Special move

Special attack redirects here. For the Special Attack stat, see Stat → Special Attack.

Damage categories
	Physical
	Special
	Status

Ice Beam is an example of a special move.

A special move (Japanese: 特殊技 special move), sometimes referred to as special attack, is one of the three categories of moves and one of the two that inflict damage.

In Generation I, special moves cause damage depending on the Special stats of both the attacking Pokémon and the defending Pokémon. In later generations, special moves typically deal damage depending on the Special Attack stat of the attacking Pokémon and the Special Defense stat of the defending Pokémon. However, a small number of special moves introduced in Generation V actually deal damage calculated with the defending Pokémon's Defense instead of its Special Defense stat.

While most special moves do not make contact, some do. For example, Grass Knot makes contact despite being a special move.

Terminology

Prior to Generation IX, this category of moves was named "special attack" in descriptions of some moves (such as Light Screen and Mirror Coat) and Abilities (such as Flare Boost). The term "special attack" is also used at the Exchange Service Corner from the Battle Frontier in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Generations I-III

Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. All damaging moves of the following types are special moves:

• Fire
• Water
• Grass
• Electric
• Psychic
• Ice
• Dragon
• Dark

Hidden Power and Weather Ball are the only moves that can be either category, due to being able to change type.

Shadow moves

The following Shadow moves are special moves:

Game	Move	Power	Accuracy	Range	Description
XD	Shadow Bolt	75	100%	Normal	A shadowy thunder attack that may paralyze.
XD	Shadow Chill	75	100%	Normal	A shadowy ice attack that may freeze.
XD	Shadow Fire	75	100%	Normal	A shadowy fireball attack that may inflict a burn.
XD	Shadow Rave	70	100%	Other Side	A shadowy aura in the ground is used to launch spikes.
XD	Shadow Storm	95	100%	Other Side	A shadowy aura is used to whip up a vicious tornado.
XD	Shadow Wave	50	100%	Other Side	Shadowy aura waves are loosed to inflict damage.
All details are accurate to Pokémon XD. For details that have changed between games, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Generation IV onward

From Generation IV onward, most damaging moves of the preceding types are special moves, except for Dark, which has only three.

Generation V also introduced three moves categorized as special moves but that deal physical damage. That is, they use the user's Special Attack and the target's Defense to calculate damage. These moves are Psyshock, Psystrike, and Secret Sword. The move Photon Geyser becomes physical if the user's attack stat is higher that its special attack. Shell Side Arm can become physical if it determines it would deal more damage that way after comparing the stats of the user and the target.

Z-Moves, Max Moves, G-Max Moves, and Tera Blast can become special depending on use.

Abilities affecting special moves

Name	Description	Generation
Flare Boost	Powers up special moves when the Pokémon is burned.	V
Battery	Powers up ally Pokémon's special moves.	VII
Ice Scales	The Pokémon is protected by ice scales, which halve the damage taken from special moves.	VIII

Moves affecting special moves

Name	Description	Generation
Light Screen	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.	I
Mirror Coat	A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	II
Aurora Veil	This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm.	VII
Shell Side Arm	This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target.	VIII

