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Pokemon UNITE - List of Moves By Move Types

This is a list of all Moves by their Move Type in Pokemon UNITE. Learn about all Area, Buff, Debuff, Dash, Hindrance, Melee, Range, Recovery, and Sure Hit Moves and which Moves fall into each category.

List of Contents

List of Moves by Move Type

Jump to a Move Type!
Area Buff Debuff
Dash Hindrance Melee
Ranged Recovery Sure Hit

Area Moves

Pokemon Move
Absol Image Absol
Midnight Slash Image Midnight Slash
Aegislash Image Aegislash
Sacred Sword Image Sacred Sword
Coup De Grace Image Coup De Grace
Alolan Ninetales Image Alolan Ninetales
Snow Globe Image Snow Globe
Avalanche Image Avalanche
Powder Snow Image Powder Snow
Azumarill Image Azumarill
Bubble Image Bubble
Whirlpool Image Whirlpool
Blastoise Image Blastoise
Water Spout Image Water Spout
Charizard Image Charizard
Fire Blast Image Fire Blast
Fire Spin Image Fire Spin
Cramorant Image Cramorant
Whirlpool Image Whirlpool
Crustle Image Crustle
Stealth Rock Image Stealth Rock
Rock Tomb Image Rock Tomb
Rock Slide Image Rock Slide
Decidueye Image Decidueye
Leafage Image Leafage
Delphox Image Delphox
Will-O-Wisp Image Will-O-Wisp
Fanciful Fireworks Image Fanciful Fireworks
Dragonite Image Dragonite
Outrage Image Outrage
Duraludon Image Duraludon
Dragon Pulse Image Dragon Pulse
Revolving Ruin Image Revolving Ruin
Eldegoss Image Eldegoss
Cotton Cloud Crash Image Cotton Cloud Crash
Cotton Spore Image Cotton Spore
Espeon Image Espeon
Psychic Solare Image Psychic Solare
Garchomp Image Garchomp
Earthquake Image Earthquake
Bulldoze Image Bulldoze
Gardevoir Image Gardevoir
Psyshock Image Psyshock
Future Sight Image Future Sight
Gengar Image Gengar
Sludge Bomb Image Sludge Bomb
Lick Image Lick
Greedent Image Greedent
Berry Belly Flop Image Berry Belly Flop
Hoopa Image Hoopa
Hyperspace Fury Image Hyperspace Fury
Psybeam Image Psybeam
Mamoswine Image Mamoswine
Mammoth Mash Image Mammoth Mash
Ice Shard Image Ice Shard
Mr. Mime Image Mr. Mime
Showtime! Image Showtime!
Pikachu Image Pikachu
Thunderstorm Image Thunderstorm
Thunder Image Thunder
Sylveon Image Sylveon
Hyper Voice Image Hyper Voice
Trevenant Image Trevenant
Phantom Forest Image Phantom Forest
Tsareena Image Tsareena
Stomp Image Stomp
Venusaur Image Venusaur
Verdant Anger Image Verdant Anger
Petal Dance Image Petal Dance
Solar Beam Image Solar Beam
Razor Leaf Image Razor Leaf
Wigglytuff Image Wigglytuff
Dazzling Gleam Image Dazzling Gleam
Sing Image Sing
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Buff Moves

Pokemon Move
Aegislash Image Aegislash
Iron Defense Image Iron Defense
Wide Guard Image Wide Guard
Iron Head Image Iron Head
Alolan Ninetales Image Alolan Ninetales
Aurora Veil Image Aurora Veil
Azumarill Image Azumarill
Play Rough Image Play Rough
Aqua Tail Image Aqua Tail
Blastoise Image Blastoise
Rapid Spin Image Rapid Spin
Blissey Image Blissey
Safeguard Image Safeguard
Helping Hand Image Helping Hand
Bliss Assistance Image Bliss Assistance
Cinderace Image Cinderace
Feint Image Feint
Crustle Image Crustle
Rubble Rouser Image Rubble Rouser
Shell Smash Image Shell Smash
Decidueye Image Decidueye
Razor Leaf Image Razor Leaf
Duraludon Image Duraludon
Laser Focus Image Laser Focus
Flash Cannon Image Flash Cannon
Eldegoss Image Eldegoss
Cotton Guard Image Cotton Guard
Greedent Image Greedent
Stuff Cheeks Image Stuff Cheeks
Defense Curl Image Defense Curl
Hoopa Image Hoopa
Trick Image Trick
Rings Unbound Image Rings Unbound
Machamp Image Machamp
Barrage Blow Image Barrage Blow
Bulk Up Image Bulk Up
Snorlax Image Snorlax
Power Nap Image Power Nap
Sylveon Image Sylveon
Fairy Frolic Image Fairy Frolic
Calm Mind Image Calm Mind
Wigglytuff Image Wigglytuff
Starlight Recital Image Starlight Recital
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Debuff Moves

