| Flavor Text |
 | Sun | Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up. |
Moon | It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans. | Ultra Sun | You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. | Ultra Moon | Even your home isn’t safe. Gengar will lurk in whatever dark corner of a room it can find and wait for its chance to catch its prey. |  | Sun | Gengar’s relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey. |
Moon | The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack. | Ultra Sun | It tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master! | Ultra Moon | Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power. |
| Generation VII Level Up |
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| Evolve |
Shadow Punch |
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60 |
-- |
20 |
-- |
| The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses. |
| — |
Hypnosis |
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-- |
60 |
20 |
-- |
| The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| — |
Lick |
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30 |
100 |
30 |
30 |
| The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| — |
Spite |
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-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 5 |
Spite |
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-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 8 |
Mean Look |
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-- |
-- |
5 |
-- |
| The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| 12 |
Curse |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 15 |
Night Shade |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| 19 |
Confuse Ray |
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-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 22 |
Sucker Punch |
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70 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 28 |
Payback |
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50 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled. |
| 33 |
Shadow Ball |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
| The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| 39 |
Dream Eater |
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100 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| 44 |
Dark Pulse |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
| The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 50 |
Destiny Bond |
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-- |
-- |
5 |
-- |
| After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 55 |
Hex |
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65 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 61 |
Nightmare |
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-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| TM & HM Attacks |
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| TM06 |
Toxic |
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-- |
90 |
10 |
-- |
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 |
Venoshock |
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65 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 |
Hidden Power |
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60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 |
Sunny Day |
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-- |
-- |
5 |
-- |
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM12 |
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. |
| 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. |
| TM17 |
Protect |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 |
Rain Dance |
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-- |
-- |
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. |
| TM21 |
Frustration |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| 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. |
| TM27 |
Return |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 |
Psychic |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 |
Shadow Ball |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
| The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 |
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. |
| TM32 |
Double Team |
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-- |
-- |
15 |
-- |
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 |
Sludge Bomb |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
30 |
| Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TM41 |
Torment |
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-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 |
Facade |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 |
Rest |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 |
Attract |
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-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 |
Thief |
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60 |
100 |
25 |
-- |
| The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 |
Round |
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60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM52 |
Focus Blast |
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120 |
70 |
5 |
10 |
| The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM53 |
Energy Ball |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM56 |
Fling |
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?? |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM61 |
Will-O-Wisp |
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-- |
85 |
15 |
-- |
| The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM63 |
Embargo |
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-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM64 |
Explosion |
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250 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
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70 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM66 |
Payback |
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50 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled. |
| 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. |
| TM77 |
Psych Up |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
| The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM83 |
Infestation |
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20 |
100 |
20 |
100 |
| The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. |
| TM84 |
Poison Jab |
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80 |
100 |
20 |
30 |
| The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM85 |
Dream Eater |
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100 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| 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 |
Sleep Talk |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 |
Substitute |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM92 |
Trick Room |
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-- |
-- |
5 |
-- |
| The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM97 |
Dark Pulse |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
| The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM99 |
Dazzling Gleam |
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80 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 |
Confide |
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-- |
-- |
20 |
100 |
| The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Egg Moves (Details) |
| Psywave |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Details |
| The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity. |
| Perish Song |
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-- |
-- |
5 |
-- |
Details |
| Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. |
| Haze |
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-- |
-- |
30 |
-- |
Details |
| The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Astonish |
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30 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
Details |
| The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Grudge |
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-- |
-- |
5 |
-- |
Details |
| If the user faints, the user's grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent's move that knocked it out. |
| Fire Punch |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
Details |
| The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Ice Punch |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
Details |
| The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Thunder Punch |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
Details |
| The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Disable |
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-- |
100 |
20 |
-- |
Details |
| For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Scary Face |
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-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
Details |
| The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Clear Smog |
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50 |
-- |
15 |
-- |
Details |
| The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal. |
| Smog |
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30 |
70 |
20 |
40 |
Details |
| The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target. |
| Reflect Type |
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-- |
-- |
15 |
-- |
Details |
| The user reflects the target's type, making it the same type as the target. |
| Usable Z Moves |
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| Breakneck Blitz |
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200(Phy)/200(Spe) |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| All-Out Pummeling |
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200(Phy)/190(Spe) |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Acid Downpour |
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160(Phy)/175(Spe) |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user creates a poisonous swamp using its Z-Power and sinks the target into it at full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Savage Spin-Out |
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100 |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Never-Ending Nightmare |
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140(Phy)/160(Spe) |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Inferno Overdrive |
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140 |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user breathes a stream of intense fire toward the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies depending on the original move. |
| Bloom Doom |
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175 |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user collects energy from plants using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Gigavolt Havoc |
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140(Phy)/185(Spe) |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Shattered Psyche |
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180 |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Subzero Slammer |
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140(Phy)/100(Spe) |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Black Hole Eclipse |
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175(Phy)/160(Spe) |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Twinkle Tackle |
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160 |
-- |
1 |
-- |
| The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
| Transfer Only Moves (Details) |
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| Rock Smash |
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40 |
100 |
15 |
50 |
Gen VI TM94 (XY)
HM06 (ΪRαS) |
| The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Secret Power |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
30 |
Gen VI TM94 (ΪRαS) |
| The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Power-up Punch |
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40 |
100 |
20 |
100 |
Gen VI TM98 |
| Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. |
| Strength |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Gen VI HM04 |
| The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Secret Power |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
30 |
Gen IV TM43 |
| The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Endure |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
Gen IV TM58 |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Captivate |
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-- |
100 |
20 |
-- |
Gen IV TM78 |
| If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Natural Gift |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Gen IV TM83 |
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power. |
| Ominous Wind |
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60 |
100 |
5 |
10 |
Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once. |
| Headbutt |
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|
70 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
Move Tutor - HGSS |
| The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Mega Punch |
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80 |
85 |
20 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Kick |
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120 |
75 |
5 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Body Slam |
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85 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Double-edge |
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120 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Counter |
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|
?? |
100 |
20 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Seismic Toss |
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|
?? |
100 |
20 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| Mimic |
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|
-- |
-- |
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. |
| Metronome |
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-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| Dynamic Punch |
|
|
100 |
50 |
5 |
100 |
Move Tutor - Emerald |
| The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| Nightmare |
|
|
-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Move Tutor - XD |
| A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Self-destruct |
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|
200 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
Move Tutor - XD |
| The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Zap Cannon |
|
|
120 |
50 |
5 |
100 |
Gen II TM07 |
| The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
| 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. |
| Submission |
|
|
80 |
80 |
20 |
-- |
Gen I TM17 |
| The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little. |
| Rage |
|
|
20 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
Gen I TM20 |
| As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. |
| Mega Drain |
|
|
40 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Gen I TM21 |
| A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Bide |
|
|
?? |
-- |
10 |
-- |
Gen I TM34 |
| The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Skull Bash |
|
|
130 |
100 |
10 |
100 |
Gen I TM40 |
| The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
