Game move errors

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

Pokémon with unobtainable movesets in the core games

Unobtainable for the generation

Single unobtainable moves

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Lance's Dragonite	Barrier	Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue Pokémon Red and Blue	Lance's Dragonite knows Barrier in all Generation I games except Pokémon Yellow, although Dragonite could not know this move until Generation VI, in which a Dragonite based on Lance's that knows Barrier was distributed.
	Juggler's Slowbro	Metronome	Pokémon Stadium	Fuchsia Gym's Juggler's Slowbro knows Metronome in the Round 1 battle, although Slowbro cannot know this move.
	Lance's Aerodactyl	Rock Slide	Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Lance's Aerodactyl knows Rock Slide in the Generation II games, although Aerodactyl could not know this move until Generation III.
	Chaser Emok's Gulpin and Swalot	Thief	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Town, in the first and second battles, Emok's Gulpin knows Thief, although Gulpin cannot know this move. Similarly, in the third battle, Emok's Swalot knows Thief although Swalot cannot know this move.
	Chaser Maiz's Koffing, Kirlia, and Shroomish	Pound	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, Maiz's Koffing, Kirlia, and Shroomish know Pound, although they cannot know this move.
	Bandana Guy Noxy's Lotad	Fake Out	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, Noxy's Lotad knows Fake Out, although Lotad cannot know this move. However, its evolution, Lombre, can.
	Hunter Zalo's Lombre	Fury Attack	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave, Zalo's Lombre knows Fury Attack, although Lombre cannot know this move.
	Hunter Meli's Zigzagoon	Fury Swipes	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave, Meli's Zigzagoon knows Fury Swipes, although Zigzagoon cannot know this move. However, its evolution, Linoone, can.
	Bodybuilder Rapoz's Pikachu	Tackle	Pokémon Colosseum	In Mt. Battle Area 1 in Battle Mode Singles as well as in Battle Now, Rapoz's Pikachu knows Tackle, although Pikachu cannot know this move.
	Cooltrainer Cruik's Muk	Shadow Ball	Pokémon Colosseum	In Mt. Battle Area 10 in Battle Mode Singles as well as in Battle Now, Cruik's Muk knows Shadow Ball, although Muk cannot learn this move until Generation IV.
	Cooltrainer Dianne's Lanturn	Earthquake	Pokémon Emerald	In Pokémon Emerald's Victory Road, Cooltrainer Dianne's Lanturn knows Earthquake, although Lanturn cannot know this move.
	Battle Sims Paras	Sleep Powder	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In the "Healing status conditions" Battle Sim, the opposing Trainer's Paras knows Sleep Powder, although Paras cannot know this move.
	Battle CD 05 Blissey	Reflect	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Battle CD 05, the player's Pokémon is a Blissey that knows Reflect. Blissey could only learn Reflect by teaching it to Chansey in a Generation I game and evolving it in a Generation II game. However, since it cannot be transferred to Generation III, Blissey cannot learn Reflect in XD.
