Flavor Text |
 | Sword | This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds. |
Shield | Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It’s said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after. |  | Sword | When its feathers rub together, they produce a crackling sound like the zapping of electricity. That’s why this Pokémon is called Zapdos. |
Shield | One kick from its powerful legs will pulverize a dump truck. Supposedly, this Pokémon runs through the mountains at over 180 mph. |
Brilliant Diamond |
This legendary Pokémon is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
Shining Pearl |
Galarian Form Level Up |
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Peck |
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35 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
— |
Focus Energy |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
5 |
Rock Smash |
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40 |
100 |
15 |
50 |
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
10 |
Light Screen |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
15 |
Pluck |
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60 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
20 |
Agility |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
25 |
Ancient Power |
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60 |
100 |
5 |
10 |
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once. |
30 |
Brick Break |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
35 |
Drill Peck |
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80 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
A corkscrewing attack that strikes the target with a sharp beak acting as a drill. |
40 |
Quick Guard |
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-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. |
45 |
Thunderous Kick |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
100 |
The user overwhelms the target with lightning-like movement before delivering a kick. This also lowers the target's Defense stat. |
50 |
Bulk Up |
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-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
55 |
Counter |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
-- |
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
60 |
Detect |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
65 |
Close Combat |
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120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
70 |
Reversal |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
Standard Level Up |
|
— |
Peck |
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35 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
— |
Thunder Wave |
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-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
5 |
Thunder Shock |
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40 |
100 |
30 |
10 |
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
10 |
Light Screen |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
15 |
Pluck |
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60 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
20 |
Agility |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
25 |
Ancient Power |
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60 |
100 |
5 |
10 |
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once. |
30 |
Charge |
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-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user's Sp. Def stat. |
35 |
Drill Peck |
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80 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
A corkscrewing attack that strikes the target with a sharp beak acting as a drill. |
40 |
Roost |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP. |
45 |
Discharge |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
50 |
Rain Dance |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
55 |
Thunder |
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110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
60 |
Detect |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
65 |
Magnetic Flux |
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-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability. |
70 |
Zap Cannon |
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120 |
50 |
5 |
100 |
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
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120 |
75 |
5 |
-- |
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The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
TM06 |
Fly |
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90 |
95 |
15 |
-- |
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The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. |
TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
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The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM09 |
Giga Impact |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
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The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
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-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
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The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
TM16 |
Screech |
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-- |
85 |
40 |
-- |
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An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
TM17 |
Light Screen |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
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A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
TM21 |
Rest |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
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The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
TM24 |
Snore |
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50 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
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This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
TM25 |
Protect |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
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This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TM26 |
Scary Face |
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-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
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The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
TM30 |
Steel Wing |
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70 |
90 |
25 |
10 |
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The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat. |
TM32 |
Sandstorm |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
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A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
TM33 |
Rain Dance |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
|
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
TM34 |
Sunny Day |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
|
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
TM35 |
Hail |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
TM39 |
Facade |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
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This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 |
Swift |
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60 |
101 |
20 |
-- |
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Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
TM42 |
Revenge |
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60 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
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This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. |
TM43 |
Brick Break |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
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The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
TM46 |
Weather Ball |
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50 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
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This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather. |
TM52 |
Bounce |
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85 |
85 |
5 |
30 |
|
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TM56 |
U-turn |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
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After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
TM57 |
Payback |
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50 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
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The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled. |
TM58 |
Assurance |
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60 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
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If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled. |
TM75 |
Low Sweep |
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65 |
100 |
20 |
100 |
|
The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat. |
TM76 |
Round |
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60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
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The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
TM78 |
Acrobatics |
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55 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
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The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
TM79 |
Retaliate |
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70 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
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The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased. |
TM80 |
Volt Switch |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
|
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
TM93 |
Eerie Impulse |
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-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
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The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
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75 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
Technical Record Attacks |
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TR07 |
Low Kick |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
-- |
|
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
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90 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
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A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TR09 |
Thunder |
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110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
|
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TR12 |
Agility |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
|
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
TR13 |
Focus Energy |
 |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
|
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
TR20 |
Substitute |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
TR21 |
Reversal |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
|
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
TR26 |
Endure |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
TR29 |
Baton Pass |
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-- |
101 |
40 |
-- |
|
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
TR36 |
Heat Wave |
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95 |
90 |
10 |
10 |
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The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn. |
TR37 |
Taunt |
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-- |
100 |
20 |
-- |
|
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
TR39 |
Superpower |
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120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
|
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. |
TR41 |
Blaze Kick |
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85 |
90 |
10 |
10 |
|
The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
TR48 |
Bulk Up |
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-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
|
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
TR53 |
Close Combat |
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120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
|
The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
TR66 |
Brave Bird |
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120 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
|
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
TR86 |
Wild Charge |
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90 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
|
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
TR89 |
Hurricane |
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110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
|
The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. |
TR95 |
Throat Chop |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
100 |
|
The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns. |
BDSP Technical Machine Attacks |
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TM05 |
Roar |
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-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
TM07 |
Hail |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
TM11 |
Sunny Day |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM16 |
Light Screen |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
TM17 |
Protect |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TM18 |
Rain Dance |
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-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
TM24 |
Thunderbolt |
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90 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TM25 |
Thunder |
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110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TM32 |
Double Team |
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-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
TM34 |
Shock Wave |
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60 |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
TM37 |
Sandstorm |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
TM40 |
Aerial Ace |
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60 |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
TM42 |
Facade |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
TM43 |
Volt Switch |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
TM44 |
Rest |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
TM47 |
Steel Wing |
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70 |
90 |
25 |
10 |
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat. |
TM51 |
Roost |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP. |
TM57 |
Charge Beam |
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50 |
90 |
10 |
70 |
The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
TM58 |
Endure |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TM68 |
Giga Impact |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM70 |
Flash |
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-- |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The user flashes a light that lowers the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
TM73 |
Thunder Wave |
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-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
TM82 |
Sleep Talk |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
TM87 |
Swagger |
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-- |
85 |
15 |
-- |
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. |
TM88 |
Pluck |
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60 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
TM89 |
U-turn |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
TM90 |
Substitute |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
TM94 |
Fly |
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90 |
95 |
15 |
-- |
The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. |
TM97 |
Defog |
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-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness. |
TM98 |
Rock Smash |
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40 |
100 |
15 |
50 |
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
Usable Max Moves |
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Max Flare |
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130 130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Fire-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user intensifies the sun for five turns. |
Max Flutterby |
 |

