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==True signature moves==
[[File:Sketch VIII.png|thumb|250px|{{m|Sketch}} in [[Generation VIII]]]]
Due to the nature of {{p|Smeargle}}'s signature move {{m|Sketch}}, which allows Smeargle to copy and learn most other moves, only signature moves that cannot be sketched may be considered true signature moves.
This includes:
* All signature moves in [[Generation I]], as Sketch had not been introduced yet.
* Sketch itself, introduced in [[Generation II]], since it can only be learned by Smeargle and only other Smeargle can copy it.
* {{p|Chatot}}'s {{m|Chatter}}, introduced in [[Generation IV]], being the only signature move that cannot be sketched.
* {{p|Melmetal}}'s {{m|Double Iron Bash}}, introduced in [[Generation VII]] in {{LGPE}}, as Sketch cannot be used in any of the games that Double Iron Bash can be used in from Generation VII onwards.
* All signature moves introduced in the [[Generation VIII]] games {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, as Sketch cannot be used in those games and those moves cannot be used in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, where Sketch is usable.
* All signature moves in [[Generation IX]], as Sketch cannot be used in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, and those games are the only games released for Generation IX so far.
Similarly, all exclusive [[Z-Move]]s, [[G-Max Move]]s, and [[Shadow moves]] can be considered truly exclusive moves, as Z-Moves and Shadow moves cannot be sketched, and Sketch cannot be used in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the only games where G-Max Moves can be used.
Notably, {{p|Darkrai|Darkrai's}} {{m|Dark Void}} (since [[Generation VII]]) and {{p|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound's}} {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} can be copied by Sketch, but can only be performed if used by Darkrai or Hoopa Unbound, or a Pokémon that has transformed into Darkrai or Hoopa Unbound, respectively.
==Signature moves once known by other gift or event Pokémon==
[[File:Victini event moves.png|thumb|200px|Victini using Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, and V-create]]
This is a list of signature moves that at one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire when obtained as a {{pkmn2|gift}}, or through [[Event Pokémon|event distributions]]:
* A {{p|Dratini}} that knows '''{{m|Extreme Speed}}''' is obtainable in {{game|Crystal}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} after correctly answering a quiz in the [[Dragon's Den]]. Any Dratini received in this way is capable of passing down Extreme Speed since it is also an [[Egg Move]] for Dratini since HeartGold and SoulSilver. In [[Generation VIII]], it became part of {{p|Dragonite}}'s level-up learnset.
* An Egg will be given by the Day-Care Man in {{game|Crystal}} that hatches into a random baby Pokémon that knows '''{{m|Dizzy Punch}}'''.
* A {{p|Skitty}} with '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' can be obtained from a special {{pkmn|Egg}} after depositing 500 Pokémon in [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] from a Game Boy Advance game pak.
* After [[Shadow Lugia|Lugia]] from [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] has been purified, it learns '''{{m|Psycho Boost}}''' and '''{{m|Feather Dance}}'''.
* After {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} from Pokémon XD have been purified, they all learn '''{{m|Extrasensory}}'''.
* In [[Generation III]], {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are the only Pokémon that can learn the moves '''{{m|Frenzy Plant}}''', '''{{m|Blast Burn}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Cannon}}''' via [[Move Tutor]], respectively. However, a {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}} that also know these moves, can be obtained in Pokémon XD by defeating 100 opponents in [[Mt. Battle]].
* A {{p|Darkrai}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''' and '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M10|10th movie]].
* An {{p|Arceus}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''', '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''', and '''{{m|Shadow Force}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M12|12th movie]].
* A {{p|Victini}} with '''{{m|Fusion Flare}}''' and '''{{m|Fusion Bolt}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M14|14th movie]].
* A Victini with '''{{m|Glaciate}}''', '''{{m|Bolt Strike}}''', and '''{{m|Blue Flare}}''' was available as a special giveaway to celebrate Christmas 2012.
