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==Similar examples==
==Similar examples==
There are several moves that are uniquely associated with certain Pokémon but are otherwise not considered signature moves.
There are several moves that are uniquely associated with certain Pokémon but are otherwise not considered signature moves.
* Although they are not always signature moves, some Pokémon are capable of learning only one move. These Pokémon are {{p|Ditto}} ({{m|Transform}}), {{p|Unown}} ({{m|Hidden Power}}), and {{p|Smeargle}} ({{m|Sketch}}).
* Although they are not always signature moves, some Pokémon are capable of learning only one move. These Pokémon are {{p|Ditto}} ({{m|Transform}}), {{p|Unown}} ({{m|Hidden Power}}), and {{p|Smeargle}} ({{m|Sketch}}). Transform is almost a signature move, as it is only learned by one other Pokémon, {{p|Mew}}. Some other Pokémon rely on a very limited signature set of moves, though these Pokémon generally [[TM#Incompatible Pokémon|cannot use TMs]] or [[TR]]s.
** Transform is almost a signature move, as it is only learned by one other Pokémon, {{p|Mew}}.
** Some other Pokémon rely on a very limited signature set of moves; these Pokémon generally [[TM#Incompatible Pokémon|cannot use TMs]] or [[TR]]s.
* {{p|Umbreon}}'s {{m|Moonlight}} is a counterpart to {{p|Espeon}}'s {{m|Morning Sun}}, though the former was never its signature move.
* {{p|Umbreon}}'s {{m|Moonlight}} is a counterpart to {{p|Espeon}}'s {{m|Morning Sun}}, though the former was never its signature move.
* {{m|Iron Tail}} is the only {{type|Steel}} move introduced in Generation II that was never a signature move, although it is heavily associated with {{p|Steelix}}.
* {{m|Iron Tail}} is the only {{type|Steel}} move introduced in Generation II that was never a signature move, although it is heavily associated with {{p|Steelix}}.
* Some moves are exclusive to groups of Pokémon related in a way other than evolution:
Some moves are exclusive to groups of Pokémon related in a way other than [[evolution]] or [[Legendary group]].  
** In [[Generation V]], {{m|Sacred Sword}} was exclusively learned by the [[Legendary group]] [[Swords of Justice]].
* {{p|Dracozolt}} and {{p|Arctozolt}} are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move {{m|Bolt Beak}}, while {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}} are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move {{m|Fishious Rend}}.  
** {{m|Fusion Flare}} is exclusively learned by {{p|Reshiram}} and {{form|Kyurem|White}} {{p|Kyurem}}, while {{m|Fusion Bolt}} is exclusively learned by {{p|Zekrom}} and {{form|Kyurem|Black}} {{p|Kyurem}}, outside of events. Kyurem's forms are the result of absorbing Reshiram or Zekrom, and thus gain some of their traits and powers.
* {{p|Delibird}} and its {{pkmn2|Paradox}} relative {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up.
** {{p|Dracozolt}} and {{p|Arctozolt}} are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move {{m|Bolt Beak}}, while {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}} are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move {{m|Fishious Rend}}.
* {{p|Volcarona}} and its future Paradox relative {{p|Iron Moth}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Fiery Dance}}. Interestingly, Volcarona's ancient Paradox relative, {{p|Slither Wing}}, cannot learn the move.
** {{p|Delibird}} and its {{pkmn2|Paradox}} relative {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up.
* {{m|Frenzy Plant}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]].
** {{p|Volcarona}} and its future Paradox relative {{p|Iron Moth}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Fiery Dance}}.
* {{m|Blast Burn}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Fire}} starter Pokémon.
*** Interestingly, Volcarona's ancient Paradox relative {{p|Slither Wing}}, cannot learn the move.
* {{m|Hydro Cannon}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon.
** The [[Guardian deities]] are the only Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Nature's Madness}}.
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], only starter Pokémon and their evolutions could learn {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, and {{m|Water Pledge}}.
** The [[Treasures of Ruin]] are the only Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Ruination}}.
 
