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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Pokemon Legends Z-A - Moves Guide

This is a list of all the moves in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Check out each move, how it plays in-game, and how a move's type, category, and effects work by reading below.

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Move Type Category Power CD Details
Absorb Grass Type IconGrass Special 20 7 The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Acid Armor Poison Type IconPoison Status - 9 The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by altering its cellular structure to become liquefied.
Aerial Ace
(TM 022) 		Flying Type IconFlying Physical 60 9 The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
Agility
(TM 047) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 12 The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
Air Slash Flying Type IconFlying Special 75 7 The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.
Amnesia Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 9 The user boosts its Sp. Def stat for a while by temporarily emptying its mind to forget all concerns.
Aqua Jet Water Type IconWater Physical 40 3 The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
Aqua Ring Water Type IconWater Status - 10 The user summons a ring of water that will gradually restore its HP.
Aura Sphere Fighting Type IconFighting Special 80 8 The user attacks by letting loose a pulse of aura power from within its body.
Bite Dark Type IconDark Physical 60 6 The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
Blizzard
(TM 105) 		Ice Type IconIce Special 110 12 The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.
Body Slam
(TM 033) 		Normal Type IconNormal Physical 85 8 The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Boomburst Normal Type IconNormal Special 140 12 The user attacks by unleashing the destructive power of a terrible explosive sound across a wide area.
Bounce Flying Type IconFlying Physical 85 12 The user attacks by bouncing up and disappearing into the sky for a short time, then dropping down onto targets. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Brave Bird Flying Type IconFlying Physical 120 10 The user attacks by tucking its wings and charging at targets from a low altitude. The user will also take some damage.
Breaking Swipe Dragon Type IconDragon Physical 60 9 The user attacks by wildly swinging its tough tail. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
Brick Break
(TM 010) 		Fighting Type IconFighting Physical 75 7 The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Brutal Swing Dark Type IconDark Physical 60 6 The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
Bubble Beam Water Type IconWater Special 65 6 The user attacks by shooting out a blast of bubbles. This may also make targets move more slowly.
Bug Buzz Bug Type IconBug Special 90 8 The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Bulk Up
(TM 011) 		Fighting Type IconFighting Status - 18 The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
Bulldoze
(TM 078) 		Ground Type IconGround Physical 60 6 The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
Bullet Punch Steel Type IconSteel Physical 40 3 The user attacks with a flurry of tough punches as fast as bullets.
Bullet Seed
(TM 040) 		Grass Type IconGrass Physical 15 6 The user attacks by forcefully shooting out five seeds, one after the other.
Calm Mind
(TM 006) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 18 The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
Charge Electric Type IconElectric Status - 10 The user charges up to boost the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat for a short time.
Charm Fairy Type IconFairy Status - 10 The user gazes charmingly at targets to make them less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a while.
Close Combat
(TM 107) 		Fighting Type IconFighting Physical 120 12 The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.
Confuse Ray Ghost Type IconGhost Status - 6 The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.
Confusion Psychic Type IconPsychic Special 50 6 The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused.
Core Enforcer Dragon Type IconDragon Special 100 15 The user attacks by firing off a powerful beam that scorches across the battlefield as if carving out the letter Z.
Cotton Guard Grass Type IconGrass Status - 10 The user boosts its Defense stat for a long while by wrapping its body in soft cotton.
Crunch
(TM 025) 		Dark Type IconDark Physical 80 8 The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
Curse
(TM 091) 		Ghost Type IconGhost Status - 15 The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
Dark Pulse
(TM 090) 		Dark Type IconDark Special 80 8 The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
Dazzling Gleam
(TM 092) 		Fairy Type IconFairy Special 80 8 The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.
Detect Fighting Type IconFighting Status - 13 The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
Diamond Storm Rock Type IconRock Physical 100 10 The user engulfs targets in a dazzling storm of diamonds that may also raise its Defense stat.
Dig
(TM 028) 		Ground Type IconGround Physical 80 12 The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
Disarming Voice Fairy Type IconFairy Special 40 6 The user attacks by letting out a charming cry that causes emotional damage.
