Physical move

Damage categories
	Physical
	Special
	Status

A physical move (Japanese: 物理技 physical move) is one of the three categories of moves and one of the two that inflict damage.

Physical moves deal damage depending on both the Attack stat of the attacking Pokémon and the Defense stat of the defending Pokémon.

There are also a small number of special moves introduced in Generation V that are said to deal physical damage; although these moves are classified as special moves, they too deal damage based on the defending Pokémon's Defense stat (as opposed to its Special Defense).

While most physical moves make contact, some do not. For example, Earthquake does not make contact despite being a physical move.

Generation I-III

Before Generation IV, whether a move was physical or special was determined by type. All damaging moves of the following types are physical moves:

•  Normal 
•  Fighting 
•  Flying 
•  Ground 
•  Rock 
•  Bug 
•  Ghost 
•  Poison 
•  Steel 

Shadow moves

The following Shadow moves are physical moves:

Game	Move	Power	Accuracy	Range	Description
XD	Shadow Blast	80	100%	Normal (long-range)	A wicked blade of air is formed using a shadowy aura.
XD	Shadow Blitz	40	100%	Normal (long-range)	A Pokémon throws this tackle while casting a shadowy aura.
XD	Shadow Break	75	100%	Normal (long-range)	A shattering ram attack with a shadowy aura.
XD	Shadow End	120	60%	Normal (long-range)	A shadowy aura ram attack that also rebounds on the user.
C	Shadow Rush	55	100%	Normal (long-range)	A Pokémon executes a tackle while exuding a shadowy aura.
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 on

From Generation IV onward, every individual move is designated as either physical or special, independent of its type. Most damaging moves of the types that were physical before Generation IV are physical moves, and most Dark moves are also largely physical. However, there are exceptions, such as Focus Blast and Hyper Beam.

Generation V also introduced three special moves that deal physical damage: Psyshock, Psystrike, and Secret Sword.

