Status move

Damage categories
	Physical
	Special
	Status

A status move is a move that, in the Pokémon games, does no direct damage, but instead causes a weather condition, status ailment, or changes the stats of a Pokémon during battle. This includes also other attacks which cannot be categorized under physical moves and special moves because of their unique or nearly-unique effects, such as Destiny Bond, Splash, Charge, and Recover. Status moves fall under the Other category in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky.

The majority of Normal- and Psychic-type moves, as well as the only ???-type* move, Curse, are in this category. Very few moves of the other 16 types are status moves; for example, the Dragon type only features one status move, while Fire only features two.

Moves

Bug Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
IV	Defend Order	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
IV	Heal Order	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.
VI	Powder	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.
V	Quiver Dance	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
V	Rage Powder	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
II	Spider Web	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle.
I	String Shot	Status	Smart	000—	09595%	4040 (max 64)	Many Others	The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.
VI	Sticky Web	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Other Side	The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.
III	Tail Glow	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.
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.

Dark Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
IV	Dark Void	Status	Smart	000—	08080%	1010 (max 16)	Many Others	Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.
IV	Embargo	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
III	Fake Tears	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.
III	Flatter	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat.
V	Hone Claws	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Self	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
III	Memento	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk.
IV	Nasty Plot	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.
VI	Parting Shot	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.
V	Quash	Status		000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
III	Snatch	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
IV	Switcheroo	Status	Cool	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
III	Taunt	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
VI	Topsy-Turvy	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Unknown	All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.
III	Torment	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
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.

Dragon Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
III	Dragon Dance	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.
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.

Electric Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
III	Charge	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
VI	Eerie Impulse	Status		000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VI	Electric Terrain	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	All	The user electrifies the ground under everyone's feet for five turns. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.
VI	Electrify	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	If the target is electrified before it uses a move during that turn, the target's move becomes Electric type.
VI	Ion Deluge	Status		000—	000—%	2525 (max 40)	Normal	The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
IV	Magnet Rise	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
VI	Magnetic Flux	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Your Party	The user manipulates magnetic fields which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.
I	Thunder Wave	Status	Cool	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
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.

Fairy Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
VI	Baby-Doll Eyes	Status		000—	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers its Attack stat. This move always goes first.
II	Charm	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.
VI	Geomancy	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user absorbs energy and sharply raises its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats on the next turn.
VI	Misty Terrain	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	All	The user covers the ground under everyone's feet with mist for five turns. This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions.
II	Moonlight	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Self	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
II	Sweet Kiss	Status	Cute	000—	07575%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.
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.

Fighting Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
III	Bulk Up	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.
II	Detect	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Self	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
VI	Mat Block	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Your Party	Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
V	Quick Guard	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Your Party	The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.
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.

Fire Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
II	Sunny Day	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	All	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
III	Will-O-Wisp	Status	Beauty	000—	07575%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
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.

Flying Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
IV	Defog	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
III	FeatherDance	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
I	Mirror Move	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
IV	Roost	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
IV	Tailwind	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Your Party	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
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.

Ghost Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
I	Confuse Ray	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
II	Curse	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
II	Destiny Bond	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Self	When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.
III	Grudge	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Self	If the user faints, the user's grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent's move that knocked it out.
II	Nightmare	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
II	Spite	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
VI	Trick-or-Treat	Status		000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target's type.
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.

Grass Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
III	Aromatherapy	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Your Party	The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user's party.
V	Cotton Guard	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically raising the user's Defense stat.
II	Cotton Spore	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the target, harshly reducing its Speed stat.
VI	Forest's Curse	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user puts a forest curse on the target. Afflicted targets are now Grass type as well.
III	GrassWhistle	Status	Smart	000—	05555%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
VI	Grassy Terrain	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	All	The user turns the ground under everyone's feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.
III	Ingrain	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can't switch out.
I	Leech Seed	Status	Smart	000—	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
I	Spore	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
I	Stun Spore	Status	Smart	000—	07575%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.
II	Synthesis	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Self	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
IV	Worry Seed	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.
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.

