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'''Move variations''' are moves that are identical to one another in terms of damage and accuracy, are similar in PP (no more than 5 apart), but have different [[type]]s, [[damage category|damage categories]], or secondary effects. Below are the various move archetypes and the moves that fall into their categories. 

Move archetypes are listed in alphabetical order. Within each archetype table, moves are listed by generation. Within each generation, moves are listed alphabetically.

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==List of damage-dealing move variations==
===Elemental Fangs===
{{mvar/h|15|power=65|acc=95|notes=10% chance to inflict non-volatile [[Status condition|status]] and/or flinch the target; {{cat|biting moves|biting move}}|other=Status condition}}
{{mvar|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|IV|other=Burn}}
{{mvar|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|IV|other=Freeze}}
{{mvar|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|IV|other=Paralysis}}
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===[[One-hit knockout move]]s===
{{mvar/h|5|acc={{tt|&mdash;|30% in Generation I}}|notes=Targets at a higher level than the user are unaffected{{tt|*|Targets with a higher Speed stat than the user are unaffected in Generation I}}}}
{{mvar|Fissure|Ground|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Guillotine|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|III|note=Ice-type targets are unaffected since Generation VII}}
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===Pledge moves===
{{mvar/h|10|power={{tt|80|50 prior to Generation VI}}|acc=100|notes=Additional effect lasting four turns when used in combination|other=Effect when combined with:}}
{{mvar|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|V|other='''Grass Pledge''': Opponents take 1/8 max HP damage each turn.<br>'''Water Pledge''': Doubles the probability of secondary effects occurring.}}
{{mvar|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|V|other='''Fire Pledge''': Opponents take 1/8 max HP damage each turn.<br>'''Water Pledge''': Halves speed of opponents.}}
{{mvar|Water Pledge|Water|Special|V|other='''Fire Pledge''': Doubles the probability of secondary effects occurring.<br>'''Grass Pledge''': Halves speed of opponents.}}
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===Variations of Acid===
{{mvar/h|25 or 30|power=40|acc=100|notes=10% chance of secondary effect occurring|other=Secondary effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Acid|Poison|Special|I|note=Affects all foes (adjacent foes in Triple Battles)|other=Lowers Special Defense{{tt|*|Defense in Generations I-III}}|I| PP=30}}
{{mvar|Bubble|Water|Special|I|other=Lowers Speed|PP=30|note=20 power prior to Generation VI}}
{{mvar|Ember|Fire|Special|I|other=Inflicts burn|PP=25}}
{{mvar|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|I|other=Inflicts paralysis|PP=30}}
{{mvar|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|II|other=Freezes|PP=25}}
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===Variations of Aeroblast===
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=95|notes=High critical hit ratio}}
{{mvar|Aeroblast|Flying|Special|II}}
{{mvar|Spacial Rend|Dragon|Special|IV}}
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===Variations of Ancient Power===
{{mvar/h|5|power=60|acc=100|notes=10% chance of raising all stats}}
{{mvar|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|II}} 
{{mvar|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|IV}} 
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===Variations of Aurora Beam===
{{mvar/h|20|power=65|acc=100|notes=Chance of an additional effect occurring|other=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|I|other=10% chance of lowering target's Attack one stage}}
{{mvar|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|I|other=10% chance of lowering target's Speed one stage}}
{{mvar|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|I|other=10% chance of inflicting confusion}}
{{mvar|Sludge|Poison|Special|I|other=30% chance of inflicting poison}}
{{mvar|Spark|Electric|Physical|II|other=30% chance of inflicting paralysis}}
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===Variations of Barrage===
{{mvar/h|20|power=15|acc=85|notes=Hits multiple times}}
{{mvar|Barrage|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|I}}
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===Variations of Bite===
{{mvar/h|25|power=60|acc=100|notes=30% chance of {{status|flinch|flinching}}}}
{{mvar|Bite|Dark|Physical|I|note=Normal-type with 10% chance of flinching in Generation I}}
{{mvar|Heart Stamp|Psychic|Physical|V}}
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===Variations of Behemoth Bash===
These are the [[signature move]]s of {{p|Zamazenta}}, {{p|Zacian}}, and {{p|Eternatus}}, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] featured in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=100|notes=Deals double damage on Dynamax Pokémon }}
{{mvar|Behemoth Bash|Steel|Physical|VIII}}
{{mvar|Behemoth Blade|Steel|Physical|VIII}}
{{mvar|Dynamax Cannon|Dragon|Special|VIII}}
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===Variations of Bolt Beak===
{{mvar/h|10|power=85|acc=100|notes=Deals double damage if user moves first}}
{{mvar|Bolt Beak|Electric|Physical|VIII}}
{{mvar|Fishious Rend|Water|Physical|VIII}}
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===Variations of Blizzard===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|power={{tt|110|120 prior to Generation VI}}|acc=70|notes=Chance of inflicting a status condition, certain weather causes moves to not miss|other=Additional effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Blizzard|Ice|Special|I|other=10% chance of freezing target|PP=5|note=89.5% accuracy in Generation I, cannot miss in hail, affects all foes}} 
{{mvar|Thunder|Electric|Special|I|other=30% chance of paralyzing target|PP=10|note=Cannot miss in heavy rain, accuracy cut to 50% in strong sunlight, 10% chance of paralyzing target in Gen I}} 
{{mvar|Hurricane|Flying|Special|V|other=30% chance of confusing target|PP=10|note=Cannot miss in heavy rain, accuracy cut to 50% in strong sunglight}} 
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<center><small>*{{m|Focus Blast}} and {{m|Gunk Shot}} formerly had the same power too, but their power didn't drop in Generation VI and are therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of Blue Flare===
These are [[signature move]]s of {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] featured in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=130|acc=85|notes=20% chance of inflicting a non-volatile [[status condition]]|other=Status condition}}
{{mvar|Blue Flare|Fire|Special|V|other=Burn}} 
