Physical move

Damage categories
	Physical
	Special
	Status

A physical move is one in which the user uses its physical strength or solid projectiles in order to damage its foes. Damage dealt by a physical move depends on both the Attack stat of the attacking Pokémon and the Defense stat of the defending Pokémon. It is notable that while most physical moves contact their target(s), physical and contacting moves are not the same: an example is Earthquake, which, despite being physical, does not require that the user make contact with the target.

Generation I-III

Before Generation IV, damaging moves of the following types are physical moves:

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

From Generation IV onward, moves are designated as physical or special based on the move itself. Most damaging moves of the preceding types are physical moves, and most Dark moves are also physical. However, there are exceptions, such as Focus Blast and Hyper Beam.

List of moves

Gen	Move	Type	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
V	Acrobatics	Flying		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 foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
IV	Aqua Jet	Water	Beauty	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
IV	Aqua Tail	Water	Cute	09090	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
IV	Attack Order	Bug	Smart	09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Bug Bite	Bug	Tough	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.
VI	Fell Stinger	Bug		03030	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat rises sharply.
II	Fury Cutter	Bug	Cool	04040	09595%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
I	Leech Life	Bug	Smart	02020	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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.
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.
V	Steamroller	Bug		06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user crushes its targets by rolling over them with its rolled-up body. This attack may make the target flinch.
I	Twineedle	Bug	Cool	02525	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It 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.
IV	X-Scissor	Bug	Beauty	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	Assurance	Dark	Beauty	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
II	Beat Up	Dark	Smart	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	Bite	Dark	Tough	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
II	Crunch	Dark	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
II	Feint Attack	Dark	Smart	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
IV	Fling	Dark	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
V	Foul Play	Dark		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 damage.
III	Knock Off	Dark	Smart	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
IV	Night Slash	Dark	Beauty	07070	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Payback	Dark	Cool	05050	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
IV	Punishment	Dark	Smart	VariesVaries	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	This attack's power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.
II	Pursuit	Dark	Smart	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
IV	Sucker Punch	Dark	Smart	08080	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
IV	Switcheroo	Dark	Cool	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
II	Thief	Dark	Tough	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
III	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Cool	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
IV	Dragon Rush	Dragon	Cool	100100	07575%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.
V	Dragon Tail	Dragon		06060	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
V	Dual Chop	Dragon		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	Outrage	Dragon	Cool	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	1 Other	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
V	Bolt Strike	Electric		130130	08585%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user charges at its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis.
V	Fusion Bolt	Electric		100100	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame.
VI	Nuzzle	Electric		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	Spark	Electric	Cool	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
IV	Thunder Fang	Electric	Smart	06565	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites with electrified fangs. It 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. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
III	Volt Tackle	Electric	Cool	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis.
V	Wild Charge	Electric		09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
VI	Play Rough	Fairy		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.
III	Arm Thrust	Fighting	Tough	01515	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
III	Brick Break	Fighting	Cool	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
V	Circle Throw	Fighting		06060	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user throws the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
IV	Close Combat	Fighting	Smart	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def.
I	Counter	Fighting	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Self	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
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.
I	Double Kick	Fighting	Tough	03030	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
IV	Drain Punch	Fighting	Beauty	07575	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
II	Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Cool	100100	05050%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.
VI	Flying Press	Fighting		08080	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. It will fail 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. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
IV	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Cool	100100	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user's Speed, however.
I	Hi 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.
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.
I	Low Kick	Fighting	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.
V	Low Sweep	Fighting		06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks the target's legs swiftly, reducing the target's Speed stat.
II	Mach Punch	Fighting	Cool	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.
VI	Power-Up Punch	Fighting		04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
III	Revenge	Fighting	Tough	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	An attack move that inflicts double the damage 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.
II	Rock Smash	Fighting	Tough	04040	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
I	Rolling Kick	Fighting	Cool	06060	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch.
V	Sacred Sword	Fighting		09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks by slicing with its long horns. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
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.
III	Sky Uppercut	Fighting	Cool	08585	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.
V	Storm Throw	Fighting		06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
I	Submission	Fighting	Cool	08080	08080%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.
III	Superpower	Fighting	Tough	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.