Ground Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
III	Mud Sport	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	All	The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.
VI	Rototiller	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	All	Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
I	Sand-Attack	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing its accuracy.
II	Spikes	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Other Side	The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
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.

Ice Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
III	Hail	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	All	The user summons a hail storm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
I	Haze	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	3030 (max 48)	All	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
I	Mist	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Your Party	The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
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.

Normal Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
IV	Acupressure	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self/Ally	The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.
V	After You	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
III	Assist	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
II	Attract	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
II	Baton Pass	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
II	Belly Drum	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
V	Bestow	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn't holding an item.
III	Block	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
III	Camouflage	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user's type is changed depending on its environment, such as at water's edge, in grass, or in a cave.
IV	Captivate	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
VI	Confide	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk. stat.
I	Conversion	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	The user changes its type to become the same type as one of its moves.
II	Conversion 2	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the attack the opponent used last.
IV	Copycat	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
I	Defense Curl	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
I	Disable	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
I	Double Team	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Self	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
II	Encore	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.
II	Endure	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
V	Entrainment	Status		000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target's Ability the same as the user's.
I	Flash	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user flashes a light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
I	Focus Energy	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
III	Follow Me	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user draws attention to itself, making all targets take aim only at the user.
II	Foresight	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
I	Glare	Status	Tough	000—	09090%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.
I	Growl	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	4040 (max 64)	Many Others	The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes' Attack stats are lowered.
I	Growth	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user's body grows all at once, raising the Atk and Sp. Atk stats.
I	Harden	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
II	Heal Bell	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Your Party	The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.
III	Helping Hand	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Unknown	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
III	Howl	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
I	Leer	Status	Cool	000—	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Many Others	The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team's Defense stats are reduced.
II	Lock-On	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user takes sure aim at the target. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target.
I	Lovely Kiss	Status	Beauty	000—	07575%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	With a scary face, the user tries to force a kiss on the target. If it succeeds, the target falls asleep.
IV	Lucky Chant	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Your Party	The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits.
IV	Me First	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	1 Other	The user tries to cut ahead of the target to steal and use the target's intended move with greater power.
II	Mean Look	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
I	Metronome	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
II	Milk Drink	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user restores its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. May also be used in the field to heal HP.
I	Mimic	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
II	Mind Reader	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Normal	The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
I	Minimize	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.
II	Morning Sun	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	Self	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
III	Nature Power	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	An attack that makes use of nature's power. Its effects vary depending on the user's environment.
VI	Noble Roar	Status		000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Normal	Letting out a noble roar, the user intimidates the target and lowers its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
III	Odor Sleuth	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
II	Pain Split	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
II	Perish Song	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	All	Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
II	Protect	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
III	Psych Up	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
I	Recover	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.
III	Recycle	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
V	Reflect Type	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user reflects the target's type, making it the same type as the target.
III	Refresh	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
I	Roar	Status	Cool	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
II	Safeguard	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	2525 (max 40)	Your Party	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
II	Scary Face	Status	Tough	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.
I	Screech	Status	Smart	000—	08585%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat.
I	Sharpen	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	The user reduces its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat.
V	Shell Smash	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Self	The user breaks its shell, lowering its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.
V	Simple Beam	Status		000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user's mysterious psychic wave changes the target's Ability to Simple.
I	Sing	Status	Cute	000—	05555%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.
II	Sketch	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	011 (max 1)	Normal	It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.
III	Slack Off	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
II	Sleep Talk	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
I	SmokeScreen	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the target's accuracy.
I	Softboiled	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user restores its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. May also be used in the field to heal HP.
I	Splash	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...
III	Stockpile	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
I	Substitute	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
I	Supersonic	Status	Smart	000—	05555%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
II	Swagger	Status	Cute	000—	09090%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
III	Swallow	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
II	Sweet Scent	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Many Others	A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
I	Swords Dance	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
I	Tail Whip	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	3030 (max 48)	Many Others	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
III	Teeter Dance	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	All Others	The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses the Pokémon around it.
III	Tickle	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
I	Transform	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set.
I	Whirlwind	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
III	Wish	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	One turn after this move is used, the target's HP is restored by half the user's maximum HP.
V	Work Up	Status		000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
III	Yawn	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
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.

