The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

The user rests to cure itself of poisoning, a burn, or paralysis.

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can’t be used.

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user releases countless shots of light at the target. This move’s type varies depending on the kind of Plate the user is holding.

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Arceus Moves