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In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it is uncommon for specific moves to be explicitly stated to be exclusive to a certain Pokémon species.
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it is uncommon for specific moves to be explicitly stated to be exclusive to a certain Pokémon species.


Although some moves were occasionally referred to as a Pokémon's "special attack" during the [[original series]], in most of these cases, the move in question actually wasn't that Pokémon's signature move. A notable exception to this was in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', where {{Ash}}'s [[Pokédex]] correctly referred to {{m|Lovely Kiss}} as the "special attack" of {{p|Jynx}}.
Although some moves were occasionally referred to as a Pokémon's "special attack" during the [[original series]], in most of these cases, the move in question actually wasn't that Pokémon's signature move.


The concept was also mentioned during a quiz challenge in ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'', where [[Candice]] stated that {{m|Pay Day}} could only be learned by {{p|Meowth}}.
The concept was also mentioned during a quiz challenge in ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'', where [[Candice]] stated that {{m|Pay Day}} could only be learned by {{p|Meowth}}.


{{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with '''{{m|Solar Beam}}''', '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Pump}}'''. Although several Pokémon have been able to learn {{m|Sing}} since its introduction, the move is heavily associated with {{p|Jigglypuff}} due to the {{an|Jigglypuff}} in the anime.
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{p|Steelix}} have been commonly seen to be using the move '''{{m|Iron Tail}}'''.


Electrode are most commonly seen using {{m|Explosion}}, with it being shown to use it most in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
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{{Animedexbody|EP025|Thrash|Ash's Pokédex|Once {{p|Primeape}} begins its strongest [[Move|attack]], Thrash, it goes completely out of control.}}
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{p|Steelix}} have been commonly seen to be using the move '''{{m|Iron Tail}}'''.
{{Animedexbody|EP025|Rage|Ash's Pokédex|{{p|Charmander}}'s special [[move|attack]], Rage. It gains more power the more it is attacked. It will continue to fight until its opponent falls.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP028|Fire Spin|Ash's Pokédex|{{p|Vulpix}}'s greatest attack: Fire Spin. Using powerful flames to {{cat|Binding moves|block its opponent from moving}}, it then inflicts great [[damage]].}}
{{Animedexbody|Holiday Hi-Jynx|Jynx|Ash's Pokédex|Jynx, the Human Shape Pokémon. This Pokémon has some very unusual powers. Its special attack is the {{m|Lovely Kiss}}, which puts its opponent into a deep {{status|sleep}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP097|Swords Dance|Ash's Pokédex|Swords Dance, {{p|Scyther}}'s special [[move|attack]]. Scyther spins furiously to focus its energy and increase its [[Stats#Attack|attack power]].}}
{{Animedexbody|EP105|Dragon Rage|Ash's Pokédex|{{tt|Rage|Should have said ''Dragon'' Rage}}, one of {{p|Charizard}}'s most powerful [[Move|attacks]]. {{tt|Rage|Should have said ''Dragon'' Rage}} attack usually has a devastating effect on its opponents.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP114|Electrode|Ash's Pokédex|Electrode, the evolved form of Voltorb. Highly concentrated electric energy causes this Pokémon to {{m|Explosion|explode}} unpredictably. Also known as "The Bomb Ball."}}
{{Animedexbody|DP161|Jigglypuff|Dawn's Pokédex|Jigglypuff, the Balloon Pokémon. When Jigglypuff's big eyes begin to quiver, everyone becomes sleepy as it {{m|sing}}s a lullaby.}}
{{Animedexbody|SM034|None|po={{m|Shell Smash}}|Rotom Pokédex|That's Shell Smash! It makes {{p|Turtonator}} vulnerable to damage, but in return, it increases power and speed.}}
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==