Discharge
(TM 039) 		Electric Type IconElectric Special 80 8 The user attacks by letting loose a flare of electricity across a wide area. This may also leave those hit paralyzed.
Double Team
(TM 032) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 15 The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
Double-Edge
(TM 056) 		Normal Type IconNormal Physical 120 10 The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
Draco Meteor
(TM 054) 		Dragon Type IconDragon Special 130 10 The user attacks by summoning comets to rain down from the sky. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.
Dragon Breath Dragon Type IconDragon Special 60 6 The user attacks by exhaling a mighty gust of breath. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Dragon Claw
(TM 002) 		Dragon Type IconDragon Physical 80 8 The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
Dragon Pulse
(TM 075) 		Dragon Type IconDragon Special 85 8 The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
Dragon Rush Dragon Type IconDragon Physical 100 12 The user attacks by tackling targets while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make targets flinch.
Draining Kiss Fairy Type IconFairy Special 50 7 The user attacks with a draining kiss that steals HP from targets to restore the user's own HP.
Drill Run Ground Type IconGround Physical 80 8 The user attacks by crashing into targets while rotating like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Dynamic Punch Fighting Type IconFighting Physical 100 12 The user attacks by punching targets with full concentrated power. This also leaves targets confused without fail.
Earth Power
(TM 052) 		Ground Type IconGround Special 90 8 The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Earthquake
(TM 069) 		Ground Type IconGround Physical 100 10 The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
Eerie Impulse Electric Type IconElectric Status - 10 The user generates an eerie impulse from its body, which lowers targets' Sp. Atk stats for a while.
Electroweb
(TM 101) 		Electric Type IconElectric Special 55 7 The user attacks by catching targets in an electrified net. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
Ember Fire Type IconFire Special 40 6 The user attacks by shooting out small flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Endure
(TM 035) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 12 The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
Energy Ball
(TM 026) 		Grass Type IconGrass Special 90 8 The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Explosion Normal Type IconNormal Physical 250 15 The user emits tremendous explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
Extreme Speed Normal Type IconNormal Physical 65 3 The user attacks by charging into targets with blinding speed.
Fairy Wind Fairy Type IconFairy Special 40 6 The user attacks by stirring up a fairy wind to strike targets.
Fake Tears Dark Type IconDark Status - 10 The user feigns crying to fluster targets, which lowers their Sp. Def stats for a while.
Feather Dance Flying Type IconFlying Status - 10 The user buries targets in a mass of down, which lowers targets' Attack stats for a while.
Fire Blast
(TM 038) 		Fire Type IconFire Special 110 10 The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Fire Fang
(TM 014) 		Fire Type IconFire Physical 65 6 The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.
Fire Punch
(TM 029) 		Fire Type IconFire Physical 75 7 The user attacks with a fiery punch. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Fire Spin
(TM 072) 		Fire Type IconFire Special 20 7 The user summons a fierce vortex of fire to surround targets. Opponents within the vortex will take continual damage.
Flame Wheel Fire Type IconFire Physical 60 6 The user attacks by charging forward while wrapped in flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Flamethrower
(TM 062) 		Fire Type IconFire Special 90 8 The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Flare Blitz
(TM 104) 		Fire Type IconFire Physical 120 8 The user attacks by charging forward while cloaked in flames. This may leave targets with a burn. The user will also take some damage.
Flash Cannon
(TM 084) 		Steel Type IconSteel Special 80 8 The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
Flip Turn
(TM 009) 		Water Type IconWater Physical 60 12 The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
Fly
(TM 043) 		Flying Type IconFlying Physical 90 12 The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down.
Flying Press Fighting Type IconFighting Physical 100 9 The user attacks by diving down onto targets from the sky. This move is both Fighting and Flying type simultaneously.
Focus Blast
(TM 102) 		Fighting Type IconFighting Special 120 12 The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Focus Energy Normal Type IconNormal Status - 10 The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while.
Forest’s Curse Grass Type IconGrass Status - 10 The user places the curse of the forest on targets. This adds the Grass type to targets.
Freeze-Dry Ice Type IconIce Special 70 9 The user attacks by rapidly lowering targets' temperature. This move is super effective on Water-type Pokémon, and it may also leave targets frozen.
Future Sight
(TM 060) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Special 120 10 A short time after this move is used, a blast of psychic energy will strike the spot where the target was.
