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A '''move''' (Japanese: '''わざ''' ''move''), also known as an '''attack''' (Japanese: '''こうげきわざ''' ''attack technique'') or '''technique''' (Japanese: '''とくしゅわざ''' ''special technique''), is the skill {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} primarily use in {{pkmn|battle}}.

This word is usually written as lowercase "move" in the dialogue of the [[core series]] games and several of their manuals. However, it is also sometimes written as capitalized "Move" in the manuals of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. For instance, the Platinum manual says this about {{status|confusion}}: "If a confused Pokémon uses a Move during battle, there is a chance it could attack itself."

==In the core series games==

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.).

Moves that do not directly inflict damage are known as [[status move]]s. The [[damage|damaging]] moves are divided into [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s depending on the individual move's characteristics; the category of the move determines whether the move's damage depends on the user's {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} stat and the target's {{stat|Defense}} or {{stat|Special Defense}}. Each move has a [[type]] that determines how effective it is against various types of targets and whether it receives [[same-type attack bonus]]. It is important to note that prior to [[Generation IV]], the move's category was dependent on the move's type, rather than a distinct variable.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

In [[Generation I]] only, moves learned via level-up won't be learned if a Pokémon gains enough EXP Points to "skip" the level on which they are learned, while in [[Generation II]] they were learned after leveling up. Since [[Generation III]], they are learned while the Pokémon levels up.

 

Some Pokémon have moves specific to themselves or their evolutionary line. These unique moves are known as [[signature move]]s. Some of these moves are powerful moves that only certain [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can learn, such as {{p|Dialga}}'s {{m|Roar of Time}} or {{p|Volcanion}}'s {{m|Steam Eruption}}. Other moves serve to highlight game mechanics or create unusual effects. One example is {{p|Smeargle}}'s {{m|Sketch}}, which allows it to possess almost every conceivable move.

 

 

 

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Starting with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], each game removes moves that aren't intended for any Pokémon to learn within the game, making them unusable. Only in {{g|Sword and Shield}} can Pokémon legitimately know unusable moves, as {{g|HOME}} does not reset the moves of Pokémon transferred to those games from previous generations. If a Pokémon knows an unusable move, it will not be able to use it. If the Pokémon's only moves are unusable, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}. If the move is forgotten, a [[Move Reminder]] will not be able to teach it again, even if it is a special move that the Pokémon normally would be able to relearn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In [[Pokémon Conquest]], a Pokémon only has one move. As a Pokémon's [[link]] with its [[Warrior]] increases, so does its {{DL|link|move rank}}. If a Pokémon is able to achieve a Perfect Link with its Warrior and maximize its move rank, some moves will gain new effects, such as {{m|Leaf Storm}} and {{m|Outrage}}.

 

In contrast to the core series, the Speed {{stat|In Pokémon Conquest|stat}} does not affect when a Pokémon goes, but instead affects the accuracy of attacks, with faster Pokémon being harder to hit and better able to land attacks than slower Pokémon. Moves are also not split into physical and special categories; all moves use the attacking Pokémon's Attack and the defending Pokémon's Defense stats, and there is no Special Attack or Special Defense.

 

 

:''For a full list of moves in Pokémon GO, see [[List of moves (GO)]]''

 

 

 

In {{g|UNITE}}, moves are skills that Pokémon use in battle. Moves can have many effects, ranging from directly attacking opponents, healing allies, quickly moving around, to improving one's own stats. Many moves can inflict {{UNITE|Conditions}} on opponents. After a move is used, it goes through a cooldown period where it cannot be used.

 

 

'''Unite Moves''' are powerful moves unique to Pokémon UNITE. Unite Moves can only be learned and used in Unite Battles. Generally, each Pokémon only has one Unite Move. Instead of having a cooldown, using these moves requires having a full Unite Move gauge, and doing so empties the gauge. The Unite Move gauge refills over time.

 

 

Moves in the anime often appear different to how they are depicted in the games. [[Ash's Pikachu]] often uses {{m|Agility}} as a physical attacking move, rather than a move that merely raises {{stat|Speed}}. The almost limitless nature of the anime lends itself to many more [[differences between the Pokémon games and anime]] in relation to Pokémon's moves. Pokémon are able to use many more moves [[Field move|outside of battle]], such as {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s {{m|Vine Whip}}.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]], Pokémon figures have a ring around their base which is divided into colored sections, some of which are moves. Depending on the figure, Pokémon may have as few as one or as many as four moves. [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game#Spinning and battles|Battles]] are fought by spinning the Pokémon and its ring inside the base, and the section that stops under an arrow on the base determines its action in the battle (which may also be affected by the outcome of the opposing Pokémon's spin).

* After a move is issued, if that Pokémon levels up before its in-battle turn and replaces the move currently awaiting execution with a new move, the new move will be used instead of the old one, except for in [[Generation VI]], where the old move can still be used.

** Multiple turn moves such as {{m|Petal Dance}} will cause [[Charge move replacement glitch|more complex behavior]].

* In some instances in the anime, certain Pokémon have been shown to know more than just four moves at the same time, with as many as 10 being used by [[Drake's Dragonite|one Pokémon]] in a single battle. The closest the anime has got to acknowledging the existence of move slots is the fact that the {{MTR}} of {{TRT}} can't learn {{m|Pay Day}} because of the effort exerted in learning to speak human language.

* When a move is forgotten, the text from [[Generation I]] to {{gen|IV}} is "1... 2... and poof!". From [[Generation V]] onwards, it was changed to "1... 2... and ta-da!".

 

* [[List of moves]]

* [[List of moves (GO)]]

* [[List of moves in other languages]]

* [[List of moves by anime debut]]

 

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