Pikachu
#25 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

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Pokédex entries
Sun
A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
Moon
It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.
Details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
35
180
274
Attack
55
103
229
Defense
40
76
196
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
90
166
306
Total
320
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Alola #25Melemele #25 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Spe |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 112 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Pichu #24 | Level up with friendship of at least 220. | ![]() Pikachu #25 |
![]() Pikachu #25 | Import-only evolution: Sun/Moon cannot produce non-Alolan Raichu; transfer an already-evolved non-Alolan Raichu from an earlier game. | ![]() Raichu #26 |
Encounters
Moon| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District | SOS ally encounter | 5-8 | - | Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District | SOS ally encounter | 5-8 | - | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area | SOS ally encounter | 3-5 | - | Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area | SOS ally encounter | 3-5 | - | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Sun| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area | SOS ally encounter | 3-5 | - | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area | SOS ally encounter | 3-5 | - | Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District | SOS ally encounter | 5-8 | - | Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District | SOS ally encounter | 5-8 | - | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate. |
Moon
SunMoves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. |
| Start | Thunder Shock | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 5 | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat. |
| 7 | Play Nice | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| 10 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| 13 | Electro Ball | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| 18 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| 21 | Feint | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| 23 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| 26 | Spark | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 29 | Nuzzle | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis. |
| 34 | Discharge | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| 37 | Slam | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage. |
| 42 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 45 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 50 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| 53 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| 58 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bestow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn’t holding an item. |
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Charge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Pichu — level up; retain through evolution (level 1) | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat. |
| Disarming Voice | ![]() | Special | 40 | - | 15 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Double Slap | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row. |
| Electric Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Fake Out | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. |
| Lucky Chant | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits for five turns. |
| Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Pichu — level up; retain through evolution (level 13) | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Present | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 15 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however. |
| Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Sweet Kiss | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 10 | Pichu — level up; retain through evolution (level 10) | The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Wish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Pichu — breeding; retain through evolution | One turn after this move is used, the user’s or its replacement’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bestow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn’t holding an item. |
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Celebrate | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day! |
| Charge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat. |
| Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Detect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Disarming Voice | ![]() | Special | 40 | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Double Slap | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row. |
| Double Slap | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. |
| Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Fake Out | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. |
| Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. |
| Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Happy Hour | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| Hold Hands | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user and an ally hold hands. This makes them very happy. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Laser Focus | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. |
| Lucky Chant | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits for five turns. |
| Magnet Rise | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Magnet Rise | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Pay Day | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. |
| Present | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however. |
| Present | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however. |
| Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. |
| Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. |
| Skull Bash | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Submission | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little. |
| Sweet Kiss | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion. |
| Sweet Kiss | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Wish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | One turn after this move is used, the user’s or its replacement’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP. |
| Zap Cannon | ![]() | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
Traits
Static
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Lightning Rod(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.







































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