Signature move: Difference between revisions

In particular, {{m|Bolt Beak}} has been mentioned as the signature move of {{p|Dracozolt}} and {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{m|Fishious Rend}} as the signature move of {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}}. Those Pokémon are related via their [[fossil]]s but not by [[evolution]]. Conversely, there is no known official usage of "signature move" referring to moves usable by multiple Pokémon of the same evolutionary family (such as {{m|Volt Tackle}}, usable by {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Pikachu}}) or by Pokémon of the same [[Legendary group]] (such as {{m|Sacred Sword}}, usable by the [[Swords of Justice]]).

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{{SignatureMove|0052|Meowth||Pay Day|Pay Day|Pay Day|Pay Day|Pay Day|||Pay Day}}

{{SignatureMove|0053|Persian||Pay Day|Pay Day||||||Pay Day}}

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{{SignatureMove|0105|Marowak|||||||Bone Club|Bonemerang|GenVIImv2=Bonemerang|GenVIImv3=Shadow Bone|GenVIIImv2=Shadow Bone|form=-Alola|formlink={{rf|Alolan|Form}}}}

{{SignatureMove|0133|Eevee|||||||Baddy Bad|GenVIImv2=Bouncy Bubble|GenVIImv3=Buzzy Buzz|GenVIImv4=Freezy Frost|GenVIImv5=Glitzy Glow|GenVIImv6=Sappy Seed|GenVIImv7=Sizzly Slide|GenVIImv8=Sparkly Swirl|GenVIImv9=Veevee Volley|form=-Starter|formlink={{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Eevee}}}}

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{{SignatureMove|0235|Smeargle||Sketch|Sketch|Sketch|Sketch|Sketch|Sketch|Sketch}}

{{SignatureMove|0237|Hitmontop||Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick}}

{{SignatureMove|0249|Lugia||Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast}}

{{SignatureMove|0296|Makuhita|||SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|Smelling Salts|Smelling Salts|GenIIImv2=Arm Thrust|GenIVmv2=Arm Thrust}}

{{SignatureMove|0297|Hariyama|||SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|Smelling Salts|Smelling Salts|GenIIImv2=Arm Thrust|GenIVmv2=Arm Thrust}}

{{SignatureMove|0380|Latias|||Mist Ball|Mist Ball|Mist Ball|Mist Ball|Mist Ball|Mist Ball}}

{{SignatureMove|0381|Latios|||Luster Purge|Luster Purge|Luster Purge|Luster Purge|Luster Purge|Luster Purge}}

{{SignatureMove|0382|Kyogre||||||Origin Pulse|Origin Pulse|Origin Pulse|Origin Pulse|GenIXmv2=Water Spout}}

{{SignatureMove|0386|Deoxys||||Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|forms=4|form2=-Attack|form3=-Defense|form4=-Speed}}

{{SignatureMove|0464|Rhyperior||||Rock Wrecker}}

{{SignatureMove|0474|Porygon-Z||||Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|GenIVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVImv2=Conversion 2|GenVIImv2=Conversion 2|GenVIIImv2=Conversion 2}}

{{SignatureMove|0475|Gallade|||||||||Teleport}}

{{SignatureMove|0486|Regigigas||||Crush Grip|Crush Grip|Crush Grip|Crush Grip|Crush Grip}}

{{SignatureMove|0570|Zorua|||||Night Daze|Night Daze|||Night Daze}}

{{SignatureMove|0571|Zoroark|||||Night Daze|Night Daze|||Night Daze}}

{{SignatureMove|0643|Reshiram|||||Fusion Flare|Fusion Flare|Fusion Flare|Fusion Flare|GenVmv2=Blue Flare|GenVImv2=Blue Flare|GenVIImv2=Blue Flare|GenVIIImv2=Blue Flare}}

{{SignatureMove|0644|Zekrom|||||Fusion Bolt|Fusion Bolt|Fusion Bolt|Fusion Bolt|GenVmv2=Bolt Strike|GenVImv2=Bolt Strike|GenVIImv2=Bolt Strike|GenVIIImv2=Bolt Strike}}

