Water Shuriken
Water-type special move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

SpecialMove text
The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.
Details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
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Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
![]() Accelgor #617 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Greninja #658 | ![]() ![]() | Evo., Start |
![]() Greninja Ash #658 | ![]() ![]() | Evo., Start |
![]() Greninja Battle Bond #658 | ![]() ![]() | Evo., Start |
Learners
![]() Smeargle #70 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Smeargle #70 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 54 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| Aqua Ring | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 63 | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. |
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 90 | 10 | 171 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Brine | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 10 | 100 | If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. |
| Bubble | ![]() | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 59 | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat. |
| Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 116 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat. |
| Clamp | ![]() | Physical | - | 35 | 85 | 15 | 8 | The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns. |
| Crabhammer | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 90 | 10 | 9 | The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Dive | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 129 | Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. |
| 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 | 111 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Hydro Vortex | ![]() | Physical | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle. |
| Hydro Vortex | ![]() | Special | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle. |
| Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | - | 85 | 100 | 10 | 74 | 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 | 49 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. |
| Oceanic Operetta | ![]() | Special | - | 195 | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle. |
| Octazooka | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 85 | 10 | 6 | The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. This may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Origin Pulse | ![]() | Special | - | 110 | 85 | 10 | 3 | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue. |
| Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | 705 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. | |
| Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | - | 75 | 95 | 10 | 11 | The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 147 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
| Soak | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 30 | The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and 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 healed by the touch of these bubbles. |
| Steam Eruption | ![]() | Special | - | 110 | 95 | 5 | 2 | The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | 253 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. | |
| Water Gun | ![]() | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 25 | 145 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Water Pledge | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 28 | A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 296 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Water Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 15 | 70 | The user soaks the battlefield with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns. |
| Water Spout | ![]() | Special | - | 150 | 100 | 5 | 13 | 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 | 147 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. | |
| Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | - | 35 | 85 | 15 | 147 | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
| Withdraw | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 40 | 26 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. |







































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