Geomancy Fairy Type IconFairy Status - 30 The user absorbs energy to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats and increase its movement speed for a while. This move takes some time to carry out.
Giga Drain
(TM 042) 		Grass Type IconGrass Special 75 9 The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Giga Impact
(TM 055) 		Normal Type IconNormal Physical 150 20 The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
Glare Normal Type IconNormal Status - 8 The user intimidates targets with a frightful glare that will leave them paralyzed.
Growl Normal Type IconNormal Status - 6 The user growls endearingly to make targets less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a short time.
Growth Normal Type IconNormal Status - 15 The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by prompting its body to grow all at once.
Gunk Shot
(TM 100) 		Poison Type IconPoison Physical 120 10 The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.
Gust Flying Type IconFlying Special 40 6 The user attacks by using its wings to whip up a gust of wind to launch at targets.
Harden Normal Type IconNormal Status - 6 The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body.
Haze Ice Type IconIce Status - 15 The user cloaks the area in a dark haze. Pokémon touched by the haze will have their stat changes reverted.
Head Smash Rock Type IconRock Physical 150 10 The user attacks by slamming into targets with a reckless, full-power headbutt. The user will also take some damage.
Headbutt
(TM 001) 		Normal Type IconNormal Physical 70 7 The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
Heal Block
(TM 097) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 12 The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
Heat Crash Fire Type IconFire Physical - 10 The user attacks by slamming its burning body into targets. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move's power.
Heat Wave
(TM 068) 		Fire Type IconFire Special 95 9 The user attacks by exhaling hot breath. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Heavy Slam Steel Type IconSteel Physical 120 10 The user attacks by slamming its heavy body into targets. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move's power.
Horn Leech Grass Type IconGrass Physical 110 9 The user attacks by using its horns to drain targets of their energy. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Hurricane
(TM 079) 		Flying Type IconFlying Special 110 10 The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
Hydro Pump
(TM 096) 		Water Type IconWater Special 110 12 The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Hyper Beam
(TM 044) 		Normal Type IconNormal Special 150 20 The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
Hyper Voice
(TM 071) 		Normal Type IconNormal Special 90 8 The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
Hypnosis Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 10 The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make targets drowsy.
Ice Beam
(TM 013) 		Ice Type IconIce Special 90 8 The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
Ice Fang
(TM 015) 		Ice Type IconIce Physical 65 6 The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen.
Ice Punch
(TM 024) 		Ice Type IconIce Physical 75 7 The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
Ice Shard Ice Type IconIce Physical 40 3 The user attacks by flash-freezing chunks of ice and hurling them at targets.
Icicle Crash Ice Type IconIce Physical 85 8 The user attacks by crashing large icicles down upon targets. This may also make targets flinch.
Icy Wind
(TM 049) 		Ice Type IconIce Special 55 7 The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
Infestation Bug Type IconBug Special 20 6 The user infests targets so that they take continual damage for a while. Targets cannot be switched out of battle during this time.
Iron Defense
(TM 080) 		Steel Type IconSteel Status - 9 The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
Iron Head
(TM 058) 		Steel Type IconSteel Physical 80 8 The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
Iron Tail
(TM 087) 		Steel Type IconSteel Physical 100 10 The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
King’s Shield Steel Type IconSteel Status - 15 The user takes on a defensive stance and shields itself from incoming attacks. The shield lowers the Attack stats of attackers that make direct contact.
Knock Off
(TM 045) 		Dark Type IconDark Physical 65 10 The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
Land’s Wrath Ground Type IconGround Physical 90 8 The user attacks by gathering energy from the land and focusing that power on targets.
Lava Plume Fire Type IconFire Special 80 8 The user attacks by unleashing an inferno of scarlet flames across a wide area. This may also leave those hit with a burn.
Leaf Blade Grass Type IconGrass Physical 90 8 The user attacks by using a leaf like a sword to slice targets. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Leaf Storm Grass Type IconGrass Special 130 10 The user attacks by whipping up a storm of sharp leaves around targets. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.
Leafage Grass Type IconGrass Physical 40 6 The user attacks by pelting targets with leaves.
Leech Life Bug Type IconBug Physical 80 9 The user attacks by draining targets of their blood. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Leech Seed Grass Type IconGrass Status - 12 The user plants seeds that will slowly but continually absorb HP from targets and restore the user's HP.
