Pokémon Champions & VGC Moves
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467 moves in Pokémon Champions & VGC, ranked by tournament usage.
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Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
Protect
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. With
each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes
1/3 of what it was before.
100130
uses
uses
Fake Out
Makes the target flinch. This move fails unless it is the first move
used by the user after it enters a battle.
23062
uses
uses
Rock Slide
Has a 30% chance of making targets flinch.
19224
uses
uses
Tailwind
Gives the user’s side the Tailwind status for 4 turns.
16445
uses
uses
Close Combat
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.
14207
uses
uses
Flare Blitz
Has a 10% chance of burning the target. Cures the user of
being frozen. The user also takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by
this move.
10979
uses
uses
Dire Claw
Has a 30% chance of leaving the target poisoned, paralyzed,
or asleep.
10894
uses
uses
Earthquake
This move’s power is doubled against targets that have
the Underground status. When Grassy Terrain is active,
this move’s power is halved.
10836
uses
uses
Trick Room
Gives the entire field the Trick Room status for 5 turns.
10359
uses
uses
Weather Ball
When a weather condition is present, this move’s power is
doubled and its type changes. Harsh sunlight: Fire type.
Rain: Water type. Snow: Ice type. Sandstorm: Rock type.
10045
uses
uses
Moonblast
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Atk stat by
1 stage.
10009
uses
uses
Dragon Claw
—
9582
uses
uses
Sucker Punch
This move fails unless the target has chosen an attack and has
not yet attacked during the turn this move is used.
9411
uses
uses
Iron Head
Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch.
9059
uses
uses
Parting Shot
Lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats by 1 stage. The
user then switches out of battle to be replaced by another
party Pokémon.
9021
uses
uses
Heat Wave
Has a 10% chance of burning targets.
8816
uses
uses
Aqua Jet
—
8636
uses
uses
Last Respects
This move’s power is increased by 50 for each time that a
Pokémon in the user’s party has fainted.
8345
uses
uses
Rage Powder
The user redirects opponents’ moves toward itself. This effect
works only on single-target moves.
7943
uses
uses
Wave Crash
The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.
7805
uses
uses
Kowtow Cleave
This move never misses.
7769
uses
uses
Dazzling Gleam
—
7004
uses
uses
Shadow Ball
Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by
1 stage.
6826
uses
uses
Hyper Voice
—
6505
uses
uses
Matcha Gotcha
Has a 20% chance of burning targets. The user’s HP is restored
by 1/2 of the damage dealt by this move.
6504
uses
uses
Solar Beam
The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used,
then attacks on the following turn. In harsh sunlight, the user
does not gain the Charging status and can attack immediately.
This move’s power is halved in any other weather condition.
6450
uses
uses
Low Kick
The heavier the target, the greater this move’s power (ranging
between 20 and 120).
6387
uses
uses
Encore
Gives the target the Encore status.
5956
uses
uses
Dual Wingbeat
The user attacks twice in a row.
5728
uses
uses
Flip Turn
After attacking, the user switches out of battle to be replaced
by another party Pokémon.
5651
uses
uses
Psychic
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by
1 stage.
5567
uses
uses
Sludge Bomb
Has a 30% chance of poisoning the target.
5378
uses
uses
Thunderbolt
Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target.
5203
uses
uses
Hurricane
Has a 30% chance of confusing the target. This move never
misses in rain and can hit a target that has the Sky-High status.
5057
uses
uses
Throat Chop
Gives the target the Throat Chopped status.
4885
uses
uses
Will-O-Wisp
Burns the target.
4773
uses
uses
Life Dew
Restores 1/4 of the max HP of the user and its allies.
4740
uses
uses
Helping Hand
Boosts the power of an ally’s move by 50% during the turn this
move is used.
4698
uses
uses
Stomping Tantrum
This move’s power is doubled if the user couldn’t act or its move
missed or failed on the previous turn.
4458
uses
uses
Hydro Pump
—
4225
uses
uses
Calm Mind
Boosts the user’s Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.
4146
uses
uses
Earth Power
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by
1 stage.
4135
uses
uses
Blizzard
Has a 10% chance of freezing targets. This move never misses
in snow.
4015
uses
uses
Swords Dance
Boosts the user’s Attack stat by 2 stages.
3678
uses
uses
Draco Meteor
Lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 2 stages.
3641
uses
uses
Flash Cannon
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by
1 stage.
3640
uses
uses
Wide Guard
During the turn this move is used, the user protects its side from
moves that target all allies.
3609
uses
uses
Knock Off
This move’s power is boosted by 50% if the target is holding an
item. Causes the target to lose its held item.
3456
uses
uses
Icy Wind
Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage.
3444
uses
uses
Darkest Lariat
This move ignores the target’s stat changes when dealing
damage.
3299
uses
uses
Volt Switch
After attacking, the user switches out of battle to be replaced
by another party Pokémon.
3161
uses
uses
Electro Shot
The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used,
then attacks on the following turn. In rain, the user does not
gain the Charging status and can attack immediately. The user’s
Sp. Atk stat is boosted by 1 stage on the turn this move is used.
3054
uses
uses
Dragon Pulse
—
3040
uses
uses
Aura Sphere
This move never misses.
2684
uses
uses
Taunt
Gives the target the Taunted status.