List of moves

Gen	Move	Type	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
VII	10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt	Electric		195195	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, Pikachu wearing a cap, powers up a jolt of electricity using its Z-Power and unleashes it. Critical hits land more easily.
I	Absorb	Grass	Clever	02020	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
I	Acid	Poison	Clever	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Many Others	Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
V	Acid Spray	Poison	Beautiful	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
II	Aeroblast	Flying	Cool	100100	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal (long-range)	A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.
III	Air Cutter	Flying	Cool	06060	09595%	2525 (max 40)	Many Others	The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Air Slash	Flying	Cool	07575	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal (long-range)	The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
IX	Alluring Voice	Fairy		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.
II	Ancient Power	Rock	Tough	06060	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
VIII	Apple Acid	Grass		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks the target with an acidic liquid created from tart apples. This also lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
IX	Armor Cannon	Fire		120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user shoots its own armor out as blazing projectiles. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
VIII	Astral Barrage	Ghost		120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.
IV	Aura Sphere	Fighting	Beautiful	08080	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal (long-range)	The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
I	Aurora Beam	Ice	Beautiful	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
VI	Belch	Poison	Tough	120120	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
VIII	Bitter Malice	Ghost		07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
III	Blast Burn	Fire	Beautiful	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user can't move on the next turn.
I	Blizzard	Ice	Beautiful	110110	07070%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
IX	Blood Moon	Normal		140140	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user unleashes the full brunt of its spirit from a full moon that shines as red as blood. This move can't be used twice in a row.
V	Blue Flare	Fire	Beautiful	130130	08585%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense, yet beautiful, blue flame. This may also leave the target with a burn.
VI	Boomburst	Normal	Tough	140140	100100%	1010 (max 16)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.
IV	Brine	Water	Tough	06565	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
I	Bubble	Water	Cute	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Many Others	A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.
I	Bubble Beam	Water	Beautiful	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
IV	Bug Buzz	Bug	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
VII	Burn Up	Fire		130130	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type.
VIII	Burning Jealousy	Fire		07070	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
IV	Charge Beam	Electric	Beautiful	05050	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
IV	Chatter	Flying	Cute	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal (long-range)	The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target.
IX	Chilling Water	Water		05050	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
VIII	Chloroblast	Grass		150150	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user launches its amassed chlorophyll to inflict damage on the target. This also damages the user.
VII	Clanging Scales	Dragon		110110	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user's Defense stat goes down after the attack.
V	Clear Smog	Poison	Beautiful	05050	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.
I	Confusion	Psychic	Clever	05050	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.
VII	Core Enforcer	Dragon		100100	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	If the Pokémon the user has inflicted damage on have already used their moves, this move eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
IV	Dark Pulse	Dark	Cool	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal (long-range)	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
VI	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
VI	Disarming Voice	Fairy	Cute	04040	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Many Others	Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
IV	Discharge	Electric	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	All Others	The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.
III	Doom Desire	Steel	Beautiful	140140	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	Two turns after this move is used, a concentrated bundle of light blasts the target.
IV	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Beautiful	130130	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
II	Dragon Breath	Dragon	Cool	06060	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VIII	Dragon Energy	Dragon		150150	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	Converting its life-force into power, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.
IV	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Beautiful	08585	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal (long-range)	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
I	Dragon Rage	Dragon	Cool	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
VI	Draining Kiss	Fairy	Cute	05050	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.
I	Dream Eater	Psychic	Clever	100100	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
VIII	Dynamax Cannon	Dragon		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user unleashes a strong beam from its core. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.
IV	Earth Power	Ground	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
V	Echoed Voice	Normal	Beautiful	04040	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
VIII	Eerie Spell	Psychic		08080	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also removes 3 PP from the target's last move.
V	Electro Ball	Electric	Cool	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
IX	Electro Drift	Electric		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user races forward at ultrafast speeds, piercing its target with futuristic electricity. This move's power is boosted more than usual if it's a supereffective hit.
IX	Electro Shot	Electric		130130	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user gathers electricity on the first turn, boosting its Sp. Atk stat, then fires a high-voltage shot on the next turn. The shot will be fired immediately in rain.
