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* Eight Pokémon can currently learn {{p|Arcanine}}'s former signature move, '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}'''.
* Eight Pokémon can currently learn {{p|Arcanine}}'s former signature move, '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}'''.
* {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} had '''{{m|Waterfall}}''' as their signature move in [[Generation I]], before it was changed to a [[HM]]. They are still the only ones to learn it by level up.
* {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} had '''{{m|Waterfall}}''' as their signature move in [[Generation I]], before it was changed to a [[HM]]. They are still the only ones to learn it by level up.
* In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} is the only Pokémon who can learn '''{{m|Mega Kick}}'''. However, in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, others could learn it through [[TM]] or [[move tutor]].
* In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} is the only Pokémon who can learn '''{{m|Mega Kick}}'''. However, in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, others could learn it through [[TM]] and [[move tutor]] respectively.
** As for '''{{m|Jump Kick}}''', it was its signature move for the first three generations, however it was discovered that {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Lopunny}} can learn it in Generation IV.
** As for '''{{m|Jump Kick}}''', it was its signature move for the first three generations, however it was discovered that {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Lopunny}} can learn it in Generation IV.
* {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}'s signature moves are said to be '''{{m|Pin Missile}}''' and '''{{m|Acid Armor}}''', respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through {{pkmn|breeding}}.
* {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}'s signature moves are said to be '''{{m|Pin Missile}}''' and '''{{m|Acid Armor}}''', respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through {{pkmn|breeding}}.

Revision as of 16:18, 1 January 2010

Signature moves are moves that can only be learned by a single Pokémon or a very small select group of Pokémon by level-up (with the exception of Pikachu's Volt Tackle), usually in the same evolutionary line. Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for Chatter) can be learned by Smeargle by use of Sketch, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via breeding to other Pokémon.

List of Pokémon and their signature moves

Note: All levels listed are the level the Pokémon will learn the move as of Generation IV.

# Icon Name Move Level
015 015 Beedrill Twineedle Lv. 20
016 016 Pidgey FeatherDance* Lv. 31
017 017 Pidgeotto FeatherDance* Lv. 34
018 018 Pidgeot FeatherDance* Lv. 34
019 019 Rattata Hyper Fang *
Super Fang *
Lv. 16
Lv. 28
020 020 Raticate Hyper Fang *
Super Fang *
Lv. 16
Lv. 34
023 023 Ekans Glare* Lv. 12
024 024 Arbok Glare* Lv. 12
043 043 Oddish Petal Dance * Lv. 33
044 044 Gloom Petal Dance * Lv. 38
046 046 Paras Spore * Lv. 17
047 047 Parasect Spore * Lv. 17
052 052 Meowth Pay Day Lv. 30
059 059 Arcanine ExtremeSpeed * Lv. 39
064 064 Kadabra Kinesis Start
065 065 Alakazam Kinesis Start
090 090 Shellder Icicle Spear Lv. 13
092 092 Gastly Night Shade* Lv. 15
093 093 Haunter Night Shade* Lv. 15
094 094 Gengar Night Shade* Lv. 15
098 098 Krabby Crabhammer* Lv. 41
097 099 Kingler Crabhammer* Lv. 56
102 102 Exeggcute Barrage Start
103 103 Exeggutor Barrage Start
Lv. 27
104 104 Cubone Bone Club
Bonemerang
Bone Rush*
Lv. 7
Lv. 21
Lv. 37
105 105 Marowak Bone Club
Bonemerang
Bone Rush*
Lv. 7
Lv. 21
Lv. 43
106 106 Hitmonlee Jump Kick *
Hi Jump Kick *
Rolling Kick
Lv. 13
Lv. 29
Lv. 9
113 113 Chansey Softboiled * Lv. 12
Lv. 38
242 242 Blissey Softboiled * Lv. 12
Lv. 38
115 115 Kangaskhan Dizzy Punch* Lv. 25
118 118 Goldeen Waterfall* Lv. 37
119 119 Seaking Waterfall* Lv. 39
120 120 Staryu Camouflage* Lv. 19
124 124 Jynx Lovely Kiss Start
129 129 Magikarp Splash * Start
137 137 Porygon Conversion
Conversion 2
Sharpen
Start
Start
Start
233 233 Porygon2 Conversion
Conversion 2
Start
Start
474 474 Porygon-Z Conversion
Conversion 2
Start
Start
167 167 Spinarak Spider Web Lv. 29
168 168 Ariados Spider Web Lv. 32
172 172 Pichu Volt Tackle Egg move
196 196 Espeon Morning Sun * Lv. 52
200 200 Misdreavus Pain Split Lv. 28
214 214 Heracross Megahorn * Lv. 55
215 215 Sneasel Beat Up* Lv. 38 *
224 224 Octillery Octazooka Lv. 25
225 225 Delibird Present Start
235 235 Smeargle Sketch Start
Lv. 11
Lv. 21
Lv. 31
Lv. 41
Lv. 51
Lv. 61
Lv. 71
Lv. 81
Lv. 91
237 237 Hitmontop Triple Kick Lv. 19
241 241 Miltank Milk Drink Lv. 11
249 249 Lugia Aeroblast Lv. 85
250 250 Ho-Oh Sacred Fire Lv. 85
253 253 Grovyle Leaf Blade * Lv. 29
254 254 Sceptile Leaf Blade * Lv. 29
257 257 Blaziken Blaze Kick* Lv. 36
259 259 Marshtomp Muddy Water * Lv. 37
260 260 Swampert Muddy Water * Lv. 39
274 274 Nuzleaf Extrasensory * Lv. 49
287 287 Slakoth Slack Off * Lv. 13
289 289 Slaking Slack Off * Start
296 296 Makuhita Arm Thrust
SmellingSalt
Lv. 7
Lv. 22
297 297 Hariyama Arm Thrust
SmellingSalt
Lv. 7
Lv. 22
300 300 Skitty Assist * Lv. 19
313 313 Volbeat Tail Glow *
Signal Beam*
Lv. 21
327 327 Spinda Teeter Dance Lv. 37
331 331 Cacnea Needle Arm Lv. 45
332 332 Cacturne Needle Arm Lv. 53
335 335 Zangoose Crush Claw * Lv. 31
336 336 Seviper Poison Tail Lv. 16
351 351 Castform Weather Ball * Lv. 30
363 363 Spheal Ice Ball Lv. 13
364 364 Sealeo Ice Ball Lv. 13
365 365 Walrein Ice Ball Lv. 13
380 380 Latias Mist Ball Lv. 35
381 381 Latios Luster Purge Lv. 35
385 385 Jirachi Doom Desire Lv. 70
386 386 Deoxys Psycho Boost Lv. 45
416 416 Vespiquen Defend Order
Heal Order
Attack Order
Lv. 13
Lv. 25
Lv. 37
441 441 Chatot Chatter Lv. 21
464 464 Rhyperior Rock Wrecker Lv. 61
483 483 Dialga Roar of Time Lv. 40
484 484 Palkia Spacial Rend Lv. 40
485 485 Heatran Magma Storm Lv. 96
486 486 Regigigas Crush Grip Lv. 75
487 487 Giratina Shadow Force Lv. 40
488 488 Cresselia Lunar Dance Lv. 84
490 490 Manaphy Heart Swap Lv. 76
491 491 Darkrai Dark Void Lv. 66
492 492 Shaymin Seed Flare Lv. 100
493 493 Arceus Judgment Lv. 100

