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In the [[core series]] games, currently, there are [[List of moves|934 different moves]] that Pokémon can use. In battle, a Pokémon uses one move each turn. Prior to [[Generation VII]] and in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, some moves (including those learned by [[HM]]) can be used [[Field move|outside of battle]] as well, usually to remove obstacles or explore new areas.

A Pokémon can only know between one and four moves at a time. No single Pokémon can learn every move; each and every Pokémon has a predetermined set of moves (known as a movelist, movepool, or learnset) that they can learn that relates to the type and concept of the species. Movelist sizes vary greatly among different Pokémon; some Pokémon, such as {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Unown}}, can only learn one move, while {{p|Mew}} can learn 250 moves in [[Generation VII]], and {{p|Smeargle}} can possess almost any move due to {{m|Sketch}}. [[Evolution|Evolved]] Pokémon generally have larger movelists than their pre-evolved forms but learn moves naturally at a slower rate or even stop learning moves via level-up entirely. This may provide incentive to delay a Pokémon's evolution. Many Legendary and Mythical Pokémon have similar movesets to other Pokémon that are part of the same [[groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group]] (i.e. that are part of the same Legendary duo, trio, etc.).

Since {{game|Red and Green|s}}, there have been three main methods of acquiring moves on a Pokémon: by [[level]]ing up, by use of [[TM|Technical Machines]] and by use of Hidden Machines. [[Generation II]] added two further methods: [[Egg Move]]s learned through {{pkmn|breeding}}, and moves taught by a [[Move Tutor]]. Starting in [[Generation VII]], some Pokémon learn [[Evolution move|new moves when they evolve]] regardless of their level. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[TR]]s provide a single use alternative to infinite use TMs.

| {{ArtP|0108|Lickitung}}<br>{{pcolor|Lickitung|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Rollout (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Rollout}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0463|Lickilicky}}<br>{{pcolor|Lickilicky|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0114|Tangela}}<br>{{pcolor|Tangela|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Ancient Power (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Ancient Power}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0465|Tangrowth}}<br>{{pcolor|Tangrowth|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>

| rowspan=2 | {{ArtP|0133|Eevee}}<br>{{pcolor|Eevee|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Fairy|SV|Fairy (type)}} + {{color|{{Psychic color}}|♥♥}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing a {{type|Fairy}} move  with<br> at least two levels of [[Affection]])<br>({{gameabbrev6}}{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}})</small><br>→

| rowspan=2 | {{ArtP|0700|Sylveon}}<br>{{pcolor|Sylveon|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Fairy|SV|Fairy (type)}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(with high [[friendship]] while<br> knowing a [[Fairy (type)|Fairy]]-type move)<br>({{gameabbrev8|SwShLA}}{{gameabbrev9|SV}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0190|Aipom}}<br>{{pcolor|Aipom|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Double Hit (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Double Hit}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0424|Ambipom}}<br>{{pcolor|Ambipom|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0193|Yanma}}<br>{{pcolor|Yanma|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Ancient Power (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Ancient Power}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0469|Yanmega}}<br>{{pcolor|Yanmega|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0203|Girafarig}}<br>{{pcolor|Girafarig|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Psychic|SV|Twin Beam (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Twin Beam}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0981|Farigiraf}}<br>{{pcolor|Farigiraf|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0206|Dunsparce}}<br>{{pcolor|Dunsparce|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Hyper Drill (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Hyper Drill}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0982|Dudunsparce}}<br>{{pcolor|Dudunsparce|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0220|Swinub}}<br>{{pcolor|Swinub|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 33+<br>→

| {{ArtP|0221|Piloswine}}<br>{{pcolor|Piloswine|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Rock|SV|Ancient Power (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Ancient Power}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0473|Mamoswine}}<br>{{pcolor|Mamoswine|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0438|Bonsly}}<br>{{pcolor|Bonsly|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Mimic (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Mimic}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0185|Sudowoodo}}<br>{{pcolor|Sudowoodo|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>