V	Electroweb	Electric	Beautiful	05555	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Many Others	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.
I	Ember	Fire	Cute	04040	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
IV	Energy Ball	Grass	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
III	Eruption	Fire	Beautiful	150150	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.
VIII	Esper Wing	Psychic		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slashes the target with aura-enriched wings. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
VIII	Eternabeam	Dragon		160160	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	This is Eternatus's most powerful attack in its original form. The user can't move on the next turn.
VIII	Expanding Force	Psychic		08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move's power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.
III	Extrasensory	Psychic	Cool	08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.
VI	Fairy Wind	Fairy	Beautiful	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it.
IX	Fickle Beam	Dragon		08080	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user shoots a beam of light to inflict damage. Sometimes all the user's heads shoot beams in unison, doubling the move's power.
V	Fiery Dance	Fire	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Cloaked in flames, the user attacks the target by dancing and flapping its wings. This may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat.
VIII	Fiery Wrath	Dark		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.
V	Final Gambit	Fighting	Tough	000—	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
I	Fire Blast	Fire	Beautiful	110110	08585%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
V	Fire Pledge	Fire	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass equivalent, its power increases and a vast sea of fire appears.
I	Fire Spin	Fire	Beautiful	03535	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
V	Flame Burst	Fire	Beautiful	07070	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.
I	Flamethrower	Fire	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
IV	Flash Cannon	Steel	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
VII	Fleur Cannon	Fairy		130130	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user unleashes a strong beam. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
IV	Focus Blast	Fighting	Cool	120120	07070%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
VI	Freeze-Dry	Ice	Beautiful	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.
VIII	Freezing Glare	Psychic		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen.
III	Frenzy Plant	Grass	Cool	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user slams the target with the roots of an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.
V	Frost Breath	Ice	Beautiful	06060	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.
V	Fusion Flare	Fire	Beautiful	100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user brings down a giant flame. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous lightning bolt.
II	Future Sight	Psychic	Clever	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
VII	Genesis Supernova	Psychic		185185	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Mew, attacks the target with full force. The terrain will be charged with psychic energy.
II	Giga Drain	Grass	Clever	07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
V	Glaciate	Ice	Beautiful	06565	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This lowers their Speed stats.
IV	Grass Knot	Grass	Cute	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
V	Grass Pledge	Grass	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A column of grass hits the target. When used with its water equivalent, its power increases and a vast swamp appears.
VII	Guardian of Alola	Fairy		000—	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, the Land Spirit Pokémon, obtains Alola's energy using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. This reduces the target's HP greatly.
I	Gust	Flying	Clever	04040	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal (long-range)	A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
III	Heat Wave	Fire	Beautiful	09595	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
V	Hex	Ghost	Clever	06565	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
II	Hidden Power	Normal	Clever	06060	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
V	Hurricane	Flying	Tough	110110	07070%	1010 (max 16)	Normal (long-range)	The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.
III	Hydro Cannon	Water	Beautiful	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.
I	Hydro Pump	Water	Beautiful	110110	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
IX	Hydro Steam	Water		08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent.
I	Hyper Beam	Normal	Cool	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
III	Hyper Voice	Normal	Cool	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
VI	Hyperspace Hole	Psychic	Clever	08080	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	Using a hyperspace hole, the user appears right next to the target and strikes. This also hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.
I	Ice Beam	Ice	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
V	Ice Burn	Ice	Beautiful	140140	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the target with a burn.
II	Icy Wind	Ice	Beautiful	05555	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Many Others	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
V	Incinerate	Fire	Tough	06060	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Many Others	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
VIII	Infernal Parade	Ghost		06060	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.
V	Inferno	Fire	Beautiful	100100	05050%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.
VI	Infestation	Bug	Cute	02020	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
IV	Judgment	Normal	Beautiful	100100	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user releases countless shots of light at the target. This move's type varies depending on the kind of Plate the user is holding.
IV	Lava Plume	Fire	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	All Others	The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.
IV	Leaf Storm	Grass	Beautiful	130130	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
V	Leaf Tornado	Grass	Cool	06565	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target's accuracy.
VI	Light of Ruin	Fairy	Beautiful	140140	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot.
IX	Lumina Crash	Psychic		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by unleashing a peculiar light that even affects the mind. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
III	Luster Purge	Psychic	Clever	07070	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