2502
uses
uses
Aurora Veil
Gives the user’s side the Aurora Veil status for 5 turns. This
move can be used only in snow.
2459
uses
uses
Brave Bird
The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.
2405
uses
uses
Overheat
Lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 2 stages.
2305
uses
uses
Scald
Has a 30% chance of burning the target. Cures the user and
target of being frozen.
2287
uses
uses
Follow Me
The user redirects opponents’ moves toward itself. This effect
works only on single-target moves.
2143
uses
uses
Liquidation
Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by
1 stage.
2113
uses
uses
Body Press
The damage dealt by this move is calculated using the user’s
Defense stat instead of its Attack stat.
2033
uses
uses
Shadow Sneak
—
2003
uses
uses
Sleep Powder
Puts the target to sleep.
1993
uses
uses
Ice Beam
Has a 10% chance of freezing the target.
1946
uses
uses
Poltergeist
This move fails if the target isn’t holding an item.
1942
uses
uses
Electroweb
Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage.
1864
uses
uses
Eruption
The less HP the user has left, the lower this move’s power
(ranging between 1 and 150).
1830
uses
uses
Bullet Punch
—
1823
uses
uses
Giga Drain
The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by
this move.
1764
uses
uses
Light of Ruin
The user takes 1/2 of the damage dealt by this move.
1711
uses
uses
Recover
Restores 1/2 of the user’s max HP.
1708
uses
uses
King's Shield
The user protects itself from incoming attacks for the turn and
changes into its Shield Forme. Any attackers that use contact
moves against the user during this turn will have their Attack
stats lowered by 1 stage. With each consecutive use, this move’s
chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before.
1684
uses
uses
Dark Pulse
Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch.
1681
uses
uses
Perish Song
Gives all Pokémon on the field the Perishing status.
1611
uses
uses
Dragon Dance
Boosts the user’s Attack and Speed stats by 1 stage.
1591
uses
uses
Coaching
Boosts allies’ Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage.
1588
uses
uses
Extreme Speed
—
1561
uses
uses
Power Gem
—
1493
uses
uses
Muddy Water
Has a 30% chance of lowering targets’ accuracy by 1 stage.
1483
uses
uses
Spiky Shield
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. Any
attackers that use contact moves against the user during this
turn take damage equal to 1/8 of their max HP. With each
consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3
of what it was before.
1465
uses
uses
Rain Dance
Summons rain for 5 turns.
1464
uses
uses
Snarl
Lowers targets’ Sp. Atk stats by 1 stage.
1420
uses
uses
Roost
Restores 1/2 of the user’s max HP. If the user is a Flying type,
it will lose the Flying type for the turn.
1379
uses
uses
High Horsepower
—
1377
uses
uses
Clanging Scales
Lowers the user’s Defense stat by 1 stage.
1348
uses
uses
Super Fang
Deals damage to the target equal to 1/2 of its remaining HP.
Deals 1 HP of damage to a target that has only 1 HP left.
1347
uses
uses
Bug Bite
If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats that Berry and gains
its effect.
1330
uses
uses
Flamethrower
Has a 10% chance of burning the target.
1325
uses
uses
Quick Attack
—
1261
uses
uses
Sunny Day
Summons harsh sunlight for 5 turns.
1253
uses
uses
Ice Punch
Has a 10% chance of freezing the target.
1248
uses
uses
Clangorous Soul
The user loses 1/3 of its max HP to boost its Attack, Defense,
Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats by 1 stage. This move fails if
the user doesn’t have enough remaining HP.
1229
uses
uses
Substitute
The user loses 1/4 of its max HP to create a substitute. The
substitute will be hit by moves instead of the user, and it will
vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP.
1228
uses
uses
Drain Punch
The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by
this move.
1226
uses
uses
U-turn
After attacking, the user switches out of battle to be replaced
by another party Pokémon.
1192
uses
uses
Disable
Gives the target the Move Disabled status for 4 turns.
1189
uses
uses
Rock Tomb
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
1158
uses
uses
Light Screen
Gives the user’s side the Light Screen status for 5 turns.
1152
uses
uses
Hyper Beam
The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move
is used.
1127
uses
uses
Double-Edge
The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.
1107
uses
uses
Detect
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. With
each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes
1/3 of what it was before.
1097
uses
uses
Energy Ball
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by
1 stage.
1083
uses
uses
Draining Kiss
The user’s HP is restored by 3/4 of the damage dealt by
this move.
1079
uses
uses
Iron Defense
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 2 stages.
1054
uses
uses
Crunch
Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by
1 stage.
1046
uses
uses
Strength Sap
Restores the user’s HP by an amount equal to the target’s
Attack stat. Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage.
1040
uses
uses
Psyshock
This is a special move, but the damage it deals is calculated
using the target’s Defense stat.
1034
uses
uses
Bulk Up
Boosts the user’s Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage.
1033
uses
uses
Leech Seed
Gives the target the Leech Seeded status.
1002
uses
uses
Triple Axel
The user attacks 3 times in a row—first with a power of 20, then
with a power of 40, then with a power of 60. The attack ends if
the user misses.
985
uses
uses
Sacred Sword
This move ignores the target’s stat changes when dealing
damage.
972
uses
uses
Play Rough
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Attack stat by
1 stage.