Pokemon Move
Garchomp Image Garchomp
Sand Attack Image Sand Attack
Mr. Mime Image Mr. Mime
Power Swap Image Power Swap
Psychic Image Psychic
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Dash Moves

Pokemon Move
Absol Image Absol
Pursuit Image Pursuit
Night Slash Image Night Slash
Feint Image Feint
Aegislash Image Aegislash
Shadow Sneak Image Shadow Sneak
Shadow Claw Image Shadow Claw
Azumarill Image Azumarill
Tackle Image Tackle
Blastoise Image Blastoise
Surf Image Surf
Skull Bash Image Skull Bash
Charizard Image Charizard
Flare Blitz Image Flare Blitz
Fire Punch Image Fire Punch
Cinderace Image Cinderace
Flame Charge Image Flame Charge
Low Sweep Image Low Sweep
Cramorant Image Cramorant
Dive Image Dive
Delphox Image Delphox
Flame Charge Image Flame Charge
Dragonite Image Dragonite
Dragon Dance Image Dragon Dance
Extreme Speed Image Extreme Speed
Garchomp Image Garchomp
Dragon Rush Image Dragon Rush
Dig Image Dig
Gardevoir Image Gardevoir
Teleport Image Teleport
Gengar Image Gengar
Phantom Ambush Image Phantom Ambush
Hex Image Hex
Greedent Image Greedent
Tackle Image Tackle
Greninja Image Greninja
Smokescreen Image Smokescreen
Double Team Image Double Team
Substitute Image Substitute
Hoopa Image Hoopa
Hyperspace Hole Image Hyperspace Hole
Lucario Image Lucario
Power-Up Punch Image Power-Up Punch
Extreme Speed Image Extreme Speed
Quick Attack Image Quick Attack
Machamp Image Machamp
Dynamic Punch Image Dynamic Punch
Cross Chop Image Cross Chop
Mamoswine Image Mamoswine
Earthquake Image Earthquake
High Horsepower Image High Horsepower
Tackle Image Tackle
Snorlax Image Snorlax
Heavy Slam Image Heavy Slam
Tackle Image Tackle
Slowbro Image Slowbro
Surf Image Surf
Sylveon Image Sylveon
Mystical Fire Image Mystical Fire
Talonflame Image Talonflame
Flame Sweep Image Flame Sweep
Brave Bird Image Brave Bird
Fly Image Fly
Aerial Ace Image Aerial Ace
Flame Charge Image Flame Charge
Acrobatics Image Acrobatics
Trevenant Image Trevenant
Branch Poke Image Branch Poke
Horn Leech Image Horn Leech
Tsareena Image Tsareena
Grassy Glide Image Grassy Glide
Trop Kick Image Trop Kick
Triple Axel Image Triple Axel
Rapid Spin Image Rapid Spin
Zeraora Image Zeraora
Spark Image Spark
Volt Switch Image Volt Switch
Agility Image Agility
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Hindrance Moves

Pokemon Move
Absol Image Absol
Sucker Punch Image Sucker Punch
Alolan Ninetales Image Alolan Ninetales
Dazzling Gleam Image Dazzling Gleam
Cramorant Image Cramorant
Surf Image Surf
Feather Dance Image Feather Dance
Delphox Image Delphox
Fire Spin Image Fire Spin
Duraludon Image Duraludon
Metal Claw Image Metal Claw
Dragon Tail Image Dragon Tail
Stealth Rock Image Stealth Rock
Gardevoir Image Gardevoir
Fairy Singularity Image Fairy Singularity
Greedent Image Greedent
Covet Image Covet
Hoopa Image Hoopa
Astonish Image Astonish
Phantom Force Image Phantom Force
Machamp Image Machamp
Submission Image Submission
Mamoswine Image Mamoswine
Ice Fang Image Ice Fang
Icicle Crash Image Icicle Crash
Mr. Mime Image Mr. Mime
Barrier Image Barrier
Light Screen Image Light Screen
Pikachu Image Pikachu
Thunderbolt Image Thunderbolt
Volt Tackle Image Volt Tackle
Electroweb Image Electroweb
Snorlax Image Snorlax
Yawn Image Yawn
Block Image Block
Flail Image Flail
Rest Image Rest
Slowbro Image Slowbro
Slowbeam Image Slowbeam
Telekinesis Image Telekinesis
Trevenant Image Trevenant
Wood Hammer Image Wood Hammer
Curse Image Curse
Wigglytuff Image Wigglytuff
Rollout Image Rollout
Defense Curl Image Defense Curl
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Melee Moves