* Prior to Generation VIII, no Pokémon could learn '''{{m|V-create}}''' outside of event distributions. {{p|Victini}} was the first to gain access to it and is most often associated with the move. However, later, a {{p|Rayquaza}} with V-create was available as the winner of a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#15th Anniversary Rayquaza|popularity poll held in Japan in 2011]], making it no longer Victini's signature move, until it became part of Victini's level-up learnset in [[The Crown Tundra|Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra]].


==Similar examples==
==Similar examples==
There are several moves that are uniquely associated with certain Pokémon but are otherwise not considered signature moves.
* Although they are not always signature moves, some Pokémon are capable of learning only one move. These Pokémon are {{p|Ditto}} ({{m|Transform}}), {{p|Unown}} ({{m|Hidden Power}}), and {{p|Smeargle}} ({{m|Sketch}}).
** Transform is almost a signature move, as it is only learned by one other Pokémon, {{p|Mew}}.
** Some other Pokémon rely on a very limited signature set of moves; these Pokémon generally [[TM#Incompatible Pokémon|cannot use TMs]] or [[TR]]s.
* {{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}}.
* Some moves are exclusive to groups of Pokémon related in a way other than evolution:
** 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|Delibird}} and its {{pkmn2|Paradox}} relative {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up.
** {{p|Volcarona}} and its future Paradox relative {{p|Iron Moth}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Fiery Dance}}.
*** Interestingly, Volcarona's ancient Paradox relative {{p|Slither Wing}}, cannot learn the move.
** The [[Guardian deities]] are the only Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Nature's Madness}}.
** The [[Treasures of Ruin]] 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]].
** {{m|Mystical Power}} is exclusive to the [[lake guardians]].
** {{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.
** 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 ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Solar Beam}} is {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s most powerful attack.
* 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|Aura Sphere}} appears to be associated with {{p|Lucario}}, called the "Aura Pokémon".
** {{m|Razor Shell}} was never a signature move of {{p|Oshawott}}'s evolutionary line, although it uses a [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]] in its animation.
** {{m|Steamroller}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Venipede}} line, as they have the same type and the move is almost exclusive, but it is also learned by {{p|Golem}} in its debut.
** {{m|Heart Stamp}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Woobat}} line, but it can also be learned by the {{p|Smoochum}} line.
** {{m|Dual Chop}} shares its axe theme with the {{p|Axew}} line, but it initially could also be learned by {{p|Gabite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}.
** {{m|Electroweb}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Joltik}} line. They share the same type and spider theme, and the move was exclusive to the Joltik family before the release of {{B2W2}} when it was made available to other species via [[Move Tutor]].
** {{m|High Horsepower}} has the same type and theme as {{p|Mudbray}} and {{p|Mudsdale}}, but it was never their signature move, as the move is also learned by {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Golurk}} in its debut.
===Teachable signature moves===
===Teachable signature moves===
The following are moves that can be learned only by a single Pokémon or evolutionary line via level up, but can be also taught to other Pokémon by [[TM]]s, [[HM]]s, [[TR]]s, [[Move Tutor]]s, or via [[picnic]].
The following are moves that can be learned only by a single Pokémon or evolutionary line via level up, but can be also taught to other Pokémon by [[TM]]s, [[HM]]s, [[TR]]s, [[Move Tutor]]s, or via [[picnic]].
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==One-off signature moves==
[[File:Victini event moves.png|thumb|200px|Victini using Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, and V-create]]
This is a list of signature moves that at one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire when obtained as a [[Gift Pokémon|gift]], or through [[Event Pokémon|event distributions]]:
* A {{p|Dratini}} that knows '''{{m|Extreme Speed}}''' is obtainable in {{game|Crystal}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} after correctly answering a quiz in the [[Dragon's Den]]. Any Dratini received in this way is capable of passing down Extreme Speed since it is also an [[Egg Move]] for Dratini since HeartGold and SoulSilver. In [[Generation VIII]], it became part of {{p|Dragonite}}'s level-up learnset.
* An Egg will be given by the Day-Care Man in {{game|Crystal}} that hatches into a random baby Pokémon that knows '''{{m|Dizzy Punch}}'''.
