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[[File:Water Shuriken.png|thumb|right|256px|{{m|Water Shuriken}} used against {{p|Delphox}}]] | [[File:Water Shuriken.png|thumb|right|256px|{{m|Water Shuriken}} used against {{p|Delphox}}]] | ||
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 Pokémon primarily use in battle. In battle, a Pokémon uses one move each turn. Some moves (including those learned by [[HM|Hidden Machine]]) can be used [[Field move|outside of battle]] as well, usually for the purpose of removing obstacles or exploring new areas. | 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 Pokémon primarily use in battle. In battle, a Pokémon uses one move each turn. Some moves (including those learned by [[HM|Hidden Machine]]) can be used [[Field move|outside of battle]] as well, usually for the purpose of removing obstacles or exploring new areas. | ||
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==In the core series== | ==In the core series== | ||
===Characteristics of moves=== | ===Characteristics of moves=== | ||
A Pokémon can only know four moves at a time, which are drawn from a pool of | A Pokémon can only know four moves at a time, which are drawn from a pool of 719 total moves. However, no single Pokémon has access to each move; all {{numpkmn}} Pokémon have a given movelist with a limited amount of moves that relate to the type and concept of the species. The amount of moves in each movelist varies between species: some Pokémon, such as {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Unown}}, only have one move to learn, while {{p|Mew}} can learn 179 moves as of Generation VI, and {{p|Smeargle}} can possess almost any move due to {{m|Sketch}}. Sometimes, Pokémon's movelists vary between [[evolution]]ary relatives. This often is tied to a secondary [[type]] gained or lost on evolution, but can also provide incentive to prevent a Pokémon's evolution to a higher stage. Most trios and duos have similar movelists. | ||
Pokémon are limited in the way that they may use their moves in battle. The number of times they can use each move is restricted by the move's [[Power Points]]. Power Points vary from move to move, but typically stronger moves have fewer Power Points than weaker moves. The amount of Power Points for each move may be altered by items such as {{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}. The only move that is not affected by Power Points is {{m|Struggle}}. | Pokémon are limited in the way that they may use their moves in battle. The number of times they can use each move is restricted by the move's [[Power Points]]. Power Points vary from move to move, but typically stronger moves have fewer Power Points than weaker moves. The amount of Power Points for each move may be altered by items such as {{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}. The only move that is not affected by Power Points is {{m|Struggle}}. | ||
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===Unique moves=== | ===Unique moves=== | ||
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 can learn, but other moves serve to highlight game mechanics or create unusual effects. One example is {{p|Smeargle}}'s {{m|Sketch}}, which allows it to | 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 can learn, but 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. | ||
==In other games== | ==In other games== | ||