{{mvar|Bolt Strike|Electric|Physical|V|other=Paralysis}} 
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===Variations of Bone Rush===
{{mvar/h|10|power=25|acc={{tt|90|80 prior to Generation V}}|notes=Hits multiple times}}
{{mvar|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|II}} 
{{mvar|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|III}} 
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===Variations of Bouncy Bubble===
{{mvar/h|15|power=90|acc=100|notes=Has a secondary effect, can only be used by Partner Eevee|other=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Bouncy Bubble|Water|Special|VII|other=50% of damage dealt to the target is restored to the user}} 
{{mvar|Sizzly Slide|Fire|Physical|VII|other=Burns the target}}
{{mvar|Sappy Seed|Grass|Physical|VII|other=Applies a Leech Seed to the target}}  
{{mvar|Buzzy Buzz|Electric|Special|VII|other=Paralyzes the target}} 
{{mvar|Glitzy Glow|Psychic|Special|VII|other=Applies the effects of Light Screen to the user's side of the field}} 
{{mvar|Baddy Bad|Dark|Special|VII|other=Applies the effects of Reflect to the user's side of the field}} 
{{mvar|Freezy Frost|Ice|Special|VII|other=Resets stat changes of all active Pokémon to zero}} 
{{mvar|Sparkly Swirl|Fairy|Special|VII|other=Cures the user, all Pokémon in the user's party, and the user's allies, of all non-volatile status conditions}} 
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===Variations of Brine===
{{mvar/h|10|power=65|acc=100|notes=Power doubles under certain conditions|other=Condition}}
{{mvar|Brine|Water|Special|IV|other=Target's HP under 50%}} 
{{mvar|Hex|Ghost|Special|V|other=Target has a {{DL|Status condition|non-volatile status}} condition|note=50 power prior to Generation VI}} 
{{mvar|Venoshock|Poison|Special|V|other=Target is poisoned}} 
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===Variations of Bug Bite===
{{mvar/h|20|power=60|acc=100|notes=Eats and gains the effect of the target's held Berry}}
{{mvar|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Pluck|Flying|Physical|IV}} 
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===Variations of Bullet Seed===
{{mvar/h|30|power={{tt|25|10 prior to Generation V}}|acc=100|notes=Hits multiple times}}
{{mvar|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|III}} 
{{mvar|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|III}} 
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===Variations of Catastropika===
{{mvar/h|1|power=210|acc=100|notes=Signature Z-Move|other=Pokémon}}
{{mvar|Catastropika|Electric|Physical|VII|other=Pikachu}}
{{mvar|Pulverizing Pancake|Normal|Physical|VII|other=Snorlax}} 
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===Variations of Circle Throw===
{{mvar/h|10|power=60|acc=90|notes=-6 priority, forces target to switch out}}
{{mvar|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|V}}
{{mvar|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|V}} 
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===Variations of Clamp===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=35|acc=85|notes=Partially traps target|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Clamp|Water|Physical|I|note=75% accuracy prior to Generation V|PP=10}} 
{{mvar|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|I|note=15 power and 70% accuracy prior to Generation V|PP=15}} 
{{mvar|Whirlpool|Water|Special|II|note=15 power and 70% accuracy prior to Generation V|PP=15}}} 
{{mvar|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|III|note=15 power and 70% accuracy prior to Generation V|PP=15}} 
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===Variations of Counter===
{{mvar/h|20|acc=100|notes={{tt|-5|-1 in Generations I/II}} priority, counters the last move taken at twice the power|other=Counters}}
{{mvar|Counter|Fighting|Physical|I|other={{tt|Physical moves|Fighting and Normal-type moves in Generation I}}}} 
{{mvar|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|II|other=Special moves}} 
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===Variations of Cross Chop===
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=80|notes=High critical hit ratio}}
{{mvar|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|II}} 
{{mvar|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|IV}} 
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===Variations of Crush Grip===
{{mvar/h|5|power=Varying|acc=100|notes=Does more damage if the target's current HP is high}}
{{mvar|Crush Grip|Normal|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Wring Out|Normal|Special|IV}} 
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===Variations of Crush Claw===
{{mvar/h|10|power=75|acc=95|notes=50% chance to lower target's defense one stage}}
{{mvar|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|III}} 
{{mvar|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|V}} 
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===Variations of Crunch===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=80|acc=100|notes=Chance of lowering target's stat by one stage|other=Affected stat|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Crunch|Dark|Physical|II|other=20% chance of lowering the target's Defense{{tt|*|Lowers Special Defense prior to Generation IV}}|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|II|other=20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|IV|other=10% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense|PP=10}}
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<center><small>* {{m|Energy Ball}} formerly had 80 power, but was changed to 90 power in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included in this list (it is instead in [[#Variations of Psychic|a different list of variations]]).</small></center>

===Variations of Dig===
{{mvar/h|10|power=80|acc=100|notes=Two turn move; double damage from certain moves}}
{{mvar|Dig|Ground|Physical|I|note=100 power in Generation I, 60 power in Generation II-III; double damage from Earthquake and Magnitude}} 
{{mvar|Dive|Water|Physical|III|note=60 power in Generation III; double damage from Surf and Whirlpool}} 
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===Variations of Discharge===
{{mvar/h|15|power=80|acc=100|notes=30% chance of causing a secondary effect, hits all adjacent Pokémon|other=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Discharge|Electric|Special|IV|other=Paralysis}}
{{mvar|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|IV|other=Burn}}
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===Variations of Double-Edge===
{{mvar/h|15|power=120|acc=100|notes=User receives recoil equal to ⅓ of the damage done to the target}}
{{mvar|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|I|note=100 power in Generation I}}
{{mvar|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|III|note=10% chance of paralyzing the target}}