III	Magical Leaf	Grass	Beautiful	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
IV	Magma Storm	Fire	Tough	100100	07575%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.
IX	Make It Rain	Steel		120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user attacks by throwing out a mass of coins. This also lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. Money is earned after the battle.
IX	Malignant Chain	Poison		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user pours toxins into the target by wrapping them in a toxic, corrosive chain. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
IX	Matcha Gotcha	Grass		08080	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Many Others	The user fires a blast of tea that it mixed. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
I	Mega Drain	Grass	Clever	04040	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
VIII	Meteor Beam	Rock		120120	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.
II	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Beautiful	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Varies	A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
IV	Mirror Shot	Steel	Beautiful	06565	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
III	Mist Ball	Psychic	Clever	07070	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VIII	Misty Explosion	Fairy		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move's power is increased on Misty Terrain.
VI	Moonblast	Fairy	Beautiful	09595	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VII	Moongeist Beam	Ghost		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
IV	Mud Bomb	Ground	Cute	06565	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
III	Mud Shot	Ground	Tough	05555	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
II	Mud-Slap	Ground	Cute	02020	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
III	Muddy Water	Water	Tough	09090	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
VI	Mystical Fire	Fire	Beautiful	07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VIII	Mystical Power	Psychic		07070	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by emitting a mysterious power. This also boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
VII	Nature's Madness	Fairy		000—	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hits the target with the force of nature. It halves the target's HP.
V	Night Daze	Dark	Cool	08585	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
I	Night Shade	Ghost	Clever	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
VI	Oblivion Wing	Flying	Cool	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user absorbs its target's HP. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.
VII	Oceanic Operetta	Water		195195	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, Primarina, summons a massive amount of water using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.
II	Octazooka	Water	Tough	06565	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by spraying ink in the target's face or eyes. This may also lower the target's accuracy.
IV	Ominous Wind	Ghost	Beautiful	06060	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
VI	Origin Pulse	Water	Beautiful	110110	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.
VIII	Overdrive	Electric		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks opposing Pokémon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration.
III	Overheat	Fire	Beautiful	130130	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
VI	Parabolic Charge	Electric	Clever	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.
I	Petal Dance	Grass	Beautiful	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	1 Random	The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
VII	Photon Geyser	Psychic		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks the target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat— whichever is higher for the user.
VII	Pollen Puff	Bug		09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.
II	Powder Snow	Ice	Beautiful	04040	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Many Others	The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon.
IV	Power Gem	Rock	Beautiful	08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
VII	Prismatic Laser	Psychic		160160	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can't move on the next turn.
I	Psybeam	Psychic	Beautiful	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
I	Psychic	Psychic	Clever	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
IX	Psychic Noise	Psychic		07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.
III	Psycho Boost	Psychic	Clever	140140	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
V	Psyshock	Psychic	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.
V	Psystrike	Psychic	Cool	100100	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.
I	Psywave	Psychic	Clever	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.
I	Razor Wind	Normal	Cool	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.
V	Relic Song	Normal	Beautiful	07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of the listening opposing Pokémon. This may also induce sleep.
VII	Revelation Dance	Normal		09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target by dancing very hard. The user's type determines the type of this move.
VIII	Rising Voltage	Electric		07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move's power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.
IV	Roar of Time	Dragon	Beautiful	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can't move on the next turn.
V	Round	Normal	Beautiful	06060	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
IX	Ruination	Dark		000—	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user summons a ruinous disaster. This cuts the target's HP in half.
VIII	Sandsear Storm	Ground		100100	08080%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This may also leave them with a burn.
V	Scald	Water	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
VIII	Scorching Sands	Ground		07070	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
V	Searing Shot	Fire	Cool	100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	All Others	The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.
V	Secret Sword	Fighting	Beautiful	08585	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target.
IV	Seed Flare	Grass	Beautiful	120120	08585%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. This may also harshly lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
II	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Clever	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
III	Sheer Cold	Ice	Beautiful	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target faints instantly. It's less likely to hit the target if it's used by Pokémon other than Ice types.
VIII	Shell Side Arm	Poison		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target.
