Game move errors

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In the games, there will occasionally be a Pokémon that knows a move it cannot know when owned by the player. It is unknown whether most of these are actual mistakes on the part of the developers.

Pokémon with unobtainable movesets in the core series games

Unobtainable for the generation

Single unobtainable moves

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Lance's Dragonite	Barrier	Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue Pokémon Red and Blue	Lance's Dragonite knows Barrier in all Generation I games except Pokémon Yellow, a move Dragonite cannot know until Generation VI, in which a Dragonite based on Lance's that knows Barrier was distributed.
	Lance's Aerodactyl	Rock Slide	Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Lance's Aerodactyl knows Rock Slide in the Generation II games, a move Aerodactyl could not know until Generation III.
	Cooltrainer Dianne's Lanturn	Earthquake	Pokémon Emerald	In Pokémon Emerald's Victory Road, Cooltrainer Dianne's Lanturn knows Earthquake, a move Lanturn cannot know.
	Battle Hall Totodile	Brine	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Totodile in the Battle Hall know Brine, a move Totodile cannot know.
	Battle Hall Roselia	Sludge	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Roselia in the Battle Hall know Sludge, a move Roselia cannot know.
	Battle Hall Anorith	Stone Edge	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Anorith in the Battle Hall know Stone Edge, a move it can only know as Armaldo.
	Ace Trainer Nick's Squirtle	Curse	Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	On Union Cave B2F in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Ace Trainer Nick's Squirtle knows the move Curse, a move Squirtle can only learn in Generation II. However, since Pokémon cannot be transferred from Generation II to Generation III games, Squirtle cannot know Curse in Generation IV. This error is likely due to Nick's Squirtle retaining its moveset from Pokémon Gold and Silver, in which it could learn Curse.
	School Kid Ann's Wormadam	Leaf Storm	Pokémon Black and White	On Unova Route 12 in Pokémon Black and White, School Kid Ann's Sandy Cloak Wormadam knows the move Leaf Storm, a move only Plant Cloak Wormadam can know. This Wormadam should instead know Fissure.
	En's Moltres	Leer	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the downloadable The Legendary Rotation Battle! for PWT, En's Moltres knows Leer, a move Moltres can only learn in Generation I. However, since Pokémon cannot be transferred from Generation II to Generation III games, Moltres cannot know Leer in Generation V.
	Abel's Metagross	Ice Beam	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the downloadable 2012: Masters Division Challenge for PWT, Abel's Metagross, due to an error, knows the illegal move Ice Beam. This error existed in the initial distribution of the tournament, which lasted from November 18 to 20, 2012, when the tournament was replaced with an updated version in which Metagross knows the correct move, Ice Punch. This has been officially confirmed as an error, due to being based on a real-world Trainer.
	Totem Wishiwashi's Ally Alomomola	Water Gun	Pokémon Sun and Moon	In the battle against Totem Wishiwashi at Brooklet Hill, the Totem Pokémon can summon an ally Alomomola which knows Water Gun, a move Alomomola cannot know.
	Battle Royal Shuckle	Stockpile	Pokémon Sun and Moon (v1.0)	In the Battle Royal, one of the Pokémon that can be used by opponents is a Shuckle that knows Stockpile, a move Shuckle cannot know. This only occurs in v1.0 of Pokémon Sun and Moon; in v1.1, this Shuckle instead knows Double Team.
	Battle Tree Kommo-o	Shell Smash	Pokémon Sun and Moon (v1.0)	In the Battle Tree, one of the Pokémon that can be used by opponents is a Kommo-o that knows Shell Smash, a move Kommo-o cannot know. This only occurs in v1.0 of Pokémon Sun and Moon; in v1.1, this Kommo-o instead knows Draco Meteor.
	Hiker Jim's Onix	Wrap	Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!	In the Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7-8), Onix Master Jim has an Onix that knows Wrap, a move Onix cannot know. It was likely intended to be Bind, a move that Onix can learn.
	Wild Area News ★ Drilbur → Excadrill	Hydro Pump	Pokémon Shield (Available directly) Pokémon Sword (Available if raid was hosted from a player with Shield)	For a portion of the first day of this round of the Wild Area News for April 28 to May 11, 2020, ★ Drilbur raids originating from Shield came with the illegal move Hydro Pump. The same raids for the rest of the event's duration, or from Sword, come with the correct move, Scratch. Players who caught a Drilbur with Hydro Pump cannot trade or battle online with it unless that move is deleted. These erroneous Drilbur otherwise function like other Drilbur, and can evolve into Excadrill with Hydro Pump.
	Psychic Corbin's Banette	Shadow Force	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	On Route 228 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Psychic Corbin's Banette in rematches with him knows Shadow Force, a move Banette cannot know; in fact, it is Giratina's signature move. It was likely intended to be Phantom Force, a move Banette can know.
	Dawn's Mr. Mime	Power Whip	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Dawn's Mr. Mime in the second battle with her (only used if the player picked Chimchar as their starter Pokémon) knows Power Whip, a move Mr. Mime cannot know. It was likely intended to be Power Swap, a move Mr. Mime can know.
	Lucas's Milotic	Calm Mind	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Lucas's Milotic in the first battle with him (only used if the player picked Chimchar or Piplup as their starter Pokémon) knows Calm Mind, a move Milotic cannot know.

Unobtainable combinations of moves

Due to mothers being able to pass down Egg Moves from Generation VI onward, all Egg Move combinations are possible from Generation VI onward.