{{mvar|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|IV|note=10% chance of burning the target}}
{{mvar|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|IV}}
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===Variations of Dynamic Punch===
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=50|notes=Causes a [[status condition]]|other=Status condition}}
{{mvar|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|Physical|II|other=Confusion}} 
{{mvar|Inferno|Fire|Special|V|other=Burn}} 
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<center><small>* {{m|Zap Cannon}} formerly had 100 power, but was changed to 120 power in Generation IV and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of Earthquake===
{{mvar/h|10|power=100|acc=100|notes=High power with almost no drawbacks}}
{{mvar|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|I}} 
{{mvar|Judgment|Normal|Special|IV}} 
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===Variations of Eruption===
{{mvar/h|5|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Higher damage when used with high HP}}
{{mvar|Eruption|Fire|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Water Spout|Water|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Dragon Energy|Dragon|Special|VIII}}
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===Variations of False Swipe===
{{mvar/h|40|power=40|acc=100|notes=Leaves target with at least 1HP}}
{{mvar|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|II}} 
{{mvar|Hold Back|Normal|Physical|VI}}
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===Variations of Fire Lash===
{{mvar/h|15|power=80|acc=100|notes=Lowers target's stat one stage|other=Stat lowered}}
{{mvar|Fire Lash|Fire|Physical|VII|other=Defense}} 
{{mvar|Lunge|Bug|Physical|VII|other=Attack}}
{{mvar|Apple Acid|Grass|Special|VIII|other=Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Drum Beating|Grass|Physical|VIII|other=Speed}}
{{mvar|Grav Apple|Grass|Physical|VIII|other=Defense}}
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===Variations of Fire Punch===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=75|acc=100|notes=10% chance to inflict a [[status condition]]|other=Status condition|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|I|PP=15|other=Burn}}
{{mvar|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|I|PP=15|other=Freeze}}
{{mvar|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|I|PP=15|other=Paralysis}}
{{mvar|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|III|PP=15||other=Confusion}} 
{{mvar|Relic Song|Normal|Special|V|PP=10|other=Sleep}} 
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===Variations of Flail===
{{mvar/h|15|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Higher damage when used with low HP}}
{{mvar|Flail|Normal|Physical|II}} 
{{mvar|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|II}} 
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===Variations of Flame Charge===
{{mvar/h|20|power=50|acc=100|notes=100% chance of a stat-changing secondary effect|other=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|V|other=Raises user's Speed by one stage}}
{{mvar|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|V|other=Lowers target's Special Attack by one stage}}
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===Variations of Flamethrower===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power={{tt|90|95 prior to Generation VI}}|acc=100|notes=10% chance of inflicting a non-volatile [[status condition]], targets one opponent|other=Status condition|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|I|other=Burn|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|I|other=Freeze|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|I|other=Paralysis|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Frost Breath===
{{mvar/h|10|power={{tt|60|40 prior to Generation VI}}|notes=Always results in a critical hit}}
{{mvar|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|V}} 
{{mvar|Storm Throw|Fighting|Physical|V}} 
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===Variations of Frustration===
{{mvar/h|20|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Power depends on user's [[friendship]]|other=Higher damage with}}
{{mvar|Frustration|Normal|Physical|II|other=Low friendship}} 
{{mvar|Return|Normal|Physical|II|other=High friendship}} 
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===Variations of Fusion Flare===
These are [[signature move]]s of {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] featured in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions]].
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=100|notes=Power doubles if hit by Fusion Flare or Fusion Bolt in the same turn|other=Power doubled by}}
{{mvar|Fusion Flare|Fire|Special|V|other=Fusion Bolt}} 
{{mvar|Fusion Bolt|Electric|Physical|V|other=Fusion Flare}} 
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===Variations of Giga Drain===
{{mvar/h|10|power={{tt|75|60 prior to Generation V}}|acc=100|notes=Restores HP by half damage dealt}}
{{mvar|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|II|note=5 PP prior to Generation IV}}
{{mvar|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|IV|note=5 PP prior to Generation V}} 
{{mvar|Horn Leech|Grass|Physical|V}} 
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===Variations of Gust===
{{mvar/h|35 or 40|power=40|acc=100|notes=No additional effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Gust|Flying|Special|I||PP=35|note=Normal-type in Generation I}} 
{{mvar|Pound|Normal|Physical|I|PP=35}} 
{{mvar|Scratch|Normal|Physical|I|PP=35}} 
{{mvar|Tackle|Normal|Physical|I|PP=35|note=35 power in Generations I-IV; 50 power in Generations V-VI; 95% accuracy prior to Generation V}} 
{{mvar|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|VI|PP=35}}
{{mvar|Leafage|Grass|Physical|VII|PP=40}}
{{mvar|Branch Poke|Grass|Physical|VIII|PP=40}}
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===Variations of Gyro Ball===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Power depends on user's and target's Speed; cannot affect targets with {{a|Bulletproof}}|other=Higher damage with|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|IV|other=Lower Speed compared to the target|PP=5}} 
{{mvar|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|V|other=Higher Speed compared to the target|PP=10}} 
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===Variations of Hammer Arm===
{{mvar/h|10|power=100|acc=90|notes=Lowers user's Speed; {{cat|punching moves}}}}
{{mvar|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Ice Hammer|Ice|Physical|VII}} 
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===Variations of Heat Crash===
{{mvar/h|10|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Deals more damage if user's weight is higher compared to the target}}
