The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

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

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

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

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

The user cuts ahead of the target to copy and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

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

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

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

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

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

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

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

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

The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

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.

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

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

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

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

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.

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

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

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

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

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

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

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

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

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

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

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

While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

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

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

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.

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

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

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

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

Pinsir Moves