Geomancy (move)
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Geomancy (Japanese: ジオコントロール Geo Control) is a non-damaging Fairy-type move introduced in Generation VI. It is the signature move of Xerneas.
Effect
The user charges the move on the first turn. On the second turn, the user's Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed increase by two stages.
The held item Power Herb can allow its holder to use Geomancy in one turn, then the Power Herb is consumed in the process. If the user falls for Taunt while charging, the move will fail on the next turn.
If powered up by a Fairium Z into Z-Geomancy, the user's Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed are raised by one stage each (before Geomancy's charging turn). If the user is under the effect of Taunt, Z-Geomancy's initial stat-boosting effect as well as its charging turn will execute normally, but the move will fail after the charging turn.
Generation VIII
Pokémon Sword and Shield
In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Geomancy could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Geomancy cannot be selected in a battle.
Generation IX
Geomancy cannot be selected in a battle.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
The user gains the Geomancy status condition for a turn. On the next turn, the user boosts the Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense, and Travel Speed of the user and teammates.
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Pokémon Masters EX
Name | Category | State | Base power | Max power | Target | Effect tag | Description | Playable sync pair | |||
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Gentlemanly Geomancy | Status | Default 6★ EX |
— | — | All allies | — | Charges the user's move gauge by two for each allied sync pair on the field. When used in a co-op battle, charges the move gauges of all allied players by two instead. The higher the user's move level, the more it raises the Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed of all allied sync pairs (can be raised by up to six stat ranks maximum). The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used. |
Professor Sycamore & Xerneas |
Notes:
- Unlike some sync moves, this move could not be raised to 6★ EX since its release date (of February 11, 2021) until 700 days later (on January 12, 2023).
In-depth description
This move raises the Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed of all allied sync pairs by a number of stat ranks equal to one more than Professor Sycamore & Xerneas's current move level, which is demonstrated in the following table:
Move level | Stat ranks |
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1 | 2 |
2 | 3 |
3 | 4 |
4 | 5 |
5 | 6 |
Super Smash Bros. series
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Xerneas uses Geomancy to temporarily turn fighters into gold versions of themselves that are immune to knockback and more resistant to attacks. They also become surrounded by a rainbow glow that shrinks as time passes to indicate when the effect will end.
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Pokémon GO
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In animation
Pokémon animated series
The user emits waves of energy that resurrect anyone petrified by Oblivion Wing. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Xerneas emits green or rainbow-colored waves of energy from its body that affect everything around it. Anything turned to stone by Oblivion Wing is restored to life. | |||
Xerneas (M17) | Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction | Debut | |
A wild Xerneas | The Legend of X, Y, and Z! | None |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
The user absorbs energy to power itself up. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Xerneas releases a seven-colored light as it absorbs energy from the earth to power itself up. When in Neutral Mode, it turns into its Active Mode. | |||
Y's Xerxer | Rhyhorn Charges | Debut |
In other generations
Core series games
Spin-off series games
Trivia
- Geomancy is the only status move that has a charging turn.
- It is also the only status move that is the signature move of a game mascot.
- Excluding moves that were only signature moves in certain generations, it is the only signature move to be a Fast Attack in Pokémon GO.
- When Xerneas uses Geomancy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the sound effect of a Super Mushroom/Fire Flower from Super Mario Bros. can be heard.
In other languages
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