One-off signature moves

This is a list of signature moves that at only one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire:

Other signature move examples

  • Although other Pokémon are capable of learning Drill Peck, Fearow, Dodrio, and Zapdos are shown to be the most common Pokémon to use it.
  • The Squirtle evolution family and Sharpedo are the only Pokémon to learn Skull Bash by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through TM40 in Generation I.
  • Although Megahorn was Heracross's signature move prior to Generation III, it should be noted that it is still the only Template:Type2 Pokémon that can learn the move.
  • Sudowoodo is the only Pokémon to learn Mimic by leveling up in Generation II, but other Pokémon could learn it through TM31 in Generation I and move tutor in Generation III.
  • Lucario is usually associated with Aura Sphere and Force Palm, but eight Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total. Seven Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Force Palm. However, it should be noted that Lucario is the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn Aura Sphere naturally.
  • Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise have traditionally been associated with Flamethrower, SolarBeam, and Hydro Pump, respectively since Generation I, despite the fact that several other Pokémon can learn those moves. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it even refers to Flamethrower as Charizard's signature move.
  • Eight Pokémon can currently learn Arcanine's former signature move, ExtremeSpeed.
  • Goldeen and Seaking had Waterfall as their signature move in Generation I, before it was changed to a HM. They are still the only ones to learn it by level up.
  • In Generations II and IV, Hitmonlee is the only Pokémon who can learn Mega Kick. However, in Generations I and III, others could learn it through TM and move tutor respectively.
    • As for Jump Kick, it was its signature move for the first three generations, however it was discovered that Buneary and Lopunny can learn it in Generation IV.
  • Jolteon and Vaporeon's signature moves are said to be Pin Missile and Acid Armor, respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through breeding.
  • Suicune, being known as the Aurora Pokémon, is associated with the move Aurora Beam.
  • Ditto has Transform as its only move and is most associated with it; however, Mew is also able to learn it.
  • Unown can learn only Hidden Power; however, almost every other Pokémon can learn it via TM10 in Generation II and beyond.
  • Each of Rotom's forms has its own signature move that cannot be carried over to any of its other forms. However, none of these five moves are exclusive to it.
  • Although several Pokémon can learn it by TM, until Generation III only Diglett and Dugtrio could learn Dig by level up.
  • Until Generation III, Koffing and Weezing were the only Poison-type Pokémon capable of learning Smog. As of Generation IV, they are still the only Poison-types to learn the move naturally, and all other Poison-types must be bred the move to have it.
  • Though many others can learn it through TM or breeding, Skarmory is the only Pokémon to learn Steel Wing by leveling up.
  • Vigoroth is the only Pokémon to learn Focus Punch by leveling up. This is probably because of the name of its ability. However, it also learns other Fighting-type moves by level-up, such as Reversal.