Artwork	Name	Moves	Game	Notes
	Battle Hall Spearow	Quick Attack and Scary Face	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Spearow in the Battle Hall know both Quick Attack and Scary Face. While Spearow can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Spearow can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon, other than Spearow or Fearow, that can learn Scary Face is Aerodactyl, which cannot learn Quick Attack. Due to Archen and Archeops, Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group that can be male, learning both Quick Attack and Scary Face by level-up in Generation V, this combination is possible from Generation V onward.
	Drowzee	Assist and Barrier	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	Battle Frontier opponents, except in the Battle Hall, may use a Drowzee that knows both Assist and Barrier. While Drowzee can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Drowzee can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Human-Like Egg Group Pokémon, other than Drowzee or Hypno, that can learn Assist are Spinda and the Chimchar family, which cannot learn Barrier.
	Gligar	Sand Tomb and Metal Claw	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	Battle Frontier opponents, except in the Battle Hall, may use a Gligar that knows both Sand Tomb and Metal Claw. While Gligar can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Gligar can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Bug Egg Group Pokémon, other than Gligar or Gliscor, that can learn Metal Claw are Scizor, the Nincada family and the Paras family, which cannot learn Sand Tomb.
	Kangaskhan	Double-Edge and Circle Throw	Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	Battle Subway opponents may use a Kangaskhan that knows both Double-Edge and Circle Throw. While Kangaskhan can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Kangaskhan can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than Kangaskhan, that can learn Circle Throw are the Whismur family, which cannot know both Double-Edge and Circle Throw simultaneously; the Whismur family can only learn Circle Throw as an Egg Move from Generation V onward, whereas they can only learn Double-Edge from a Generation III Move Tutor.
	Gothitelle	Mirror Coat and Miracle Eye	Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	Battle Subway opponents may use a Gothitelle that knows both Mirror Coat and Miracle Eye. While Gothitelle can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Gothitelle can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Human-Like Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Gothitelle family, that can learn Mirror Coat is Lopunny, which cannot learn Miracle Eye.
	Walter's Parasect	Bullet Seed and Leech Seed	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	Walter, an opponent in the Bug Type Expert Tournament, has a Parasect that knows both Bullet Seed and Leech Seed. While Parasect can know both of these moves individually, it cannot know both simultaneously. Parasect can only learn Leech Seed as an Egg Move from Generation V onward, whereas it can only learn Bullet Seed as a Generation III or IV TM. Due to the TM for Bullet Seed returning in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Parasect retaining Leech Seed as an Egg Move, this combination is legal from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl onwards.
	Janine's Crobat	Hypnosis and Brave Bird	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the Type Expert and World Leaders Tournaments, Janine has a Crobat that knows both Hypnosis and Brave Bird. While Crobat can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Crobat can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Crobat family, that can learn Hypnosis are the Hoothoot family, Sigilyph, and the Pidove family, which cannot learn Brave Bird.
	Byron's Aggron	Head Smash and Dragon Rush	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the Type Expert and World Leaders Tournaments, Byron has an Aggron that knows both Head Smash and Dragon Rush. While Aggron can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Aggron can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Aggron family, that can learn Dragon Rush are the Charmander family, the Gible family and the Rhyhorn family, which cannot learn Head Smash.
	Winona's Tropius	Leaf Blade and Curse	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon, Winona has a Tropius that knows both Leaf Blade and Curse. While Tropius can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Tropius can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Plant and Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than Tropius, that can learn Leaf Blade are Victreebel, Bellossom, Grovyle and Sceptile, and the Snivy family, which cannot learn Curse. The Turtwig evolutionary family could learn Curse, but could not learn Leaf Blade until Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
	Burgh's Accelgor	Guard Split and Spikes	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the Unova Leaders Tournament, Burgh has an Accelgor that knows both Guard Split and Spikes. While Accelgor can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Accelgor can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Bug Egg Group Pokémon, other than Shelmet or Accelgor, that can learn Guard Split is Shuckle, which cannot learn Spikes.

Moves known at an early level

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Pryce's Piloswine	Fury Attack	Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Pryce's Piloswine knows Fury Attack at level 31, although Piloswine does not learn this move until level 33. Swinub cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Piloswine learning Fury Attack at level 1 in Generation VII, Piloswine can know Fury Attack at level 31 from Generation VII onward.
	Sidney's Shiftry	Extrasensory	Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Sidney's Shiftry knows Extrasensory at level 48, although Shiftry does not learn this move until level 49 as a Nuzleaf. Seedot cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Nuzleaf learning Extrasensory at level 36 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Shiftry can know Extrasensory at level 48 from Generation VI onward.
	Winona's Altaria	Dragon Dance	Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	During the initial battle, Winona's Altaria knows Dragon Dance at level 33, although Altaria does not learn this move until level 40. Swablu cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Altaria learning Dragon Dance at level 30 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Altaria can know Dragon Dance at level 33 from Generation VI onward.
	Norman's Linoone	Slash	Pokémon Emerald	Norman's Linoone knows Slash at level 29, although Linoone does not learn this move until level 41. Zigzagoon cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Linoone learning Slash by level-up in those games, Linoone can know Slash at any level from Generation VII onward.
	Bertha's Rhyperior	Rock Wrecker	Pokémon Platinum	During the initial battle, Bertha's Rhyperior knows Rock Wrecker at level 55, although Rhyperior does not learn this move until level 61. Rhyhorn cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Rhyperior learning Rock Wrecker at level 1 in Pokémon X and Y, Rhyperior can know Rock Wrecker at level 55 from Generation VI onward.
	Bianca's Purrloin	Growl	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	During the capture tutorial, Bianca captures a wild Purrloin that knows Growl at level 2, although Purrloin does not learn this move until level 3. While Purrloin can know Growl at level 2 due to breeding even in Generation V, this is not possible for wild Purrloin. Due to Purrloin learning Growl at level 1 in Pokémon Sword and Shield, wild Purrloin can know Growl at level 2 in Generation VIII.
	Wulfric's Cryogonal	Confuse Ray	Pokémon X and Y	In the first rematch in the Battle Chateau, Wulfric's Cryogonal knows Confuse Ray at level 40, although Cryogonal does not learn this move until level 45. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding because it is gender unknown. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Cryogonal learning Confuse Ray by level-up in those games, Cryogonal can know Confuse Ray at any level from Generation VII onward.
	Gym Challenger Corvin's Dracozolt	Bolt Beak	Pokémon Sword and Shield	In the Champion tournaments, Corvin's Dracozolt knows Bolt Beak at level 58, although Dracozolt does not learn this move until level 63. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group.
	Gym Challenger Terry's Dracovish	Fishious Rend	Pokémon Sword and Shield	In the Champion tournaments, Terry's Dracovish knows Fishious Rend at level 57, although Dracovish does not learn this move until level 63. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group.

