For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

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

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

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

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

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

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

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.

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.

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 torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

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 target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

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

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 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.

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

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

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

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

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 unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

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

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

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

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

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

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

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

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

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

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

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

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

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.

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

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

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Darkrai Moves