Leer Normal Type IconNormal Status - 6 The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Lick Ghost Type IconGhost Physical 30 6 The user attacks by licking targets with a long tongue. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Light Screen
(TM 016) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 12 The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
Liquidation
(TM 076) 		Water Type IconWater Physical 85 8 The user attacks by slamming into targets using a full- force blast of water. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
Lunge Bug Type IconBug Physical 80 9 The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
Mach Punch Fighting Type IconFighting Physical 30 3 The user attacks by throwing a punch with blinding speed.
Magical Leaf Grass Type IconGrass Special 60 6 The user attacks by scattering curious leaves that can chase targets down.
Megahorn Bug Type IconBug Physical 120 10 The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force.
Metal Claw Steel Type IconSteel Physical 50 6 The user attacks by raking targets with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Metal Sound Steel Type IconSteel Status - 10 The user emits a horrible sound like screeching metal, which lowers targets' Sp. Def stats for a while.
Metronome
(TM 099) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 4 The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist.
Mist Ice Type IconIce Status - 10 The user cloaks the area in a white mist. Pokémon within the mist cannot have their stats lowered by opponents.
Moonblast Fairy Type IconFairy Special 95 8 The user attacks by using the power of the moon. This may also lower targets' Sp. Atk stats.
Moonlight Fairy Type IconFairy Status - 15 The user restores some HP by bathing in the soothing light of the moon.
Morning Sun Normal Type IconNormal Status - 15 The user restores some HP by bathing in the pleasant rays of the sun.
Mud Shot
(TM 046) 		Ground Type IconGround Special 55 6 The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
Mystical Fire Fire Type IconFire Special 75 8 The user attacks by breathing a special kind of searing flame. This also lowers targets' Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
Nasty Plot
(TM 083) 		Dark Type IconDark Status - 15 The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
Night Slash
(TM 034) 		Dark Type IconDark Physical 70 7 The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Nihil Light Dragon Type IconDragon Special 200 15 The user attacks by unleashing a powerrful light that defies all laws of nature, striking even Fairy types and ignoring any stat changes affecting its targets.
No Retreat Fighting Type IconFighting Status - 60 The user puts everything on the line and boosts all its stats for a short time. In exchange, the user temporarily loses the ability to switch out of battle.
Nuzzle Electric Type IconElectric Physical 20 6 The user attacks by nuzzling targets with its electrified cheeks. This leaves targets paralyzed.
Oblivion Wing Flying Type IconFlying Special 80 12 The user unleashes a wave of destruction to absorb HP from targets and restore the user's own HP.
Outrage
(TM 093) 		Dragon Type IconDragon Physical 120 15 The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
Overheat
(TM 050) 		Fire Type IconFire Special 130 10 The user attacks with all the power it can muster. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.
Parabolic Charge Electric Type IconElectric Special 65 9 The user attacks by unleashing a wave of electricity. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Parting Shot Dark Type IconDark Status - 12 The user intimidates targets with a parting threat before rushing back to its Trainer. This lowers targets' Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
Peck Flying Type IconFlying Physical 35 6 The user attacks by jabbing targets with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Perish Song Normal Type IconNormal Status 90 20 Any Pokémon that hears this song will faint after a while, unless they switch out of battle.
Phantom Force Ghost Type IconGhost Physical 90 12 The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect.
Pin Missile Bug Type IconBug Physical 90 6 The user attacks by shooting out five sharp spikes, one after the other.
Play Rough
(TM 020) 		Fairy Type IconFairy Physical 80 8 The user attacks by playing rough. This may also lower targets' Attack stats.
Poison Jab
(TM 077) 		Poison Type IconPoison Physical 80 8 The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
Poison Powder Poison Type IconPoison Status - 10 The user scatters a cloud of poisonous powder that leaves targets poisoned.
Poison Sting Poison Type IconPoison Physical 30 6 The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poisonous stinger. This may also leave targets poisoned.
Power Gem
(TM 019) 		Rock Type IconRock Special 80 8 The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Power Whip Grass Type IconGrass Physical 120 12 The user attacks by violently lashing targets with vines, tentacles, or the like.
Power-Up Punch
(TM 018) 		Fighting Type IconFighting Physical 40 10 The user attacks targets with a punch that will make its own fist tougher. This boosts the user's Attack stat for a short time.
Protect
(TM 017) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 15 The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