{{SignatureMove|0646|Kyurem|||||Glaciate|Glaciate|Glaciate|Glaciate}}

{{SignatureMove|0646|Kyurem|||||Fusion Flare|Fusion Flare|Fusion Flare|Fusion Flare|GenVmv2=Ice Burn|GenVImv2=Ice Burn|GenVIImv2=Ice Burn|GenVIIImv2=Ice Burn|form=-White|formlink={{form|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}}}

{{SignatureMove|0646|Kyurem|||||Fusion Bolt|Fusion Bolt|Fusion Bolt|Fusion Bolt|GenVmv2=Freeze Shock|GenVImv2=Freeze Shock|GenVIImv2=Freeze Shock|GenVIIImv3=Freeze Shock|form=-Black|formlink={{form|Kyurem|Black Kyurem}}}}

{{SignatureMove|0647|Keldeo|||||Secret Sword|Secret Sword|Secret Sword|Secret Sword|GenVmv2=Sacred Sword|forms=2|form2=-Resolute}}

{{SignatureMove|0686|Inkay||||||Topsy-Turvy|Topsy-Turvy}}

{{SignatureMove|0687|Malamar||||||Topsy-Turvy|Topsy-Turvy}}

{{SignatureMove|0727|Incineroar|||||||Darkest Lariat}}

{{SignatureMove|0733|Toucannon|||||||Beak Blast|}}

{{SignatureMove|0764|Comfey|||||||Floral Healing|Floral Healing}}

{{SignatureMove|0791|Solgaleo|||||||Sunsteel Strike|Sunsteel Strike}}

{{SignatureMove|0792|Lunala|||||||Moongeist Beam|Moongeist Beam}}

{{SignatureMove|0800|Necrozma|||||||Prismatic Laser|Prismatic Laser|GenVIImv2=Photon Geyser|GenVIIImv2=Photon Geyser}}

{{SignatureMove|0800|Necrozma|||||||Prismatic Laser|Prismatic Laser|GenVIImv2=Sunsteel Strike|GenVIIImv2=Sunsteel Strike|GenVIImv3=Photon Geyser|GenVIIImv3=Photon Geyser|form=-Dusk Mane|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}}}

{{SignatureMove|0800|Necrozma|||||||Prismatic Laser|Prismatic Laser|GenVIImv2=Moongeist Beam|GenVIIImv2=Moongeist Beam|GenVIImv3=Photon Geyser|GenVIIImv3=Photon Geyser|form=-Dawn Wings|formlink={{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}}}

{{SignatureMove|0869|Alcremie||||||||Decorate}}

| {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Original}}

| {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Hoenn}}

| {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Sinnoh}}

| {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Unova}}

| {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Kalos}}

| {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Alola}}

| {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu|form=-Partner}}

| {{p|Raichu}}<br><small>{{rf|Alolan|Form}}</small>

[[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.  

* 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.

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.

* 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}}'''.

* 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.

* 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.

** {{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.

| style="background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Skull Bash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TM40}})''' || || || || || || || ||

| style="background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Skull Bash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TM40}})''' || || || || || || || ||

| style="background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Skull Bash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TM40}})''' || || || || || || || ||

|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0052 || {{ArtP|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}} || style="text-align: left" | {{p|Meowth}}<br><small>{{rf|Alolan|Form}}

|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0053 || {{ArtP|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}} || style="text-align: left" | {{p|Persian}}<br><small>{{rf|Alolan|Form}}

|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0474 || {{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Heat}} || style="text-align: left" | {{p|Rotom}}

| || || || || || || || style="background-color: #{{Galar color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Crash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TR88}})''' || style="background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Crash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TM189}})'''

| || || || || || || || style="background-color: #{{Galar color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Crash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TR88}})''' || style="background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Crash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TM189}})'''

| || || || || || || || style="background-color: #{{Galar color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Crash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TR88}})''' || style="background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; color: #FFF" | '''{{mcolor|Heat Crash|FFF}}'''<br>'''({{color2|FFF|TM189}})'''

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