Unobtainable at the game's release

Single unobtainable moves

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Veteran Brenden's Hippowdon	Dig	Pokémon Platinum	In Victory Road after collecting the National Pokédex, Brenden's Hippowdon knows Dig. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Hippowdon cannot learn Dig. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (which was released later), Hippowdon can learn Dig, so a Hippowdon from those games that knows Dig can be traded to Pokémon Platinum.
	Lysandre's Gyarados	Iron Head	Pokémon X and Y	In all three battles with Lysandre in Pokémon X and Y, his Gyarados knows Iron Head, a move which it cannot learn in Pokémon X and Y. Gyarados can learn Iron Head in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. However, at the time Pokémon X and Y were released, Poké Transporter not yet having been released, so it was not possible to transfer Pokémon from the Generation V games to Pokémon X and Y at the time. After the release of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter, transferring Pokémon from the Generation V games became possible, making it possible to obtain a Gyarados with Iron Head. Additionally, Gyarados can also learn Iron Head in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (which were released after Pokémon X and Y), so a Gyarados from those games that knows Iron Head can be transferred to Pokémon X or Y via trade or Pokémon Bank.
	Morimoto's Flareon	Superpower	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	Morimoto's Flareon knows Superpower, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Flareon can learn Superpower via Move Tutor, TM, or TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Flareon in these games that knows Superpower.
	Morimoto's Ambipom	Ice Punch	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	Morimoto's Ambipom knows Ice Punch, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Ambipom can learn Ice Punch via Move Tutor or TM in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Ambipom in these games that knows Ice Punch.
	Roark's Tyranitar	Ice Punch, Fire Punch and Low Kick	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Roark may use a Tyranitar with at least one of the following moves (Ice Punch, Fire Punch or Low Kick), moves it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Tyranitar could learn these moves via Move Tutor, TM, or TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Tyranitar in these games that knows Ice Punch, Fire Punch or Low Kick.
	Roark's Torkoal	Earth Power	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Roark may use a Torkoal with Earth Power, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Torkoal could learn Earth Power via Move Tutor or TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Torkoal in these games that knows Earth Power.
	Gardenia's Venusaur	Earth Power	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Roark may use a Venusaur with Earth Power, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Venusaur could learn Earth Power via TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Venusaur in these games that knows Earth Power.
	Gardenia's Roserade	Swift	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Gardenia may use a Roserade with Swift, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Roserade could learn Swift via Move Tutor or TM in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Roserade in these games that knows Swift.
	Maylene's Lucario	Ice Punch	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Maylene may use a Lucario with Ice Punch, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Lucario could learn Ice Punch via Move Tutor or TM in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Lucario in these games that knows Ice Punch.
	Crasher Wake and Byron's Scizor	Superpower	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Crasher Wake and Byron may use a Scizor with Superpower, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Scizor could learn Superpower via Move Tutor or TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Scizor in these games that knows Superpower.
	Crasher Wake's Kingdra	Hurricane	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Crasher Wake may use a Kingdra with Hurricane, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Kingdra could learn Hurricane via TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Kingdra in these games that knows Hurricane.
	Fantina's Shedinja	Leech Life	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Fantina may use a Shedinja with Leech Life, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Shedinja could learn Leech Life via leveling up (until Generation VII), TM, or TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Shedinja in these games that knows Leech Life.
	Fantina's Gengar	Icy Wind	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Fantina may use a Gengar with Icy Wind, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Gengar could learn Icy Wind via Move Tutor or TM in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Gengar in these games that knows Icy Wind.
	Byron's Moltres	Mystical Fire	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Byron may use a Moltres with Mystical Fire, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Moltres could learn Mystical Fire via TM in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Moltres in these games that knows Mystical Fire.
	Byron's Bronzong	Zen Headbutt	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Byron may use a Bronzong with Zen Headbutt, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Bronzong could learn Zen Headbutt via Move Tutor or TR in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Bronzong in these games that knows Zen Headbutt.
	Byron's Metagross	Ice Punch	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In the Battle Tower, during a Master Class challenge, Byron may use a Metagross with Ice Punch, a move it cannot learn in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Metagross could learn Ice Punch via Move Tutor or TM in previous games. However, because Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are not currently compatible with Pokémon HOME, it is currently impossible to obtain a Metagross in these games that knows Ice Punch.

Moves known at an early level

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Brock's Onix	Bind	Pokémon Yellow	Brock's Onix knows Bind at level 12, although Onix does not learn this move until level 15. Due to breeding not existing in the Generation I games, it was not possible to know this move at an early level in Generation I. In Generation II, Onix learns Bind at level 10. Due to trading being possible between the Generation I and II games via Time Capsule, an Onix from Generation II at level 12 (or lower) that knows Bind can be traded to Pokémon Yellow.
	Viola's Masquerain	Air Slash	Pokémon X and Y	In the first rematch in the Battle Chateau, Viola's Masquerain knows Air Slash at level 40. However, in Pokémon X and Y, Masquerain does not learn this move until level 47; Surskit cannot learn this move (so it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding). In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (which were released later), Masquerain learns Air Slash at level 38, making it possible to trade a Masquerain that knows Air Slash at level 40 (or lower) to Pokémon X and Y.

Errors in promotional material

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Gardevoir	Fairy Wind	Pokémon X and Y	In the E3 trailer for Pokémon X and Y, Gardevoir used Fairy Wind, although Gardevoir cannot know this move in the released version of the game.
	Lapras	Scald	Pokémon X and Y	In the banner of Summer 2013 World Hobby Fair for Pokémon X and Y promotion, Lapras was seen using Scald, although Lapras cannot know this move in the released version of the game.
	Mega Blaziken	Ice Punch	Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	In pre-release screenshots for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire posted on the official Pokémon website, Mega Blaziken used Ice Punch, although Blaziken cannot know this move in the released version of the game. As a result, the official Japanese Pokémon site posted an apology and the images were removed.
	Pikachu	Return	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	In a trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl shown during a Pokémon Presents, a Pikachu can be seen that knows Return, a move that cannot be used in the released version of the game.

Unusable moves

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Ace Trainer Meagan's Delcatty	Feint Attack	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	Meagan's Delcatty knows Feint Attack, a move that cannot be used in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This only occurs up to 1.1.2 of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl; in 1.1.3, this Delcatty instead knows Covet.
	Fantina's Banette	Snatch	Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	During the rematches, Fantina's Banette knows Snatch, a move that cannot be used in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This only occurs up to 1.1.2 of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl; in 1.1.3, this Banette instead knows Payback.