	Battle CD 07 Machamp	Swords Dance	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	On Battle CD 07, the player's Pokémon is a Machamp that knows Swords Dance, although Machamp cannot know this move.
	Battle CD 38 Anorith	Waterfall	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	On Battle CD 38, one of Sim Trainer Burg's Pokémon is an Anorith that knows Waterfall, although Anorith cannot know this move.
	Gonzap's Skarmory	Hyper Beam	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Snagem Hideout, Gonzap's Skarmory knows Hyper Beam, although Skarmory cannot know this move.
	Battle Hall Totodile	Brine	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Totodile in the Battle Hall know Brine, although Totodile cannot know this move.
	Battle Hall Roselia	Sludge	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Roselia in the Battle Hall know Sludge, although Roselia cannot know this move.
	Battle Hall Anorith	Stone Edge	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Anorith in the Battle Hall know Stone Edge, although Anorith cannot know this move. However, its evolution, Armaldo, can.
	School Kid Ann's Wormadam	Leaf Storm	Pokémon Black and White	On Unova Route 12 in Pokémon Black and White, School Kid Ann's Sandy Cloak Wormadam knows the move Leaf Storm, although Sandy Cloak Wormadam cannot know this move, only Plant Cloak Wormadam can; it should instead know Fissure.
	En's Moltres	Leer	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the downloadable The Legendary Rotation Battle! for PWT, En's Moltres knows Leer, although Moltres can only learn this move in Generation I (which cannot be transferred to Generation V).
	Abel's Metagross	Ice Beam	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the downloadable 2012: Masters Division Challenge for PWT, Abel's Metagross, due to an error, knows the illegal move Ice Beam. This error existed in the initial distribution of the tournament, which lasted from November 18 to 20, 2012, when the tournament was replaced with an updated version in which Metagross knows the correct move, Ice Punch. This has been officially confirmed as an error, due to being based on a real-world Trainer.
	Totem Wishiwashi's Ally Alomomola	Water Gun	Pokémon Sun and Moon	In the battle against Totem Wishiwashi at Brooklet Hill, the Totem Pokémon can summon an ally Alomomola which knows Water Gun, although Alomomola cannot know this move.
	Battle Royal Shuckle	Stockpile	Pokémon Sun and Moon (v1.0)	In the Battle Royal, one of the Pokémon that can be used by opponents is a Shuckle that knows Stockpile, although Shuckle cannot know this move. This only occurs in v1.0 of Pokémon Sun and Moon; in v1.1, this Shuckle instead knows Double Team.
	Battle Tree Kommo-o	Shell Smash	Pokémon Sun and Moon (v1.0)	In the Battle Tree, one of the Pokémon that can be used by opponents is a Kommo-o that knows Shell Smash, although Kommo-o cannot know this move. This only occurs in v1.0 of Pokémon Sun and Moon; in v1.1, this Kommo-o instead knows Draco Meteor.

