Aqua Step
Water-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Flavor

PhysicalThe user toys with the target and attacks it using light and fluid dance steps. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
![]() Quaquaval Paldea #9 | ![]() ![]() | Start |

PhysicalAqua Step
Water-type move
Move #
872
Introduced
Generation IX
Power
80
Accuracy
100
PP
10
Priority
0
Machine
-
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Cutter | ![]() | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 20 | 9 | The user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Aqua Jet | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 58 | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Aqua Ring | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 41 | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. |
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 90 | 10 | 51 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Brine | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 10 | 16 | This move's power is doubled if the target's HP is at half or less. |
| Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 43 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat. |
| Chilling Water | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | 223 | The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. | |
| Crabhammer | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 90 | 10 | 8 | The target is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Dive | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 13 | The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn. |
| Flip Turn | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 66 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | |
| Hydro Cannon | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | 12 | The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
| Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | 151 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | |
| Hydro Steam | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 1 | The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent. |
| Jet Punch | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | 100 | 15 | 2 | The user summons a torrent around its fist and punches at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Life Dew | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 31 | The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle. |
| Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | 134 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |
| Muddy Water | ![]() | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | 85 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. | |
| Origin Pulse | ![]() | Special | - | 110 | 85 | 10 | 1 | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue. |
| Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | 588 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. | |
| Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | - | 75 | 95 | 10 | 9 | The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 25 | The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
| Snipe Shot | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 1 | The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target. |
| Soak | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 35 | The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water. |
| Sparkling Aria | ![]() | Special | - | 90 | 100 | 10 | 2 | The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be cured by the touch of these bubbles. |
| Steam Eruption | ![]() | Special | - | 110 | 95 | 5 | 1 | The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | 183 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. | |
| Surging Strikes | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 100 | 5 | 1 | The user, having mastered the Water style, strikes the target with a flowing motion three times in a row. This move always lands a critical hit. |
| Triple Dive | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 95 | 10 | 1 | The user performs a perfectly timed triple dive, hitting the target with splashes of water three times in a row. |
| Water Gun | ![]() | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 25 | 112 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Water Pledge | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 30 | A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a rainbow appears. | |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | 193 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | |
| Water Shuriken | ![]() | Special | - | 15 | 100 | 20 | 2 | The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first. |
| Water Spout | ![]() | Special | - | 150 | 100 | 5 | 4 | The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power. |
| Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 117 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. | |
| Wave Crash | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 10 | 18 | The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | 112 | The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns. | |
| Withdraw | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 40 | 24 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat. |












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