Pokémon with unobtainable movesets in the side series games

Unobtainable for the generation

Single unobtainable moves

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Juggler's Slowbro	Metronome	Pokémon Stadium	Fuchsia Gym's Juggler's Slowbro knows Metronome in the Round 1 battle, a move Slowbro cannot know.
	Chaser Emok's Gulpin → Swalot	Thief	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Town, in the first and second battles, Emok's Gulpin knows Thief, a move Gulpin cannot know. Similarly, in the third battle, Emok's Swalot knows Thief, a move Swalot cannot know.
	Chaser Maiz's Koffing, Kirlia, and Shroomish	Pound	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, Maiz's Koffing, Kirlia, and Shroomish know Pound, a move they cannot know.
	Bandana Guy Noxy's Lotad	Fake Out	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, Noxy's Lotad knows Fake Out, a move it can know only as Lombre.
	Hunter Zalo's Lombre	Fury Attack	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave, Zalo's Lombre knows Fury Attack, a move Lombre cannot know.
	Hunter Meli's Zigzagoon	Fury Swipes	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave, Meli's Zigzagoon knows Fury Swipes, a move it can only know as Linoone.
	Bodybuilder Rapoz's Pikachu	Tackle	Pokémon Colosseum	In Mt. Battle Area 1 in Battle Mode Singles as well as in Battle Now, Rapoz's Pikachu knows Tackle, a move Pikachu cannot know.
	Area Leader Crayal's Murkrow	Mirror Coat	Pokémon Colosseum	In Mt. Battle Area 5 in Battle Mode Singles as well as in Battle Now, Crayal's Murkrow knows Mirror Coat, a move Murkrow cannot know.
	Cooltrainer Cruik's Muk	Shadow Ball	Pokémon Colosseum	In Mt. Battle Area 10 in Battle Mode Singles as well as in Battle Now, Cruik's Muk knows Shadow Ball, a move Muk can only learn from Generation IV onward.
	Battle Sims Paras	Sleep Powder	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In the "Healing status conditions" Battle Sim, the opposing Trainer's Paras knows Sleep Powder, a move Paras could not know until Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
	Battle Sims Tropius	Rain Dance	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In the "Single Battle Combos" Battle Sim, the player's Tropius knows Rain Dance, a move Tropius cannot know.
	Battle CD 02 Drowzee	Strength	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Battle CD 02, Habtel's Drowzee knows Strength, a move Drowzee cannot know.
	Battle CD 05 Blissey	Reflect	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Battle CD 05, the player's Pokémon is a Blissey that knows Reflect. Blissey could only learn Reflect by teaching it to Chansey in a Generation I game and evolving it in a Generation II game. However, since it cannot be transferred to Generation III, Blissey cannot learn Reflect in XD.
	Battle CD 07 Machamp	Swords Dance	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	On Battle CD 07, the player's Pokémon is a Machamp that knows Swords Dance, a move Machamp cannot know.
	Battle CD 38 Anorith	Waterfall	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	On Battle CD 38, one of Sim Trainer Burg's Pokémon is an Anorith that knows Waterfall, a move Anorith cannot know.
	Gonzap's Nuzleaf	Aerial Ace	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Snagem Hideout, Gonzap's Nuzleaf knows Aerial Ace, a move it can only learn as Shiftry.
	Gonzap's Skarmory	Hyper Beam	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Snagem Hideout, Gonzap's Skarmory knows Hyper Beam, a move Skarmory cannot know.
	Cipher Peon Grason's Sandslash	Safeguard	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	On Citadark Isle, Cipher Peon Grason's Sandslash knows Safeguard, a move Sandslash cannot learn.
	Supertrainer Libal's Electrode	Reflect	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Mt. Battle Area 10, Libal's Electrode knows Reflect, a move it cannot know in Generation III. Although Electrode can learn Reflect in Generation I and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! via TM, Electrode from those games cannot be transferred to Generation III.

Unobtainable combinations of moves

Due to mothers being able to pass down Egg Moves from Generation VI onward, all Egg Move combinations are possible from Generation VI onward.