Unobtainable combinations of moves

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

Artwork	Name	Moves	Game	Notes
	Psychic Mason's Blastoise	Mirror Coat and Haze	Pokémon Stadium 2	Psychic Mason, the eighth Trainer in the Poké Cup Ultra Ball R-2, has a Blastoise that knows both Mirror Coat and Haze. While Blastoise can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Blastoise can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Water 1 Egg Group and Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Blastoise family, that can learn Mirror Coat is Corsola, which cannot learn Haze.
	Youngster Bernie's Exeggcute	Mega Drain and AncientPower	Pokémon Stadium 2	Youngster Bernie, the first Trainer in the Little Cup R-2 has an Exeggcute that knows both Mega Drain and AncientPower. While Exeggcute can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Exeggcute can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but there were no Pokémon in the Grass Egg Group that could know both of these moves at the same time.
	Chuck's Sandslash	Metal Claw and Rock Slide	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 Battle, Chuck has a Sandslash that knows both Metal Claw and Rock Slide. While Sandslash can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Sandslash can only learn the Generation II move Metal Claw as an Egg Move in Pokémon Crystal, whereas it can only learn Rock Slide as a Generation I TM. Due to the Move Tutors for Rock Slide in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (as well as the TM for Rock Slide from Generation IV onward) and Sandslash maintaining Metal Claw as an Egg Move, this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	Pryce's Tentacruel	Mirror Coat and Reflect	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 Battle, Pryce has a Tentacruel that knows both Mirror Coat and Reflect. While Tentacruel can know both of these moves individually, it cannot know both simultaneously. Tentacruel can only learn the Generation II move Mirror Coat as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Reflect as a Generation I TM.
	Lt. Surge's Raichu	Surf and Reversal	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 battle, Lt. Surge has a Raichu that knows both Surf and Reversal. While Raichu can know both of these moves individually, it cannot know both simultaneously. Raichu can only learn the Generation II move Reversal as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Surf as a Move Tutor move as a Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium (Japanese) or international versions of Pokémon Stadium (English).
	Twins Min and Lyn's Nidorina	Charm and Body Slam	Pokémon Stadium 2	Twins Min and Lyn, the second opponents in the Azalea Gym R-2, have a Nidorina that knows both Charm and Body Slam. While Nidorina can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Nidorina can only learn the Generation II move Charm as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Body Slam as a Generation I TM. Due to the Move Tutor for Body Slam in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Nidorina maintaining Charm as an Egg Move, this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	Boarder Claude's Clefable	Charm, Mega Punch, and Mega Kick	Pokémon Stadium 2	Boarder Claude, the seventh opponent in the Poké Cup Poké Ball R-2, has a Clefable that knows Charm, Mega Punch, and Mega Kick. While Clefable can know all three of these moves individually, it could not know all three simultaneously at the time. Clefable can only learn the Generation II move Charm as a Cleffa, whereas it can only learn Mega Punch and Mega Kick as Generation I TMs. Due to the Move Tutors for Mega Punch and Mega Kick in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Cleffa maintaining Charm as a level-up move, this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	Bruno's Exeggutor	AncientPower and Explosion	Pokémon Stadium 2	During his R-2 battle, Bruno has an Exeggutor that knows both AncientPower and Explosion. While Exeggutor can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Exeggutor can only learn the Generation II move AncientPower as an Egg Move, whereas it can only learn Explosion as a Generation I TM. Due to the Move Tutors for Explosion in FireRed and LeafGreen (as well as the TM for Explosion from Generation IV onward) and Exeggutor maintaining AncientPower as an Egg Move (as well as the Move Tutor for AncientPower in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver), this combination is possible from Generation III onward.
	St. Performer Shuf's Murkrow	Confuse Ray and Perish Song	Pokémon Colosseum	In Under Colosseum in the Story Mode, Shuf has a Murkrow that knows both Confuse Ray and Perish Song. While Murkrow can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Murkrow can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but there were no Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group that could know both of these moves at the same time.
	Bodybuilder Okona's Machamp	Encore and Rolling Kick	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	In Quick Battle, Okona has a Machamp that knows both Encore and Rolling Kick. While Machamp can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Machamp can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but there were no Pokémon in the Human-Like Egg Group that could know both of these moves at the same time.