List of moves

Gen	Move	Type	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
VII	Accelerock	Rock		04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user smashes into the target at high speed. This move always goes first.
V	Acrobatics	Flying	Cool	05555	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal (long-range)	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
III	Aerial Ace	Flying	Cool	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal (long-range)	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
VII	Anchor Shot	Steel		08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee.
IV	Aqua Jet	Water	Cool	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
IV	Aqua Tail	Water	Beautiful	09090	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
III	Arm Thrust	Fighting	Tough	01515	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
IV	Assurance	Dark	Clever	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
III	Astonish	Ghost	Cute	03030	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
IV	Attack Order	Bug	Clever	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Avalanche	Ice	Beautiful	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
I	Barrage	Normal	Cute	01515	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Round objects are hurled at the target to strike two to five times in a row.
VII	Beak Blast	Flying		100100	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user first heats up its beak, and then it attacks the target. Making direct contact with the Pokémon while it's heating up its beak results in a burn.
II	Beat Up	Dark	Clever	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
I	Bide	Normal	Tough	VariesVaries	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
I	Bind	Normal	Tough	01515	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
I	Bite	Dark	Tough	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
III	Blaze Kick	Fire	Cool	08585	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. This may also leave the target with a burn.
I	Body Slam	Normal	Tough	08585	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
V	Bolt Strike	Electric	Beautiful	130130	08585%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
I	Bone Club	Ground	Tough	06565	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user clubs the target with a bone. This may also make the target flinch.
II	Bone Rush	Ground	Tough	02525	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row.
I	Bonemerang	Ground	Tough	05050	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops around to hit the target twice—coming and going.
III	Bounce	Flying	Cute	08585	08585%	055 (max 8)	Normal (long-range)	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
IV	Brave Bird	Flying	Cool	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal (long-range)	The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.
III	Brick Break	Fighting	Cool	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
VII	Brutal Swing	Dark		06060	100100%	2020 (max 32)	All Others	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
IV	Bug Bite	Bug	Cute	06060	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
V	Bulldoze	Ground	Tough	06060	100100%	2020 (max 32)	All Others	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
IV	Bullet Punch	Steel	Tough	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
III	Bullet Seed	Grass	Cool	02525	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.
VII	Catastropika	Electric		210210	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, Pikachu, surrounds itself with the maximum amount of electricity using its Z-Power and pounces on its target with full force.
V	Chip Away	Normal	Tough	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
V	Circle Throw	Fighting	Cool	06060	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
I	Clamp	Water	Tough	03535	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is clamped and squeezed by the user's very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
IV	Close Combat	Fighting	Tough	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
I	Comet Punch	Normal	Tough	01818	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row.
I	Constrict	Normal	Tough	01010	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
I	Counter	Fighting	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Self	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
III	Covet	Normal	Cute	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
I	Crabhammer	Water	Tough	100100	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.
II	Cross Chop	Fighting	Cool	100100	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Cross Poison	Poison	Cool	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
II	Crunch	Dark	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
III	Crush Claw	Normal	Cool	07575	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
IV	Crush Grip	Normal	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is crushed with great force. The more HP the target has left, the greater this move's power.
I	Cut	Normal	Cool	05050	09595%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
VII	Darkest Lariat	Dark		08585	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
VI	Diamond Storm	Rock	Beautiful	100100	09595%	055 (max 8)	Many Others	The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also sharply raise the user's Defense stat.
I	Dig	Ground	Tough	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
III	Dive	Water	Beautiful	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
I	Dizzy Punch	Normal	Cute	07070	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.
IV	Double Hit	Normal	Cool	03535	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
I	Double Kick	Fighting	Cool	03030	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
I	Double Slap	Normal	Cute	01515	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.
I	Double-Edge	Normal	Tough	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
VI	Dragon Ascent	Flying	Beautiful	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal (long-range)	After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. But it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def stats in the process.
III	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Cool	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
VII	Dragon Hammer	Dragon		09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user uses its body like a hammer to attack the target and inflict damage.
IV	Dragon Rush	Dragon	Tough	100100	07575%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
V	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Tough	06060	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
IV	Drain Punch	Fighting	Tough	07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
I	Drill Peck	Flying	Cool	08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal (long-range)	A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.
V	Drill Run	Ground	Tough	08080	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
V	Dual Chop	Dragon	Tough	04040	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
II	Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Cool	100100	05050%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