Poison Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
I	Acid Armor	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
V	Coil	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.
IV	Gastro Acid	Status	Beauty	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
I	Poison Gas	Status	Smart	000—	08080%	4040 (max 64)	Many Others	A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon. It may poison those hit.
I	PoisonPowder	Status	Smart	000—	07575%	3535 (max 56)	Normal	The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.
I	Toxic	Status	Smart	000—	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
IV	Toxic Spikes	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Other Side	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent's feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.
VI	Venom Drench	Status		000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
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.

Psychic Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
I	Agility	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
V	Ally Switch	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user teleports using a strange power and switches its place with one of its allies.
I	Amnesia	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
I	Barrier	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Self	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
III	Calm Mind	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
III	Cosmic Power	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
IV	Gravity	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	All	Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.
V	Guard Split	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of its target's.
IV	Guard Swap	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the target.
IV	Heal Block	Status	Cute	000—	100100%	1515 (max 24)	Other Side	For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.
V	Heal Pulse	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal (long-range)	The user emits a healing pulse which restores the target's HP by up to half of its max HP.
IV	Healing Wish	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status cured.
IV	Heart Swap	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user employs its psychic power to switch stat changes with the target.
I	Hypnosis	Status	Smart	000—	06060%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
III	Imprison	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Other Side	If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it.
I	Kinesis	Status	Smart	000—	08080%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. It lowers the target's accuracy.
I	Light Screen	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	3030 (max 48)	Your Party	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
IV	Lunar Dance	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.
III	Magic Coat	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Self	A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
V	Magic Room	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	All	The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's held items lose their effects for five turns.
I	Meditate	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.
IV	Miracle Eye	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
V	Power Split	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target's.
IV	Power Swap	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the target.
IV	Power Trick	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.
IV	Psycho Shift	Status	Cool	000—	09090%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.
I	Reflect	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Your Party	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
I	Rest	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
III	Role Play	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.
III	Skill Swap	Status	Smart	000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
V	Telekinesis	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Normal	The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.
I	Teleport	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon. It can also warp to the last Pokémon Center visited.
III	Trick	Status	Smart	000—	100100%	1010 (max 16)	Normal	The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
IV	Trick Room	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	All	The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
V	Wonder Room	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	All	The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.
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.

Rock Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
IV	Rock Polish	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
II	Sandstorm	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	All	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
IV	Stealth Rock	Status	Cool	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Other Side	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.
V	Wide Guard	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Your Party	The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chances of failing rises.
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.

Steel Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
V	Autotomize	Status		000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Self	The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.
III	Iron Defense	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	Self	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
VI	King's Shield	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also harshly lowers the Attack stat of any attacker who makes direct contact.
III	Metal Sound	Status	Smart	000—	08585%	4040 (max 64)	Normal	A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat.
V	Shift Gear	Status		000—	000—%	1010 (max 16)	Self	The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack and sharply raising its Speed.
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 Moves

Gen	Move	Category	Contest	Power	Accuracy	PP	Range	Description
IV	Aqua Ring	Status	Beauty	000—	000—%	2020 (max 32)	Self	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
II	Rain Dance	Status	Tough	000—	000—%	055 (max 8)	All	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
V	Soak	Status		000—	100100%	2020 (max 32)	Normal	The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target's type to Water.
III	Water Sport	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	1515 (max 24)	All	The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.
I	Withdraw	Status	Cute	000—	000—%	4040 (max 64)	Self	The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
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:Status moves

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