Surf (move)

Surf なみのり Surfing

Battles Type  Water Category  Special PP  15 (max. 24) Power  90 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock Usable outside of battle

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally All Others: Affects all Pokémon adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I HM03 in Generation I HM03 in Generation II HM03 in Generation III HM03 in Generation IV HM03 in Generation V HM03 in Generation VI TM94 in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon TM47 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! TR04 in Pokémon Sword and Shield TM95 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl TM123 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jam  0   Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.

Super Contests Condition  Beauty Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  2 ♥♥ Startles all of the Pokémon to act before the user.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Surf (Japanese: なみのり Surfing) is a damage-dealing Water-type move introduced in Generation I.

It is:

• HM03 from Generations I through VI.
• TM94 in Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
• TM47 in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
• TR04 in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
• TM95 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
• TM123 in Generation IX.

Effect

In battle

Surf inflicts damage.

Surf can hit during the target's semi-invulnerable turn of Dive, dealing twice the damage in all generations except in Generation IV, where the power is doubled instead (resulting in virtually the same effect).

If a Cramorant with Gulp Missile uses Surf (or Dive), it catches prey and changes forms, unless it already caught prey or is Dynamaxed.

Generations I and II

Surf's power is 95.

Generation III

In a Double Battle, Surf hits both opposing Pokémon.

Surf can be used as the first move of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing Dive to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 3 bonus appeal points if Dive or Rain Dance was used in the previous turn.

Generations IV and V

In a Double or Triple Battle, Surf now hits all adjacent Pokémon, including allies.

Generation VI onwards

Surf's power has been reduced from 95 to 90. Surf will also destroy stalagmites found in the background of battles.

Outside of battle

In all core series games up to Generation VI and in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Surf is a field move; it can be used outside of battle to travel over bodies of water.

From Generation I onwards, Surf is usable from the party screen if the player is facing a water tile. From Generation II onwards, it is also possible to use Surf simply by pressing A to interact with a water tile. A surfing player can resume walking by simply moving onto land.

When surfing, Pokémon Trainers and wild Pokémon can be encountered. The other field moves Waterfall, Whirlpool, and Dive may only be used outside of battle when the player is surfing. The player is also able to fish for Pokémon while surfing.

Surf is required to complete almost all games where it is usable outside of battle, with the exception of Pokémon Black and White. This move is needed to reach some cities, towns, and ultimately the Pokémon League where the Elite Four reside.

Badges

In certain games, Surf requires a specific badge to use outside of battle; the Soul Badge^RBYFRLG, Fog Badge^GSCHGSS, Balance Badge^RSEORAS, Relic Badge^DPBDSP, Fen Badge^Pt, or Rumble Badge^XY.

Speed

The speed of Surfing has varied back and forth through games:

• In Generations I and II, and in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the speed is the same as walking.
• In Generation III, and from Pokémon Platinum onwards, the speed is the same as running.
  • In Generation VI, surfing on Kyogre is faster than usual, and surfing on Sharpedo is twice as fast as usual.

Appearance

When Surf is used outside of battle, the surfing Pokémon is controlled by the player. A generic aquatic Pokémon shape is used for most or all Pokémon in a given game. In Generations I and II, the player character is not seen in the surfing sprite; only the Pokémon is seen. Starting in Generation III, the player character is visibly riding the surfing Pokémon as well.

• In Generation I, the surfing sprite used for almost all Pokémon resembles Seel and Dewgong. This is the same generic sprite that represents fifteen Water Pokémon species in the party screen, although the color palette is not the same.
  • In Pokémon Yellow, if Pikachu uses Surf outside of battle, the sprite is a surfing Pikachu.
• In Generation II, the surfing sprite used for almost all Pokémon is a Lapras. This Lapras is red if the player is male, or blue if the player is female. This is the same Lapras sprite used in the party screen.
  • If Pikachu uses Surf outside of battle, the sprite is a surfing Pikachu as well. This Pikachu has a red surfboard if the player is male, or a blue surfboard if the player is female.
• In Generation VI, surfing on Lapras specifically will show the player riding on Lapras instead of the usual generic shape. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Kyogre, Wailmer, and Sharpedo all have their own surfing models; additionally, Kyogre moves faster and has a larger hitbox, while Sharpedo moves twice as fast as normal but prevents fishing.
• In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, when Surf is used via the Hidden Moves app, the player will be shown riding a Bibarel.

