Signature move: Difference between revisions

A '''signature move''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|得意技|とくいわざ}}''' ''signature move'') or '''signature attack''' is generally considered a [[move]] that can normally only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] within a given [[generation]]. However, no consistent definition has been offered by official media.  

In the fandom, this has sometimes been used referring to moves that are used by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] within a given [[generation]], with several moves gaining or losing the "signature move" status between generations.

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|Raichu}}) or by Pokémon of the same [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] (such as {{m|Sacred Sword}}, usable by the [[Swords of Justice]]).

{{SignatureMove|0052|Meowth|||||||||Pay Day|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0052|Meowth|||||||||Pay Day|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0053|Persian|||||||||Pay Day|form=-Alola|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0080|Slowbro||||||||Shell Side Arm|Shell Side Arm|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0101|Electrode||||||||Chloroblast|Chloroblast|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0110|Weezing||||||||Strange Steam|Strange Steam|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0144|Articuno||||||||Freezing Glare|Freezing Glare|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0145|Zapdos||||||||Thunderous Kick|Thunderous Kick|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0146|Moltres||||||||Fiery Wrath|Fiery Wrath|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0157|Typhlosion||||||||Infernal Parade|Infernal Parade|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0199|Slowking||||||||Eerie Spell|Eerie Spell|GenIXmv2=Chilly Reception|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0211|Qwilfish||||||||Barb Barrage|Barb Barrage|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0503|Samurott||||||||Ceaseless Edge|Ceaseless Edge|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0549|Lilligant||||||||Victory Dance|Victory Dance|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0570|Zorua||||||||Bitter Malice|Bitter Malice|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0571|Zoroark||||||||Bitter Malice|Bitter Malice|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0618|Stunfisk||||||||Snap Trap|form=-Galar|formlink=[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0628|Braviary||||||||Esper Wing|Esper Wing|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0705|Sliggoo||||||||Shelter|Shelter|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0706|Goodra||||||||Shelter|Shelter|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0713|Avalugg||||||||Mountain Gale|Mountain Gale|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

{{SignatureMove|0724|Decidueye||||||||Triple Arrows|Triple Arrows|form=-Hisui|formlink=[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]}}

Some moves are exclusive to groups of Pokémon that are not an [[evolution]]ary family or [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]].  

* {{m|Frenzy Plant}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]].

* {{m|Blast Burn}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Fire}} first partner Pokémon.

* {{m|Hydro Cannon}} can only be learnt by fully evolved {{type|Water}} first partner Pokémon.

|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0052 || {{ArtP|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}} || style="text-align: left" | {{p|Meowth}}<br><small>[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]