911
uses
uses
Scale Shot
The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row. This move lowers the
user’s Defense stat by 1 stage and boosts its Speed stat by
1 stage.
898
uses
uses
Air Slash
Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
853
uses
uses
Leaf Storm
Lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 2 stages.
848
uses
uses
Poison Jab
Has a 30% chance of poisoning the target.
843
uses
uses
Nasty Plot
Boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 2 stages.
839
uses
uses
Hypnosis
Puts the target to sleep.
824
uses
uses
Coil
Boosts the user’s Attack and Defense stats as well as its
accuracy by 1 stage.
764
uses
uses
Waterfall
Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch.
742
uses
uses
Freeze-Dry
This move is also super effective against Water-type Pokémon.
721
uses
uses
Heavy Slam
The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move’s
power (ranging between 40 and 120). If the target has the
Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be
sure to hit.
713
uses
uses
Thunder
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. This move never
misses in rain and can hit a target that has the Sky-High status.
694
uses
uses
Acrobatics
This move’s power is doubled if the user isn’t holding an item.
693
uses
uses
Foul Play
The damage dealt by this move is calculated using the target’s
Attack stat instead of the user’s Attack stat.
686
uses
uses
Twin Beam
The user attacks twice in a row.
685
uses
uses
Imprison
The user gains the Sealing Off status.
670
uses
uses
Reflect
Gives the user’s side the Reflect status for 5 turns.
657
uses
uses
Jet Punch
—
625
uses
uses
Water Spout
The less HP the user has left, the lower this move’s power
(ranging between 1 and 150).
624
uses
uses
Thunder Wave
Paralyzes the target.
564
uses
uses
Feint
This move can hit a target using a move such as Protect or
Detect and removes the effects of those moves.
547
uses
uses
Psycho Cut
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
532
uses
uses
Stone Edge
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
530
uses
uses
Trick
The user and the target swap their held items.
467
uses
uses
Yawn
Makes the target drowsy. This move never misses.
452
uses
uses
Psychic Fangs
Removes the Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil statuses on
the target’s side.
445
uses
uses
Phantom Force
The user gains the Concealed status on the turn this move is
used, then attacks on the following turn. This move can hit a
target using a move such as Protect or Detect and removes
the effects of those moves.
442
uses
uses
Flower Trick
This move never misses and is always a critical hit.
420
uses
uses
Headlong Rush
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.
420
uses
uses
Shadow Claw
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
410
uses
uses
Focus Blast
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by
1 stage.
389
uses
uses
Dragon Darts
The user attacks twice in a row. If there are 2 opposing
Pokémon, each of them is attacked once.
382
uses
uses
Fake Tears
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages.
370
uses
uses
Mach Punch
—
368
uses
uses
Thunder Punch
Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target.
354
uses
uses
Trop Kick
Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage.
352
uses
uses
Gigaton Hammer
This move can’t be used twice in a row.
336
uses
uses
Breaking Swipe
Lowers targets’ Attack stats by 1 stage.
330
uses
uses
Expanding Force
If the user is under the effect of Psychic Terrain, this move’s
power is boosted by 50% and its range extends to
all opponents.
318
uses
uses
Ice Fang
Has a 10% chance of freezing the target and a 10% chance of
making the target flinch.
317
uses
uses
Ice Hammer
Lowers the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
315
uses
uses
Ancient Power
Has a 10% chance of boosting the user’s Attack, Defense,
Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats by 1 stage.
313
uses
uses
Sludge Wave
Has a 10% chance of poisoning targets.
294
uses
uses
Head Smash
The user takes 1/2 of the damage dealt by this move.
292
uses
uses
Instruct
The user makes the target reuse the last move it used.
282
uses
uses
Discharge
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing targets.
276
uses
uses
Zen Headbutt
Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch.
270
uses
uses
Gunk Shot
Has a 30% chance of poisoning the target.
260
uses
uses
Shed Tail
The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to create a substitute, then
switches out of battle to be replaced by another party
Pokémon. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of that
Pokémon, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4
of the user’s max HP.
259
uses
uses
Bitter Blade
The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by
this move.
258
uses
uses
Mystical Fire
Lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage.
251
uses
uses
Outrage
The user gains the Rampaging status.
247
uses
uses
Psychic Noise
Gives the target the Healing Prevented status for 2 turns.
247
uses
uses
Shell Smash
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage and
boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats by 2 stages.
246
uses
uses
Quash
Causes the target to move last in the turn.
234
uses
uses
Ice Spinner
Removes any terrain.
231
uses
uses
Haze
Eliminates every stat change on the entire field.
222
uses
uses
Quiver Dance
Boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats by 1 stage.
216
uses
uses
Surf
This move’s power is doubled against targets that have the
Submerged status.
215
uses
uses
Brick Break
Removes the Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil statuses on
the target’s side.
211
uses
uses
Icicle Crash
Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
211
uses
uses
Night Slash
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
206
uses
uses
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. If the target has the
Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be
sure to hit.
204
uses
uses
Ice Shard
—
202
uses
uses
Belly Drum
The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to boost its Attack stat to its
sixth stage. This move fails if the user doesn’t have enough
remaining HP.
200
uses
uses
Leaf Blade
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
200
uses
uses
Water Pulse
Has a 20% chance of confusing the target.
