Morning Sun (move)

Morning Sun (Japanese: あさのひざし Morning Sunlight) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation II. In Generation II, it was the signature move of Espeon.

Morning Sun あさのひざし Morning Sunlight

Battles Type  Normal Category  Status PP  5 (max. 8) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  0 Does not make contact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Affected by Snatch Not affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Self: Affects the user

Availability Introduced  Generation II Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  0   The appeal's quality varies depending on its timing.

Super Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  0   Increased Voltage is added to the performance score.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Effectiveness varies depending on when it is used.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Effect

Generation II

Morning Sun restores the user's current HP based on the weather and time of day. In day and at night, during no weather it restores ¼ total HP, during harsh sunlight it restores ½ total HP, and during other weather it restores ⅛ total HP, rounded down. Except in link battles, the move restores twice as much HP in the morning.

Generation III onwards

Morning Sun restores the user's current HP based on the weather in the battle. During no weather or during strong winds it restores ½ total HP, during harsh sunlight it restores ⅔ total HP, and during other weather it restores ¼ total HP, rounded down.

Morning Sun can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point if Sunny Day was used in the previous turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination and will give an extra three appeal points if the move Sunny Day was used in the prior turn.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Morning Sun, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Category  Status Accuracy  100% Standard Plus Move Power — Cooldown  15s Move wind-up time  45 frames  15 frames Effect duration  —s Additional effect  —  —  — None

Description

Games Description Stad2 Allows HP to be restored by the morning sunlight. In battle, half the user's max HP is restored. GSC Restores HP (varies by time). RSEColoXD Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. FRLG Restores the user's HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. DPPtHGSSPBR BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA SV The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. ZA The user restores some HP by bathing in the pleasant rays of the sun.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
											SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV	ZA
0196		Espeon		Field		Field	52	52	71	71BW 33B2W2	33	33	30	30	30	30
0267		Beautifly		Bug		Bug		20	20	20	20XY 17ORAS	17		17
0338		Solrock		Mineral		Mineral		−	−	−	−	−	1	1
0420		Cherubi		Fairy	Grass				1	1	1	1	1
0421		Cherrim		Fairy	Grass				1	1	1	1	1
0694		Helioptile		Monster	Dragon					−	−	−			32
0695		Heliolisk		Monster	Dragon					−	−	−			32
0791		Solgaleo		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						31	35		35
0800		Necrozma All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						1	1		1
0988		Slither Wing		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									35
0994		Iron Moth		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									70
1020		Gouging Fire		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									42
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0048		Venonat		Bug		Bug	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0058		Growlithe		Field		Field	✔HGSS	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0058		Growlithe Hisuian Form		Field		Field							✔
0077		Ponyta		Field		Field	✔HGSS	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0077		Ponyta Galarian Form		Field		Field					✔
0175		Togepi		Flying	Fairy	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0191		Sunkern		Grass		Grass	−	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0519		Pidove		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔
0636		Larvesta		Bug		Bug		✔	✔	✔	−		✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation III

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0012		Butterfree		Bug		Bug	Purified Shadow PokémonXD
0070		Weepinbell		Grass		Grass	Purified Shadow PokémonXD
0114		Tangela		Grass		Grass	Purified Shadow PokémonXD
0123		Scyther		Bug		Bug	Purified Shadow PokémonXD
0146		Moltres		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Purified Shadow PokémonXD
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0338		Solrock		Mineral		Mineral	Dream World - Icy Cave
0519		Pidove		Flying		Flying	Dream World - Windswept Sky
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation II

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0032		Nidoran♂		Monster	Field	New York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0465		Tangrowth		Grass		Grass	Pikachu Cafe Tangrowth
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0637		Volcarona		Bug		Bug	Korean Nationals 2012 Volcarona
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: DX and effects in Extremely Harsh Sunlight, Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Morning Sun restores HP to the user and teammates. Prior to Gates to Infinity, Morning Sun heals a set amount of HP rather than a percentage. From Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon onward, Morning Sun only affects the user and teammates in the same room rather than the entire floor.

Game	HP restored
	Clear	Sun	Rain	Sandstorm	Hail	Fog	Cloud	Snow	Strong winds
MDRB	50	80	10	30	10	1	40	1	-
MDTDS	50	80	10	20	10	10	30	1	-
BSL	20	40	5	8	5	5	10	1	-
MDGtI	50%	75%	25%	25%	25%	-	-	-	-
SMD	40%	75%	25%	25%	25%	-	-	-	?

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 12 - —% - Entire floor Party - MDTDS - - 12 - —% - Entire floor Party - BSL - - 12 - —% - Entire floor Party - MDGtI - - 10 50 —% - Entire floor Party Yes SMD - - 10 30 —% - Entire room Party Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Description

Games Description MDRB Restores the HP of the user and team members on the floor. The amount of HP regained depends on the weather. MDTDS Restores the HP of the user and team members on the floor. The HP amount regained depends on the weather. BSL じぶんと フロアのなかまポケモンの ＨＰが かいふくする てんきによって ＨＰの かいふくりょうが かわる MDGtI It restores half the HP of you and your teammates on the floor. During a Sunny condition, it restores your HP even more. During a Rain, Hail, or Sandstorm condition, the amount regained goes down. SMD It restores the HP of you and your teammates in the same room. If it's sunny or in harsh sunlight, it restores your HP even more. During rain, heavy rain, hail, or a sandstorm, the amount regained goes down.

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Morning Sun	Status	2	2	—	—	—%	Self	Heals	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP. HP is restored by 60% instead when the weather is sunny, and 40% when the weather is rainy or during a hailstorm or a sandstorm.	Elio & Espeon Elio (Champion) & Necrozma

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Janet's Beautifly May's Beautifly
The user restores its own health by bathing in the pleasant rays of the sun.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Beautifly's whole body glows white, spreading yellow light around itself; or, yellow rays of light shine outward from Beautifly's body, restoring its lost health.
Janet's Beautifly	All Things Bright and Beautifly!		Debut
May's Beautifly	Cruisin' for a Losin'		None

Pokémon Evolutions

Espeon
The user emits a light that shines as bright as the morning sun.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	The gem on Espeon's forehead shines brightly.
Naoko's Espeon	The Show		Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Espeon
The user restores its own health by bathing in the pleasant rays of the sun.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Espeon absorbs the sunlight, healing its injuries and restoring its health.
Red's Vee	Forretress of Solitude		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	晨光 Sàhngwōng
	Mandarin	晨光 Chénguāng
Dutch		Ochtendzon
Finnish		Aamuaurinko
French		Aurore
German		Morgengrauen
Greek		Αυγερινόφως Augerinóphōs
Indonesian		Cahaya Mentari Pagi
Italian		Mattindoro
Korean		아침햇살 Achim Haetsal
Polish		Światło Brzasku
Portuguese	Brazil	Sol da Manhã
	Portugal	Sol Nascente
Serbian		Jutarnje sunce
Spanish	Latin America	Sol Matutino
	Spain	Sol Matinal
Vietnamese		Tia Sáng Ban Mai

Variations of the move Moonlight
Moonlight • Morning Sun • Shore Up • Synthesis

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