Water tiles

Main article: Water tile

In several games, there are water currents where the surfing player is forced to go in a certain direction. They are found in the Seafoam Islands, Hoenn routes 132, 133, and 134, as well as in Unova Route 17.

In several games, there is shallow water and puddles where the player walks instead of surfing. For instance, shallow water is found in the Shoal Cave, and some puddles are found in Hoenn Route 120.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, there are some fast currents at the Sevii Islands where the player is unable to use Surf.

Cycling Road glitch

In Generation I, due to a glitch, if the player saves at the Cycling Road and then creates a new game, it will not be possible to use Surf outside of battle (or use the Bicycle) in the new game until the player does any of these things: blacks out (either in battle or the overworld), uses Dig, Teleport, or Fly outside of battle, uses an Escape Rope, or enters and leaves the Cycling Road.

Legacy

From Generation VII onwards, Surf is no longer a field move. In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, its functions are given to the Ride Pokémon Lapras and Sharpedo. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player can use Secret Technique Sea Skim instead. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the player can travel across water after getting their Rotom Bike upgraded. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Surf is usable in the field again, but now it is accessed via the Pokétch rather than a party Pokémon. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player's Koraidon or Miraidon can travel across water in Swimming Build or Aquatic Mode, respectively.

Description

Games Description Stad A Water-type attack. The power of this technique is strong and highly accurate. Stad2 A Water-type attack. This move is strong and highly accurate. GSC A strong water-type attack. RSEColoXD Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. FRLG A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water. DPPtHGSS It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.* It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used to cross water.* PBR The entire battlefield is swamped by a giant wave. BWB2W2 It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. XYORAS The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water. SMUSUMPE SwShLA SV The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. BDSP The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VII	VIII		IX
						PE	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0054		Psyduck		Water 1	Field	36	−	−	−
0055		Golduck		Water 1	Field	42	−	−	−
0072		Tentacool		Water 3		Water 3	27	40	40	40
0073		Tentacruel		Water 3		Water 3	27	46	46	46
0079		Slowpoke		Monster	Water 1	36	30	30	30
0079		Slowpoke Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1		30		30
0080		Slowbro		Monster	Water 1	36	30	30	30
0080		Slowbro Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1		30		30
0120		Staryu		Water 3		Water 3	−	44	44
0121		Starmie		Water 3		Water 3	−	1	1
0131		Lapras		Monster	Water 1	45	−	−	−
0138		Omanyte		Water 1	Water 3	−	50	56
0139		Omastar		Water 1	Water 3	−	56	56
0199		Slowking		Monster	Water 1		30	30	30
0199		Slowking Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1		30		30
0245		Suicune		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		54	54	54
0258		Mudkip		Monster	Water 1		30	30	30
0259		Marshtomp		Monster	Water 1		1	1	Rem.
0260		Swampert		Monster	Water 1		1	1	Rem.
0350		Milotic		Water 1	Dragon		40	40	40
0363		Spheal		Water 1	Field		40	40
0364		Sealeo		Water 1	Field		46	46
0365		Walrein		Water 1	Field		48	48
0788		Tapu Fini		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		40
0875		Eiscue		Water 1	Field		54		54
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TM/HM/TR