200
uses
uses
Stone Axe
Gives the opponent’s side the Stealth Rock status.
197
uses
uses
Endeavor
Deals damage to the target equal to its remaining HP minus the
user’s remaining HP. This move fails if the target’s HP is the same
as or lower than the user’s.
196
uses
uses
Psychic Terrain
Turns the entire field into Psychic Terrain for 5 turns.
194
uses
uses
Meteor Mash
Has a 20% chance of boosting the user’s Attack stat by 1 stage.
193
uses
uses
Vacuum Wave
—
190
uses
uses
Power Whip
—
188
uses
uses
Roar
If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch
into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is
replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.
184
uses
uses
Upper Hand
Makes the target flinch. This move fails if the target isn’t about
to use a priority move.
183
uses
uses
Quick Guard
The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves for
the turn.
181
uses
uses
Population Bomb
The user attacks 1 to 10 times in a row. The attack ends if the
user misses.
175
uses
uses
Last Resort
This move fails unless the user has already used all the other
moves it knows.
172
uses
uses
Bulldoze
Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage. When Grassy Terrain
is active, this move’s power is halved.
166
uses
uses
Bitter Malice
Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage.
163
uses
uses
Scorching Sands
Has a 30% chance of burning the target. Cures the user and
target of being frozen.
163
uses
uses
Synthesis
Restores 1/2 of the user’s max HP. In harsh sunlight, 2/3 of its
max HP will be restored instead. In all other weather conditions,
1/4 of its max HP will be restored instead.
163
uses
uses
Fiery Dance
Has a 50% chance of boosting the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage.
160
uses
uses
Fire Blast
Has a 10% chance of burning the target.
160
uses
uses
Pollen Puff
When used on an ally, this move restores 1/2 of its max HP
instead of dealing damage.
159
uses
uses
Struggle Bug
Lowers targets’ Sp. Atk stats by 1 stage.
155
uses
uses
Baton Pass
The user switches out of battle to be replaced by another party
Pokémon. If the user had any stat changes, a substitute, or other
such effects, they will be passed on to the Pokémon switching in.
153
uses
uses
X-Scissor
—
151
uses
uses
Ally Switch
The user switches spots with one of its allies. With each
consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of
what it was before.
150
uses
uses
Assurance
This move’s power is doubled if the target has already taken
damage during the turn this move is used.
147
uses
uses
Stealth Rock
Gives the opponent’s side the Stealth Rock status.
147
uses
uses
Lumina Crash
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages.
146
uses
uses
Superpower
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage.
136
uses
uses
Wood Hammer
The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.
136
uses
uses
Destiny Bond
The user gains the Destiny Bound status. This move fails if used
in succession.
131
uses
uses
Leech Life
The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by
this move.
125
uses
uses
Skill Swap
The user and the target swap their Abilities.
125
uses
uses
Accelerock
—
119
uses
uses
Hex
This move’s power is doubled if the target has a
status condition.
118
uses
uses
High Jump Kick
If this move misses or fails, the user takes damage equal to 1/2
of its max HP.
117
uses
uses
Fire Punch
Has a 10% chance of burning the target.
116
uses
uses
Entrainment
Changes the target’s Ability to be the same as the user’s.
115
uses
uses
Facade
This move’s power is doubled if the user is poisoned, badly
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. Although this move is a
physical move, the damage it deals is not halved when the
user is burned.
113
uses
uses
Hydro Cannon
The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move
is used.
113
uses
uses
Curse
The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to give the target the
Cursed status.
111
uses
uses
Toxic
Badly poisons the target. If the user is a Poison type, this move
will never miss.
110
uses
uses
Alluring Voice
Confuses the target if its stats were boosted during the turn this
move is used.
109
uses
uses
Gravity
Gives the entire field the Gravity status for 5 turns.
108
uses
uses
Bug Buzz
Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by
1 stage.
106
uses
uses
Rock Blast
The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.
105
uses
uses
Wild Charge
The user takes 1/4 of the damage dealt by this move.
103
uses
uses
Nuzzle
Paralyzes the target.
101
uses
uses
Steel Beam
After attacking, the user takes damage equal to 1/2 of its
max HP.
100
uses
uses
Eerie Impulse
Lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat by 2 stages.
99
uses
uses
Fissure
Knocks out the target. The accuracy of this move is fixed
at 30%.
98
uses
uses
Hammer Arm
Lowers the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
98
uses
uses
Round
If multiple Pokémon use this move in the same turn, the second
user onward will act immediately after the first, and the power
of the second Round onward will be doubled.
93
uses
uses
Aqua Cutter
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
91
uses
uses
Chilly Reception
Summons snow for 5 turns. The user switches out of battle to be
replaced by another party Pokémon.
86
uses
uses
Extrasensory
Has a 10% chance of making the target flinch.
85
uses
uses
Lash Out
This move’s power is doubled if the user’s stats were lowered
during the turn this move is used.
82
uses
uses
Aerial Ace
This move never misses.
81
uses
uses
Infestation
Gives the target the Bound status.
80
uses
uses
Parabolic Charge
The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by
this move.
78
uses
uses
Soak
Changes the target’s type to Water.
78
uses
uses
Heal Pulse
Restores 1/2 of the target’s max HP.
73
uses
uses
Slack Off
Restores 1/2 of the user’s max HP.