| rowspan="2" | {{ArtP|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br>{{pcolor|Mime Jr.|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Mimic (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Mimic}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0122|Mr. Mime}}<br>{{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Mimic (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Mimic}} in [[Galar]])</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0122|Mr. Mime|form=-Galar}}<br>{{pcolor|Mr. Mime|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 42+<br>→

| {{ArtP|0866|Mr. Rime}}<br>{{pcolor|Mr. Rime|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0761|Bounsweet}}<br>{{pcolor|Bounsweet|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 18+<br>→

| {{ArtP|0762|Steenee}}<br>{{pcolor|Steenee|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|Stomp (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Stomp}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0763|Tsareena}}<br>{{pcolor|Tsareena|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0803|Poipole}}<br>{{pcolor|Poipole|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Dragon|SV|Dragon Pulse (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Dragon Pulse}})</small><br>→

| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{ArtP|0804|Naganadel}}<br>{{pcolor|Naganadel|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Poison}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0852|Clobbopus}}<br>{{pcolor|Clobbopus|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Dark|SV|Taunt (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(knowing {{m|Taunt}})</small><br>→

| {{ArtP|0853|Grapploct}}<br>{{pcolor|Grapploct|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>

| {{ArtP|0840|Applin}}<br>{{pcolor|Applin|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>

| {{ArtP|1019|Hydrapple}}<br>{{pcolor|Hydrapple|000}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>

|- style="background:#fff"

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>[[Level]] 28+<br>→

| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|TM Ghost|SV|Rage Fist (move)}}<br>[[Level]] Up<br><small>(after using {{m|Rage Fist}} 20 times)</small><br>→

| [[File:Mastery scroll.png|20px|link=Move mastery]]{{bag/s|TM Poison|SV|Barb Barrage (move)}}<br>Use {{mcolor|Barb Barrage|000}}<br> in the {{color2|000|Move mastery|strong style}} 20 times ({{gameabbrev8|LA}})<br>→

| [[File:Mastery scroll.png|20px|link=Move mastery]]{{bag/s|TM Psychic|SV|Psyshield Bash (move)}}<br>Use {{mcolor|Psyshield Bash|000}}<br> in the {{color2|000|Move mastery|agile style}} 20 times ({{gameabbrev8|LA}})<br>→

{{main|Pokémon battle (Mystery Dungeon)#Attacks|Pokémon battle (Mystery Dungeon) &rarr; Attacks}}

The process in which moves are learned is also markedly different. Even though it has been mentioned in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'' and  ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'' that moves can be learned at certain levels, Pokémon seem to learn them more at random, including moves that are not learned by leveling up in the games (such as Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}}). Similar to Move Tutors in the game, Pokémon can also learn moves by special training from certain people. For instance, {{an|Chaz}} helped Ash's Pikachu learn {{m|Iron Tail}}, and [[Clayton]] helped {{AP|Buizel}} learn {{m|Ice Punch}}. During these and other similar instances, it is seen that Pokémon are capable of learning moves through observation and repetition, showing that each move has a certain procedure to unlock. [[May's Skitty]] was capable of learning [[Blizzard (move)|Blizzard]] after observing a Delcatty doing so in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]!''. By the same extension some moves seem to share similar traits and a move might be learned unintentionally when practicing another, as [[Ash's Greninja]] (a [[Froakie (Pokémon)|Froakie]] at the time) learned [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]] when training to learn [[Quick Attack (move)|Quick Attack]]. [[Ash's Gengar]] learned to use [[Will-O-Wisp (move)|Will-o-Wisp]] after practicing with Ash's many [[Fire (type)|Fire]] Pokémon in how to produce fire.

* [[Generation I]] introduced 165 moves; [[Generation II]] introduced 86 moves; [[Generation III]] introduced 103 moves; [[Generation IV]] introduced 113 moves; [[Generation V]] introduced 92 moves; [[Generation VI]] introduced 62 moves; [[Generation VII]] introduced 107 moves, including 35 [[Z-Move]]s; and [[Generation VIII]] introduced 80 moves, including 18 [[Max Move]]s and 26 [[G-Max Move]]s.