	Battle Hall Spearow	Quick Attack and Scary Face	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	All Spearow in the Battle Hall know both Quick Attack and Scary Face. While Spearow can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Spearow can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon, other than Spearow or Fearow, that can learn Scary Face is Aerodactyl, which cannot learn Quick Attack. Due to Archen and Archeops, Pokémon in the Flying Egg Group that can be male, learning both Quick Attack and Scary Face by level-up in Generation V, this combination is possible from Generation V onward.
	Drowzee	Assist and Barrier	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	Battle Frontier opponents, except in the Battle Hall, may use a Drowzee that knows both Assist and Barrier. While Drowzee can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Drowzee can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Human-Like Egg Group Pokémon, other than Drowzee or Hypno, that can learn Assist are Spinda and the Chimchar family, which cannot learn Barrier.
	Gligar	Sand Tomb and Metal Claw	Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver	Battle Frontier opponents, except in the Battle Hall, may use a Gligar that knows both Sand Tomb and Metal Claw. While Gligar can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Gligar can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Bug Egg Group Pokémon, other than Gligar or Gliscor, that can learn Metal Claw are Scizor, the Nincada family and the Paras family, which cannot learn Sand Tomb.
	Kangaskhan	Double-Edge and Circle Throw	Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	Battle Subway opponents may use a Kangaskhan that knows both Double-Edge and Circle Throw. While Kangaskhan can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Kangaskhan can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than Kangaskhan, that can learn Circle Throw are the Whismur family, which cannot know both Double-Edge and Circle Throw simultaneously; the Whismur family can only learn Circle Throw as an Egg Move from Generation V onward, whereas they can only learn Double-Edge from a Generation III Move Tutor.
	Gothitelle	Mirror Coat and Miracle Eye	Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	Battle Subway opponents may use a Gothitelle that knows both Mirror Coat and Miracle Eye. While Gothitelle can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Gothitelle can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Human-Like Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Gothitelle family, that can learn Mirror Coat is Lopunny, which cannot learn Miracle Eye.
	Walter's Parasect	Bullet Seed and Leech Seed	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	Walter, an opponent in the Bug Type Expert Tournament, has a Parasect that knows both Bullet Seed and Leech Seed. While Parasect can know both of these moves individually, it cannot know both simultaneously. Parasect can only learn Leech Seed as an Egg Move from Generation V onward, whereas it can only learn Bullet Seed as a Generation III or IV TM.
	Janine's Crobat	Hypnosis and Brave Bird	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the Type Expert and World Leaders Tournaments, Janine has a Crobat that knows both Hypnosis and Brave Bird. While Crobat can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Crobat can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Crobat family, that can learn Hypnosis are the Hoothoot family, Sigilyph, and the Pidove family, which cannot learn Brave Bird.
	Byron's Aggron	Head Smash and Dragon Rush	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the Type Expert and World Leaders Tournaments, Byron has an Aggron that knows both Head Smash and Dragon Rush. While Aggron can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Aggron can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than the Aggron family, that can learn Dragon Rush are the Charmander family, the Gible family and the Rhyhorn family, which cannot learn Head Smash.
	Winona's Tropius	Leaf Blade and Curse	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon, Winona has a Tropius that knows both Leaf Blade and Curse. While Tropius can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Tropius can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Plant and Monster Egg Group Pokémon, other than Tropius, that can learn Leaf Blade are Victreebel, Bellossom, Grovyle and Sceptile, and the Snivy family, which cannot learn Curse.
	Burgh's Accelgor	Guard Split and Spikes	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	In the Unova Leaders Tournament, Burgh has an Accelgor that knows both Guard Split and Spikes. While Accelgor can know both of these moves individually, it could not know both simultaneously at the time. Accelgor can only learn these moves as Egg Moves, but the only Bug Egg Group Pokémon, other than Shelmet or Accelgor, that can learn Guard Split is Shuckle, which cannot learn Spikes.