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII		VIII		IX
						HM03	HM03	HM03	HM03	HM03	HM03	SMUSUM TM94	PE TM47	SwSh TR04	BDSP TM95	SV TM123
0007		Squirtle		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0008		Wartortle		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0009		Blastoise		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	✔	✔	✔
0026		Raichu		Field	Fairy	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	✔	✔	✔
0026		Raichu Alolan Form		Field	Fairy							−	−	✔		✔
0031		Nidoqueen		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0034		Nidoking		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0054		Psyduck		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0055		Golduck		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0060		Poliwag		Water 1		Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0061		Poliwhirl		Water 1		Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0062		Poliwrath		Water 1		Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0072		Tentacool		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0073		Tentacruel		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0079		Slowpoke		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0079		Slowpoke Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1									✔		✔
0080		Slowbro		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0080		Slowbro Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1									✔		✔
0086		Seel		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0087		Dewgong		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0090		Shellder		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0091		Cloyster		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0098		Krabby		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0099		Kingler		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0108		Lickitung		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0112		Rhydon		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0116		Horsea		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0117		Seadra		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0118		Goldeen		Water 2		Water 2	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0119		Seaking		Water 2		Water 2	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0120		Staryu		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0121		Starmie		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0128		Tauros		Field		Field	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0128		Tauros Paldean Form (Combat Breed)		Field		Field											✔
0128		Tauros Paldean Form (Aqua Breed)		Field		Field											✔
0130		Gyarados		Water 2	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0131		Lapras		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0134		Vaporeon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0138		Omanyte		Water 1	Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0139		Omastar		Water 1	Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0140		Kabuto		Water 1	Water 3	✔	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0141		Kabutops		Water 1	Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0143		Snorlax		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0147		Dratini		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0148		Dragonair		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0149		Dragonite		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0158		Totodile		Monster	Water 1		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0159		Croconaw		Monster	Water 1		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0160		Feraligatr		Monster	Water 1		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0161		Sentret		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0162		Furret		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0170		Chinchou		Water 2		Water 2		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0171		Lanturn		Water 2		Water 2		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0172		Pichu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		−	−	−	−	−	−		✔	✔	✔
0183		Marill		Water 1	Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0184		Azumarill		Water 1	Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0186		Politoed		Water 1		Water 1		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0194		Wooper		Water 1	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0194		Wooper Paldean Form		Water 1	Field											✔
0195		Quagsire		Water 1	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0199		Slowking		Monster	Water 1		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0199		Slowking Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1									✔		✔
0211		Qwilfish		Water 2		Water 2		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0211		Qwilfish Hisuian Form		Water 2		Water 2											✔
0215		Sneasel		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0222		Corsola		Water 1	Water 3		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0222		Corsola Galarian Form		Water 1	Water 3									✔
