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[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Blue Flare Bolt Strike artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Bolt Strike and Blue Flare, their signature moves]] | [[File:Reshiram Zekrom Blue Flare Bolt Strike artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Bolt Strike and Blue Flare, their signature moves]] | ||
A '''signature move''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|得意技|とくいわざ}}''' ''signature move'') or '''signature attack''' is generally considered a [[move]] that can normally only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Legendary group]] within a given [[generation]]. However, no consistent definition has been offered by official media. | A '''signature move''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|得意技|とくいわざ}}''' ''signature move'') or '''signature attack''' is generally considered a [[move]] that can normally only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] within a given [[generation]]. However, no consistent definition has been offered by official media. | ||
Starting in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, because most Pokémon not in the regional Pokédex are unobtainable, some Pokémon apparently gain or lose their signature moves based on availability, even if that move would otherwise be non-exclusive (for example, {{p|Accelgor}} in Pokémon Sword and Shield is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Water Shuriken}} since {{p|Greninja}} is not present in those games). | Starting in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, because most Pokémon not in the regional Pokédex are unobtainable, some Pokémon apparently gain or lose their signature moves based on availability, even if that move would otherwise be non-exclusive (for example, {{p|Accelgor}} in Pokémon Sword and Shield is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Water Shuriken}} since {{p|Greninja}} is not present in those games). | ||
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From [[Generation VI]] onwards, the term "'''signature move'''" has been often used on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. It is also mentioned in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon GO|GO]]. | From [[Generation VI]] onwards, the term "'''signature move'''" has been often used on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. It is also mentioned in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon GO|GO]]. | ||
In the fandom, this has sometimes been used referring to moves that are used by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Legendary group]] within a given [[generation]], with several moves gaining or losing the "signature move" status between generations. | In the fandom, this has sometimes been used referring to moves that are used by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] within a given [[generation]], with several moves gaining or losing the "signature move" status between generations. | ||
While there is no official definition, based on the official uses of "signature move" so far, this term may permanently refer to moves that, at the time of their introduction, were only usable by a single species or certain related species. For instance, {{m|Sacred Fire}} has been still referred as {{p|Ho-Oh}}'s signature move even after this move became available for {{p|Entei}} as well. Conversely, moves that became available to a single species later than the move's introduction (such as {{p|Unown}}'s {{m|Hidden Power}}) have not been officially referred to as "signature moves". | While there is no official definition, based on the official uses of "signature move" so far, this term may permanently refer to moves that, at the time of their introduction, were only usable by a single species or certain related species. For instance, {{m|Sacred Fire}} has been still referred as {{p|Ho-Oh}}'s signature move even after this move became available for {{p|Entei}} as well. Conversely, moves that became available to a single species later than the move's introduction (such as {{p|Unown}}'s {{m|Hidden Power}}) have not been officially referred to as "signature moves". | ||
In particular, {{m|Bolt Beak}} has been mentioned as the signature move of {{p|Dracozolt}} and {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{m|Fishious Rend}} as the signature move of {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}}. Those Pokémon are related via their [[fossil]]s but not by [[evolution]]. Conversely, there is no known official usage of "signature move" referring to moves usable by multiple Pokémon of the same evolutionary family (such as {{m|Volt Tackle}}, usable by {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Raichu}}) or by Pokémon of the same [[Legendary group]] (such as {{m|Sacred Sword}}, usable by the [[Swords of Justice]]). | In particular, {{m|Bolt Beak}} has been mentioned as the signature move of {{p|Dracozolt}} and {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{m|Fishious Rend}} as the signature move of {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}}. Those Pokémon are related via their [[fossil]]s but not by [[evolution]]. Conversely, there is no known official usage of "signature move" referring to moves usable by multiple Pokémon of the same evolutionary family (such as {{m|Volt Tackle}}, usable by {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Raichu}}) or by Pokémon of the same [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] (such as {{m|Sacred Sword}}, usable by the [[Swords of Justice]]). | ||
==List of Pokémon and their signature moves== | ==List of Pokémon and their signature moves== | ||
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* {{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 | Some moves are exclusive to groups of Pokémon that are not an [[evolution]]ary family or [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]. | ||
* {{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|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|Delibird}} and its {{pkmn2|Paradox}} relative {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up. | * {{p|Delibird}} and its {{pkmn2|Paradox}} relative {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up. | ||