73
uses
uses
Rest
Fully restores the user’s HP and cures any status conditions.
The user falls asleep for 2 turns. This move fails if the user’s
HP is full.
72
uses
uses
Triple Arrows
Has a 50% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by
1 stage and has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
72
uses
uses
After You
Makes the target move immediately after the user.
71
uses
uses
Raging Bull
Removes the Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil statuses on
the target’s side. This move’s type depends on the user’s form.
71
uses
uses
Armor Cannon
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.
69
uses
uses
Baneful Bunker
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. Any
attackers that use contact moves against the user during this
turn become poisoned. With each consecutive use, this move’s
chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before.
66
uses
uses
Drill Run
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
66
uses
uses
Pain Split
The user adds its remaining HP to the target’s remaining HP,
then splits the total in half for them to share.
65
uses
uses
Temper Flare
This move’s power is doubled if the user couldn’t act or its move
missed or failed on the previous turn.
64
uses
uses
Mortal Spin
Removes the Bound and Leech Seeded statuses from the user
and removes the Sticky Web, Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic
Spikes statuses from the user’s side. Poisons targets.
62
uses
uses
Stockpile
Boosts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage. Raises
the user’s Stockpiling level by 1. Can be used up to 3 times.
62
uses
uses
Ceaseless Edge
Gives the opponent’s side the Spikes status.
61
uses
uses
Grass Knot
The heavier the target, the greater this move’s power (ranging
between 20 and 120).
60
uses
uses
Pin Missile
The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.
58
uses
uses
Dragon Tail
If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch
into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is
replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.
57
uses
uses
Fire Fang
Has a 10% chance of burning the target and a 10% chance of
making the target flinch.
56
uses
uses
Torch Song
Boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage.
56
uses
uses
Bullet Seed
The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.
55
uses
uses
Giga Impact
The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move
is used.
54
uses
uses
Charm
Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 2 stages.
52
uses
uses
Baby-Doll Eyes
Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage.
51
uses
uses
Thunder Fang
Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target and a 10% chance
of making the target flinch.
50
uses
uses
Dragon Rush
Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch. If the target has
the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will
be sure to hit.
49
uses
uses
Moonlight
Restores 1/2 of the user’s max HP. In harsh sunlight, 2/3 of its
max HP will be restored instead. In all other weather conditions,
1/4 of its max HP will be restored instead.
49
uses
uses
Shelter
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 2 stages.
49
uses
uses
Acid Spray
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages.
48
uses
uses
Howl
Boosts the Attack stats of the user and its allies by 1 stage.
48
uses
uses
Transform
The user transforms into a copy of the target. It also copies all
of the target’s stats apart from its HP.
48
uses
uses
Beat Up
The target is attacked as many times as the number of Pokémon
in the user’s party. Pokémon that have fainted or have a status
condition are not counted. This move’s power is calculated
based on the Attack stats of the party Pokémon.
47
uses
uses
Flame Charge
Boosts the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
47
uses
uses
Salt Cure
Gives the target the Salt Cured status.
47
uses
uses
Chilling Water
Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage.
46
uses
uses
Fickle Beam
This move has a 30% chance of its power being doubled.
45
uses
uses
Lunge
Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage.
45
uses
uses
Aqua Step
Boosts the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
43
uses
uses
Dynamic Punch
Confuses the target.
43
uses
uses
Infernal Parade
Has a 30% chance of burning the target. This move’s power is
doubled if the target has a status condition.
43
uses
uses
Stored Power
This move’s power is increased by 20 for each stage that the
user’s stats have been boosted.
42
uses
uses
Bite
Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
41
uses
uses
Burn Up
The user loses the Fire type. Cures the user of being frozen.
This move fails unless it is used by a Fire type.
40
uses
uses
Sandstorm
Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns.
40
uses
uses
Speed Swap
The user and the target swap their Speed stats.
40
uses
uses
Glare
Paralyzes the target.
39
uses
uses
Shell Side Arm
Has a 20% chance of poisoning the target. Becomes a physical
move if that will deal more damage.
39
uses
uses
Decorate
Boosts the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats by 2 stages.
38
uses
uses
Final Gambit
The user faints. This move deals damage to the target equal to
the user’s remaining HP at the time this move was used.
37
uses
uses
Heat Crash
The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move’s
power (ranging between 40 and 120). If the target has the
Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be
sure to hit.
37
uses
uses
Psych Up
The user copies the target’s stat changes.
37
uses
uses
Iron Tail
Has a 30% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by
1 stage.
36
uses
uses
Icicle Spear
The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.
35
uses
uses
Water Shuriken
The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.
35
uses
uses
Wish
Gives the user’s spot the Wish status.
35
uses
uses
Night Shade
Deals 50 HP of damage.
34
uses
uses
Fire Spin
Gives the target the Bound status.
33
uses
uses
Self-Destruct
The user faints upon using this move.
33
uses
uses
Solar Blade
The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used,
then attacks on the following turn. In harsh sunlight, the user
does not gain the Charging status and can attack immediately.
This move’s power is halved in any other weather condition.
33
uses
uses
Dragon Cheer
Gives allies a Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. Dragon types receive a
2-stage boost. All other types receive a 1-stage boost.