Artwork	Name	Moves	Game	Notes
	Picnicker Stacy's Bulbasaur	Razor Wind and Skull Bash	Pokémon Stadium 2	Picnicker Stacy, the second Trainer in the Little Cup R-2 has a Bulbasaur that knows both Razor Wind and Skull Bash. While Bulbasaur can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Despite both moves being TM moves in Generation I, Bulbasaur cannot learn them via TM. Bulbasaur can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Grass Egg Group or Monster Egg Group Pokémon that can learn Razor Wind, other than the Bulbasaur family, is the Totodile family, which cannot learn Skull Bash.
	Cooltrainer Vince's Wartortle	Mirror Coat and Reflect	Pokémon Stadium 2	Cooltrainer Vince, the second opponent in Blackthorn Gym R-2, has a Wartortle that knows both Mirror Coat and Reflect. While Wartortle can know both moves individually, it cannot know both simultaneously. Wartortle can only learn the Generation II move Mirror Coat as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Reflect as a Generation I TM. Due to Pokémon of the same species being able to pass Egg Moves to each other in the Pokémon Nursery in Generation VIII and Wartortle that know Reflect being able to be transferred to the Generation VIII games from the Virtual Console releases of the Generation I games or Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, this combination is possible from Generation VIII onward.
	Psychic Mason's Blastoise	Mirror Coat and Haze	Pokémon Stadium 2	Psychic Mason, the eighth Trainer in the Poké Cup Ultra Ball R-2, has a Blastoise that knows both Mirror Coat and Haze. While Blastoise can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Blastoise can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Water 1 Egg Group and Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Blastoise family, that can learn Mirror Coat is Corsola, which cannot learn Haze.
	Youngster Wyatt's Fearow	Tri Attack and Scary Face	Pokémon Stadium 2	Youngster Wyatt, the second Trainer in the Poké Cup Master Ball R-2, has a Fearow that knows both Tri Attack and Scary Face. While Fearow can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Despite Tri Attack being a TM move in Generation I, Fearow cannot learn it via TM. Fearow can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Fearow family, that can learn Scary Face is Aerodactyl, which cannot learn Tri Attack.
	Lt. Surge's Raichu	Surf and Reversal	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 battle, Lt. Surge has a Raichu that knows both Surf and Reversal. While Raichu can know both moves individually, it cannot know both simultaneously. Raichu can only learn the Generation II move Reversal as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Surf as a Move Tutor move as a Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium (Japanese) or international versions of Pokémon Stadium (English). Due to Raichu and its evolutionary relatives being made compatible with Surf and Reversal when they became TRs in Pokémon Sword and Shield, this combination is possible in Generation VIII.
	Chuck's Sandslash	Metal Claw and Rock Slide	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 Battle, Chuck has a Sandslash that knows both Metal Claw and Rock Slide. While Sandslash can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Sandslash can only learn the Generation II move Metal Claw as an Egg Move in Pokémon Crystal, whereas it can only learn Rock Slide as a Generation I TM. Due to the Move Tutor for Rock Slide in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Sandslash maintaining Metal Claw as an Egg Move, this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	Twins Min and Lyn's Nidorina	Charm and Body Slam	Pokémon Stadium 2	Twins Min and Lyn, the second opponents in the Azalea Gym R-2, have a Nidorina that knows both Charm and Body Slam. While Nidorina can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Nidorina can only learn the Generation II move Charm as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Body Slam as a Generation I TM. Due to the Move Tutor for Body Slam in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Nidorina maintaining Charm as an Egg Move, this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	Boarder Claude's Clefable	Charm, Mega Punch, and Mega Kick	Pokémon Stadium 2	Boarder Claude, the seventh opponent in the Poké Cup Poké Ball R-2, has a Clefable that knows Charm, Mega Punch, and Mega Kick. While Clefable can know all three of these moves individually, it could not know all three simultaneously at the time. Clefable can only learn the Generation II move Charm as a Cleffa, whereas it can only learn Mega Punch and Mega Kick as Generation I TMs. Due to the Move Tutors for Mega Punch and Mega Kick in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Cleffa maintaining Charm as a level-up move, this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	Pryce's Tentacruel	Mirror Coat and Reflect	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 Battle, Pryce has a Tentacruel that knows both Mirror Coat and Reflect. While Tentacruel can know both moves individually, it cannot know both simultaneously. Tentacruel can only learn the Generation II move Mirror Coat as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Reflect as a Generation I TM. Due to Tentacruel learning Mirror Coat at level 1 and learning Reflect as a TM move in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, this combination is possible in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Due to Pokémon of the same species being able to pass Egg Moves to each other in the Pokémon Nursery in Generation VIII and Tentacruel that know Reflect being able to be transfered to the Generation VIII games from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! or the Virtual Console releases of the Generation II games, this combination is also possible from Generation VIII onward.
	Youngster Bernie's Exeggcute	Mega Drain and AncientPower	Pokémon Stadium 2	Youngster Bernie, the first Trainer in the Little Cup R-2 has an Exeggcute that knows both Mega Drain and AncientPower. While Exeggcute can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Exeggcute can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Grass Egg Group Pokémon that can learn Ancient Power, other than the Exeggcute family, are the Chikorita family and the Bulbasaur family, but the Chikorita family cannot learn Mega Drain and the Bulbasaur family cannot know both Mega Drain and Ancient Power simultaneously—the Bulbasaur family can only know the Generation II move Ancient Power as an event Pokémon, but can only learn Mega Drain from a Generation I TM. Due to Exeggcute learning Mega Drain by leveling up in Generation VIII and maintaining Ancient Power as an Egg Move, this combination is possible from Generation VIII onward.
	Bruno's Exeggutor	AncientPower and Explosion	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 battle, Bruno has an Exeggutor that knows both AncientPower and Explosion. While Exeggutor can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Exeggutor can only learn the Generation II move AncientPower as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Explosion as a Generation I TM. Due to the Move Tutor for Explosion in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Exeggutor maintaining AncientPower as an Egg Move, this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	Sabrina's Scizor	Reversal and Light Screen	Pokémon Stadium 2	Durring her R-2 battle, Sabrina has a Scizor that knows both Reversal and Light Screen. While Scizor can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Scizor can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Bug Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Scizor family, that can learn Reversal are Heracross and Yanma, which cannot learn Light Screen. Due to being made compatible with the TM for Light Screen in Generation V and Scizor maintaining Reversal as an Egg Move, this combination is possible from Generation V onward.
	St. Performer Shuf's Murkrow	Confuse Ray and Perish Song	Pokémon Colosseum	In Under Colosseum in the Story Mode, Shuf has a Murkrow that knows both Confuse Ray and Perish Song. While Murkrow can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Murkrow can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon, other than Murkrow, that can learn Perish Song are the Swablu family, which cannot learn Confuse Ray.
	Bodybuilder Okona's Machamp	Encore and Rolling Kick	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Quick Battle, Okona has a Machamp that knows both Encore and Rolling Kick. While Machamp can know both moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Machamp can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Human-Like Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Machamp family, that can learn Rolling Kick are Hitmonlee and Hitmontop, which cannot learn Encore.