0223		Remoraid		Water 1	Water 2		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0224		Octillery		Water 1	Water 2		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0226		Mantine		Water 1		Water 1		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0230		Kingdra		Water 1	Dragon		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0241		Miltank		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0245		Suicune		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0248		Tyranitar		Monster		Monster		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0249		Lugia		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0258		Mudkip		Monster	Water 1			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0259		Marshtomp		Monster	Water 1			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0260		Swampert		Monster	Water 1			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0263		Zigzagoon		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0263		Zigzagoon Galarian Form		Field		Field									✔
0264		Linoone		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0264		Linoone Galarian Form		Field		Field									✔
0270		Lotad		Water 1	Grass			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0271		Lombre		Water 1	Grass			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0272		Ludicolo		Water 1	Grass			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0278		Wingull		Water 1	Flying			−	−	−	−	−		−	−	✔
0279		Pelipper		Water 1	Flying			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0283		Surskit		Water 1	Bug			−	−	−	−	−			−	✔
0284		Masquerain		Water 1	Bug			−	−	−	−	−			−	✔
0295		Exploud		Monster	Field			−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0296		Makuhita		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0297		Hariyama		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0298		Azurill		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0306		Aggron		Monster		Monster			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0318		Carvanha		Water 2		Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0319		Sharpedo		Water 2		Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0320		Wailmer		Field	Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0321		Wailord		Field	Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0335		Zangoose		Field		Field			−	−	−	−	−			−	✔
0339		Barboach		Water 2		Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0340		Whiscash		Water 2		Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0341		Corphish		Water 1	Water 3			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0342		Crawdaunt		Water 1	Water 3			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0349		Feebas		Water 1	Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0350		Milotic		Water 1	Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0363		Spheal		Water 1	Field			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0364		Sealeo		Water 1	Field			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0365		Walrein		Water 1	Field			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0366		Clamperl		Water 1		Water 1			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0367		Huntail		Water 1		Water 1			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0368		Gorebyss		Water 1		Water 1			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0369		Relicanth		Water 1	Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0370		Luvdisc		Water 2		Water 2			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0380		Latias		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0381		Latios		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0382		Kyogre		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0384		Rayquaza		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0393		Piplup		Water 1	Field				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0394		Prinplup		Water 1	Field				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0395		Empoleon		Water 1	Field				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0400		Bibarel		Water 1	Field				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔
0409		Rampardos		Monster		Monster				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0418		Buizel		Water 1	Field				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0419		Floatzel		Water 1	Field				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0422		Shellos All forms		Water 1	Amorphous				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0423		Gastrodon All forms		Water 1	Amorphous				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0445		Garchomp		Monster	Dragon				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0446		Munchlax		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0456		Finneon		Water 2		Water 2				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0457		Lumineon		Water 2		Water 2				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0458		Mantyke		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0461		Weavile		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0463		Lickilicky		Monster		Monster				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0464		Rhyperior		Monster	Field				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0484		Palkia All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔
0489		Phione		Water 1	Fairy				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0490		Manaphy		Water 1	Fairy				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0493		Arceus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔	✔	✔	✔			✔	✔
0501		Oshawott		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔				✔
0502		Dewott		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔				✔