32
uses
uses
Focus Energy
The user gains a 2-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
32
uses
uses
Seed Bomb
—
32
uses
uses
Sheer Cold
Knocks out the target. This move does not affect Ice types. The
accuracy of this move is fixed at 30%. If used by Pokémon other
than Ice types, the accuracy of this move is 20%.
32
uses
uses
Toxic Spikes
Gives the opponent’s side the Toxic Spikes status.
30
uses
uses
Razor Shell
Has a 50% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by
1 stage.
29
uses
uses
Blaze Kick
Has a 10% chance of burning the target. This move has a
1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
28
uses
uses
Mirror Coat
The user retaliates to deal double the damage it took from an
opponent’s special move during the turn this move is used.
28
uses
uses
Sparkling Aria
Cures targets of their burns.
28
uses
uses
Stun Spore
Paralyzes the target.
28
uses
uses
Trailblaze
Boosts the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
28
uses
uses
Avalanche
This move’s power is doubled if the target has already dealt
damage to the user with a move in the same turn.
27
uses
uses
Safeguard
Gives the user’s side the Safeguard status for 5 turns.
27
uses
uses
Smack Down
If the target is off the ground, it gains the Landed status. This
move can hit a target that has the Sky-High status.
26
uses
uses
Spicy Extract
Lowers the target’s Defense stat by 2 stages and boosts its
Attack stat by 2 stages.
26
uses
uses
Memento
Lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats by 2 stages.
The user faints upon using this move.
25
uses
uses
Psyshield Bash
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 1 stage.
25
uses
uses
Snowscape
Summons snow for 5 turns.
25
uses
uses
String Shot
Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 2 stages.
25
uses
uses
Swagger
Boosts the target’s Attack stat by 2 stages and confuses it.
25
uses
uses
Dig
The user gains the Underground status on the turn this move is
used, then attacks on the following turn.
24
uses
uses
Cotton Guard
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 3 stages.
23
uses
uses
Crabhammer
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
23
uses
uses
Gyro Ball
The lower the user’s Speed stat compared to the target’s, the
greater this move’s power (ranging between 1 and 150).
23
uses
uses
Low Sweep
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
23
uses
uses
Magic Powder
Changes the target’s type to Psychic.
23
uses
uses
Burning Jealousy
Burns targets if their stats were boosted during the turn this
move is used.
22
uses
uses
Cross Chop
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
22
uses
uses
Endure
During the turn this move is used, if the user takes damage from
a move that would knock it out, it will endure the hit with 1 HP.
With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success
becomes 1/3 of what it was before.
22
uses
uses
Fling
This move’s power and effects depend on the user’s held item.
The held item is lost after this move is used.
22
uses
uses
Whirlwind
If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch
into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is
replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.
22
uses
uses
Frost Breath
Always a critical hit.
21
uses
uses
Growth
Boosts the user’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats by 1 stage. In harsh
sunlight, these stats will be boosted by 2 stages instead.
21
uses
uses
Volt Tackle
Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target. The user also takes
1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.
21
uses
uses
Flying Press
The damage dealt by this move is calculated by combining the
effectiveness of the move’s own type with that of the Flying
type. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power
is doubled and it will be sure to hit.
20
uses
uses
Morning Sun
Restores 1/2 of the user’s max HP. In harsh sunlight, 2/3 of its
max HP will be restored instead. In all other weather conditions,
1/4 of its max HP will be restored instead.
20
uses
uses
Aura Wheel
Boosts the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage. This move’s type
depends on Morpeko’s form.
19
uses
uses
Cosmic Power
Boosts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.
19
uses
uses
Cross Poison
Has a 10% chance of poisoning the target. This move has a
1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
19
uses
uses
Mega Kick
—
19
uses
uses
Sleep Talk
Can be used only if the user is asleep. The user uses one of the
other moves it knows at random.
19
uses
uses
Drill Peck
—
18
uses
uses
Electric Terrain
Turns the entire field into Electric Terrain for 5 turns.
18
uses
uses
Horn Drill
Knocks out the target. The accuracy of this move is fixed
at 30%.
17
uses
uses
Venoshock
This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned or
badly poisoned.
17
uses
uses
Air Cutter
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
16
uses
uses
Clear Smog
Removes all stat changes from the target. This move never
misses.
16
uses
uses
Agility
Boosts the user’s Speed stat by 2 stages.
15
uses
uses
Boomburst
—
15
uses
uses
Aqua Tail
—
14
uses
uses
Minimize
Boosts the user’s evasiveness by 2 stages. The user gains the
Minimized status.
14
uses
uses
Blast Burn
The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move
is used.
13
uses
uses
Bone Rush
The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.
13
uses
uses
Explosion
The user faints upon using this move.
13
uses
uses
Grav Apple
Lowers the target’s Defense stat by 1 stage. This move’s power
is boosted by 50% when the Gravity status is active.
13
uses
uses
Tickle
Lowers the target’s Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage.
13
uses
uses
Whirlpool
Gives the target the Bound status. This move’s power is
doubled if the target has the Submerged status.
13
uses
uses
Confuse Ray
Confuses the target.
12
uses
uses
Lava Plume
Has a 30% chance of burning targets.
12
uses
uses
Supercell Slam
If this move misses or fails, the user takes damage equal to 1/2
of its max HP. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s
power is doubled and it will be sure to hit.