{{mvar|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|V}} 
{{mvar|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|V}} 
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===Variations of Hyper Beam===
{{mvar/h|5|power=150|acc=90|notes=User must rest the turn after its use}}
{{mvar|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|I|note=Physical move prior to Generation IV}} 
{{mvar|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|IV}} 
{{mvar|Rock Wrecker|Rock|Physical|IV}}
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===Variations of Icy Wind===
{{mvar/h|15|power=55|acc=95|notes=Lowers target's stat one stage|other=Stat lowered}}
{{mvar|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|II|other=Speed}} 
{{mvar|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|III|other=Speed}} 
{{mvar|Electroweb|Electric|Special|V|other=Speed}} 
{{mvar|Snarl|Dark|Special|V|other=Special Attack}} 
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===Variations of Iron Tail===
{{mvar/h|10-15|power=100|acc=75|notes=Chance of secondary effect|other=Secondary effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|II|other=30% chance of lowering target's Defense by one stage|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|IV|other=20% chance of causing flinching|PP=10}}
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===Variations of Karate Chop===
{{mvar/h|25|power=50|acc=100|notes=High critical hit ratio}}
{{mvar|Karate Chop|Fighting|Physical|I|note=Normal-type in Generation I}}
{{mvar|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|III|note=10% chance of poisoning the target}}
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===Variations of Leaf Blade===
{{mvar/h|15|power=90|acc=100|notes=High critical hit ratio}}
{{mvar|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|III|note=70 power prior to Generation IV}}
{{mvar|Attack Order|Bug|Physical|IV}}
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===Variations of Liquidation===
{{mvar/h|10|power=85|acc=100|notes=20% chance of lowering Defense one stage}}
{{mvar|Liquidation|Water|Physical|VII}}
{{mvar|Shadow Bone|Ghost|Physical|VII}}
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===Variations of Low Kick===
{{mvar/h|20|power=varying|acc=100|notes=Greater damage on heavier target}}
{{mvar|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|I|note=Had 50 power prior to Generation III}}
{{mvar|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|IV}}
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===Variations of Luster Purge===
These are the [[signature move]]s of the [[Eon duo]], {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}.
{{mvar/h|5|power=70|acc=100|notes=50% chance of additional effect occurring|other=Additional effect}}
{{mvar|Luster Purge|Psychic|Special|III|other=Lowers target's Special Defense one stage}}
{{mvar|Mist Ball|Psychic|Special|III|other=Lowers target's Special Attack one stage}}
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===Variations of Megahorn===
{{mvar/h|10|power=120|acc=85|notes=No additional effect}}
{{mvar|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|II}}
{{mvar|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Precipice Blades|Ground|Physical|VI}}
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===Variations of Moongeist Beam===
These are the [[signature move]]s of the [[Light trio]], {{p|Lunala}}, {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{p|Solgaleo}}.
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=100|notes=Ignores the target's [[Ability]]}}
{{mvar|Moongeist Beam|Ghost|Special|VII}}
{{mvar|Photon Geyser|Psychic|Special|VII|note=Deals physical damage if the user's Attack is higher than Special Attack}}
{{mvar|Sunsteel Strike|Steel|Physical|VII}}
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===Variations of Night Shade===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Damage equal to user's level|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|I|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|I|PP=20}} 
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===Variations of Needle Arm===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|power=60|acc=100|notes=30% chance of causing a secondary effect|other=Secondary effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Needle Arm|Grass|Physical|III|other=Causes flinching|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|IV|other=Inflicts paralysis|PP=10}}
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===Variations of Octazooka===
{{mvar/h|10|power=65|acc=85|notes=30% chance of lowering target's accuracy by one stage}}
{{mvar|Octazooka|Water|Special|II}}
{{mvar|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Mirror Shot|Steel|Special|IV}}
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===Variations of Overheat===
{{mvar/h|5|power={{tt|130|140 prior to Generation VI}}|acc=90|notes=Lowers user's Special Attack two stages}}
{{mvar|Overheat|Fire|Special|III}}
{{mvar|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Fleur Cannon|Fairy|Special|VII}}
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<center><small>*{{m|Psycho Boost}} formerly had the same power too, but its power didn't drop in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of Petal Dance===
{{mvar/h|10|power=120{{tt|*|90 prior to Generation V}}|acc=100|notes=Lasts 2-3 turns, user becomes confused}}
{{mvar|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|I|note=70 power in Generation I-III and 20 PP prior to Generation V}}
{{mvar|Thrash|Normal|Physical|I|note=20 PP prior to Generation V}}
{{mvar|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|II|note=15 PP prior to Generation V}}
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===Variations of Pika Papow===
{{mvar/h|20|power=varying|notes=Power depends on user’s friendship, cannot miss}}
{{mvar|Pika Papow|Electric|Special|VII}}
{{mvar|Veevee Volley|Normal|Physical|VII}}
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===Variations of Psychic===
{{mvar/h|10|power=90|acc=100|notes=10% chance of lowering Special Defense one stage}}
{{mvar|Psychic|Psychic|Special|I}} 
{{mvar|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|IV}} 
{{mvar|Earth Power|Ground|Special|IV}} 
{{mvar|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|IV|note=80 power prior to Generation VI}} 
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===Variations of Psyshock===
{{mvar/h|10|power=80|acc=100|notes=Uses alternative stats to calculate damage|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|VIII|other=Uses user's Defense in place of Attack}}
{{mvar|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|V|other=Uses opponent's Defense in place of Special Defense}}
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===Variations of Quick Attack===