0503		Samurott		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔				✔
0503		Samurott Hisuian Form		Field		Field											✔
0507		Herdier		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔		✔
0508		Stoutland		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔		✔
0515		Panpour		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔
0516		Simipour		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔
0531		Audino		Fairy		Fairy					✔	✔	✔		✔
0535		Tympole		Water 1		Water 1					✔	✔	✔		✔
0536		Palpitoad		Water 1		Water 1					✔	✔	✔		✔
0537		Seismitoad		Water 1		Water 1					✔	✔	✔		✔
0550		Basculin Red- and Blue-Striped Forms		Water 2		Water 2					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0550		Basculin White-Striped Form		Water 2		Water 2											✔
0564		Tirtouga		Water 1	Water 3					✔	✔	✔		✔
0565		Carracosta		Water 1	Water 3					✔	✔	✔		✔
0580		Ducklett		Water 1	Flying					✔	✔	✔				✔
0581		Swanna		Water 1	Flying					✔	✔	✔				✔
0592		Frillish All forms		Amorphous		Amorphous					✔	✔	✔		✔
0593		Jellicent All forms		Amorphous		Amorphous					✔	✔	✔		✔
0594		Alomomola		Water 1	Water 2					✔	✔	✔				✔
0610		Axew		Monster	Dragon					−	−	−		−		✔
0611		Fraxure		Monster	Dragon					−	−	−		−		✔
0612		Haxorus		Monster	Dragon					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0613		Cubchoo		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0614		Beartic		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0618		Stunfisk		Water 1	Amorphous					✔	✔	✔		✔
0618		Stunfisk Galarian Form		Water 1	Amorphous									✔
0621		Druddigon		Dragon	Monster					✔	✔	✔		✔
0626		Bouffalant		Field		Field					✔	✔	✔		✔
0635		Hydreigon		Dragon		Dragon					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0647		Keldeo All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
0656		Froakie		Water 1		Water 1						✔	✔				✔
0657		Frogadier		Water 1		Water 1						✔	✔				✔
0658		Greninja All available forms		Water 1		Water 1						✔	✔				✔
0659		Bunnelby		Field		Field						✔	✔		✔
0660		Diggersby		Field		Field						✔	✔		✔
0672		Skiddo		Field		Field						✔	✔				✔
0673		Gogoat		Field		Field						✔	✔				✔
0674		Pancham		Field	Human-Like						✔	✔		✔
0675		Pangoro		Field	Human-Like						✔	✔		✔
0676		Furfrou All forms		Field		Field						✔	✔
0684		Swirlix		Fairy		Fairy						✔	✔		✔
0685		Slurpuff		Fairy		Fairy						✔	✔		✔
0688		Binacle		Water 3		Water 3						✔	✔		✔
0689		Barbaracle		Water 3		Water 3						✔	✔		✔
0690		Skrelp		Water 1	Dragon						✔	✔		✔		✔
0691		Dragalge		Water 1	Dragon						✔	✔		✔		✔
0692		Clauncher		Water 1	Water 3						✔	✔		✔		✔
0693		Clawitzer		Water 1	Water 3						✔	✔		✔		✔
0694		Helioptile		Monster	Dragon						✔	✔		✔
0695		Heliolisk		Monster	Dragon						✔	✔		✔
0706		Goodra		Dragon		Dragon						−	−		✔		✔
0706		Goodra Hisuian Form		Dragon		Dragon											✔
0712		Bergmite		Monster	Mineral						✔	✔		✔		−
0713		Avalugg		Monster	Mineral						✔	✔		✔		✔
0728		Popplio		Water 1	Field							✔		✔		✔
0729		Brionne		Water 1	Field							✔		✔		✔
0730		Primarina		Water 1	Field							✔		✔		✔
0746		Wishiwashi		Water 2		Water 2							✔		✔
0747		Mareanie		Water 1		Water 1							✔		✔		✔
0748		Toxapex		Water 1		Water 1							✔		✔		✔
0751		Dewpider		Water 1	Bug							✔		✔		✔
0752		Araquanid		Water 1	Bug							✔		✔		✔
0767		Wimpod		Bug	Water 3							✔		✔
0768		Golisopod		Bug	Water 3							✔		✔
0773		Silvally All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							✔		✔
0779		Bruxish		Water 2		Water 2							✔				✔
0780		Drampa		Monster	Dragon							✔		✔
0781		Dhelmise		Mineral		Mineral							✔		✔
0788		Tapu Fini		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							✔		✔
0816		Sobble		Water 1	Field									✔		✔
0817		Drizzile		Water 1	Field									✔		✔
0818		Inteleon		Water 1	Field									✔		✔
0833		Chewtle		Monster	Water 1									✔		✔
0834		Drednaw		Monster	Water 1									✔		✔
0845		Cramorant		Water 1	Flying									✔		✔
0846		Arrokuda		Water 2		Water 2									−		✔
0847		Barraskewda		Water 2		Water 2									✔		✔
0853		Grapploct		Water 1	Human-Like									✔
0862		Obstagoon		Field		Field									✔
0864		Cursola		Water 1	Water 3									✔
0871		Pincurchin		Water 1	Amorphous									✔		✔
0875		Eiscue		Water 1	Field									✔		✔
0881		Arctozolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									✔
0882		Dracovish		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									✔
0883		Arctovish		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered									✔
0886		Drakloak		Amorphous	Dragon									✔		✔
0887		Dragapult		Amorphous	Dragon									✔		✔
0902		Basculegion All forms		Water 2		Water 2											✔
0904		Overqwil		Water 2		Water 2											✔
0912		Quaxly		Flying	Water 1											✔
0913		Quaxwell		Flying	Water 1											✔
0914		Quaquaval		Flying	Water 1											✔
0960		Wiglett		Water 3		Water 3											✔
0961		Wugtrio		Water 3		Water 3											✔
0963		Finizen		Field	Water 2											✔
0964		Palafin		Field	Water 2											✔
0976		Veluza		Water 2		Water 2											✔
0977		Dondozo		Water 2		Water 2											✔
0978		Tatsugiri All forms		Water 2		Water 2											✔
0980		Clodsire		Water 1	Field											✔
1009		Walking Wake		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered											✔
1024		Terapagos		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered											✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By Move Tutor

