Moves Introduced in Generation 2

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

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

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

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

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

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

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

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat.

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

The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats.

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

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

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

After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

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

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

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

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

The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

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

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

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

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

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

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

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

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

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

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

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

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

The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target.

The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies.

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

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

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

The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon.

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

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

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

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat.

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

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

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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

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

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

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

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

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

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.

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

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

A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.