*** Interestingly enough, both Nature's Madness and Ruination have the exact same effect as {{m|Super Fang}}, on top of having the same typing of the secondary type of either move's respective Legendary group.
{{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with the moves {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, respectively.
** {{m|Take Heart}} is exclusive to the [[sea guardians]].
* In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Hydro Pump}} is Blastoise's special attack.
** {{m|Mystical Power}} is exclusive to the [[lake guardians]].
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy says {{m|Flamethrower}} is its signature move.
** {{m|Frenzy Plant}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]].
* In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Solar Beam}} is {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s most powerful attack.
** {{m|Blast Burn}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Fire}} starter Pokémon.
 
** {{m|Hydro Cannon}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon.
There are several moves that appear to be designed with certain Pokémon in mind but were not signature moves in their debut generation.
** Prior to [[Generation VII]], only starter Pokémon and their evolutions could learn {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, and {{m|Water Pledge}}.
* {{m|Meteor Mash}} share its type and theme with {{p|Metang}} and {{p|Metagross}}, but it was never their signature move, as the move is also learned by {{p|Clefairy}} in its debut.
* {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with the moves {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, respectively.
* {{m|Aura Sphere}} appears to be associated with {{p|Lucario}}, called the "Aura Pokémon".
** In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Hydro Pump}} is Blastoise's special attack.
* {{m|Razor Shell}} was never a signature move of {{p|Oshawott}}'s evolutionary line, although it uses a [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]] in its animation.
** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy says {{m|Flamethrower}} is its signature move.
* {{m|Steamroller}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Venipede}} line, as they have the same type and the move is almost exclusive, but it is also learned by {{p|Golem}} in its debut.
** In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Solar Beam}} is {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s most powerful attack.
* {{m|Heart Stamp}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Woobat}} line, but it can also be learned by the {{p|Smoochum}} line.
* There are several moves that appear to be designed with certain Pokémon in mind but were not signature moves in their debut generation.
* {{m|Dual Chop}} shares its axe theme with the {{p|Axew}} line, but it initially could also be learned by {{p|Gabite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}.
** {{m|Meteor Mash}} share its type and theme with {{p|Metang}} and {{p|Metagross}}, but it was never their signature move, as the move is also learned by {{p|Clefairy}} in its debut.
* {{m|Electroweb}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Joltik}} line. They share the same type and spider theme, and the move was exclusive to the Joltik family before the release of {{B2W2}} when it was made available to other species via [[Move Tutor]].
** {{m|Aura Sphere}} appears to be associated with {{p|Lucario}}, called the "Aura Pokémon".
* {{m|High Horsepower}} has the same type and theme as {{p|Mudbray}} and {{p|Mudsdale}}, but it was never their signature move, as the move is also learned by {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Golurk}} in its debut.
** {{m|Razor Shell}} was never a signature move of {{p|Oshawott}}'s evolutionary line, although it uses a [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]] in its animation.
** {{m|Steamroller}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Venipede}} line, as they have the same type and the move is almost exclusive, but it is also learned by {{p|Golem}} in its debut.
** {{m|Heart Stamp}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Woobat}} line, but it can also be learned by the {{p|Smoochum}} line.
** {{m|Dual Chop}} shares its axe theme with the {{p|Axew}} line, but it initially could also be learned by {{p|Gabite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}.
** {{m|Electroweb}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Joltik}} line. They share the same type and spider theme, and the move was exclusive to the Joltik family before the release of {{B2W2}} when it was made available to other species via [[Move Tutor]].
** {{m|High Horsepower}} has the same type and theme as {{p|Mudbray}} and {{p|Mudsdale}}, but it was never their signature move, as the move is also learned by {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Golurk}} in its debut.


===Teachable exclusive moves===
===Teachable exclusive moves===
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