12
uses
uses
Worry Seed
Changes the target’s Ability to Insomnia.
12
uses
uses
Acid Armor
Boosts the user’s Defense stat by 2 stages.
11
uses
uses
Copycat
The user mimics the move that was last used. This move fails if
no other move has been used yet.
11
uses
uses
Fly
The user gains the Sky-High status on the turn this move is used,
then attacks on the following turn.
11
uses
uses
Hard Press
The more HP the target has left, the greater this move’s power
(ranging between 1 and 100).
11
uses
uses
Reversal
The less HP the user has left, the greater this move’s power
(ranging between 20 and 200).
11
uses
uses
Shadow Punch
This move never misses.
11
uses
uses
Thief
If the user is not already holding an item, it steals the target’s
held item.
11
uses
uses
Toxic Thread
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 2 stages and poisons it.
11
uses
uses
Beak Blast
If the user is hit by a contact move before it uses this move, the
attacker will be burned.
10
uses
uses
Charge Beam
Has a 70% chance of boosting the user’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage.
10
uses
uses
Cotton Spore
Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 2 stages.
10
uses
uses
Defog
Lowers the target’s evasiveness by 1 stage. Removes statuses
such as Reflect, Spikes, and Safeguard, as well as any terrain.
10
uses
uses
Feather Dance
Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 2 stages.
10
uses
uses
Grassy Terrain
Turns the entire field into Grassy Terrain for 5 turns.
10
uses
uses
Magic Room
Gives the entire field the Magic Room status for 5 turns.
10
uses
uses
Pounce
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
10
uses
uses
Scary Face
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 2 stages.
10
uses
uses
Steel Wing
Has a 10% chance of boosting the user’s Defense stat by
1 stage.
10
uses
uses
Trick-or-Treat
Gives the target the Trick-or-Treating status.
10
uses
uses
Eerie Spell
Removes 3 PP from the move last used by the target.
9
uses
uses
Metal Burst
The user retaliates to deal 150% of the damage it took from an
opponent’s move during the turn this move is used.
9
uses
uses
Payback
This move’s power is doubled if the user attacks after the target.
9
uses
uses
Petal Blizzard
—
9
uses
uses
Spikes
Gives the opponent’s side the Spikes status.
9
uses
uses
Aqua Ring
The user gains the Aqua Ring status.
8
uses
uses
Future Sight
Gives the target’s spot the Future Attack status.
8
uses
uses
Guillotine
Knocks out the target. The accuracy of this move is fixed
at 30%.
8
uses
uses
Poison Fang
Has a 50% chance of badly poisoning the target.
8
uses
uses
Power Trip
This move’s power is increased by 20 for each stage that the
user’s stats have been boosted.
8
uses
uses
Rapid Spin
Removes the Bound and Leech Seeded statuses from the user
and removes the Sticky Web, Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic
Spikes statuses from the user’s side. Boosts the user’s Speed stat
by 1 stage.
8
uses
uses
Skitter Smack
Lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage.
8
uses
uses
Spirit Shackle
Gives the target the Can’t Escape status.
8
uses
uses
Storm Throw
Always a critical hit.
8
uses
uses
Syrup Bomb
Gives the target the Syrupy status for 3 turns.
8
uses
uses
Apple Acid
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage.
7
uses
uses
Attract
Gives the target the Infatuated status. This move will fail against
a target that is the same gender as the user or whose gender
is unknown.
7
uses
uses
Mean Look
Gives the target the Can’t Escape status.
7
uses
uses
Metal Sound
Lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages.
7
uses
uses
Pluck
If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats that Berry and
gains its effect.
7
uses
uses
Reflect Type
The user becomes the same type or types as the target.
7
uses
uses
Sticky Web
Gives the opponent’s side the Sticky Web status.
7
uses
uses
Tidy Up
Removes the Sticky Web, Stealth Rock, Substitute, Spikes, and
Toxic Spikes statuses from the entire field. Boosts the user’s
Attack and Speed stats by 1 stage.
7
uses
uses
Bounce
The user gains the Sky-High status on the turn this move is used,
then attacks on the following turn. This move has a 30% chance
of paralyzing the target.
6
uses
uses
Brutal Swing
—
6
uses
uses
Circle Throw
If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch
into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is
replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.
6
uses
uses
Dive
The user gains the Submerged status on the turn this move is
used, then attacks on the following turn.
6
uses
uses
Healing Wish
The user faints. The Pokémon taking its place will have its HP
fully restored and its status conditions cured.
6
uses
uses
Meteor Beam
The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used,
then attacks on the following turn. The user’s Sp. Atk stat is
boosted by 1 stage on the turn this move is used.
6
uses
uses
Misty Terrain
Turns the entire field into Misty Terrain for 5 turns.
6
uses
uses
Mud Shot
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
6
uses
uses
Mud-Slap
Lowers the target’s accuracy by 1 stage.
6
uses
uses
Night Daze
Has a 40% chance of lowering the target’s accuracy by 1 stage.
6
uses
uses
Petal Dance
The user gains the Rampaging status.
6
uses
uses
Rising Voltage
This move’s power is doubled if the target is under the effect of
Electric Terrain.
6
uses
uses
Tri Attack
Has a 20% chance of leaving the target burned, frozen,
or paralyzed.