{{mvar/h|30|power=40|acc=100|notes=+1 priority}}
{{mvar|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|I}} 
{{mvar|Mach Punch|Fighting|Physical|II}} 
{{mvar|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|IV}}
{{mvar|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|IV}}
{{mvar|Accelerock|Rock|Physical|VII}} 
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===Variations of Revenge===
{{mvar/h|10|power=60|acc=100|notes=-4 priority, doubles in power if user was damaged}}
{{mvar|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|III|note=0 priority prior to Generation IV}} 
{{mvar|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|IV}} 
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===Variations of Rollout===
{{mvar/h|20|power=30|acc=90|notes=Power doubles with each consecutive hit; also doubles if Defense Curl is used}}
{{mvar|Rollout|Rock|Physical|II}} 
{{mvar|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|III}} 
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===Variations of Sacred Fire===
{{mvar/h|5|power=100|acc=95|notes=50% chance of causing a secondary effect|other=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|II|other=Burn}} 
{{mvar|Diamond Storm|Rock|Physical|VI|other=Raises user's defense by 2 stages{{tt|*|Raises the user's defense by 1 stage prior to Generation VII}}}}
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===Variations of Sky Attack===
{{mvar/h|5|power=140|acc=90|notes=Needs to charge, 30% chance of causing a secondary effect|other=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|I|other=Flinch|note=High critical hit ratio}} 
{{mvar|Freeze Shock|Ice|Physical|V|other=Paralysis}}
{{mvar|Ice Burn|Ice|Special|V|other=Burn}} 
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===Variations of Slash===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|power=70|acc=100|notes=High critical hit ratio|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Slash|Normal|Physical|I|PP=20}} 
{{mvar|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|IV|note=10% chance of poisoning|PP=20}} 
{{mvar|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|IV|PP=20}} 
{{mvar|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|IV|PP=15}} 
{{mvar|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|IV|PP=15}} 
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<center><small>*{{m|Leaf Blade}} formerly had 70 power, but was changed to 90 power in Generation IV and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of Sludge Wave===
{{mvar/h|15|power=95|acc=100|notes=Chance of causing a secondary effect|other=Secondary effect}}
{{mvar|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|VI|other=30% chance of lowering target's Special Attack by one stage}}
{{mvar|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|VI|other=10% chance of poisoning}}
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===Variations of Smelling Salts===
{{mvar/h|10|power={{tt|70|60 prior to Generation VI}}|acc=100|notes=Double damage on target with non-volatile status, cures non-volatile status on target|other=Cured status condition}}
{{mvar|Smelling Salts|Normal|Physical|III|other=Paralysis}} 
{{mvar|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|IV|other=Sleep}} 
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===Variations of Stomp===
{{mvar/h|20|power=65|acc=100|notes=30% of {{status|flinch|flinching}}, doubles in power if target has used {{m|Minimize}}}}
{{mvar|Stomp|Normal|Physical|I}} 
{{mvar|Steamroller|Bug|Physical|V}} 
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===Variations of Stomping Tantrum===
{{mvar/h|10 or 5|power=75|acc=100|notes=Doubles in power after a certain effect occurs|other=Condition|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|VII|other=If the user's previous move missed|PP=10}} 
{{mvar|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|VIII|other=If the user's stats were lowered|PP=5}} 
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===Variations of Stored Power===
{{mvar/h|10|power=20|acc=100|notes=Increases base power the more positive stat changes the user has built up}}
{{mvar|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|V}}
{{mvar|Power Trip|Dark|Physical|VII}}
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===Variations of Strength===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|power=80|acc=100|notes=No additional effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Strength|Normal|Physical|I|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|I|PP=20}} 
{{mvar|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|III|PP=15}} 
{{mvar|Power Gem|Rock|Special|IV|note=70 power prior to Generation VI|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|IV|PP=15}} 
{{mvar|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|IV|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Superpower===
{{mvar/h|5|power=120|acc=100|notes=Lowers two of the user's stats|other=Stats lowered}}
{{mvar|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|III|other=Attack, Defense}} 
{{mvar|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|IV|other=Defense, Special Defense}} 
{{mvar|Dragon Ascent|Flying|Physical|VI|other=Defense, Special Defense}}
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===Variations of Super Fang===
{{mvar/h|10|acc=90|notes=Deals damage equal to half target's remaining HP}}
{{mvar|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|I}}
{{mvar|Nature's Madness|Fairy|Special|VII}}
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===Variations of Surf===
{{mvar/h|10-15|power=90|acc=100|notes=No secondary effects}}
{{mvar|Surf|Water|Special|I|note=Hit only opposing Pokémon prior to Generation IV and had 95 power prior to Generation VI}}
{{mvar|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Land's Wrath|Ground|Physical|VI}} 
{{mvar|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|VI}} 
{{mvar|Dragon Hammer|Dragon|Physical|VII}} 
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===Variations of Swift===
{{mvar/h|20|power=60|notes=Cannot miss}}
{{mvar|Swift|Normal|Special|I}}
{{mvar|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|II}} 
{{mvar|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|III}} 
{{mvar|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|III}} 
{{mvar|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|III}} 
{{mvar|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|IV}}
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===Variations of Techno Blast===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|power=120|acc=100|notes=Type varies depending on specific held item|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Techno Blast|Normal|Special|V|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Multi-Attack|Normal|Physical|VII|PP=10}}
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===Variations of Thief===