Psybeam Psychic Type IconPsychic Special 65 6 The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused.
Psychic
(TM 063) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Special 90 8 The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Psycho Cut Psychic Type IconPsychic Physical 70 7 The user attacks by tearing at targets with blades formed from psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Psyshock
(TM 003) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Special 80 8 The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
Psystrike Psychic Type IconPsychic Special 100 9 The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
Quick Attack Normal Type IconNormal Physical 40 3 The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
Razor Leaf Grass Type IconGrass Physical 55 6 The user attacks by launching leaves to slice up targets. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Recover Normal Type IconNormal Status - 15 The user restores its own HP through cellular regeneration.
Reflect
(TM 031) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 12 The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
Roar
(TM 005) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 6 The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
Rock Blast Rock Type IconRock Physical 15 6 The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other.
Rock Slide
(TM 012) 		Rock Type IconRock Physical 75 7 The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
Rock Smash
(TM 004) 		Fighting Type IconFighting Physical 40 6 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
Rock Throw Rock Type IconRock Physical 50 6 The user attacks by picking up a small rock and throwing it at targets.
Rock Tomb
(TM 036) 		Rock Type IconRock Physical 60 10 The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
Rollout Rock Type IconRock Physical 30 6 The user attacks by rolling into targets like a giant boulder.
Safeguard
(TM 051) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 12 The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
Sand Tomb Ground Type IconGround Physical 35 7 The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.
Screech Normal Type IconNormal Status - 10 The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
Self-Destruct
(TM 048) 		Normal Type IconNormal Physical 200 15 The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
Shadow Ball
(TM 074) 		Ghost Type IconGhost Special 80 8 The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Shadow Claw
(TM 061) 		Ghost Type IconGhost Physical 70 7 The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Shadow Sneak Ghost Type IconGhost Physical 40 3 The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind.
Slash Normal Type IconNormal Physical 70 7 The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sleep Powder Grass Type IconGrass Status - 10 The user scatters a cloud of soporific powder that leaves targets drowsy.
Sludge Bomb
(TM 053) 		Poison Type IconPoison Special 90 7 The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
Sludge Wave Poison Type IconPoison Special 95 8 The user attacks by sending a giant wave of sludge across a wide area. This may also leave those hit poisoned.
Smokescreen Normal Type IconNormal Status - 10 The user cloaks the area in a cloud of smoke or ink. Those within the cloud will be undetectable to wild Pokémon.
Snarl Dark Type IconDark Special 55 9 The user snarls incessantly at targets to lower their Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
Solar Beam
(TM 064) 		Grass Type IconGrass Special 120 12 The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
Spark Electric Type IconElectric Physical 65 6 The user attacks by charging into targets while cloaked in electricity. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Spikes
(TM 088) 		Ground Type IconGround Status - 7 The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
Spiky Shield Grass Type IconGrass Status - 15 The user prevents incoming attacks from landing while also dealing damage to any attackers that make direct contact.
Splash Normal Type IconNormal Status - 4 The user flops around instead of attacking. This move has no effect at all...
Stealth Rock
(TM 037) 		Rock Type IconRock Status 20 10 The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
Steel Wing Steel Type IconSteel Physical 70 7 The user attacks by bashing targets with hard wings. This may also boost the user's Defense stat.
Sticky Web Bug Type IconBug Status - 7 The user lays sticky webbing at targets' feet. The webbing slows the movements of susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with it.
Stone Edge
(TM 065) 		Rock Type IconRock Physical 100 10 The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
String Shot Bug Type IconBug Status - 9 The user spits out strings of silk, which wrap around targets and make them move more slowly for a short time.
Stun Spore Grass Type IconGrass Status - 10 The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that leaves targets paralyzed.
Substitute
(TM 085) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 10 The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
Super Fang Normal Type IconNormal Physical - 9 The user attacks by chomping down on targets with its sharp incisors or front fangs. The damage dealt by this move depends on targets' HP.
Supersonic Normal Type IconNormal Status - 6 The user generates peculiar sound waves that will leave targets confused.