VII	Shell Trap	Fire		150150	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user sets a shell trap. If the user is hit by a physical move, the trap will explode and inflict damage on opposing Pokémon.
III	Shock Wave	Electric	Cool	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
III	Signal Beam	Bug	Beautiful	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
III	Silver Wind	Bug	Beautiful	06060	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats.
I	Sludge	Poison	Tough	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
II	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Tough	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
V	Sludge Wave	Poison	Tough	09595	100100%	1010 (max 16)	All Others	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
I	Smog	Poison	Tough	03030	07070%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.
V	Snarl	Dark	Tough	05555	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Many Others	The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
VIII	Snipe Shot	Water		08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target.
II	Snore	Normal	Cute	05050	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
I	Solar Beam	Grass	Cool	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
I	Sonic Boom	Normal	Cool	000—	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
IV	Spacial Rend	Dragon	Beautiful	100100	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.
VII	Sparkling Aria	Water		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	All Others	The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be healed by the touch of these bubbles.
III	Spit Up	Normal	Tough	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.
VIII	Springtide Storm	Fairy		100100	08080%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds brimming with love and hate. This may also lower their Attack stats.
VI	Steam Eruption	Water	Beautiful	110110	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.
VIII	Steel Beam	Steel		140140	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.
VII	Stoked Sparksurfer	Electric		175175	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.
V	Stored Power	Psychic	Clever	02020	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power.
VIII	Strange Steam	Fairy		09090	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks the target by emitting steam. This may also confuse the target.
V	Struggle Bug	Bug	Cute	05050	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Many Others	While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.
I	Surf	Water	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
I	Swift	Normal	Cool	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Many Others	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
V	Synchronoise	Psychic	Clever	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	All Others	Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.
IX	Syrup Bomb	Grass		06060	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user sets off an explosion of sticky candy syrup, which coats the target and causes the target's Speed stat to drop each turn for three turns.
V	Techno Blast	Normal	Cool	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user fires a beam of light at its target. The move's type changes depending on the Drive the user holds.
IX	Tera Blast	Normal		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat, whichever is higher for the user.
IX	Tera Starstorm	Normal		120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	With the power of its crystals, the user bombards and eliminates the target. When used by Terapagos in its Stellar Form, this move damages all opposing Pokémon.
VIII	Terrain Pulse	Normal		05050	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move's type and power changes depending on the terrain when it's used.
I	Thunder	Electric	Cool	110110	07070%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VIII	Thunder Cage	Electric		08080	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user traps the target in a cage of sparking electricity for four to five turns.
I	Thunder Shock	Electric	Cool	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
I	Thunderbolt	Electric	Cool	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
IX	Thunderclap	Electric		07070	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	This move enables the user to attack first with a jolt of electricity. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
IX	Torch Song	Fire		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user blows out raging flames as if singing a song, scorching the target. This also boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
I	Tri Attack	Normal	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
IV	Trump Card	Normal	Cool	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.
IX	Twin Beam	Psychic		04040	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user shoots mystical beams from its eyes to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
II	Twister	Dragon	Cool	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Many Others	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
III	Uproar	Normal	Cute	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	1 Random	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
IV	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Cool	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.
V	Venoshock	Poison	Beautiful	06565	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
V	Volt Switch	Electric	Cool	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
I	Water Gun	Water	Cute	04040	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
V	Water Pledge	Water	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.
III	Water Pulse	Water	Beautiful	06060	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal (long-range)	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
VI	Water Shuriken	Water	Cool	01515	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.
III	Water Spout	Water	Beautiful	150150	100100%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.
III	Weather Ball	Normal	Beautiful	05050	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.
II	Whirlpool	Water	Beautiful	03535	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
VIII	Wildbolt Storm	Electric		100100	08080%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user summons a thunderous tempest and savagely attacks with lightning and wind. This may also leave opposing Pokémon with paralysis.
IV	Wring Out	Normal	Tough	000—	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move's power.
II	Zap Cannon	Electric	Cool	120120	05050%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

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Language Title Chinese Cantonese 特殊招式 Dahksyùh Jīusīk Mandarin 特殊招式 Tèshū Zhāoshì French Attaque spéciale German Spezial-Attacke Italian Mossa speciale Korean 특수 기술 Teuksu Gisul Spanish Ataque especial

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