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==List of multi-strike moves==
==List of multi-strike moves==
===Variable number of strikes per turn===
===Variable number of strikes===
Most multi-strike moves will hit an opponent two, three, four, or five times in one turn. These moves are more likely to hit two or three times than four or five, but will always hit five times when used by a Pokémon with the {{a|Skill Link}} Ability.
Most multi-strike moves will hit an opponent 2, 3, 4, or 5 times for each use. These moves are more likely to hit 2 or 3 times than 4 or 5, but will always hit 5 times when used by a Pokémon with the {{a|Skill Link}} Ability.


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* If {{a|Battle Bond}} is activated, Water Shuriken will always hit three times, and its base power will increase to 20.
* If {{a|Battle Bond}} is activated, Water Shuriken will always hit three times, and its base power will increase to 20.


===Fixed number of multiple strikes per turn===
===Fixed number of multiple strikes===
Several multi-strike moves hit an opponent a specific number of times per use. Most of these moves always hit exactly twice, but {{m|Surging Strikes}} always hits exactly 3 times.
Several multi-strike moves hit an opponent a specific number of times per use. Most of these moves always hit exactly twice, but {{m|Surging Strikes}} always hits exactly 3 times.


These moves are typically less common than multi-strike moves that hit 2-5 strikes per turn, with several of them being [[signature move]]s. They generally have higher power than multi-strike moves that hit 2-5 strikes per turn, as they only hit twice. Moves affected by {{a|Parental Bond}} become this type of multi-strike move.
These moves are typically less common than multi-strike moves that hit 2-5 strikes per use, with several of them being [[signature move]]s. They generally have higher power than multi-strike moves that hit 2-5 strikes per use, as they only hit twice. Moves affected by {{a|Parental Bond}} become this type of multi-strike move.


Uniquely for a multi-strike move, {{m|Dragon Darts}} can hit different targets with each of its strikes.
Uniquely for a multi-strike move, {{m|Dragon Darts}} can hit different targets with each of its strikes.
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===Accuracy-dependent multiple strikes per turn===
===Accuracy-dependent multiple strikes===
{{m|Triple Kick}} and {{m|Triple Axel}} can hit up to three times per use, but perform an [[accuracy]] check before each strike to determine if the move continues. From [[Generation V]] onward, if the user has {{a|Skill Link}}, only the initial accuracy check is performed.
{{m|Triple Kick}} and {{m|Triple Axel}} can hit up to three times per use, but perform an [[accuracy]] check before each strike to determine if the move continues. From [[Generation V]] onward, if the user has {{a|Skill Link}}, only the initial accuracy check is performed.