Surf
(TM 073) 		Water Type IconWater Special 90 8 The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
Swift
(TM 027) 		Normal Type IconNormal Special 60 5 The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
Swords Dance
(TM 030) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 15 The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
Synthesis Grass Type IconGrass Status - 15 The user restores some HP by producing energy through photosynthesis.
Tackle Normal Type IconNormal Physical 40 4 The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Tail Whip Normal Type IconNormal Status - 7 The user wags its tail cutely to make targets less wary, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Take Down Normal Type IconNormal Physical 90 8 The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
Taunt
(TM 095) 		Dark Type IconDark Status - 12 The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
Teleport Psychic Type IconPsychic Status - 7 The user teleports back to its Trainer.
Thousand Arrows Ground Type IconGround Physical 90 10 The user attacks by generating countless arrows from its internal energy and raining them down upon targets. Even Flying-type Pokémon will be hit by this move.
Thousand Waves Ground Type IconGround Physical 90 10 The user attacks by unleashing a wave that crawls along the ground. Any Pokémon hit by the wave cannot be switched out of battle.
Thunder
(TM 106) 		Electric Type IconElectric Special 110 10 The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Thunder Fang
(TM 021) 		Electric Type IconElectric Physical 65 6 The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.
Thunder Punch
(TM 023) 		Electric Type IconElectric Physical 75 7 The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Thunder Shock Electric Type IconElectric Special 40 6 The user attacks with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Thunder Wave
(TM 008) 		Electric Type IconElectric Status - 10 The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
Thunderbolt
(TM 067) 		Electric Type IconElectric Special 90 8 The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
Topsy-Turvy Dark Type IconDark Status - 10 The user turns all the stat changes affecting targets topsy-turvy so that they become the opposite of what they were.
Toxic
(TM 007) 		Poison Type IconPoison Status - 10 The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.
Toxic Spikes
(TM 089) 		Poison Type IconPoison Status - 7 The user lays a trap of poison spikes in front of itself. The spikes will poison susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
Trick-or-Treat Ghost Type IconGhost Status - 10 The user invites targets to go trick-or-treating. This adds the Ghost type to targets.
Twister Dragon Type IconDragon Special 40 6 The user attacks by whipping up a vicious tornado to tear at targets. This may also make targets flinch.
U-turn
(TM 082) 		Bug Type IconBug Physical 70 12 The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
Vine Whip Grass Type IconGrass Physical 45 6 The user attacks by striking targets with slender, whiplike vines.
Volt Switch
(TM 066) 		Electric Type IconElectric Special 70 12 The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
Volt Tackle Electric Type IconElectric Physical 120 9 The user attacks by charging forward while cloaked in electricity. This may leave targets paralyzed. The user will also take some damage.
Water Gun Water Type IconWater Special 40 6 The user attacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water.
Water Pulse
(TM 041) 		Water Type IconWater Special 60 6 The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused.
Water Shuriken Water Type IconWater Special 15 3 The user attacks with five throwing stars formed from mucus, launched one after the other.
Waterfall
(TM 098) 		Water Type IconWater Physical 80 8 The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch.
Whirlpool
(TM 070) 		Water Type IconWater Special 20 7 The user summons a violent, swirling whirlpool to surround targets. Opponents within the whirlpool will take continual damage.
Whirlwind
(TM 094) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 7 The user creates a strong wind to drive targets back a good distance.
Wild Charge
(TM 086) 		Electric Type IconElectric Physical 90 8 The user attacks by charging forward while cloaked in electricity. The user will also take some damage.
Will-O-Wisp
(TM 057) 		Fire Type IconFire Status - 10 The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
Wing Attack Flying Type IconFlying Physical 60 6 The user attacks by spreading its imposing wings wide and slamming them into targets.
Wish Normal Type IconNormal Status - 12 A short time after this move is used, HP will be restored either to the user or to the Pokémon that was switched into battle in the user's place.
Wood Hammer Grass Type IconGrass Physical 120 10 The user attacks by slamming into targets with its rugged body. The user will also take some damage.
Work Up
(TM 103) 		Normal Type IconNormal Status - 15 The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
X-Scissor
(TM 081) 		Bug Type IconBug Physical 80 8 The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Zap Cannon Electric Type IconElectric Special 120 15 The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves targets paralyzed without fail.
Zen Headbutt
(TM 059) 		Psychic Type IconPsychic Physical 80 8 The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.