I	Earthquake	Ground	Tough	100100	100100%	1010 (max 16)	All Others	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
I	Egg Bomb	Normal	Cute	100100	07575%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A large egg is hurled at the target with maximum force to inflict damage.
III	Endeavor	Normal	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
I	Explosion	Normal	Beautiful	250250	100100%	055 (max 8)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
II	Extreme Speed	Normal	Cool	08080	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
III	Facade	Normal	Cute	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
III	Fake Out	Normal	Cute	04040	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
II	False Swipe	Normal	Cool	04040	100100%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
IV	Feint	Normal	Clever	03030	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
II	Feint Attack	Dark	Clever	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
VI	Fell Stinger	Bug	Cool	05050	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat rises drastically.
IV	Fire Fang	Fire	Cool	06565	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
VII	Fire Lash	Fire		08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user strikes the target with a burning lash. This also lowers the target's Defense stat.
I	Fire Punch	Fire	Tough	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
VII	First Impression	Bug		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle.
I	Fissure	Ground	Tough	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
II	Flail	Normal	Cute	VariesVaries	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
V	Flame Charge	Fire	Cool	05050	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.
II	Flame Wheel	Fire	Beautiful	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
IV	Flare Blitz	Fire	Cool	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.
IV	Fling	Dark	Cute	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
I	Fly	Flying	Clever	09090	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal (long-range)	The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.
VI	Flying Press	Fighting	Tough	100100	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user dives down onto the target from the sky. This move is Fighting and Flying type simultaneously.
III	Focus Punch	Fighting	Tough	150150	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
IV	Force Palm	Fighting	Cool	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is attacked with a shock wave. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
V	Foul Play	Dark	Clever	09595	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the move's power.
V	Freeze Shock	Ice	Beautiful	140140	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	On the second turn, the user hits the target with electrically charged ice. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
II	Frustration	Normal	Cute	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
I	Fury Attack	Normal	Cool	01515	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
II	Fury Cutter	Bug	Cool	04040	09595%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
I	Fury Swipes	Normal	Tough	01818	08080%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
V	Fusion Bolt	Electric	Cool	100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user throws down a giant lightning bolt. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous flame.
V	Gear Grind	Steel	Clever	05050	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks by throwing steel gears at its target twice.
IV	Giga Impact	Normal	Tough	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
I	Guillotine	Normal	Cool	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
IV	Gunk Shot	Poison	Tough	120120	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
IV	Gyro Ball	Steel	Cool	VariesVaries	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
IV	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Tough	100100	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user's Speed, however.
V	Head Charge	Normal	Tough	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. This also damages the user a little.
IV	Head Smash	Rock	Tough	150150	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.
I	Headbutt	Normal	Tough	07070	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
V	Heart Stamp	Psychic	Cute	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user unleashes a vicious blow after its cute act makes the target less wary. This may also make the target flinch.
V	Heat Crash	Fire	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
V	Heavy Slam	Steel	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
VII	High Horsepower	Ground		09595	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
I	High Jump Kick	Fighting	Cool	130130	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.
VI	Hold Back	Normal	Cool	04040	100100%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.
I	Horn Attack	Normal	Cool	06565	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
I	Horn Drill	Normal	Cool	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
V	Horn Leech	Grass	Tough	07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user drains the target's energy with its horns. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
I	Hyper Fang	Normal	Cool	08080	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
VI	Hyperspace Fury	Dark	Tough	100100	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	Using its many arms, the user unleashes a barrage of attacks that ignore the effects of moves like Protect and Detect. But the user's Defense stat falls.
III	Ice Ball	Ice	Beautiful	03030	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks the target for five turns. The move's power increases each time it hits.
IV	Ice Fang	Ice	Cool	06565	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
VII	Ice Hammer	Ice		100100	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user's Speed, however.
I	Ice Punch	Ice	Beautiful	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
IV	Ice Shard	Ice	Beautiful	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.
V	Icicle Crash	Ice	Beautiful	08585	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.
III	Icicle Spear	Ice	Beautiful	02525	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.
IV	Iron Head	Steel	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
II	Iron Tail	Steel	Cool	100100	07575%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
I	Jump Kick	Fighting	Cool	100100	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user jumps up high, then strikes with a kick. If the kick misses, the user hurts itself.
I	Karate Chop	Fighting	Tough	05050	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
III	Knock Off	Dark	Clever	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
VI	Land's Wrath	Ground	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user gathers the energy of the land and focuses that power on opposing Pokémon to damage them.
IV	Last Resort	Normal	Cute	140140	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
III	Leaf Blade	Grass	Cool	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily.
