Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

List of Move and Ability Changes (Buffs and Nerfs)

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Some Moves and Abilities have undergone changes going into this new generation of Pokemon. Pokemon are also able to learn different Moves from previous games. Read on to learn which Pokemon gets certain Moves, and which Abilities have been buffed and nerfed in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV).

List of Move Changes in Gen 9

Buffed Moves in Gen 9

Move Previous Games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Springtide Storm 95 Base Power
5 PP
100 Base Power
10 PP
Bleakwind Storm 95 Base Power
5 PP
100 Base Power
10 PP
Wildbolt Storm 95 Base Power
5 PP
100 Base Power
10 PP
Sandsear Storm 95 Base Power
5 PP
100 Base Power
10 PP
Raging Fury 90 Base Power
85% Accuracy
120 Base Power
100% Accuracy
Wave Crash 75 Base Power 120 Base Power
Chloroblast 120 Base Power 150 Base Power
Mountain Gale 5 PP 10 PP
Headlong Rush 100 Base Power 120 Base Power
Esper Wing 75 Base Power 80 Base Power
Bitter Malice 60 Base Power 75 Base Power
Triple Arrows 50 Base Power
15 PP
90 Base Power
10 PP

Nerfed Moves in Gen 9

Move Previous Games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Lunar Blessing 10 PP 5 PP
Recover 10 PP 5 PP
Rest 10 PP 5 PP
Roost 10 PP 5 PP
Shore Up 10 PP 5 PP
Slack Off 10 PP 5 PP
Barb Barrage 15 PP 10 PP
Wicked Blow 80 Base Power 75 Base Power
Glacial Lance 130 Base Power 120 Base Power
Dire Claw 80 Base Power 60 Base Power
Grassy Glide 70 Base Power 55 Base Power

List of Ability Changes in Gen 9

Nerfed Abilities in Gen 9

All Nerfed Abilities
Ability Description in Previous Games Updated Description
Dauntless Shield Boosts the Pokemon's Defense stat when the Pokemon enters a battle. Boosts the Pokemon's Defense stat the first time that the Pokemon enters a battle.
Intrepid Sword Boosts the Pokemon's Attack stat when the Pokemon enters a battle. Boosts the Pokemon's Attack stat the first time that the Pokemon enters a battle.
Libero Changes the Pokemon's type to the type of the move it is about to use. Before the Pokemon uses a move, it becomes a Pokemon of that type. This only works once per switch in.
Protean Changes the Pokemon's type to the type of the move it is about to use. Before the Pokemon uses a move, it becomes a Pokemon of that type. This only works once per switch in.
Transistor Increases the damage done by the user's Electric-type moves by 50%. Increases the damage done by the user's Electric-type moves by 30%.

Buffed/Changed Abilities in Gen 9

All Buffed/Altered Abilities
Ability Description in Previous Games Updated Description
Snow Warning The Pokemon summons a Hail when it enters a battle. The Pokemon summons Snow when it enters a battle.

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All Game Mechanics

List of All Game Mechanics

Beginner Game Mechanics
Type Chart: All Matchups and Effectiveness All Status Conditions and Effects
How to Use STAB Effectively Nature Chart and How to Check Natures
Moves Explained Abilities Explained
Speed Explained: How Does Speed Work? Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Advanced Game Mechanics
EXP Growth Rates Explained Damage Explained: How is Damage Calculated?
EVs, IVs, and Natures Explained -
Move-Related Mechanics
List of Priority Moves High-Critical Hit Moves
Moves that Change Weather Moves that Change Terrain
Moves with Recoil Damage Moves that Set Entry Hazards
Trapping Moves Critical Hit Chance
List of Move and Ability Changes

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