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Terminology of signature moves: Difference between revisions
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
From [[Generation VI]] onwards, the term "'''signature move'''" has been often used on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. It is also mentioned in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword, Shield]], | From [[Generation VI]] onwards, the term "'''signature move'''" has been often used on the [[Pokémon.com]] website. It is also mentioned in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword, Shield]], [[Pokémon GO|GO]], and {{g|Quest}} | ||
In the fandom, this has sometimes been used referring to moves that are used by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Legendary group]] within a given [[generation]], with several moves gaining or losing the "signature move" status between generations. | In the fandom, this has sometimes been used referring to moves that are used by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[evolution]]ary family, or [[Legendary group]] within a given [[generation]], with several moves gaining or losing the "signature move" status between generations. | ||
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* ''"{{p|Ho-Oh}}'s '''signature''' {{m|Sacred Fire}} '''attack''' is the core of most of its strategies—it’s a powerful and accurate Fire-type move that plays off its gigantic Attack stat."''<ref name="vgc 2016 preview"/> | * ''"{{p|Ho-Oh}}'s '''signature''' {{m|Sacred Fire}} '''attack''' is the core of most of its strategies—it’s a powerful and accurate Fire-type move that plays off its gigantic Attack stat."''<ref name="vgc 2016 preview"/> | ||
* ''"If you'd rather use a Ho-Oh that's a little less self-destructive, give it a [[Sitrus Berry]] and teach it its '''signature move''', {{m|Sacred Fire}}, as well as {{m|Recover}}."<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/a-guide-to-training-legendary-pokemon-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield A Guide to Training Legendary Pokémon in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' - Pokémon.com]</ref> | * ''"If you'd rather use a Ho-Oh that's a little less self-destructive, give it a [[Sitrus Berry]] and teach it its '''signature move''', {{m|Sacred Fire}}, as well as {{m|Recover}}."<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/a-guide-to-training-legendary-pokemon-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield A Guide to Training Legendary Pokémon in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' - Pokémon.com]</ref> | ||
==Signature move usable by multiple species== | ==Signature move usable by multiple species== | ||
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* ''"Two great examples hailing from [[Galar]] are {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Dracozolt}}, whose respective '''signature moves''' {{m|Fishious Rend}} and {{m|Bolt Beak}} double in [[power]] when they move before the opponent."''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/battle-tactics-speed-control-in-double-battles-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield Battle Tactics: Speed Control in Double Battles in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' - Pokémon.com]</ref> | * ''"Two great examples hailing from [[Galar]] are {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Dracozolt}}, whose respective '''signature moves''' {{m|Fishious Rend}} and {{m|Bolt Beak}} double in [[power]] when they move before the opponent."''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/battle-tactics-speed-control-in-double-battles-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield Battle Tactics: Speed Control in Double Battles in ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' - Pokémon.com]</ref> | ||
==Indeterminate== | |||
===Pokémon Quest=== | |||
A tip displayed on the loading screen in {{g|Quest}} labeled '''Signature Moves''' reads as follows: | |||
*"There are apparently some moves that only certain Pokémon can learn" | |||
==Other uses== | ==Other uses== | ||