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A '''move''' (also known as an ''attack'' or ''technique'') is what Pokémon have primarily used in battle ever since the [[Generation I]] games. In battle, a Pokémon uses one move each turn. Some moves (mainly moves learned by [[Hidden Machine | A '''move''' (also known as an ''attack'' or ''technique'') is what Pokémon have primarily used in battle ever since the [[Generation I]] games. In battle, a Pokémon uses one move each turn. Some moves (mainly moves learned by [[Hidden Machine]]s, though not always) can be used outside of battle as well, usually for the purpose of removing obstacles or exploring new areas. | ||
Moves have always been learned by [[Experience|leveling up]], by use of [[Technical Machine|Technical]] and Hidden Machines, and some Pokémon can learn moves | Moves have always been learned by [[Experience|leveling up]], by use of [[Technical Machine|Technical]] and Hidden Machines, and some Pokémon can learn moves only at certain [[evolution]]ary levels. Since [[Generation II]], they can also be learned through [[Pokémon breeding|breeding]] and from [[Move Tutor]]s. The Pokémon {{p|Smeargle}} can also use a move called {{m|Sketch}} to learn a move in battle. | ||
A Pokémon can only know four moves at a time. The moves which each Pokémon can learn is dependent on the Pokémon's | A Pokémon can only know four moves at a time. The moves which each Pokémon can learn is dependent on the Pokémon's species. In battle, moves can cause damage, affect a Pokémon's stats, heal the user, make the opponent flee, etc. When there are less than four moves known by a Pokémon, the remaining slots not filled will be indicated by a double dash (--). To forget a move that it knows, a Pokémon must either learn another move or have the move deleted by the [[Move Deleter]]. This is the only manner in which HM moves can be deleted, even those learned by level up. | ||
Several Pokémon learn moves by level up at levels lower than that at which they can be obtained, either by capture (the case with many [[legendary Pokémon]]) or by evolution. For example, {{p|Sceptile}} learns {{m|X-Scissor}} at level 16, a level at which it cannot be obtained legally, while neither {{p|Treecko}} or {{p|Grovyle}} can learn X-Scissor by level. Due to this, it must be tutored this move at the [[Move Relearner]]'s house. | |||
Until [[Generation IV]], moves ran off of {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} based on their [[type]]. Starting in Generation IV, they were grouped as [[physical move|physical]] or [[special move|special]] dependent on the move itself. | Until [[Generation IV]], moves ran off of {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} based on their [[type]]. Starting in Generation IV, they were grouped as [[physical move|physical]] or [[special move|special]] dependent on the move itself. | ||