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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}}.
While technically not signature moves by definition, some moves are exclusive to certain groups of Pokémon:
* The move {{m|Nature's Madness}} is exclusive to the [[Guardian deities]].
* The move {{m|Mystical Power}} is exclusive to the [[Lake guardians]].
* The move {{m|Ruination}} is exclusive to the [[Treasures of Ruin]].


==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 {{t|Steel}}-type 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 {{t|Steel}}-type move introduced in Generation II that was never a signature move, although it is heavily associated with {{p|Steelix}}.
* In [[Generation V]], {{m|Sacred Sword}} was exclusively learned by the [[Swords of Justice]], being the signature move of a Legendary group rather than an evolutionary family.
* Some moves are exclusive to groups of Pokémon related in a way other than evolution:
** Similarly, {{m|Fusion Flare}} and {{m|Fusion Bolt}} are exclusively learned by {{p|Reshiram}} and {{form|Kyurem|White}} {{p|Kyurem}}, and {{p|Zekrom}} and {{form|Kyurem|Black}} {{p|Kyurem}}, respectively (outside of events). Kyurem's forms are the result of absorbing Reshiram or Zekrom, and thus gain some of their traits and powers.
** In [[Generation V]], {{m|Sacred Sword}} was exclusively learned by the [[Legendary group]] [[Swords of Justice]].
** {{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|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 {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up, while {{p|Volcarona}} and {{p|Iron Moth}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Fiery Dance}}.
** {{p|Delibird}} and its {{pkmn2|Paradox}} relative {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up.
** The [[Guardian deities]] are the only Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Nature's Madness}}, and the [[Treasures of Ruin]] are the only Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Ruination}}, being two other groups of Legendary Pokémon that share a signature move rather than an evolutionary line. Interestingly enough, both of these moves 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|Volcarona}} and its Paradox relative {{p|Iron Moth}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Fiery Dance}}.
** The [[Guardian deities]] legendary group are the only Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Nature's Madness}}.
** The [[Treasures of Ruin]] legendary group 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.
** {{m|Take Heart}} is exclusive to the [[Sea guardians]] legendary group.
** {{m|Mystical Power}} is exclusive to the [[Lake guardians]] legendary group.
** {{m|Frenzy Plant}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]].
** {{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.
** Prior to [[Generation VII]], only starter Pokémon and their evolutions could learn {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, and {{m|Water Pledge}}.
* {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with the moves {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, respectively.
* {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with the moves {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, respectively.
** In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Hydro Pump}} is Blastoise's special attack.
** In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Hydro Pump}} is Blastoise's special attack.
** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy says {{m|Flamethrower}} is its signature move.
** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy says {{m|Flamethrower}} is its signature move.
** In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Solar Beam}} is {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s most powerful attack.
** In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Solar Beam}} is {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s most powerful attack.
* Only fully evolved starter Pokémon belonging to the {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, and {{t|Grass}} [[type]]s can learn the moves {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, and {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, respectively.
* There are several moves that appear to be designed with certain Pokémon in mind but were not signature moves in their debut generation.
* There are several moves that appear to be designed with certain Pokémon in mind but were not signature moves in their debut generation.
** {{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|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.
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