Moves known at an early level

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Pika Cup Rental Gyarados	Hydro Pump, Leer, and Bite	Pokémon Stadium	The rental Gyarados available for the Pika Cup knows Hydro Pump, Leer, and Bite at level 15. Although Gyarados can learn these moves at level 1 in Red, Green, and Blue, it can only be obtained at level 15 in Pokémon Yellow or in Generation II, where it learns these moves at a later level. Since no Move Reminder exists in Pokémon Red, Green, or Blue, it cannot be taught these moves. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Gyarados learning all of these moves by level-up in those games (as well as level 15 and lower Gyarados being available from Generation III onward), Gyarados can know these moves at level 15 from Generation VII onward.
	Little Cup Rental Magnemite	Supersonic and Lock-On	Pokémon Stadium 2	The rental Magnemite available for the Little Cup knows Supersonic and Lock-On at level 5, although Magnemite does not learn these moves until level 11 (29 in Generation I) and level 27, respectively. It cannot learn these moves at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to Magnemite learning Supersonic at level 4 in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Magnemite can know Supersonic at level 5 from Generation V onward.
	PokéFan Janet's Magnemite	Lock-On	Pokémon Stadium 2	PokéFan Janet, the fourth Trainer in the Little Cup R-2, has a Magnemite that knows Lock-On at level 5, although Magnemite does not learn this move until level 27. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Magnemite learning Lock-On by level-up in those games, Magnemite can know Lock-On at level 5 from Generation VII onward.
	Little Cup Rental Voltorb	Mirror Coat	Pokémon Stadium 2	The rental Voltorb available for the Little Cup knows Mirror Coat at level 5, although Voltorb does not learn this move until level 41. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Voltorb learning Mirror Coat by level-up in those games, Voltorb can know Mirror Coat at level 5 from Generation VII onward.
	Youngster Bernie's Voltorb	Mirror Coat	Pokémon Stadium 2	Youngster Bernie, the first Trainer in the Little Cup R-2, has a Voltorb that knows Mirror Coat at level 5, although Voltorb does not learn this move until level 41. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Voltorb learning Mirror Coat by level-up in those games, Voltorb can know Mirror Coat at level 5 from Generation VII onward.
	Little Cup Rental Staryu	Light Screen	Pokémon Stadium 2	The rental Staryu available for the Little Cup knows Light Screen at level 5, although Staryu does not learn this move until level 43 (42 in Generation I). It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to Staryu learning Light Screen via TM16 in Generation III, Staryu can know Light Screen at level 5 from Generation III onward.
	Little Cup Rental Porygon	Sharpen	Pokémon Stadium 2	The rental Porygon available for the Little Cup knows Sharpen at level 5, although Porygon does not learn this move until level 24 in Generation II. While it can learn this move at level 1 in Generation I, it cannot be taught to a low enough level Porygon because no Move Reminder exists in Generation I. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to Porygon learning Sharpen at level 1 in Generation IV, Porygon can know Sharpen at level 5 from Generation IV onward.
	Poké Fan Rex's Porygon	Recover	Pokémon Stadium 2	Poké Fan Rex, the eighth Trainer in the Little Cup R-2, has a Porygon that knows Recover at level 5, although Porygon does not learn this move until level 20 in Generation II (28 in Generation I). It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Porygon learning Recover by level-up in those games, Porygon can know Recover at level 5 from Generation VII onward.
	Bandana Guy Noxy and Hunter Valen's Lombre	Uproar	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, the Lombre owned by Bandana Guy Noxy and Hunter Valen each know Uproar at level 34 and level 37 respectively, although Lombre does not learn this move until level 43. Its pre-evolution, Lotad, cannot learn this move until Generation IV. Due to Lotad and Lombre being able to learn Uproar via Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Lombre can know Uproar at level 34 and level 37 from Generation IV onward.
	Cipher Peon Kass and Hunter Drovic's Baltoy	Cosmic Power	Pokémon Colosseum	In the Relic Cave and in Mt. Battle during the Cipher invasion, the Baltoy owned by Cipher Peon Kass and Hunter Drovic each know Cosmic Power at level 35 and level 36 respectively, although Baltoy does not learn this move until level 37. Baltoy cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding because its gender is unknown. Due to Baltoy learning Cosmic Power at level 31 in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Baltoy can know Cosmic Power at level 35 and level 36 from Generation V onward.
	Hunter Meli's Linoone	Slash	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, Meli's Linoone knows Slash at level 39, although Linoone does not learn this move until level 41. Zigzagoon cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Linoone learning Slash at level 32 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Linoone can know Slash at level 39 from Generation VI onward.
	Hunter Doken's Linoone	Slash	Pokémon Colosseum	In the Pyrite Building during the rematch, Doken's Linoone knows Slash at level 37, although Linoone does not learn this move until level 41. Zigzagoon cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Linoone learning Slash at level 32 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Linoone can know Slash at level 37 from Generation VI onward.
	Dakim's Marshtomp	Muddy Water	Pokémon Colosseum	During the first battle, Dakim's Marshtomp knows Muddy Water at level 36, although Marshtomp does not learn this move until level 37. Mudkip cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Marshtomp learning Muddy Water by level-up in those games, Marshtomp can know Muddy Water at level 36 from Generation VII onward.
	Cipher Peon Dioge's Masquerain	Silver Wind	Pokémon Colosseum	At Realgam Tower during the first battle, Dioge's Masquerain knows Silver Wind at level 42, although Masquerain does not learn this move until level 47. Surskit cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Masquerain learning Silver Wind at level 40 and via TM62 in Generation IV, Masquerain can know Silver Wind at level 42 from Generation IV onward.
	Bodybuilder Lona's Masquerain	Stun Spore and Whirlwind	Pokémon Colosseum	In The Under during the first battle, Lona's Masquerain knows Stun Spore and Whirlwind at level 39, although Masquerain does not learn these moves until level 40 and level 53 respectively. Surskit cannot learn these moves, which means it cannot know them at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Masquerain learning Stun Spore at level 33 in Generation IV, Masquerain can know Stun Spore at level 39 from Generation IV onward. Due to Masquerain learning Whirlwind at level 1 in Generation VI, Masquerain can know Whirlwind at level 39 from Generation VI onward.
	Cipher Peon Nore's Masquerain	Whirlwind	Pokémon Colosseum	At the Snagem Hideout during the rematch, Nore's Masquerain knows Whirlwind at level 52, although Masquerain does not learn this move until level 53. Surskit cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Masquerain learning Whirlwind at level 1 in Generation VI, Masquerain can know Whirlwind at level 39 from Generation VI onward.
	Chaser Trus's Magneton	Zap Cannon and Tri Attack	Pokémon Colosseum	Trus's Magneton knows Tri Attack and Zap Cannon at level 40, although Magneton does not learn these moves until level 44 and level 62 respectively. It cannot learn these moves at a lower level due to breeding since its gender is unknown. Due to Magneton learning Tri Attack at level 1 in Generation IV, Magneton can know Tri Attack at level 40 from Generation IV onward. Due to Magneton learning Zap Cannon at level 1 in Generation VI, Magneton can know Zap Cannon at level 40 from Generation VI onward.
	Hunter Aline's Metang	Iron Defense	Pokémon Colosseum	Aline's Metang knows Iron Defense at level 39, although Metang does not learn this move until level 44. Its pre-evolution, Beldum, cannot learn this move until Generation IV. Due to Beldum and Metang being able to learn Iron Defense via Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Metang can know Iron Defense at level 39 from Generation IV onward.
	Hunter Zalo's Metang	Meteor Mash	Pokémon Colosseum	During the rematch, Zalo's Metang knows Meteor Mash at level 39, although Metang does not learn this move until level 50. Its pre-evolution, Beldum, cannot learn this move. Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, and Metang learning Meteor Mash by level-up in those games, Metang can know Meteor Mash at level 39 from Generation VII onward.
	Bodybuilder Givern's Wigglytuff	Hyper Voice	Pokémon Colosseum	Givern's Wigglytuff knows Hyper Voice at level 43, although Wigglytuff does not learn this move until level 44 as a Jigglypuff. Its pre-evolved form, Igglybuff, cannot learn this move until Generation V. Due to Igglybuff, Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff being able to learn Hyper Voice via Move Tutor in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Wigglytuff can know Hyper Voice at level 43 from Generation V onward.
	Fun Old Man Berlo's Espeon	Morning Sun	Pokémon Colosseum	In Mt. Battle Area 8 in Battle Mode Singles, Berlo's Espeon knows Morning Sun at level 50 minimum although Espeon does not learn this move until level 52. Eevee cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Espeon learning Morning Sun at level 33 in Black 2 and White 2, Espeon can know Morning Sun at level 50 from Generation V onward.
	Cipher Peon Petro's Metang	Iron Defense	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	Petro's Metang knows Iron Defense at level 39, although Metang does not learn this move until level 44. Its pre-evolution, Beldum, cannot learn this move until Generation IV. Due to Beldum and Metang being able to learn Iron Defense via Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Metang can know Iron Defense at level 39 from Generation IV onward.
	Cooltrainer Noxon's Articuno	Sheer Cold	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	Noxon's Articuno knows Sheer Cold at level 64, although Articuno does not learn this move until level 85. It cannot know it at a lower level due to it being a Legendary Pokémon. Due to Articuno learning Sheer Cold at level 1 in Generation VI, Articuno can know Sheer Cold at level 64 from Generation VI onward.