Moves known at an early level

Due to the Move Reminder being able to teach moves the Pokémon would learn at higher levels in Generation VII, all moves can be taught at any levels in Generation VII.

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Pika Cup Rental Gyarados	Hydro Pump, Leer, and Bite	Pokémon Stadium	The rental Gyarados available for the Pika Cup knows Hydro Pump, Leer, and Bite at level 15. Although Gyarados can learn these moves at level 1 in Red, Green, and Blue, it can only be obtained at level 15 in Yellow or in Generation II, where it learns these moves at a later level. Since no Move Reminder exists in Red, Green, or Blue, it cannot be taught these moves.
	Pryce's Piloswine	Fury Attack	Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Pryce's Piloswine knows Fury Attack at level 31, although Piloswine doesn't learn this move until level 33. Swinub does not learn the move at all, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding.
	Little Cup Rental Voltorb	Mirror Coat	Pokémon Stadium 2	The rental Voltorb available for the Little Cup knows Mirror Coat at level 5, although Voltorb doesn't learn this move until level 41. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon.
	Youngster Bernie's Voltorb	Mirror Coat	Pokémon Stadium 2	Youngster Bernie, the first Trainer in the Little Cup R-2, has a Voltorb that knows Mirror Coat at level 5, although Voltorb doesn't learn this move until level 41. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon.
	Little Cup Rental Magnemite	Supersonic and Lock-On	Pokémon Stadium 2	The rental Magnemite available for the Little Cup knows Supersonic and Lock-On at level 5, although Magnemite doesn't learn these moves until level 11 (29 in Generation I) and level 27, respectively. It cannot learn these moves at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon. Due to Magnemite learning Supersonic at level 4 in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Magnemite can know Supersonic at level 5 in Generation V onward.
	PokéFan Janet's Magnemite	Lock-On	Pokémon Stadium 2	PokéFan Janet, the fourth Trainer in the Little Cup R-2, has a Magnemite that knows Lock-On at level 5, although Magnemite doesn't learn this move until level 27. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon.
	Little Cup Rental Porygon	Sharpen	Pokémon Stadium 2	The rental Porygon available for the Little Cup knows Sharpen at level 5, although Porygon doesn't learn this move until level 24 in Generation II. While it can learn this move at level 1 in Generation I, it cannot be taught to a low enough level Porygon because no Move Reminder exists in Generation I. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon. Due to Porygon learning Sharpen at level 1 in Generation IV, Porygon can know Sharpen at level 5 in Generation IV onward.
	Poké Fan Rex's Porygon	Recover	Pokémon Stadium 2	Poké Fan Rex, the eighth Trainer in the Little Cup R-2, has a Porygon that knows Recover at level 5, although Porygon doesn't learn this move until level 20 in Generation II (28 in Generation I). It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon.
	Sidney's Shiftry	Extrasensory	Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Sidney's Shiftry knows Extrasensory at level 48, although Shiftry doesn't learn this move until level 49 as a Nuzleaf. Seedot cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Nuzleaf learning Extrasensory at level 36 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Shiftry can know Extrasensory at level 48 in Generation VI onward.
	Winona's Altaria	Dragon Dance	Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	During the initial battle, Winona's Altaria knows Dragon Dance at level 33, although Altaria doesn't learn this move until level 40. Swablu cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Altaria learning Dragon Dance at level 30 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Altaria can know Dragon Dance at level 33 in Generation VI onward.
	Bandana Guy Noxy and Hunter Valen's Lombre	Uproar	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, the Lombre owned by Bandana Guy Noxy and Hunter Valen each know Uproar at level 34 and level 37 respectively, although Lombre doesn't learn this move until level 43. Lotad cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Lotad and Lombre being able to learn Uproar via Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Lombre can know Uproar at level 34 and level 37 in Generation IV onward.
	Cipher Peon Kass and Hunter Drovic's Baltoy	Cosmic Power	Pokémon Colosseum	In the Relic Cave and in Mt. Battle during the Cipher invasion, the Baltoy owned by Cipher Peon Kass and Hunter Drovic each know Cosmic Power at level 35 and level 36 respectively, although Baltoy doesn't learn this move until level 37. Baltoy cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding because it is a genderless Pokémon. Due to Baltoy learning Cosmic Power at level 31 in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Baltoy can know Cosmic Power at level 35 and level 36 in Generation V onward.
	Hunter Meli's Linoone	Slash	Pokémon Colosseum	In Pyrite Cave during the rematch, Meli's Linoone knows Slash at level 39, although Linoone doesn't learn this move until level 41. Zigzagoon cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Linoone learning Slash at level 32 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Linoone can know Slash at level 39 in Generation VI onward.