{{mvar/h|25|power={{tt|60|40 prior to Generation VI}}|acc=100|notes=Steals the target's held item}}
{{mvar|Thief|Dark|Physical|II|note=10 PP prior to Generation VI}}
{{mvar|Covet|Normal|Physical|III|note=40 PP prior to Generation VI}}
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===Variations of U-turn===
{{mvar/h|20|power=70|acc=100|notes=User switches after dealing damage}}
{{mvar|U-turn|Bug|Physical|IV}} 
{{mvar|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|V}} 
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===Variations of Waterfall===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|power=80|acc=100|notes=Chance of causing a secondary effect, single target|other=Secondary effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Waterfall|Water|Physical|I|other=20% chance of flinching{{tt|*|No additional effect prior to Generation IV}}|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|III|other=10% chance of flinching|PP=20{{tt|*|30 prior to Generation VI}}}}
{{mvar|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|IV|other=20% chance of flinching|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|IV|other=30% chance of flinching|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|IV|other=30% chance of poisoning|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Scald|Water|Special|V|other=30% chance of burning|PP=15}}
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==List of status move variations==
===Terrain moves===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Causes a special effect for all grounded Pokémon for 5 turns|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|VI|other=Powers up Electric moves, prevents Sleep}}
{{mvar|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|VI|other=Powers up Grass moves, grounded Pokémon heal by 1/16 of max HP each turn}}
{{mvar|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|VI|other=Powers down Dragon moves, prevents status conditions}}
{{mvar|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|VII|other=Powers up Psychic moves, prevents the use of priority moves}}
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===Variations of Acid Armor===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|notes=Increases user's stat by two stages|other=Stat affected|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|I|other=Defense|PP=20{{tt|*|40 prior to Generation IV}}}}
{{mvar|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|I|other=Special Defense|note=Raises Special by two stages in Generation I|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Barrier|Psychic|Status|I|other=Defense|PP=20{{tt|*|30 prior to Generation IV}}}}
{{mvar|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|I|other=Attack|PP=20{{tt|*|30 prior to Generation VI}}}}
{{mvar|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|III|other=Defense|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|IV|other=Special Attack|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|IV|other=Speed|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Autotomize|Steel|Status|V|other=Speed|note=Reduces the user's weight|PP=15}}
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<center><small>*{{m|Minimize}} formerly had 20 PP, but was changed to 10 PP in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>
<center><small>*{{m|Tail Glow}} formerly raised Sp. Atk by 2 stages, but was changed to +3 in Generation V and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of After You===
{{mvar/h|15|notes=Changes move order of the target|other=Change}}
{{mvar|After You|Normal|Status|V|other=Target moves next}}
{{mvar|Quash|Dark|Status|V|other=Target moves last}}
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===Variations of Bulk Up===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|notes=Increases two of the user's stats by one stage|other=Stats affected|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|III|other=Attack, Defense|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|III|other=Special Attack, Special Defense|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|III|other=Defense, Special Defense|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|III|other=Attack, Speed|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Stockpile|Normal|Status|III|other=Defense, Special Defense|PP=20{{tt|*|10 prior to Generation IV}}|note=Did not raise stats prior to Generation IV}}
{{mvar|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|V|other=Attack, Accuracy|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Camouflage===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|notes=Changes user's type|PP=PP|other=Changes to}}
{{mvar|Camouflage|Normal|Status|III|PP=20|other=Varies with the terrain}}
{{mvar|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|V|PP=15|other=Same as opponent's type}}
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===Variations of Charm===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Lowers target's stat by two stages|other=Stats affected|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Charm|Fairy|Status|II|other=Attack|PP=20|note=Normal-type prior to Generation VI}}
{{mvar|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|III|other=Special Defense|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|III|other=Attack|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Captivate|Normal|Status|IV|other=Special Attack|PP=20|note=Only affects targets of opposite gender}}
{{mvar|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|VI|other=Special Attack|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Clangorous Soul===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Raises Attack, Defence, Special Attack, Special Defence and Speed by one stage each, has a negative effect|other=Additional Effect}}
{{mvar|Clangorous Soul|Dragon|Status|VIII|other=Loses 1/3 HP}}
{{mvar|No Retreat|Fighting|Status|VIII|other=User cannot leave the battlefield, can only be used once}}
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===Variations of Coil===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Raises three of user's stats by one stage|other=Affected stats}}
{{mvar|Coil|Poison|Status|V|other=Attack, Defense, Accuracy}}
{{mvar|Quiver Dance|Bug|Status|V|other=Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed}}
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===Variations of Confide===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Lowers target's stat by one stage, ignoring Protect, Detect and Spiky Shield|other=Stat affected}}
{{mvar|Confide|Normal|Status|VI|other=Special Attack|note=Sound-based move}}
{{mvar|Play Nice|Normal|Status|VI|other=Attack}}
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===Variations of Conversion===
These are [[signature move]]s of {{p|Porygon}}.
