Prevents other Pokémon's moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon's stats.
The Pokémon's moves are unaffected by the target's barriers, substitutes, and the like.
May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85 | 20 | Contact | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 16 | Contact | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Bite | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | ContactBite | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Flamethrower | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Spec | 110 | 80 | 8 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | |
| Surf | Water | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | Stat | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. | |
| Thunder | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70 | 12 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Agility | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. | |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Night Shade | Ghost | Spec | - | 100 | 16 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. | |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. | |
| Reflect | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns. | |
| Fire Blast | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85 | 8 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
| Swift | Normal | Spec | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
| Thief | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Curse | Ghost | Stat | - | - | 12 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
| Lock-On | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the user's next move does not miss that target. | |
| Outrage | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
| Baton Pass | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. | |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100 | 16 | Ball | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Stat | - | 85 | 16 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. | |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | |
| Astonish | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100 | 15 | Contact | The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | Stat | - | - | 20 | Dance | The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats. |
| U-turn | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Assurance | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 12 | Contact | This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn. |
| Last Resort | Normal | Phys | 140 | 100 | 8 | Contact | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100 | 12 | Pulse | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | Phys | 100 | 75 | 12 | Contact | The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Spec | 130 | 90 | 8 | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. | |
| Double Hit | Normal | Phys | 35 | 90 | 12 | Contact | The user slams the target with a tail or the like. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| Hex | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100 | 12 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. | |
| Acrobatics | Flying | Phys | 55 | 100 | 16 | Contact | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90 | 12 | Contact | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Phantom Force | Ghost | Phys | 90 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| Infestation | Bug | Spec | 20 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | Phys | 85 | 100 | 12 | ContactBite | The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100 | 16 | Contact | The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats. |
| Tera Blast | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100 | 10 | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. | |
| Pounce | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | Contact | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Dragon Cheer | Dragon | Stat | - | - | 16 | Sound | The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more. |