Unobtainable combinations of moves for the current level

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes
	Youngster Bernie's Machop	Vital Throw and Counter	Pokémon Stadium 2	Youngster Bernie, the first Trainer in the Little Cup Round 2, has a level 5 Machop that knows both Vital Throw and Counter. While Machop can know both of these moves simultaneously if it is taught Counter as a TM in Generation I and transferred forward to Generation II to learn Vital Throw at level 31, this combination is impossible at level 5 because the only way Machop would be able to know Vital Throw at level 5 is by breeding, and Generation II moves cannot be traded back to Generation I for it to then learn Counter by TM. Due to Machop being able to learn Counter as an Egg Move in Generation III and from the Move Tutor for Counter in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and Machop maintaining Vital Throw as a level-up move, this combination is possible at level 5 from Generation III onward.

Discrepancies in spin-off games

In spin-off games, sometimes Pokémon will know moves they wouldn't be able to know in the core games.

Super Smash Bros. series

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Goldeen	Splash	Super Smash Bros. series	In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Goldeen that may emerge from a Poké Ball uses Splash, although Goldeen cannot know this move in any core series game.
	Pichu	Skull Bash and Agility	Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	Pichu's side special is Skull Bash and its up special is Agility, although Pichu cannot know this move in any core series game. However, Pikachu and Raichu can know these moves.
	Unown	Take Down	Super Smash Bros. Melee	In Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Unown that may emerge from a Poké Ball use Take Down, although Unown cannot know this move in any core series game.
	Celebi	Fly	Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl	In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Celebi that may emerge from a Poké Ball uses Fly, although Celebi cannot know this move in any core series game.
	Rayquaza	Dig	Super Smash Bros. Brawl	In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, one of Rayquaza's attacks is Dig, although Rayquaza cannot know this move in any core series game.
	Jirachi	Fly	Super Smash Bros. Brawl	In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Jirachi that may emerge from a Poké Ball uses Fly, although Jirachi cannot know this move in any core series game.
	Bonsly	Tackle	Super Smash Bros. Brawl	In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Bonsly that may emerge from a Poké Ball uses Tackle, although Bonsly cannot know this move in any core series game.
	Snivy	Razor Leaf	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Snivy that may emerge from a Poké Ball uses Razor Leaf, although Snivy cannot know this move in any core series game.

Moves that were possible at one point in the core series games

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Pikachu	Skull Bash	Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	From Super Smash Bros. Melee onward, Pikachu's side special is Skull Bash. Although Pikachu cannot know this move from Generation III to VI, it was available to teach Pikachu via TM40 in Generation I, making it a possible move at the release of Melee (during Generation II). Due to transfers from Generation I and II to later games being possible from Generation VII onward, Pikachu can know Skull Bash in the core series games from Generation VII onward.
	Mewtwo	Teleport	Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U	From its debut in Super Smash Bros. Melee onward, Mewtwo's up special is Teleport. Although Mewtwo cannot know this move from Generation III to VI, it was available to teach Mewtwo via TM30 in Generation I, making it a possible move at the release of Melee (during Generation II). Due to transfers from Generation I and II to later games being possible from Generation VII onward, Mewtwo can know Teleport in the core series games from Generation VII onward.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Team Meanies Gengar	Leer, Scratch, and Quick Attack	Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team	When this Gengar is being escorted through Mt. Freeze and Murky Cave with the player, it knows Leer, Scratch, and Quick Attack—moves Gengar cannot know in any game—as well as the legitimate move Taunt. These moves are the first four level-up moves of Absol or Sneasel in these games, the former being a Pokémon that helps the player in the journey up Mt. Freeze after defeating Articuno for the first time in Frosty Forest. This was changed in the remake; it now has Shadow Ball, Sucker Punch, Hypnosis, and Dream Eater.

