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Twister in Pokémon X & Y

Dragon-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Butterfree

#25

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mothim

#46

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Masquerain

#48

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Farfetch’d

#61

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard

#85

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard Mega X

#85

FireDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard Mega Y

#85

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Onix

#95

RockGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Staryu

#120

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Starmie

#121

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zubat

#145

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Golbat

#146

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Moltres

#146

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crobat

#147

PoisonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mew

#151

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hoothoot

#163

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Noctowl

#164

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Togetic

#176

FairyFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Steelix

#208

SteelGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mantine

#226

WaterFlying
Egg

Skarmory

#227

SteelFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hitmontop

#237

Fighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lugia

#249

PsychicFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ho-Oh

#250

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Beautifly

#267

BugFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dustox

#269

BugPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shiftry

#275

GrassDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Taillow

#276

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swellow

#277

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wingull

#278

WaterFlying
Egg

Pelipper

#279

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pelipper

#279

WaterFlying
Wingull — breeding

Vibrava

#329

GroundDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Flygon

#330

GroundDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swablu

#333

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Altaria

#334

DragonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tropius

#357

GrassFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bagon

#371

Dragon
Egg

Shelgon

#372

Dragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shelgon

#372

Dragon
Bagon — breeding

Salamence

#373

DragonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Salamence

#373

DragonFlying
Bagon — breeding

Latias

#380

DragonPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Latias Mega

#380

DragonPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Latios

#381

DragonPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Latios Mega

#381

DragonPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Starly

#396

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Staravia

#397

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Staraptor

#398

NormalFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon

-

13090546
Dragon Breath

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

Dragon

-

601002048
Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon801001560
Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon

-

--2042
Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon

-

8510010101
Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon

-

-1001033
Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon

-

100751031
Dragon Tail

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Dragon60901069
Dual Chop

The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

Dragon

-

40901549
Outrage

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

Dragon

-

12010010108
Roar of Time

The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Dragon

-

1509052
Spacial Rend

The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.

Dragon

-

1009552