II	Triple Kick	Fighting	Beauty	01010	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit.
II	Vital Throw	Fighting	Cool	07070	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks last. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.
IV	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Smart	07070	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. It also wakes the target up, however.
III	Blaze Kick	Fire	Beauty	08585	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn.
IV	Fire Fang	Fire	Beauty	06565	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.
I	Fire Punch	Fire	Beauty	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.
V	Flame Charge	Fire		05050	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user's Speed stat.
II	Flame Wheel	Fire	Beauty	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
IV	Flare Blitz	Fire	Smart	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. The user sustains serious damage and may leave the target burned.
V	Heat Crash	Fire		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 damage.
II	Sacred Fire	Fire	Beauty	100100	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. It may also leave the target with a burn.
V	V-create	Fire		180180	09595%	055 (max 8)	Normal	With a hot flame on its forehead, the user hurls itself at its target. It lowers the user's Defense, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
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. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
IV	Brave Bird	Flying	Cute	120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal (long-range)	The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
I	Drill Peck	Flying	Cool	08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal (long-range)	A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
I	Fly	Flying	Smart	09090	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal (long-range)	The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
I	Peck	Flying	Cool	03535	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal (long-range)	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
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.
I	Sky Attack	Flying	Cool	140140	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal (long-range)	A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
V	Sky Drop	Flying		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.
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.
III	Astonish	Ghost	Smart	03030	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
I	Lick	Ghost	Tough	03030	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
VI	Phantom Force	Ghost		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.
IV	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Cute	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	Smart	120120	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself.
III	Shadow Punch	Ghost	Smart	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail
IV	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Smart	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. 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 seeds are shot in rapid succession.
V	Horn Leech	Grass		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.
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.
III	Needle Arm	Grass	Smart	06060	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.
VI	Petal Blizzard	Grass		09090	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it.
IV	Power Whip	Grass	Beauty	120120	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target.
I	Razor Leaf	Grass	Cool	05555	09595%	2525 (max 40)	Many Others	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Seed Bomb	Grass	Smart	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
I	Vine Whip	Grass	Cool	04545	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines 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. The user also sustains serious damage.
I	Bone Club	Ground	Tough	06565	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user clubs the target with a bone. It 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 to hit the target twice, coming and going.
V	Bulldoze	Ground		06060	100100%	2020 (max 32)	All Others	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced.
I	Dig	Ground	Smart	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
V	Drill Run	Ground		08080	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
I	Earthquake	Ground	Tough	100100	100100%	1010 (max 16)	All Others	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
I	Fissure	Ground	Tough	000—	03030%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits.
VI	Land's Wrath	Ground		09090	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user gathers the energy of the land and focuses that power on opposing Pokémon to damage them.
II	Magnitude	Ground	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	3030 (max 48)	All Others	The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone around the user. Its power varies.
III	Sand Tomb	Ground	Smart	03535	08585%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
IV	Avalanche	Ice	Cool	06060	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
V	Freeze Shock	Ice		140140	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	On the second turn, the user hits the target with electrically charged ice. It may leave the target with paralysis.
III	Ice Ball	Ice	Beauty	03030	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
IV	Ice Fang	Ice	Cool	06565	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
I	Ice Punch	Ice	Beauty	07575	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.
IV	Ice Shard	Ice	Beauty	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		08585	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by harshly dropping an icicle onto the target. It may also make the target flinch.
III	Icicle Spear	Ice	Beauty	02525	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user launches sharp icicles at the target. It strikes two to five times in a row.
I	Barrage	Normal	Tough	01515	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Round objects are hurled at the target to strike two to five times in a row.
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	Body Slam	Normal	Tough	08585	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may leave the target with paralysis.
V	Chip Away	Normal		07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
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 or vines. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
III	Covet	Normal	Cute	06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
III	Crush Claw	Normal	Cool	07575	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense.
IV	Crush Grip	Normal	Tough	VariesVaries	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The target is crushed with great force. The attack is more powerful the more HP the target has left.
I	Cut	Normal	Cool	05050	09595%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
I	Dizzy Punch	Normal	Cool	07070	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches that may also leave it confused.
IV	Double Hit	Normal	Smart	03535	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
I	Double Slap	Normal	Tough	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. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
I	Egg Bomb	Normal	Tough	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	An attack move that cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