{{mvar/h|30|notes=Changes user's type|other=Changes to}}
{{mvar|Conversion|Normal|Status|I|other=One of the user's moves}}
{{mvar|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|II|other=Type that resists opponent's last move}}
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===Variations of Defense Curl===
{{mvar/h|40|notes=Raises a stat by one stage|other=Stat affected}}
{{mvar|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|I|other=Defense}}
{{mvar|Meditate|Psychic|Status|I|other=Attack}}
{{mvar|Withdraw|Water|Status|I|other=Defense}}
{{mvar|Howl|Normal|Status|III|other=Attack}}
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===Variations of Destiny Bond===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Requires user to faint|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|II|other=Knocks out target if target knocked out the user in the same turn}}
{{mvar|Grudge|Ghost|Status|III|other=Brings PP of move that knocked the user out to 0}}
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===Variations of Detect===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=+4 priority, protects user from all moves|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Detect|Fighting|Status|II|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Protect|Normal|Status|II|PP=10}}
{{mvar|King's Shield|Steel|Status|VI|PP=10|note=Also lowers Attack by two stages on those who make contact in Generations VI-VII, one stage in Generation VIII}}
{{mvar|Spiky Shield|Grass|Status|VI|PP=10|note=Also damages those who make contact}}
{{mvar|Baneful Bunker|Poison|Status|VII|PP=10|note=Also poisons those who make contact}}
{{mvar|Obstruct|Dark|Status|VIII|PP=10|note=Also lowers defence by two stage on those who make contact}}
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===Variations of Disable===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Disables the opponent's moves or items|other=Disables|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Disable|Normal|Status|I|other=The affected move|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Taunt|Dark|Status|III|other=Status moves|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Torment|Dark|Status|III|other=Using moves twice in a row|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Embargo|Dark|Status|IV|other=Using items|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|IV|other=Moves and items that restore HP{{tt|*|Damaging moves that heal the user will only deal damage prior to Gen VI, and are disabled as of Gen VI.}}|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Flash===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=100|notes=Decreases accuracy by one stage|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Flash|Normal|Status|I|note=70% accuracy prior to Generation IV|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|I|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|I|note=Normal-type in Generation I|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Follow Me===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=+2 priority{{tt|*|+3 priority prior to Generation VI}}, forces all opponents to target the user}}
{{mvar|Follow Me|Normal|Status|III}}
{{mvar|Rage Powder|Bug|Status|V}}
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===Variations of Foresight===
{{mvar/h|40|acc=100|notes=Removes a type immunity and negates target's evasiveness|other=Removed immunity}}
{{mvar|Foresight|Normal|Status|II|other=Ghost types are affected by Normal and Fighting moves}}
{{mvar|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|III|other=Ghost types are affected by Normal and Fighting moves}}
{{mvar|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|IV|other=Dark types are affected by Psychic moves}}
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===Variations of Forest's Curse===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Adds a type to the target|other=Added type}}
{{mvar|Forest's Curse|Grass|Status|VI|other=Grass}}
{{mvar|Trick-or-Treat|Ghost|Status|VI|other=Ghost}}
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===Variations of Guard Split===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Averages the target's stats with the user|other=Affected stats}}
{{mvar|Guard Split|Psychic|Status|V|other=Defense and Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Power Split|Psychic|Status|V|other=Attack and Special Attack}}
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===Variations of Harden===
{{mvar/h|30|notes=Raises a stat by one stage|other=Stat affected}}
{{mvar|Harden|Normal|Status|I|other=Defense}}
{{mvar|Sharpen|Normal|Status|I|other=Attack}}
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===Variations of Heal Bell===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Cures user's party of [[status condition]]s}}
{{mvar|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|II}}
{{mvar|Aromatherapy|Grass|Status|III}}
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===Variations of Heal Pulse===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Heals target by 1/2 of its max HP}}
{{mvar|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|V}}
{{mvar|Floral Healing|Fairy|Status|VII}}
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===Variations of Ingrain===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Heals user by 1/16 of max HP each turn}}
{{mvar|Ingrain|Grass|Status|III|note=Prevents the user from switching}}
{{mvar|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|IV}}
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===Variations of Leer===
{{mvar/h|30|notes=Lowers adjacent opponents' defense by one stage}}
{{mvar|Leer|Normal|Status|I}}
{{mvar|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|I}}
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===Variations of Lock-On===
{{mvar/h|5|notes=Ensures user's next move will hit}}
{{mvar|Lock-On|Normal|Status|II}}
{{mvar|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|II}}
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===Variations of Lovely Kiss===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|acc=75|notes=Inflicts a [[status condition]]|other=Status condition|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|I|other=Sleep|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|I|other=Sleep|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|II|other=Confusion|PP=10|note=Normal-type prior to Generation VI}}
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<center><small>*{{m|Will-O-Wisp}} formerly had 75% accuracy, but was changed to 85% in Generation VI and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of Magnetic Flux===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Raises the stats of allied Pokémon with Plus or Minus|other=Boosted stats}}
{{mvar|Magnetic Flux|Electric|Status|VI|other=Defense and Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Gear Up|Steel|Status|VII|other=Attack and Special Attack}}
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===Variations of Mean Look===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Prevents target form escaping or switching out, cannot miss|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Mean Look|Normal|Status|II|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Spider Web|Bug|Status|II|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Block|Normal|Status|III|PP=5}}
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===Variations of Memento===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Causes the user to faint without damaging the foe|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Memento|Dark|Status|III|other=Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Attack by two stages}}
{{mvar|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|IV|other=The next Pokémon sent out will have HP and status fully healed}}
{{mvar|Lunar Dance|Psychic|Status|IV|other=The next Pokémon sent out will have HP, PP and status fully healed}}
