Pokémon Black and White Moves

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

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The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats.

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The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

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The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.

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The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.

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The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

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The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

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The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user teleports using a strange power and switches its place with one of its allies.

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

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The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

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The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

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The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.

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The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

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The user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.

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The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.

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The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.

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If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

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The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.

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If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This move is certain to hit.

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The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

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The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.

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An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

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Round objects are hurled at the target to strike two to five times in a row.

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The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.

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The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

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The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

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The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

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The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn’t holding an item.

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The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

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Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

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The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

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The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user must rest on the next turn, however.

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The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn.

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A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

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The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense, yet beautiful, blue flame. It may leave the target with a burn.

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The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

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The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis.

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The user clubs the target with a bone. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row.

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The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops to hit the target twice, coming and going.

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The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

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The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

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The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

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A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

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A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

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The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

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The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

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The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

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The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

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The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

The user’s type is changed depending on its environment, such as at water’s edge, in grass, or in a cave.

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If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

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The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

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The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered.

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The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the target.

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Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

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The user throws the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

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The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

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The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.

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The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

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The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

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The target is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row.

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The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

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The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.

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The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

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The user changes its type to become the same type as one of its moves.

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The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the attack the opponent used last.

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The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

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The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

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The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically raising the user’s Defense stat.

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The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the target, harshly reducing its Speed stat.

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A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

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The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

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The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.

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A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

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The target is crushed with great force. The attack is more powerful the more HP the target has left.

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A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

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The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

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Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

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The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

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The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

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A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

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When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

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It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

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The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

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A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.

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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.

The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches that may also leave it confused.

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Two turns after this move is used, the user blasts the target with a concentrated bundle of light.

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The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

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The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

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The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

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By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

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Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

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The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

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The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.

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The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

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This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

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The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

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The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.

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The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

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The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.

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The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

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The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

A large egg is hurled at the target with maximum force to inflict damage.

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The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.

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The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

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It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

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The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

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An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

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The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

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The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

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.

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The user attacks the opposing team with explosive fury. The lower the user’s HP, the less powerful this attack becomes.

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The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user charges the target at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move.

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An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

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An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

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The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

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A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

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An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

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Cloaked in flames, the user dances and flaps its wings. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

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The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.

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The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.

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A column of fire hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its Grass equivalent, its damage increases into a vast sea of fire.

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The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.

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The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

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The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

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The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

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The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.

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The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

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The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. The user sustains serious damage and may leave the target burned.

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The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

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The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

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The user draws attention to itself, making all targets take aim only at the user.

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The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

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Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

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The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

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The user slams the target with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn.

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The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

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The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

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The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

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The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame.

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The user brings down a giant flame. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous thunderbolt.

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Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

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The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.

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The user attacks by throwing two steel gears at its target.

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A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

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The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This attack reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

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The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

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The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

A column of grass hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its water equivalent, its damage increases into a vast swamp.

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The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.

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Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

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The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

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The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

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If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

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The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of its target’s.

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The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the target.

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A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target will faint instantly if this attack hits.

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The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.

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A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

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The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

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The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

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The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

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The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. It also damages the user a little.

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The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage.

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The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.

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For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.

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The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.

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The user emits a healing pulse which restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

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The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status cured.

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The user unleashes a vicious blow after its cute act makes the target less wary. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user employs its psychic power to switch stat changes with the target.

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The user slams its target with its flame- covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the damage.

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The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

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The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater its damage.

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The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

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This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.

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The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

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A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

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The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

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The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. If it hits, the target faints instantly.

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The user drains the target’s energy with its horns. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

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The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.

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The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.

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The target is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however.

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The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

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The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

The user bites hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

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The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

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The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

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The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

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The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.

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The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

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The user attacks by harshly dropping an icicle onto the target. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user launches sharp icicles at the target. It strikes two to five times in a row.

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The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

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If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it.

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The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. It leaves the target with a burn.

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The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

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The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

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The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

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The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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The user releases countless shots of light at the target. Its type varies with the kind of Plate the user is holding.

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The user jumps up high, then strikes with a kick. If the kick misses, the user hurts itself.

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The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. It lowers the target’s accuracy.

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The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

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This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

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An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave targets with a burn.

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The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

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The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target’s accuracy.

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The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

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A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

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The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

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The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

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A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

The user takes sure aim at the target. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target.

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With a scary face, the user tries to force a kiss on the target. If it succeeds, the target falls asleep.

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A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.

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The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.

The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits.

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The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.

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The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

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The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

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A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

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The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns.

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The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss.

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The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.

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The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack will not miss.

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The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

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The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone around the user. Its power varies.

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The user tries to cut ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power.

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The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

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The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.

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A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

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The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

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The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

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Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

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The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

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The user retaliates with much greater power against the target that last inflicted damage on it.

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The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

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A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.

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The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. It may also raise the user’s Attack.

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The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

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The user restores its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. May also be used in the field to heal HP.

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The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

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The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

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The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.

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Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

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A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

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The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

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The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

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The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

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A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk.

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The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

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The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

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The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

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The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

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The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

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The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

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The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ accuracy.

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The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

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The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

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An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

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The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

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The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

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The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

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A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

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The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

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Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

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The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

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The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

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The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

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Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.

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If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

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Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

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The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

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Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

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The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned.

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A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon. It may poison those hit.

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The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.

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The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

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The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

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The target is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.

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The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the targets.

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The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

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The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target’s.

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The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the target.

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The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.

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The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target.

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The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however.

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It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.

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The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

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The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

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Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.

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The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

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The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.

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This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

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An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

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The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

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The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

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The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

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As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

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The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

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The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

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Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

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Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

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The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

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A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

The user reflects the target’s type, making it the same type as the target.

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The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.

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The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of those listening. It may also induce sleep.

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The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

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An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

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The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user must rest on the next turn.

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The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.

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The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.

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The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

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Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. It must rest on the next turn, however.

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The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

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The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

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The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

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The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

The target is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. It may also leave the target with a burn.

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The user attacks by slicing with its long horns. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

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The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

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The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

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A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

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Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

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An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

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An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave targets with a burn.

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The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

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The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target.

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The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

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The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. It may harshly lower the target’s Sp. Def.

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The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

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The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

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The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

The user disappears, then strikes the target on the second turn. It hits even if the target protects itself.

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The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.

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The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

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The user reduces its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat.

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The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits.

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The user breaks its shell, lowering its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

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The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack and sharply raising its Speed.

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The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

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The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

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The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

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The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple.

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A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.

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It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.

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The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

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The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

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A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.

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The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.

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The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

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The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.

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While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

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Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

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Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

This attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. It also cures the target’s paralysis, however.

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The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

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The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the target’s accuracy.

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The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

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An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

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The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.

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The user restores its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. May also be used in the field to heal HP.

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A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.

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The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.

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The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

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The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.

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Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

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The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

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The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.

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The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

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The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

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The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

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The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

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The user crushes its targets by rolling over them with its rolled-up body. This attack may make the target flinch.

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The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

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The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.

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The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.

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The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the damage.

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The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

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The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

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While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.

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The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

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The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

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The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half.

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The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

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The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

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It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

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The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.

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A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

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Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

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The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

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A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.