6
uses
uses
Amnesia
Boosts the user’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages.
5
uses
uses
Aromatic Mist
Boosts an ally’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage.
5
uses
uses
Charge
Boosts the user’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. The user gains the
Electric Boost status.
5
uses
uses
First Impression
This move fails unless it is the first move used by the user after
it enters a battle.
5
uses
uses
Mountain Gale
Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch.
5
uses
uses
Recycle
Regenerates the last held item that the user consumed. The user
then holds this item once more.
5
uses
uses
Rock Polish
Boosts the user’s Speed stat by 2 stages.
5
uses
uses
Sand Tomb
Gives the target the Bound status.
5
uses
uses
Simple Beam
Changes the target’s Ability to Simple.
5
uses
uses
Smart Strike
This move never misses.
5
uses
uses
Fell Stinger
Boosts the user’s Attack stat by 3 stages if this move knocks
out the target.
4
uses
uses
Focus Punch
This move fails if the user has already taken damage from a
move in the same turn.
4
uses
uses
Grassy Glide
If the user is under the effect of Grassy Terrain, this move’s
priority becomes +1.
4
uses
uses
Horn Leech
The user’s HP is restored by 1/2 of the damage dealt by
this move.
4
uses
uses
Inferno
Burns the target.
4
uses
uses
Swallow
The higher the user’s Stockpiling level, the more HP the
user restores. Level 1: 1/4 of the user’s max HP is restored.
Level 2: 1/2 of the user’s max HP is restored. Level 3: The
user’s HP is fully restored. This move fails unless the user
has the Stockpiling status.
4
uses
uses
Switcheroo
The user and the target swap their held items.
4
uses
uses
Counter
The user retaliates to deal double the damage it took from an
opponent’s physical move during the turn this move is used.
3
uses
uses
Double Hit
The user attacks twice in a row.
3
uses
uses
Electro Ball
The higher the user’s Speed stat compared to the target’s, the
greater this move’s power (ranging between 40 and 150).
3
uses
uses
Fairy Lock
Gives all Pokémon on the field the Fairy Locked status.
3
uses
uses
Misty Explosion
If the user is under the effect of Misty Terrain, this move’s power
is boosted by 50%. The user faints upon using this move.
3
uses
uses
Poison Powder
Poisons the target.
3
uses
uses
Seismic Toss
Deals 50 HP of damage.
3
uses
uses
Sky Attack
The user gains the Charging status on the turn this move is used,
then attacks on the following turn. This move has a 30% chance
of making the target flinch, and it has a 1-stage Critical-Hit
Ratio Boost.
3
uses
uses
Sweet Kiss
Confuses the target.
3
uses
uses
Thrash
The user gains the Rampaging status.
3
uses
uses
Uproar
The user gains the Uproar status.
3
uses
uses
Axe Kick
Has a 30% chance of confusing the target. If this move misses
or fails, the user takes damage equal to 1/2 of its max HP.
2
uses
uses
Block
Gives the target the Can’t Escape status.
2
uses
uses
Covet
If the user is not already holding an item, it steals the target’s
held item.
2
uses
uses
Double Team
Boosts the user’s evasiveness by 1 stage.
2
uses
uses
Electrify
If this move hits the target before it uses a move, its move
becomes Electric type for that turn.
2
uses
uses
Flail
The less HP the user has left, the greater this move’s power
(ranging between 20 and 200).
2
uses
uses
Forest's Curse
Gives the target the Forest Cursed status.
2
uses
uses
Frenzy Plant
The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move
is used.
2
uses
uses
Magnet Rise
The user gains the Magnet Rise status.
2
uses
uses
Rock Wrecker
The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move
is used.
2
uses
uses
Role Play
Changes the user’s Ability to be the same as the target’s.
2
uses
uses
Sing
Puts the target to sleep.
2
uses
uses
Tearful Look
Lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats by 1 stage. This
move ignores the target’s evasiveness and can hit a target using
a move such as Protect.
2
uses
uses
Terrain Pulse
This move’s power is doubled if the user is under the effect of
a terrain. This move’s type depends on the terrain.
2
uses
uses
Torment
Gives the target the Unable to Repeat status.
2
uses
uses
Corrosive Gas
Causes all other Pokémon on the field to lose their held items.
1
uses
uses
Flatter
Boosts the target’s Sp. Atk stat by 1 stage and confuses it.
1
uses
uses
Gastro Acid
Gives the target the No Ability status.
1
uses
uses
Ingrain
The user gains the Ingrained status.
1
uses
uses
Megahorn
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1
uses
uses
Power Split
The user adds its Attack stat to the target’s Attack stat, then
splits the total in half for them to share. It does the same with
each of their Sp. Atk stats.
1
uses
uses
Raging Fury
The user gains the Rampaging status.
1
uses
uses
Screech
Lowers the target’s Defense stat by 2 stages.
1
uses
uses
Snap Trap
Gives the target the Bound status.
1
uses
uses
Steel Roller
Removes any terrain. This move fails if there is no terrain on
the field.
1
uses
uses
Sweet Scent
Lowers targets’ evasiveness by 2 stages.
1
uses
uses
Wrap
Gives the target the Bound status.
1
uses
uses
Zap Cannon
Paralyzes the target.
1
uses
uses
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