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Game
						Stad0	Stad
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation III

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0172		Pichu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire - Pichu Egg
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Secret GiftPBR Pokéwalker - Yellow Forest
0489		Phione		Water 1	Fairy	My Pokémon Ranch
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation VII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Surf Association Pikachu (Mantine Surf)USUM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IX

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0026		Raichu		Field	Fairy	Wild Tera Pokémon - North Paldean SeaSV
0134		Vaporeon		Field		Field	Wild Tera Pokémon - Casseroya LakeSV
0148		Dragonair		Water 1	Dragon	Wild Tera Pokémon - West Province (Area One)SV
0195		Quagsire		Water 1	Field	Wild Tera Pokémon - Timeless WoodsSVTM
0871		Pincurchin		Water 1	Amorphous	Wild Tera Pokémon - Glaseado MountainSV
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation I

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Nintendo 64 Pikachu CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu Nintendo Power Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation III

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Yokohama Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	2007 TCG World Championships 2008 Birthday Pikachu 2009 Birthday Pikachu Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation VI

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Minato Mirai Landmark Tower Pikachu Minato Mirai Cosmo World Pikachu Minato Mirai Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu Minato Mirai Captain Pikachu Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu Pokémon Center Online Pikachu Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation VII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Pokémon World Festival PikachuSM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IX

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	Pikachu the Unrivaled
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Surf inflicts damage. It will deal double damage to those in middle of using Dive.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 18 - 11 - 88% - Front Enemy No MDTD 18 - 11 - 88% - Front Enemy No MDS 30 - 11 - 88% - Front Enemy No BSL 30 - 11 - 88% - Front Enemy No MDGtI 25 99 15 50 80% 98% Entire room All except user Yes SMD 25 50 12 30 80% 98% Entire room All except user Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Super Smash Bros. series

Piplup using Surf in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Piplup creates a wave and then surfs on it, pushing any players it hits. Anyone caught in it will be pushed until Piplup disappears, or pushes the character off the stage. Piplup will keep using Surf even when off the stage.

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, Oshawott uses the move with a similar effect.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Surf is a Charged Attack that has been available since December 8, 2017.

Surf
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 65 Energy cost 50 Duration 1.7 seconds Damage window 1.4 - 1.6 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 75 Energy cost 45 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Trainer Battles

• September 3, 2024
• Power: 65 → 75
  • Energy cost: 40 → 45

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Surf	Special	3	—	100	120	100%	All opponents	—	No additional effect.	May & Wailmer Volkner & Raichu Scottie/Bettie & Marshtomp (in Victory Road) Users of Metronome (small chance)
		4		120	180					Giovanni & Rhydon
Buddy move
Purifying Surf	Special	4	—	160	192	100%	All opponents	—	Activation Condition: When the user uses any moves twice. Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated. Has a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. The power and chance of applying additional effects of this move are not lowered even if there are multiple targets.	Eusine & Suicune
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Crystal Clear Surf	Special	Default 6★ EX		250	300	An opponent		—	No additional effect. The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.	Sygna Suit Kris & Suicune

Notes:

• Purifying Surf:
  • This buddy move was known as B Surf prior to version 2.38.0.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Surf

★★★★
Attack power	86.29259
Charge time	1.16 seconds
Range type	Wide Shot
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Surf is Slowbro's, Greninja's, and Cramorant's first move, as well as Blastoise's second move.

Blastoise can obtain the move by reaching Wartortle stage at level 7 and upgrading Skull Bash into it instead of Rapid Spin. The user rides a large wave in the designated direction; damaging, knocking back, and stunning enemies hit for 1.6s. The user is unstoppable while surfing, and once it ends, the user can jump in a designated direction. The wave continues for a short duration after the user has leapt off and continues to knock back enemies hit but inflicts no damage. At level 13 or higher, the user gains a small shield when hitting an enemy with Surf.

Slowbro can obtain the move by evolving from Slowpoke at level 4 and upgrading Water Gun into it instead of Scald. The user rides on a wave, damaging, knocking enemies back, and throwing them in the air briefly. Two more waves follow after the first, damaging and slowing enemies. At level 11 or higher, the second and third waves will now also throw enemies in the air, and the second wave will knock them back.

Greninja can obtain the move by evolving from Frogadier at level 7 and upgrading Bubble into it instead of Water Shuriken. The user dashes on a wave, damaging enemies and healing themself for each enemy hit. Enemies below half health are dealt bonus damage, and if this move KOs an enemy, the cooldown is reset. At level 11, the healing increases.