Pokémon Rumble series

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Gift Togepi	Draining Kiss	Pokémon Rumble World	A Togepi acquired via a password knows Draining Kiss, although Togepi could not learn this move this move at the time. Due to Draining Kiss being a TM in Pokémon Sword and Shield that Togepi can learn, this is now possible in the Generation VIII core series games.
	Gift Froakie	Water Shuriken	Pokémon Rumble World	A Froakie acquired via a password knows Water Shuriken, although Froakie cannot know this move prior to evolving into Greninja in any core series game.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, several Pokémon may learn moves that they cannot learn in the core series games. While it is possible to transfer some Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, their moves are not transferred, so these moves cannot be transferred to the core series games.

As part of the August 19, 2016 server update, all moves of that type were removed from their respective Pokémon's move pools. However, later updates introduced additional cases where Pokémon can have moves that they cannot know in the core series games.

The following table lists moves that have been removed from the Pokémon's permanent move pools. Unlike most other legacy moves, and with the exception of Stomp for Hitmonlee, these moves cannot be learned using an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM.

Pokémon		Move	Notes
	Diglett	Mud Shot	Diglett obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Dugtrio	Mud Shot	Dugtrio obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Graveler	Mud Shot	Graveler obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Golem	Mud Shot	Golem obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Grimer	Acid	Grimer obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Acid as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Muk	Acid	Muk obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Acid as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Hitmonlee	Stomp	Hitmonlee obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Stomp as a Charged Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games. Currently, Hitmonlee can learn Stomp using an Elite Charged TM.
	Koffing	Acid	Koffing obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Acid as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Weezing	Acid	Weezing obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Acid as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Chansey	Psybeam	Chansey obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Psybeam as a Charged Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Staryu	Quick Attack	Staryu obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Quick Attack as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Starmie	Quick Attack	Starmie obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Quick Attack as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Porygon	Quick Attack	Porygon obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Quick Attack as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games.
	Shedinja	Bite	Due to an oversight, Shedinja obtained early on November 1, 2018 could have Bite as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games. Shedinja's Fast Attack pool was changed shortly after its official release.

Moves that were possible in previous generations

The following lists moves that could be learned in prior generations, but were not possible in the most recent core series games at the time they were released in Pokémon GO, due to Pokémon from the Generation I and II games not being able to be transferred to the Generation VI games (the most recent games at the time of Pokémon GO's release).

Pokémon		Move	Notes
	Seel	Water Gun	Seel obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Water Gun as a Fast Attack. Although Seel cannot learn this move from Generation III onward, it was possible to teach via TM12 in Generation I (which could not be transferred to the Generation VI games, the most recent games at the time of Pokémon GO's release). Currently, Seel can only learn this move using an Elite Fast TM.
	Gyarados	Dragon Breath	Gyarados can have Dragon Breath as a Fast Attack. Although Gyarados cannot learn this move from Generation III onward, it was possible to teach via TM24 in Generation II (which could not be transferred to the Generation VI games, the most recent games at the time of Pokémon GO's release).

Former errors

Pokémon		Move	Notes
	Jigglypuff	Play Rough	Jigglypuff obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Play Rough as a Charged Attack, but could not know this move in core series games prior to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (which had not been released when Jigglypuff was first able to learn this move in Pokémon GO). In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Jigglypuff can learn the move via TM44. Currently, Jigglypuff can only learn this move in Pokémon GO using an Elite Charged TM.
	Starmie	Psybeam	Starmie obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Psybeam as a Charged Attack, but could not know this move in the core series games prior to The Isle of Armor Expansion (which had not been released when Starmie was first able to learn this move in Pokémon GO). In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Starmie can learn this move by leveling up. Since this change occurred after the debut of Elite TMs, Starmie currently cannot learn this move using an Elite Charged TM.
	Omastar	Rock Throw	Omastar obtained prior to August 19, 2016 can have Rock Throw as a Fast Attack. Although Omastar cannot know this move from Generation III onward, it was available through an event in Generation II. Omastar can learn this move through leveling up in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Currently, Omastar can only learn this move in Pokémon GO using an Elite Fast TM.
	Pichu	Quick Attack	Pichu obtained prior to February 16, 2017 can have Quick Attack as a Fast Attack, but cannot know this move in the core series games. Pichu can learn this move through leveling up in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Currently, Pichu has no way of learning this move in Pokémon GO.

Shadow and Purified Pokémon

Due to the mechanics behind Shadow Pokémon, the listed Pokémon will have Frustration as their Charged Attack as Shadow Pokémon and Return as their Charged Attack once purified, but these cannot learn either of these moves in the core series games.

As Frustration and Return have been traditionally moves that are available to all TM-compatible Pokémon and were TMs from Generation II to VII, all of the following Pokémon are Pokémon that are incompatible with TMs in the core series games. Since all Shadow Pokémon are currently Pokémon from Generation I to IV, the fact that Return and Frustration are no longer TMs in Generation VIII does not affect this list at present.

Pokémon		Moves
	Weedle	Frustration Return
	Kakuna
	Magikarp
	Wobbuffet
	Beldum

Pokémon Quest

As most of these moves can be obtained by the player, the errors also apply to their evolved forms as well.

Artwork	Name	Move	Notes	Picture
	Caterpie	Take Down and Lunge	Caterpie can learn Take Down and Lunge, two moves it cannot learn in the core series games.
	Weedle	Lunge	Weedle can learn Lunge, a move it cannot learn in the core series games.
	Abra	Psybeam	Abra can learn Psybeam, a move it can only learn as Kadabra in the core series games.
	Slowpoke	Ice Punch	Slowpoke can learn Ice Punch, a move it can only learn as Slowbro or Slowking in the core series games.
	Koffing	Lava Plume	Koffing can know Lava Plume in Pokémon Quest, a move it cannot learn in the core series games.
	Goldeen	Splash	Goldeen can learn Splash in Pokémon Quest, a move it cannot learn in the core series.
	Scyther	Lunge	Scyther can learn Lunge, a move it cannot learn in the core series games.
	Magikarp	Hyper Beam	In Happenstance Island, if the random boss is Magikarp, it can use Hyper Beam.
	Moltres	Lava Plume	Moltres can know Lava Plume in Pokémon Quest, a move it cannot learn in the core series.
	Mew	Recover	Mew can learn Recover in Pokémon Quest, a move it cannot learn in the core series.

Move errors in various Pokémon canons
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