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Most signature moves are learned by [[level]]ing up. Despite being signature moves of a particular species, other Pokémon can still sometimes learn the move through other means. Some signature moves can also be inherited via {{pkmn|breeding}} or are known by certain {{pkmn2|gift}} or [[event Pokémon]]. Additionally, {{p|Smeargle}} can learn most signature moves via its own signature move, {{m|Sketch}}. | Most signature moves are learned by [[level]]ing up. Despite being signature moves of a particular species, other Pokémon can still sometimes learn the move through other means. Some signature moves can also be inherited via {{pkmn|breeding}} or are known by certain {{pkmn2|gift}} or [[event Pokémon]]. Additionally, {{p|Smeargle}} can learn most signature moves via its own signature move, {{m|Sketch}}. | ||
==Terminology== | |||
===Pokémon Sword and Shield=== | |||
In the [[core series]] games, the term "'''signature move'''" (Japanese: '''{{ruby|得意技|とくいわざ}}''' ''signature move'') has been only used once with this exact meaning: | |||
* ''"My partner's '''signature move''' invites you to a subzero world!"'' ([[Melony]], referring to her [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Lapras}}'s [[G-Max Resonance]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]) | |||
===Pokémon.com=== | |||
Starting in [[Generation VIII]], the term "'''signature move'''" has been officially used on [[Pokémon.com]], including on some Pokédex pages and other articles. There are several official instances of "signature move" referring to moves usable by a single Pokémon species. For instance: | |||
* ''"[[Galarian form|Galarian]] {{p|Articuno}}'s '''signature move''': {{m|Freezing Glare}}!"''<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/galarian-articuno/ Galarian Articuno - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"{{p|Regieleki}}'s '''signature move''': {{m|Thunder Cage}}!"''<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/regieleki/ Regieleki - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
* ''"{{p|Palkia}}'s '''signature move''' is called called {{m|Spacial Rend}}, which tears not only the target but the very space around them asunder."''<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/palkia/ Palkia (Origin Forme) - Pokémon.com]</ref> | |||
However, there is no known official usage of "signature move" referring to moves usable by multiple Pokémon of the same family (such as {{m|Ice Ball}} being usable by {{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, and {{p|Walrein}}). | |||
===Early uses=== | |||
Some earlier uses of "'''signature move'''" in Pokémon games may have different meanings other than moves specifically usable by a single Pokémon species or family. | |||
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2==== | |||
In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], the term "'''signature move'''" (Japanese: '''{{ruby|得意|とくい}}な {{ruby|技|わざ}}''' ''signature move'') is mentioned by the character who gives the [[Big Root]] to the player in [[Driftveil City]]. | |||
* ''"Trainer... If my Pokémon was with me, I would've challenged you for a battle. Instead, please accept this. It is...a [[Big Root]]! Have a Pokémon hold this, and it absorbs more HP from the target! This was a perfect item for my Pokémon's '''signature move'''..."'' | |||
It is unclear what is his Pokémon based on the information given. As of [[Generation V]], no signature moves were affected by Big Root, even though this character claims that the Big Root has an effect on the signature move of his Pokémon. However, in later generations, Big Root affects some signature moves: {{p|Yveltal}}'s {{m|Oblivion Wing}}, [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pop Star Pikachu]]'s {{m|Draining Kiss}}, and {{p|Ceruledge}}'s {{m|Bitter Blade}}. | |||
====Pokémon X and Y==== | |||
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], a maid from the [[Hotel Richissime]] claims to have a '''signature move''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|得意技|とくいわざ}}''' ''signature move'') as well: | |||
* ''"Our '''signature move''' is double-team cleaning!"'' (Japanese: {{ruby|私|わたし}}たちの '''{{ruby|得意技|とくいわざ}}''' ツープラトン クリーニング！) | |||
==List of Pokémon and their signature moves== | ==List of Pokémon and their signature moves== | ||