	Hunter Doken's Linoone	Slash	Pokémon Colosseum	In the Pyrite Building during the rematch, Doken's Linoone knows Slash at level 37, although Linoone doesn't learn this move until level 41. Zigzagoon cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Linoone learning Slash at level 32 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Linoone can know Slash at level 37 in Generation VI onward.
	Dakim's Marshtomp	Muddy Water	Pokémon Colosseum	During the first battle, Dakim's Marshtomp knows Muddy Water at level 36, although Marshtomp doesn't learn this move until level 37. Mudkip cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding.
	Cipher Peon Dioge's Masquerain	Silver Wind	Pokémon Colosseum	At Realgam Tower during the first battle, Dioge's Masquerain knows Silver Wind at level 42, although Masquerain doesn't learn this move until level 47. Surskit cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Masquerain learning Silver Wind at level 40 in Generation IV, Masquerain can know Silver Wind at level 42 in Generation IV onward.
	Bodybuilder Lona's Masquerain	Stun Spore and Whirlwind	Pokémon Colosseum	In The Under during the first battle, Lona's Masquerain knows Stun Spore and Whirlwind at level 39, although Masquerain doesn't learn these moves until level 40 and level 53 respectively. Surskit cannot learn these moves, which means it cannot know them at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Masquerain learning Stun Spore at level 33 in Generation IV, Masquerain can know Stun Spore at level 39 in Generation IV onward. Due to Masquerain learning Whirlwind at level 1 in Generation VI, Masquerain can know Whirlwind at level 39 in Generation VI onward.
	Cipher Peon Nore's Masquerain	Whirlwind	Pokémon Colosseum	At the Snagem Hideout during the rematch, Nore's Masquerain knows Whirlwind at level 52, although Masquerain doesn't learn this move until level 53. Surskit cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Masquerain learning Whirlwind at level 1 in Generation VI, Masquerain can know Whirlwind at level 39 in Generation VI onward.
	Chaser Trus's Magneton	Zap Cannon and Tri Attack	Pokémon Colosseum	Trus's Magneton knows Tri Attack and Zap Cannon at level 40, although Magneton doesn't learn these moves until level 44 and level 62 respectively. It cannot learn these moves at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon. Due to Magneton learning Tri Attack at level 1 in Generation IV, Magneton can know Tri Attack at level 40 in Generation IV onward. Due to Magneton learning Zap Cannon at level 1 in Generation VI, Magneton can know Zap Cannon at level 40 in Generation VI onward.
	Hunter Aline's Metang	Iron Defense	Pokémon Colosseum	Aline's Metang know Iron Defense at level 39, although Metang doesn't learn this move until level 44. Its pre-evolution, Beldum, cannot learn this move until Generation IV. Due to Beldum and Metang being able to learn Iron Defense via Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Metang can know Iron Defense at level 39 in Generation IV onward.
	Hunter Zalo's Metang	Meteor Mash	Pokémon Colosseum	During the rematch, Zalo's Metang knows Meteor Mash at level 39, although Metang doesn't learn this move until level 50. Its pre-evolution, Beldum, cannot learn this move. Due to the Move Reminder allowing Metang to learn Meteor Mash before level 50 in Pokemon Sun and Moon, Metang can now learn Meteor Mash at level 39 in Generation VII
	Bodybuilder Givern's Wigglytuff	Hyper Voice	Pokémon Colosseum	Givern's Wigglytuff knows Hyper Voice at level 43, although Wigglytuff doesn't learn this move until level 44 as a Jigglypuff. Igglybuff cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding. Due to Igglybuff, Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff being able to learn Hyper Voice via Move Tutor in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Wigglytuff can know Hyper Voice at level 43 in Generation V onward.
	Norman's Linoone	Slash	Pokémon Emerald	Norman's Linoone knows Slash at level 29, although Linoone doesn't learn this move until level 41. Zigzagoon cannot learn this move, which means it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding.
	Cipher Peon Petro's Metang	Iron Defense	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	Petro's Metang know Iron Defense at level 39, although Metang doesn't learn this move until level 44. Its pre-evolution, Beldum, cannot learn this move until Generation IV. Due to Beldum and Metang being able to learn Iron Defense via Move Tutor in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Metang can know Iron Defense at level 39 in Generation IV onward.
	Cooltrainer Noxon's Articuno	Sheer Cold	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	Noxon's Articuno knows Sheer Cold at level 64, although Articuno doesn't learn this move until level 85. It cannot know it at a lower level due to it being a Legendary Pokémon. Due to Articuno learning Sheer Cold at level 1 in Generation VI, Articuno can know Sheer Cold at level 64 in Generation VI onward.
	Bianca's Purrloin	Growl	Pokémon Black 2 and White 2	During the capture tutorial, Bianca captures a wild Purrloin that knows Growl at level 2, although Purrloin doesn't learn this move until level 3. While Purloin can know Growl at level 2 due to breeding even in Generation V, this is not possible for wild Purrloin.
	Wulfric's Cryogonal	Confuse Ray	Pokémon X and Y	In the first rematch in the Battle Chateau, Wulfric's Cryogonal knows Confuse Ray at level 40, although Cryogonal doesn't learn this move until level 45. It cannot learn this move at a lower level due to breeding since it is a genderless Pokémon.