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120 120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
Max Lightning |
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  |
130(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns. |
Max Strike |
 |
 
  |
150(Phy)/150(Spe) 150(Phy)/150(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. |
Max Knuckle |
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 |
100 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats. |
Max Airstream |
 |
 
  |
140(Phy)/140(Spe) 140(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats. |
Max Rockfall |
 |

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110 110 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. |
Max Quake |
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130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. |
Max Darkness |
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130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
Max Steelspike |
 |

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120 120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. |
Max Guard |
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101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
Transfer Only Moves (Details) |
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Leer |
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-- |
100 |
30 |
100 | Let's Go Lv. 16 |
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
Toxic |
 |
 |
-- |
90 |
10 |
-- |
Gen VII TM06 |
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
Confide |
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 |
-- |
101 |
20 |
100 |
Gen VII TM100 |
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
Headbutt |
 |
 |
70 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
Let's Go TM01 |
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
Reflect |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
Let's Go TM09 |
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
Tailwind |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns. |
Sky Attack |
 |
 |
140 |
90 |
5 |
30 |
Move Tutor - USM |
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch. |
Laser Focus |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. |
Air Cutter |
 |
 |
60 |
95 |
25 |
-- |
Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
Mud-slap |
 |
 |
20 |
100 |
10 |
100 |
Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
Twister |
 |
 |
40 |
100 |
20 |
20 |
Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch. |
Double-edge |
 |
 |
120 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
Mimic |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
Curse |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
Gen II TM03 |
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
Whirlwind |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
Gen I TM04 |
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
Take Down |
 |
 |
90 |
85 |
20 |
-- |
Gen I TM09 |
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |