Twister
Dragon-type special move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

SpecialMove text
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
Details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
![]() Pidgey #16 | ![]() ![]() | 21 |
![]() Pidgeotto #17 | ![]() ![]() | 22 |
![]() Pidgeot #18 | ![]() ![]() | 22 |
![]() Pidgeot Mega #18 | ![]() ![]() | 22 |
![]() Gyarados #92 | ![]() ![]() | 24 |
![]() Gyarados Mega #92 | ![]() ![]() | 24 |
![]() Horsea #116 | ![]() | 17 |
![]() Seadra #117 | ![]() | 17 |
![]() Milotic #156 | ![]() | 14 |
![]() Kingdra #230 | ![]() ![]() | 17 |
![]() Drampa #244 | ![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() Dratini #281 | ![]() | 11 |
![]() Dragonair #282 | ![]() | Start, 11 |
![]() Dragonite #283 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 11 |
![]() Rayquaza #384 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Rayquaza Mega #384 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Dragalge #691 | ![]() ![]() | Evo., Start |
Learners
![]() Charizard #6 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Charizard Mega X #6 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Charizard Mega Y #6 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Butterfree #19 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Wingull #40 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Pelipper #41 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Pelipper #41 | ![]() ![]() | Wingull — breeding; retain through evolution |
![]() Venomoth #49 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Smeargle #58 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Smeargle #58 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
![]() Zubat #68 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Golbat #69 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Crobat #70 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Spearow #73 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Fearow #74 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Farfetch’d #83 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Onix #95 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Finneon #108 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Lumineon #109 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Bagon #117 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Shelgon #118 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Shelgon #118 | ![]() | Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution |
![]() Salamence #119 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Salamence #119 | ![]() ![]() | Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution |
![]() Salamence Mega #119 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Salamence Mega #119 | ![]() ![]() | Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution |
![]() Masquerain #140 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Articuno #144 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Zapdos #145 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Moltres #146 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Hoothoot #163 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Noctowl #164 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Togetic #176 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Natu #177 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Xatu #178 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Staryu #184 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Starmie #185 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Skarmory #208 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Steelix #208 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Steelix Mega #208 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Mantine #226 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Vibrava #236 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Flygon #237 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Hitmontop #237 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Gible #238 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Gabite #239 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Gabite #239 | ![]() ![]() | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution |
![]() Garchomp #240 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Garchomp #240 | ![]() ![]() | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution |
![]() Garchomp Mega #240 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Garchomp Mega #240 | ![]() ![]() | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution |
![]() Lugia #249 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Ho-Oh #250 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Beautifly #267 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Dustox #269 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Shiftry #275 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Taillow #276 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Murkrow #277 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Swellow #277 | ![]() ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clanging Scales | ![]() | Special | - | 110 | 100 | 5 | 3 | The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack the opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack. |
| Core Enforcer | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 100 | 10 | 4 | If the Pokémon the user has inflicted damage on have already used their moves, this move eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. |
| Devastating Drake | ![]() | Physical | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. |
| Devastating Drake | ![]() | Special | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. |
| Draco Meteor | ![]() | Special | - | 130 | 90 | 5 | 94 | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 73 | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 112 | The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws. | |
| Dragon Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 52 | The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats. |
| Dragon Hammer | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 3 | The user uses its body like a hammer to attack the target and inflict damage. |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | - | 85 | 100 | 10 | 137 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| Dragon Rage | ![]() | Special | - | - | 100 | 10 | 45 | This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage. |
| Dragon Rush | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 75 | 10 | 36 | The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Dragon Tail | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | 85 | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. | |
| Dual Chop | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 90 | 15 | 71 | The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 10 | 169 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Roar of Time | ![]() | Special | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 2 | The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| Spacial Rend | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 95 | 5 | 2 | The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily. |




















































































































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