* A {{p|Skitty}} with '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' can be obtained from a special {{pkmn|Egg}} after depositing 500 Pokémon in [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] from a Game Boy Advance game pak.
* After [[Shadow Lugia|Lugia]] from [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] has been purified, it learns '''{{m|Psycho Boost}}''' and '''{{m|Feather Dance}}'''.
* After {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} from Pokémon XD have been purified, they all learn '''{{m|Extrasensory}}'''.
* In [[Generation III]], {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are the only Pokémon that can learn the moves '''{{m|Frenzy Plant}}''', '''{{m|Blast Burn}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Cannon}}''' via [[Move Tutor]], respectively. However, a {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}} that also know these moves, can be obtained in Pokémon XD by defeating 100 opponents in [[Mt. Battle]].
* A {{p|Darkrai}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''' and '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M10|10th movie]].
* An {{p|Arceus}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''', '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''', and '''{{m|Shadow Force}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M12|12th movie]].
* A {{p|Victini}} with '''{{m|Fusion Flare}}''' and '''{{m|Fusion Bolt}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M14|14th movie]].
* A Victini with '''{{m|Glaciate}}''', '''{{m|Bolt Strike}}''', and '''{{m|Blue Flare}}''' was available as a special giveaway to celebrate Christmas 2012.
* Prior to Generation VIII, no Pokémon could learn '''{{m|V-create}}''' outside of event distributions. {{p|Victini}} was the first to gain access to it and is most often associated with the move. However, later, a {{p|Rayquaza}} with V-create was available as the winner of a [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#15th Anniversary Rayquaza|popularity poll held in Japan in 2011]], making it no longer Victini's signature move, until it became part of Victini's level-up learnset in [[The Crown Tundra|Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra]].


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==-->
* Although they are not always signature moves, some Pokémon are capable of learning only one move. These Pokémon are {{p|Ditto}} ({{m|Transform}}), {{p|Unown}} ({{m|Hidden Power}}), and {{p|Smeargle}} ({{m|Sketch}}).
** Transform is almost a signature move, as it is only learned by one other Pokémon, {{p|Mew}}.
** Some other Pokémon rely on a very limited signature set of moves; these Pokémon generally [[TM#Incompatible Pokémon|cannot use TMs]] or [[TR]]s.
* {{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}}.
* Some moves are exclusive to groups of Pokémon related in a way other than evolution:
** 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|Delibird}} and its {{pkmn2|Paradox}} relative {{p|Iron Bundle}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Present}} by level-up.
** {{p|Volcarona}} and its future Paradox relative {{p|Iron Moth}} are the only Pokémon to learn {{m|Fiery Dance}}.
*** Interestingly, Volcarona's ancient Paradox relative {{p|Slither Wing}}, cannot learn the move.
** 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.
** 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 ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', Ash's Pokédex says {{m|Solar Beam}} is {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s most powerful attack.
* 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|Aura Sphere}} appears to be associated with {{p|Lucario}}, called the "Aura Pokémon".
** {{m|Razor Shell}} was never a signature move of {{p|Oshawott}}'s evolutionary line, although it uses a [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]] in its animation.
** {{m|Steamroller}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Venipede}} line, as they have the same type and the move is almost exclusive, but it is also learned by {{p|Golem}} in its debut.
** {{m|Heart Stamp}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Woobat}} line, but it can also be learned by the {{p|Smoochum}} line.
** {{m|Dual Chop}} shares its axe theme with the {{p|Axew}} line, but it initially could also be learned by {{p|Gabite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}.
** {{m|Electroweb}} appears to be designed for the {{p|Joltik}} line. They share the same type and spider theme, and the move was exclusive to the Joltik family before the release of {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} when it was made available to other species via [[Move Tutor]].
** {{m|High Horsepower}} has the same type and theme as {{p|Mudbray}} and {{p|Mudsdale}}, but it was never their signature move, as the move is also learned by {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Golurk}} in its debut.


==See also==
==See also==
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