Cramorant can obtain the move at level 6 by upgrading Whirlpool into it instead of Dive. The user sends a wave in a designated direction, damaging enemies that make contact with the wave. Once it reaches its full distance, the wave bounces back – further damaging and pulling back affected enemies. The user catches prey with the first wave, and can enter the wave that returns to catch prey for Gulp Missile. At level 13 or higher, the wave also slows down enemies.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. Inflicts double damage on a diving foe. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It will inflict double damage on a Diving target. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる ダイビングじょうたいの ポケモンには ２ばいのダメージをあたえる MDGtI It damages all Pokémon in the same room except you. SMD MDRTDX It damages all Pokémon in the same room except you. It can hit a Pokémon with the Dive status.

In the anime

Main series

Golduck Crawdaunt Dewott Goodra
The user creates a big wave, which it rides until the wave crashes into the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Golduck creates a huge wave and rides on it.
A wild Golduck	Bye Bye Psyduck		Debut Japanese version only
	Rhydon summons a huge wave that it rides on and then crashes it down on the opponent.
Pietra's Rhydon	Right On, Rhydon!		English dub debut
A Scientist's Rhydon	Tag! We're It...!		None
	Remoraid creates a huge wave and rides on it.
Marcellus's Remoraid	Octillery the Outcast		None
	Marill creates a huge wave and rides on it. The wave crashes down on the opponent.
Lola's Marill	A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!		None
	Whiscash creates a huge wave and rides on it.
Juan's Whiscash	Eight Ain't Enough		None
	Mantine creates a huge wave and rides on it.
A Coordinator's Mantine	May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!		None
	Wailmer's eyes glow blue it creates a huge wave of water. Wailmer rides on top of it and the wave crashes down on the opponent.
A Coordinator's Wailmer	Pruning a Passel of Pals!		None
	The star on Crawdaunt's head glows yellow and Crawdaunt creates a wave of water. Crawdaunt rides on top of the wave and it crashes down on the opponent.
Kyle's Crawdaunt	Strategy With a Smile!		None
	Dewott creates a wave of water and rides on top of it before crashing down on the opponent.
Cadbury's Caesar	Crowning the Scalchop King!		None
	Popplio jumps up, spins around horizontally, and claps its fins together, creating a giant wave of water. It jumps on top the wave and rides it until the wave crashes into the opponent.
Lana's Popplio	We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!		None
	Brionne creates a big wave, which it rides until the wave crashes into the opponent.
Lana's Brionne	Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!		None
	Primarina creates a big wave, which it rides until the wave crashes into the opponent.
Lana's Primarina	The Road to the Semifinals!		None
	Goodra creates a big wave, which it rides until the wave crashes into the opponent.
Raihan's Goodra	Aim For The Eight!		None
	Quagsire creates a big wave, which it rides until the wave crashes into the opponent.
Ludlow's Quagsire	Lapras's Feelings for its Friends		None

Pokémon Origins

Nidoqueen Lapras
The user attacks the foe with a powerful burst of water. It can also be used to surf across waters.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Nidoqueen pulls back her hand, forming an orb of water in front of it. She then thrusts her hand forward, slamming the orb into the opponent.
Giovanni's Nidoqueen	File 3: Giovanni		Debut
	Lapras carries its Trainer across waters on its back.
Red's Lapras	File 3: Giovanni		None

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Goodra
The user creates a large wave of water and crashes it down on the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Goodra summons a huge wave of water, which crashes down on the opponent.
Raihan's Goodra	Sky		Debut

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Panpour
A large wave is formed by the user that hits the entire battlefield.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Panpour summons a huge wave that hits the entire battlefield.
Monta's Panpour	The Key to Triple Battles		Debut