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===Variations of Moonlight===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Heals variant amount of HP, depending on some condition}}
{{mvar|Moonlight|Fairy|Status|II|note=Normal-type prior to Generation VI}}
{{mvar|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|II}}
{{mvar|Synthesis|Grass|Status|II}}
{{mvar|Shore Up|Ground|Status|VII}}
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===Variations of Mud Sport===
{{mvar/h|15|notes=Halves damage taken from a certain type|other=Affected type}}
{{mvar|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|III|other=Electric}}
{{mvar|Water Sport|Water|Status|III|other=Fire}}
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===Variations of Poison Powder===
{{mvar/h|35 or 30|acc=75|notes=Inflicts a [[status condition]]|other=Status condition|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|I|other=Poison|PP=35}}
{{mvar|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|I|other=Paralysis|PP=30}}
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<center><small>*{{m|Glare}} formerly had 75% accuracy, but was changed to 90% in Generation V and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of Quick Guard===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|notes=+3 priority, protects user's side of field|other=Protects from|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|V|other=Moves with increased priority|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|V|other=Moves that target multiple Pokémon|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Crafty Shield|Fairy|Status|VI|other=Status moves|PP=10}}
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===Variations of Rain Dance===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Changes in-battle [[weather]] for 5 turns|other=Weather|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Rain Dance|Water|Status|II|other=Heavy rain|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|II|other=Sandstorm|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|II|other=Intense sunlight|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Hail|Ice|Status|III|other=Hail|PP=10}}
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===Variations of Recover===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Heals user by half max HP}}
{{mvar|Recover|Normal|Status|I|note=20 PP prior to Generation IV}}
{{mvar|Soft-Boiled|Normal|Status|I}}
{{mvar|Milk Drink|Normal|Status|II}}
{{mvar|Slack Off|Normal|Status|III}}
{{mvar|Heal Order|Bug|Status|IV}}
{{mvar|Roost|Flying|Status|IV|note=Removes user's Flying-type until end of turn}}
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===Variations of Roar===
{{mvar/h|20|acc={{tt|100|prior to Gen VI}}|notes=-6 priority, forces target to switch}}
{{mvar|Roar|Normal|Status|I|note=Targets with Soundproof are unaffected}}
{{mvar|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|I}}
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===Variations of Safeguard===
{{mvar/h|25 or 30|notes=Protects the user's party for 5 turns|other=Protects from|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Safeguard|Normal|Status|II|other=[[Status condition]]s|PP=25}}
{{mvar|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|IV|other=Critical hits|PP=30}}
{{mvar|Mist|Ice|Status|I|other=Stat drops|PP=30}}
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===Variations of Screech===
{{mvar/h|40|acc=85|notes=Sound-based moves that lower the target's stat by two stages|other=Stat affected}}
{{mvar|Screech|Normal|Status|I|other=Defense}}
{{mvar|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|III|other=Special Defense}}
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<center><small>*{{m|Cotton Spore}} formerly had 85% accuracy, but was changed to 100% in Generation V and is therefore no longer included.</small></center>

===Variations of Sing===
{{mvar/h|15 or 20|acc=55|notes=Sound-based moves that inflict a [[status condition]]|other=Status condition|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Sing|Normal|Status|I|other=Sleep|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Supersonic|Normal|Status|I|other=Confusion|PP=20}}
{{mvar|Grass Whistle|Grass|Status|III|other=Sleep|PP=15}}
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===Variations of Skill Swap===
{{mvar/h|10|notes=Switches the user's condition with the target|other=Switched}}
{{mvar|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|III|other=Abilities}}
{{mvar|Heart Swap|Psychic|Status|IV|other=Any stat changes}}
{{mvar|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|IV|other=Changes to Defense and Special Defense}}
{{mvar|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|IV|other=Changes to Attack and Special Attack}}
{{mvar|Speed Swap|Psychic|Status|VII|other=Speed}}
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===Variations of Soak===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Changes targets type to a pure type|other=Type Changed to}}
{{mvar|Soak|Water|Status|V|other=Changes to Water type}}
{{mvar|Magic Powder|Psychic|Status|VIII|other=Changes to Psychic type}}
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===Variations of Spikes===
{{mvar/h|20|notes=Lays down entry hazards|other=Effect}}
{{mvar|Spikes|Ground|Status|II|other=Inflicts damages when opponent switches in}}
{{mvar|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|IV|other=Inflicts damage depending on type when opponent switches in}}
{{mvar|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|IV|other=Inflicts poison when opponent switches in}}
{{mvar|Sticky Web|Bug|Status|VI|other=Decreases Speed by 1 stage when opponent switches in}}
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===Variations of Splash===
{{mvar/h|40|notes=Does nothing}}
{{mvar|Splash|Normal|Status|I}}
{{mvar|Celebrate|Normal|Status|VI}}
{{mvar|Hold Hands|Normal|Status|VI}}
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===Variations of Trick===
{{mvar/h|10|acc=100|notes=Switches items with target}}
{{mvar|Trick|Psychic|Status|III}}
{{mvar|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|IV}}
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===Variations of Trick Room===
{{mvar/h|5 or 10|notes=Causes a special effect for all Pokémon on the field for 5 turns|other=Effect|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|IV|other=Slower Pokémon move first|PP=5}}
{{mvar|Magic Room|Psychic|Status|V|other=Disables held items{{tt|*|-7 priority prior to Generation VI}}|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|V|other=Switches Defense and Special Defense{{tt|*|-7 priority prior to Generation VI}}|PP=10}}
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===Variations of Worry Seed===
{{mvar/h|10 or 15|acc=100|notes=Changes the target's Ability|other=Ability becomes|PP=PP}}
{{mvar|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|IV|other={{a|Insomnia}}|PP=10}}
{{mvar|Entrainment|Normal|Status|V|other=Same as user|PP=15}}
{{mvar|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|V|other={{a|Simple}}|PP=15}}
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==List of Shadow move variations==
===Variations of Shadow Bolt===
These are the [[signature move|signature]] [[Shadow move]]s of the [[Legendary birds]] in {{Pokémon XD}}.
{{mvar/h|Infinite|power=75|acc=100|notes=10% chance of inflicting a non-volatile [[status condition]]|other=Status condition}}
{{mvar|Shadow Bolt|Shadow|Special|III|other=Paralysis}}
{{mvar|Shadow Chill|Shadow|Special|III|other=Freeze}}
{{mvar|Shadow Fire|Shadow|Special|III|other=Burn}}
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==See also==
* [[Ability variations]]

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Moves|*]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

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