Fire  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Air Cutter  Flying  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Tailwind  Flying  Status {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Hurricane  Flying  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Petal Blizzard  Grass  Physical {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Fairy Wind  Fairy  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Springtide Storm  Fairy  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Bleakwind Storm  Flying  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Wildbolt Storm  Electric  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}} Sandsear Storm  Ground  Special {{{3}}} {{{4}}} {{{5}}} {{{6}}}

Effects involving wind moves

Abilities

Name Effect Wind Rider Boosts the Attack stat if the Pokémon is hit by a wind move or if Tailwind takes effect. Grants immunity to damage from wind moves. Wind Power The Pokémon becomes charged when it is hit by a wind move or if Tailwind takes effect, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 風的招式 Fūng-dīk Jīusīk Mandarin 風的招式 / 风的招式 Fēng-de Zhāoshì French Capacité faisant appel au vent German Wind-Attacke Italian Mossa basata sul vento Korean 바람 기술 Baram Gisul Spanish Movimiento que usa viento

Related articles

• Sound-based move

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