VII	Leafage	Grass		04040	100100%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	The user attacks by pelting the target with leaves.
I	Leech Life	Bug	Clever	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
I	Lick	Ghost	Cute	03030	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VII	Liquidation	Water		08585	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
I	Low Kick	Fighting	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
V	Low Sweep	Fighting	Clever	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
VII	Lunge	Bug		08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
II	Mach Punch	Fighting	Cool	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
IV	Magnet Bomb	Steel	Cool	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack never misses.
II	Magnitude	Ground	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	3030 (max 48)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.
VII	Malicious Moonsault	Dark		180180	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, Incineroar, strengthens its body using its Z-Power and crashes into the target with full force.
I	Mega Kick	Normal	Cool	120120	07575%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
I	Mega Punch	Normal	Tough	08080	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
II	Megahorn	Bug	Cool	120120	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
IV	Metal Burst	Steel	Cool	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.
II	Metal Claw	Steel	Cool	05050	09595%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
III	Meteor Mash	Steel	Cool	09090	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
VII	Multi-Attack	Normal		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Cloaking itself in high energy, the user slams into the target. The memory held determines the move's type.
IV	Natural Gift	Normal	Clever	VariesVaries	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
III	Needle Arm	Grass	Clever	06060	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch.
IV	Night Slash	Dark	Cool	07070	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
VI	Nuzzle	Electric	Cute	02020	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
II	Outrage	Dragon	Cool	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
I	Pay Day	Normal	Clever	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
IV	Payback	Dark	Tough	05050	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
I	Peck	Flying	Cool	03535	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal (long-range)	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
VI	Petal Blizzard	Grass	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	All Others	The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it.
VI	Phantom Force	Ghost	Cool	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
I	Pin Missile	Bug	Cool	02525	09595%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
VII	Plasma Fists	Electric		100100	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
VI	Play Rough	Fairy	Cute	09090	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
IV	Pluck	Flying	Cute	06060	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal (long-range)	The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
III	Poison Fang	Poison	Clever	05050	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
IV	Poison Jab	Poison	Tough	08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
I	Poison Sting	Poison	Clever	01515	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
III	Poison Tail	Poison	Clever	05050	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
I	Pound	Normal	Tough	04040	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
VII	Power Trip	Dark		02020	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power.
IV	Power Whip	Grass	Tough	120120	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to harshly lash the target.
VI	Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Tough	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
VI	Precipice Blades	Ground	Cool	120120	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks opposing Pokémon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone.
II	Present	Normal	Cute	VariesVaries	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however.
VII	Psychic Fangs	Psychic		08585	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
IV	Psycho Cut	Psychic	Cool	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.
VII	Pulverizing Pancake	Normal		210210	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	Z-Power brings out the true capabilities of the user, Snorlax. The Pokémon moves its enormous body energetically and attacks the target with full force.
IV	Punishment	Dark	Cool	VariesVaries	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move's power.
II	Pursuit	Dark	Clever	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The power of this attack move is doubled if it's used on a target that's switching out of battle.
I	Quick Attack	Normal	Cool	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
I	Rage	Normal	Tough	02020	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
II	Rapid Spin	Normal	Cool	02020	100100%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
I	Razor Leaf	Grass	Cool	05555	09595%	2525 (max 40)	Many Others	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
V	Razor Shell	Water	Cool	07575	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
V	Retaliate	Normal	Cool	07070	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
II	Return	Normal	Cute	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
III	Revenge	Fighting	Tough	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
II	Reversal	Fighting	Cool	VariesVaries	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
III	Rock Blast	Rock	Tough	02525	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.
IV	Rock Climb	Normal	Tough	09090	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
I	Rock Slide	Rock	Tough	07575	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
II	Rock Smash	Fighting	Tough	04040	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
I	Rock Throw	Rock	Tough	05050	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.
III	Rock Tomb	Rock	Clever	06060	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
IV	Rock Wrecker	Rock	Tough	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. The user can't move on the next turn.
I	Rolling Kick	Fighting	Cool	06060	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. This may also make the target flinch.
II	Rollout	Rock	Cute	03030	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
II	Sacred Fire	Fire	Beautiful	100100	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. This may also leave the target with a burn.
V	Sacred Sword	Fighting	Cool	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks by slicing with a long horn. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
III	Sand Tomb	Ground	Clever	03535	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
I	Scratch	Normal	Tough	04040	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
III	Secret Power	Normal	Clever	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
IV	Seed Bomb	Grass	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
