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Most signature moves are learned by [[level]]ing up. Despite being signature moves of a particular species, other Pokémon can still sometimes learn the move through other means. Some signature moves can also be inherited via {{pkmn|breeding}} or are known by certain {{pkmn2|gift}} or [[event Pokémon]]. Additionally, {{p|Smeargle}} can learn most signature moves via its own signature move, {{m|Sketch}}. | Most signature moves are learned by [[level]]ing up. Despite being signature moves of a particular species, other Pokémon can still sometimes learn the move through other means. Some signature moves can also be inherited via {{pkmn|breeding}} or are known by certain {{pkmn2|gift}} or [[event Pokémon]]. Additionally, {{p|Smeargle}} can learn most signature moves via its own signature move, {{m|Sketch}}. | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
{{main|Terminology of signature moves}} | {{main|Terminology of signature moves}} | ||
From [[Generation VI]] onwards, the term "'''signature move'''" has been | From [[Generation VI]] onwards, the term "'''signature move'''" has often been used on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. It is also mentioned in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|GO}}. | ||
In the fandom, this has sometimes been used | In the fandom, this has sometimes been used to refer 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 | While there is no official definition, based on the official usage 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}} is still referred to 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 [[ | 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== | ||