Scyther in Pokémon Black & White

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

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

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

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

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

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

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

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

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

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

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

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

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

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

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

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

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

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

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

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

Varies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

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

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

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

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

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

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

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

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Varies

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

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

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

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

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

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

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.