List of Moves by Type and Category

Moves by Type and Category

Moves by Type
PLZA Grass Type Square Icon Grass PLZA Water Type Square Icon Water PLZA Fire Type Square Icon.pngFire
PLZA Electric Type Square Icon Electric PLZA Ice Type Square Icon.pngIce PLZA Fighting Type Square IconFighting
PLZA Ground Type Square Icon.pngGround PLZA Poison Type Square Icon.pngPoison PLZA Flying Type Square Icon.pngFlying
PLZA Psychic Type Square Icon.pngPsychic PLZA Bug Type Square Icon.pngBug PLZA Rock Type Square Icon.pngRock
PLZA Ghost Type Square Icon.pngGhost PLZA Dragon Type Square Icon.pngDragon PLZA Dark Type Square Icon.pngDark
PLZA Steel Type Square Icon.pngSteel PLZA Fairy Type Square Icon.pngFairy PLZA Normal Type Square Icon.pngNormal
Moves by Category
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Move Mechanics in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Moves Go on Cooldown

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In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, battles happen in real-time. So, instead of consuming PP, moves will go on cooldown instead. Make sure to aim for your opponents and time your attacks right to make the most of your moves!

Battle System Guide

Use Plus Moves for Stronger Effect

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Some moves have a Plus icon indicating that they are Plus Moves. These are stronger moves that use up your Mega Gauge. These are a great way for Pokemon to deal massive damage, even if they do not have a Mega Evolution!

Plus Moves Explained

Change Moveset Anytime

Change Moves Anytime

You can change your Pokemon's moveset anytime between battles! Update it regularly when they level up or use TMs to teach it strong moves!

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Move Characteristics in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Move Types

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Moves by Type.png

Pokemon moves are divided into 18 distinct types, from the basic Fire, Water, and Grass types to the mighty Dragon-type.

Moves can do more or less damage depending on your Pokemon's move type and the opposing Pokemon's type, so make sure to use moves that attack an opposing Pokemon's weakness!

Type Chart and Team Matchup Checker

Move Categories

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Each moves also belongs to one of three categories: Physical, Special, and Status.

The strength of Physical moves are affected by the user's Attack stat and the opponent's Defense stat, while Special moves are affected by the user's Special Attack stat and the opponent's Special Defense stat.

Status moves have a variety of effects, such as buffs, debuffs, or inflicting status conditions.

Move Effects

Pokemon Legends Z-A - New Move Effects

Some moves also have additional effects. These effects include having a slight chance to afflict a status condtion with Confusion, healing your Pokemon with Wish, or buffing your team with Light Screen.

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