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Slowpoke
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Slowpoke forms a big wave and rides on it.
Gary's Slowpoke	Side Story: Ash vs. Gary		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Feraligatr Golduck Gyarados Wailord
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Golduck swims in the water with its body flat like a surfboard and lets its Trainer ride on its back.
Blue's Golduck	What a Dragonite		Debut
	Gyarados swims across the water while letting its Trainer ride on its head.
Red's Gyara	You know... Articuno!		None
	Slowpoke swims across the water while letting its Trainer ride on its back.
Akinori's Slowpoke	Breath of the Dragonair Part 1		None
	Pikachu uses Substitute and shapes its copy into a surfboard. It gets on it and rides on the water. It can let its Trainer ride on the surfboard as well.
Red's Pika	Breath of the Dragonair Part 3		Game event-exclusive move
	Feraligatr swims across the water while letting its Trainer ride on its back.
Silver's Feraligatr	Curious Kingdra		None
	Wailord swims across the water while letting its Trainer ride on its back.
Sapphire's Lorry	Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I		None
	Whiscash splashes up a pool of water and rides through it.
Wallace's Phillip	Always Keep Whiscash on You for Emergencies		None
	Starmie glides across the air above the opponent, creating a small wave of water from its body that crashes down on the opponent.
Crystal's Starmie	Just My Luck...Shuckle		None

• In Just My Luck...Shuckle, Lucy's Milotic was revealed to know Surf by Emerald's Pokédex.
• Lance's two Dragonair were revealed to know Surf on the official website, but they were never shown using the move.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Piplup Empoleon
The user swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Piplup calls out a giant wave and rides on it.
Hareta's Piplup	The Battle Rages On		Debut
	Empoleon calls out a giant wave and rides on it.
Hareta's Empoleon	A New Battle Begins!		None

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Totodile
The user summons a giant wave which floods the entire battlefield.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Totodile summons a giant wave which floods the entire battlefield.
Jō's Totodile	Clash!! Jō VS Team Rocket		Debut

In other generations

In battle

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Outside of battle

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	DPPt	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

RBY GSC RS FRLG E DP Pt HGSS BW B2W2 XY ORAS

Used by Lapras

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Used by Wailmer

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Used by Sharpedo

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Used by Kyogre

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Some of the Pokémon that can learn Surf, like Barboach, appear to lack the physique required to transport a human being at sea.
• Junichi Masuda revealed in an interview that Surf is his favorite move.
• Surf and Fly are the only HM moves that become special moves on certain Pokémon, both on Pikachu.
  • However, since Generation VIII, Pikachu can learn this move via TM/TR, so it is no longer a special move.
• In Generation VI, Surf and Fly are tied for having the highest base power of all HM moves. Prior to Generation VI, Surf had the highest base power.
• If Secret Power is used in the ocean in Generation III, it will have the animation of Surf.
• There is an unused item allowing players to cross water, identical to Surf in Red, Blue, and Yellow.
• Muddy Water has the same animation as Surf, except that the water is brown rather than blue.
• In the Stadium series, Colosseum, XD, and Battle Revolution, when Pikachu uses Surf, a surfboard appears underneath it, and when Raichu uses Surf, it surfs on its tail. This does not occur in any core series games.
• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a glitch causes the game to freeze if the player is surfing on a Wailmer and it evolves while the player is fishing.
• When using this move outside of battle, the text will always say "The water is a deep blue", even in cases where the water is not blue, such as the green water at Unova's Village Bridge.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 衝浪 Chūnglohng * 滑浪 Waahtlohng Mandarin 衝浪 / 冲浪 Chōnglàng * 乘風破浪 Chéngfēng Pòlàng * 洪水 Hóngshuǐ * Czech Příbjový útok Danish Surfe* Dutch Surf Surfen* Finnish Surffaus French Surf German Surfer Greek Πλεύση Pleúsi Hindi पानी की लहर Pani Ki Lehr Italian Surf Korean 파도타기 Padotagi Polish Fala* Serfer* Portuguese Brazil Surfar (games, BW126–present, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Plasma Blast–BREAKpoint, Sun & Moon–present, manga) Surfe (AG111–DP079, HS01, Unleashed–Next Destinies, Evolutions) Portugal Rebentação (DP078–present) Surf (AG111–DP050, HS01) Serbian Surfovanje Spanish Surf Swedish Surfa* Thai โต้คลื่น Turkish Sörf Vietnamese Lướt Sóng

Variations of the move Surf
Petal Blizzard • Land's Wrath Surf • Hyper Voice

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