Unobtainable combinations of moves for the current level

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

Unobtainable until a later game in the generation

Single unobtainable moves

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Veteran Brenden's Hippowdon	Dig	Pokémon Platinum	In Victory Road after collecting the National Pokédex, Brenden's Hippowdon knows Dig. While Hippowdon could not know this move at the time Pokémon Platinum was released, it can learn it in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (which was released later) then be traded to Pokémon Platinum.

Moves known at an early level

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Viola's Masquerain	Air Slash	Pokémon X and Y	In the first rematch in the Battle Chateau, Viola's Masquerain knows Air Slash at level 40. While Masquerain doesn't learn this move until level 47 in Pokémon X and Y and Surskit cannot learn this move (so it cannot know it at a lower level due to breeding), it can learn it at level 38 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (which was released later) then be traded to Pokémon X and Y.

Errors in promotional material

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

Discrepancies in spin-off games

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

Super Smash Bros. series

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

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

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

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

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

Pokémon Rumble series

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Gift Togepi	Draining Kiss	Pokémon Rumble World	A Togepi acquired via a password knows Draining Kiss, although Togepi cannot know this move in any game.
	Gift Froakie	Water Shuriken	Pokémon Rumble World	A Froakie acquired via a password knows Water Shuriken, although Froakie cannot know this move prior to evolving into Greninja in any game.

Pokémon GO

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Jigglypuff	Play Rough	Pokémon GO	Jigglypuff can have Play Rough as a Special Attack, although Jigglypuff cannot know this move in the core series games before evolving into Wigglytuff. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Jigglypuff could know, but existing Jigglypuff with the move retain it.
	Diglett	Mud Shot	Pokémon GO	Diglett can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, although Diglett cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Diglett could know, but existing Diglett with the move retain it.
	Dugtrio	Mud Shot	Pokémon GO	Dugtrio can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, although Dugtrio cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Dugtrio could know, but existing Dugtrio with the move retain it.
	Graveler	Mud Shot	Pokémon GO	Graveler can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, although Graveler cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Graveler could know, but existing Graveler with the move retain it.
	Golem	Mud Shot	Pokémon GO	Golem can have Mud Shot as a Fast Attack, although Golem cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Golem could know, but existing Golem with the move retain it.
	Grimer	Acid	Pokémon GO	Grimer can have Acid as a Fast Attack, although Grimer cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Grimer could know, but existing Grimer with the move retain it.
	Muk	Acid	Pokémon GO	Muk can have Acid as a Fast Attack, although Muk cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Muk could know, but existing Muk with the move retain it.
	Hitmonlee	Stomp	Pokémon GO	Hitmonlee can have Stomp as a Special Attack, although Hitmonlee cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Hitmonlee could know, but existing Hitmonlee with the move retain it.
	Koffing	Acid	Pokémon GO	Koffing can have Acid as a Fast Attack, although Koffing cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Koffing could know, but existing Koffing with the move retain it.
	Weezing	Acid	Pokémon GO	Weezing can have Acid as a Fast Attack, although Weezing cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Weezing could know, but existing Weezing with the move retain it.
	Chansey	Psybeam	Pokémon GO	Chansey can have Psybeam as a Special Attack, although Chansey cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Chansey could know, but existing Chansey with the move retain it.
	Staryu	Quick Attack	Pokémon GO	Staryu can have Quick Attack as a Fast Attack, although Staryu cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Staryu could know, but existing Staryu with the move retain it.
	Starmie	Quick Attack	Pokémon GO	Starmie can have Quick Attack as a Fast Attack, although Starmie cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Starmie could know, but existing Starmie with the move retain it.
	Starmie	Psybeam	Pokémon GO	Starmie can have Psybeam as a Special Attack, although Starmie cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Starmie could know, but existing Starmie with the move retain it.
	Porygon	Quick Attack	Pokémon GO	Porygon can have Quick Attack as a Fast Attack, although Porygon cannot know this move in the core series games. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Porygon could know, but existing Porygon with the move retain it.

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

Artwork	Name	Move	Game	Notes	Picture
	Seel	Water Gun	Pokémon GO	Seel can have Water Gun as a Special Attack. Although Seel cannot learn this move in Generation III onward, it was available to teach Seel via TM12 in Generation I (which can then be transferred to the Generation VII games). As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Seel could know, but existing Seel with the move retain it.
	Gyarados	Dragon Breath	Pokémon GO	Gyarados can have Dragon Breath as a Special Attack. Although Gyarados cannot learn this move in Generation III onward, it was available to teach Gyarados via TM24 in Generation II. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Gyarados could know, but existing Gyarados with the move retain it.
	Omastar	Rock Throw	Pokémon GO	Omastar can have Rock Throw as a Fast Attack. Although Omastar cannot learn this move in Generation III onward, it was available through an event in Generation II. As part of the August 20, 2016 server update, this move was removed from the list of moves Omastar could know, but existing Omastar with the move retain it.

Move errors in various Pokémon canons
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