I	Explosion	Normal	Beauty	250250	100100%	055 (max 8)	All Others	The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. 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 attack always goes before any other move.
III	Facade	Normal	Cute	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
III	Fake Out	Normal	Cute	04040	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	An attack that 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	Beauty	03030	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
II	Flail	Normal	Cute	VariesVaries	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
II	Frustration	Normal	Cute	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A full-power attack that 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.
I	Fury Swipes	Normal	Tough	01818	08080%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
IV	Giga Impact	Normal	Beauty	150150	09090%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
I	Guillotine	Normal	Cool	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.
V	Head Charge	Normal		120120	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. It also damages the user a little.
I	Headbutt	Normal	Tough	07070	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.
VI	Hold Back	Normal		04040	100100%	4040 (max 64)	Unknown	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. If it hits, the target faints instantly.
I	Hyper Fang	Normal	Cool	08080	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. It may also make the target flinch.
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.
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.
IV	Natural Gift	Normal	Cool	VariesVaries	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
I	Pay Day	Normal	Smart	04040	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle.
I	Pound	Normal	Tough	04040	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	The target is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.
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.
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. It is sure to strike first.
I	Rage	Normal	Cool	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.
V	Retaliate	Normal		07070	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack's damage increases.
II	Return	Normal	Cute	VariesVaries	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
IV	Rock Climb	Normal	Cool	09090	08585%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.
I	Scratch	Normal	Tough	04040	100100%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
III	Secret Power	Normal	Smart	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
I	Self-Destruct	Normal	Beauty	200200	100100%	055 (max 8)	All Others	The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
I	Skull Bash	Normal	Tough	130130	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
I	Slam	Normal	Tough	08080	07575%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., 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.
III	Smelling Salts	Normal	Smart	07070	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	This attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. It also cures the target's paralysis, however.
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.
I	Stomp	Normal	Tough	06565	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
I	Strength	Normal	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.
I	Struggle	Normal	Cool	05050	000—%	011 (max 1)	1 Other	An attack that is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also hurts the user slightly.
I	Super Fang	Normal	Tough	VariesVaries	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target's HP to half.
I	Tackle	Normal	Tough	05050	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		02525	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the Pokémon 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. It also damages the user a little.
I	Thrash	Normal	Tough	120120	100100%	1010 (max 16)	1 Other	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
I	Vice Grip	Normal	Tough	05555	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
I	Wrap	Normal	Tough	01515	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
IV	Cross Poison	Poison	Cool	07070	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Gunk Shot	Poison	Cool	120120	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.
III	Poison Fang	Poison	Smart	05050	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned.
IV	Poison Jab	Poison	Smart	08080	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm seeped with poison. It may also poison the target.
I	Poison Sting	Poison	Smart	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	Smart	05050	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
V	Heart Stamp	Psychic		06060	100100%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user unleashes a vicious blow after its cute act makes the target less wary. It may also make the target flinch.
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.
IV	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Beauty	08080	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.
IV	Head Smash	Rock	Tough	150150	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage.
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 quick succession.
I	Rock Slide	Rock	Tough	07575	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
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	Smart	06060	09595%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed 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. It must rest on the next turn, however.
II	Rollout	Rock	Tough	03030	09090%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
V	Smack Down	Rock		05050	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.
IV	Stone Edge	Rock	Tough	100100	08080%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.
IV	Bullet Punch	Steel	Smart	04040	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
V	Gear Grind	Steel		05050	08585%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user attacks by throwing two steel gears at its target.
IV	Gyro Ball	Steel	Beauty	VariesVaries	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
V	Heavy Slam	Steel		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 its damage.
IV	Iron Head	Steel	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It 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. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
IV	Magnet Bomb	Steel	Cool	06060	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack will not miss.
IV	Metal Burst	Steel	Beauty	VariesVaries	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user retaliates with much greater power against the target that last inflicted damage on it.
II	Metal Claw	Steel	Cool	05050	09595%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	The target is raked with steel claws. It 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. It may also raise the user's Attack.
II	Steel Wing	Steel	Cool	07070	09090%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
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.
I	Crabhammer	Water	Tough	100100	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.
III	Dive	Water	Beauty	08080	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.
V	Razor Shell	Water		07575	09595%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target's Defense stat.
VI	Water Shuriken	Water		01515	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.
I	Waterfall	Water	Tough	08080	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
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.

See also

• Category:Physical moves

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