I	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
I	Self-Destruct	Normal	Beautiful	200200	100100%	055 (max 8)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
VII	Shadow Bone	Ghost		08585	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
IV	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Cool	07070	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Shadow Force	Ghost	Cool	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
III	Shadow Punch	Ghost	Clever	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
IV	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Clever	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
VII	Sinister Arrow Raid	Ghost		180180	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	The user, Decidueye, creates countless arrows using its Z-Power and shoots the target with full force.
I	Skull Bash	Normal	Tough	130130	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
I	Sky Attack	Flying	Cool	140140	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal (long-range)	A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
V	Sky Drop	Flying	Tough	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal (long-range)	The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.
III	Sky Uppercut	Fighting	Cool	08585	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.
I	Slam	Normal	Tough	08080	07575%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
I	Slash	Normal	Cool	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
V	Smack Down	Rock	Tough	05050	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.
VII	Smart Strike	Steel		07070	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
III	Smelling Salts	Normal	Tough	07070	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack's power is doubled when used on a target with paralysis. This also cures the target's paralysis, however.
VII	Solar Blade	Grass		125125	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light and fills a blade with the light's energy, attacking the target on the next turn.
VII	Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike	Ghost		195195	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Marshadow, punches and kicks the target consecutively with full force.
II	Spark	Electric	Cool	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VII	Spectral Thief	Ghost		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hides in the target's shadow, steals the target's stat boosts, and then attacks.
I	Spike Cannon	Normal	Cool	02020	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
VII	Spirit Shackle	Ghost		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.
V	Steamroller	Bug	Tough	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user crushes its target by rolling over the target with its rolled-up body. This may also make the target flinch.
II	Steel Wing	Steel	Cool	07070	09090%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat.
I	Stomp	Normal	Tough	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.
VII	Stomping Tantrum	Ground		07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
IV	Stone Edge	Rock	Tough	100100	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
V	Storm Throw	Fighting	Cool	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
I	Strength	Normal	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
I	Struggle	Normal	Tough	05050	000—%	011 (max 1)	Self	This attack is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also damages the user a little.
I	Submission	Fighting	Cool	08080	08080%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
IV	Sucker Punch	Dark	Clever	07070	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
VII	Sunsteel Strike	Steel		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user slams into the target with the force of a meteor. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
I	Super Fang	Normal	Tough	VariesVaries	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
III	Superpower	Fighting	Tough	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
I	Tackle	Normal	Tough	04040	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
V	Tail Slap	Normal	Cute	02525	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.
I	Take Down	Normal	Tough	09090	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
II	Thief	Dark	Tough	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
VI	Thousand Arrows	Ground	Beautiful	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	This move also hits opposing Pokémon that are in the air. Those Pokémon are knocked down to the ground.
VI	Thousand Waves	Ground	Tough	09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those hit can't flee from battle.
I	Thrash	Normal	Tough	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
VII	Throat Chop	Dark		08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
IV	Thunder Fang	Electric	Cool	06565	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
I	Thunder Punch	Electric	Cool	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
II	Triple Kick	Fighting	Cool	01010	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit.
VII	Trop Kick	Grass		07070	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user lands an intense kick of tropical origins on the target. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
I	Twineedle	Bug	Cool	02525	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target.
IV	U-turn	Bug	Cute	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
V	V-create	Fire	Cool	180180	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	With a hot flame on its forehead, the user hurls itself at its target. This lowers the user's Defense, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
I	Vice Grip	Normal	Tough	05555	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
I	Vine Whip	Grass	Cool	04545	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
II	Vital Throw	Fighting	Cool	07070	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.
III	Volt Tackle	Electric	Cool	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.
IV	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Tough	07070	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. This also wakes the target up, however.
I	Waterfall	Water	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
V	Wild Charge	Electric	Tough	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
I	Wing Attack	Flying	Cool	06060	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal (long-range)	The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
IV	Wood Hammer	Grass	Tough	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.
I	Wrap	Normal	Tough	01515	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
IV	X-Scissor	Bug	Cool	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
IV	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Clever	08080	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
VII	Zing Zap	Electric		08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target, giving it an electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.
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.

• Water Shuriken was a physical move prior to Generation VII.

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