Signature move: Difference between revisions

In the Pokémon fandom, the term '''signature move''' is often used to refer to a [[move]] that can only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or its [[evolution]]ary relatives usually in the same evolutionary line. Most are learned by leveling up but some can be learned through other means when no Pokémon can learn the move by leveling up. Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for {{m|Chatter}}) can be learned by {{p|Smeargle}} by use of {{m|Sketch}}, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via {{pkmn|breeding}} to other Pokémon or are known by certain [[event Pokémon]].

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{{SignatureMove|064|Kadabra|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|GenVImv2=Ally Switch|only1=Pokémon Yellow}}

{{SignatureMove|065|Alakazam|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|GenVImv2=Ally Switch|only1=Pokémon Yellow}}

{{SignatureMove|090|Shellder|Clamp|Clamp|Icicle Spear|Icicle Spear|}}

{{SignatureMove|200|Misdreavus||Pain Split|Pain Split|Pain Split|until4=Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}

{{SignatureMove|531|Audino|||||Secret Power|Secret Power}}

{{SignatureMove|595|Joltik|||||Electroweb|Electroweb|only5=Pokémon Black and White}}

{{SignatureMove|596|Galvantula|||||Electroweb|Electroweb|only5=Pokémon Black and White}}

{{SignatureMove|646|Kyurem|||||Glaciate|Glaciate}}

{{SignatureMove|652|Chesnaught||||||Spiky Shield}}

{{SignatureMove|655|Delphox||||||Mystical Fire}}

{{SignatureMove|658|Greninja||||||Water Shuriken|GenVImv2=Mat Block}}

{{SignatureMove|686|Inkay||||||Topsy-Turvy|GenVImv2=Happy Hour}}

{{SignatureMove|716|Xerneas|||||| Geomancy}}

{{SignatureMove|717|Yveltal|||||| Oblivion Wing}}  

{{SignatureMove|718|Zygarde|||||| Land's Wrath}}

{{SignatureMove|719|Diancie|||||| Diamond Storm}}

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* {{p|Sudowoodo}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Mimic}}''' by leveling up in [[Generation II]], but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM31]] in [[Generation I]] and [[Move Tutor]] in [[Generation III]].

* In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VI}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} is the only Pokémon who can learn '''{{m|Mega Kick}}'''. However, in [[Generation I]] and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, others could learn it through [[TM]] and [[Move Tutor]] respectively.

* '''{{m|Waterfall}}''' was the signature move of {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} in [[Generation I]], before it became an [[HM]]. They are still the only ones to learn it by level up.

* {{p|Unown}} can learn only '''{{m|Hidden Power}}''', and is the only Pokémon to learn it in [[Generation II]]; however, almost every other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM10]] in [[Generation II]] and beyond.

* {{p|Sunflora}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Bullet Seed}}''' by level up in [[Generation III]], though other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM09]].

* {{p|Porygon-Z}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Trick Room}}''' by leveling up, although that move can be learned via [[TM92]].

* Although only {{p|Panpour}} and {{p|Simipour|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Scald}}''' by leveling up, other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM55]].

** Also, in [[Generation V]] only, {{p|Pansage}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Grass Knot}}''' by leveling up, yet other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM86]].

* {{p|Kadabra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Ally Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM51]] in [[Generation V]].

* {{p|Volbeat}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Flash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[HM05]] in the first three generations or [[TM70]] in other generations.

* {{p|Sawk}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Rock Smash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM94]] in [[Generation V]] and [[Generation VI|VI]].

* {{p|Emolga}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Volt Switch}}''' by leveling up in [[Generation V]], but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM72]].

* {{p|Yveltal}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Focus Blast}}''' or '''{{m|Snarl}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn them via [[TM52]] and [[TM95]], respectively.

* {{p|Lucario}} is usually associated with '''{{m|Aura Sphere}}''' and '''{{m|Force Palm}}''', but ten Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total plus two with {{p|Riolu}} from Almia and {{p|Raikou}} from Event, in addition to the {{p|Squirtle}} family through breeding. 10 Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Force Palm. In Generation V and VI, Lucario and the Mienshao family are the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn Aura Sphere by leveling up.

** Similarly, '''{{m|Fusion Flare}}''' and '''{{m|Fusion Bolt}}''' are exclusively learned by {{p|Reshiram}} and [[Form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}, and {{p|Zekrom}} and [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black]] {{p|Kyurem}}, respectively. Kyurem's forms are the result of absorbing Reshiram or Zekrom, and thus gain some of their traits and powers.

* No Pokémon can learn '''{{m|V-create}}''' outside of event distributions. {{p|Victini}} was the first to gain access to it and is often associated with the move. However, later, a {{p|Rayquaza}} with V-create was available as the winner of a [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#15th Anniversary Rayquaza|popularity poll held in Japan in 2011]], making it no longer Victini's signature move.

* [[Version-exclusive moves]]

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