Pokemon Move
Absol Image Absol
Psycho Cut Image Psycho Cut
Slash Image Slash
Crustle Image Crustle
X-Scissor Image X-Scissor
Fury Cutter Image Fury Cutter
Garchomp Image Garchomp
Livid Outrage Image Livid Outrage
Dragon Claw Image Dragon Claw
Greninja Image Greninja
Surf Image Surf
Lucario Image Lucario
Close Combat Image Close Combat
Meteor Mash Image Meteor Mash
Machamp Image Machamp
Close Combat Image Close Combat
Karate Chop Image Karate Chop
Mr. Mime Image Mr. Mime
Fake Out Image Fake Out
Slowbro Image Slowbro
Scald Image Scald
Water Gun Image Water Gun
Talonflame Image Talonflame
Peck Image Peck
Wigglytuff Image Wigglytuff
Double Slap Image Double Slap
Pound Image Pound
Zeraora Image Zeraora
Wild Charge Image Wild Charge
Discharge Image Discharge
Slash Image Slash
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Ranged Moves

Pokemon Move
Alolan Ninetales Image Alolan Ninetales
Blizzard Image Blizzard
Icy Wind Image Icy Wind
Azumarill Image Azumarill
Water Pulse Image Water Pulse
Blastoise Image Blastoise
Hydro Pump Image Hydro Pump
Water Gun Image Water Gun
Blissey Image Blissey
Pound Image Pound
Egg Bomb Image Egg Bomb
Charizard Image Charizard
Flamethrower Image Flamethrower
Flame Burst Image Flame Burst
Cramorant Image Cramorant
Gatling Gulp Missile Image Gatling Gulp Missile
Air Slash Image Air Slash
Hurricane Image Hurricane
Decidueye Image Decidueye
Nock Nock Image Nock Nock
Leaf Storm Image Leaf Storm
Spirit Shackle Image Spirit Shackle
Delphox Image Delphox
Ember Image Ember
Fire Blast Image Fire Blast
Mystical Fire Image Mystical Fire
Dragonite Image Dragonite
Twister Image Twister
Dragon Breath Image Dragon Breath
Hyper Beam Image Hyper Beam
Draco Impact Image Draco Impact
Eldegoss Image Eldegoss
Leaf Tornado Image Leaf Tornado
Pollen Puff Image Pollen Puff
Leafage Image Leafage
Espeon Image Espeon
Swift Image Swift
Psyshock Image Psyshock
Psybeam Image Psybeam
Gardevoir Image Gardevoir
Confusion Image Confusion
Psychic Image Psychic
Moonblast Image Moonblast
Gengar Image Gengar
Dream Eater Image Dream Eater
Shadow Ball Image Shadow Ball
Will-O-Wisp Image Will-O-Wisp
Greedent Image Greedent
Belch Image Belch
Bullet Seed Image Bullet Seed
Greninja Image Greninja
Water Shuriken Image Water Shuriken
Bubble Image Bubble
Hoopa Image Hoopa
Shadow Ball Image Shadow Ball
Confusion Image Confusion
Lucario Image Lucario
Aura Cannon Image Aura Cannon
Mr. Mime Image Mr. Mime
Confusion Image Confusion
Sylveon Image Sylveon
Swift Image Swift
Trevenant Image Trevenant
Will-O-Wisp Image Will-O-Wisp
Tsareena Image Tsareena
Razor Leaf Image Razor Leaf
Venusaur Image Venusaur
Sludge Bomb Image Sludge Bomb
Seed Bomb Image Seed Bomb
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Recovery Moves

Pokemon Move
Blissey Image Blissey
Heal Pulse Image Heal Pulse
Soft-Boiled Image Soft-Boiled
Eldegoss Image Eldegoss
Synthesis Image Synthesis
Slowbro Image Slowbro
Amnesia Image Amnesia
Slack Off Image Slack Off
Venusaur Image Venusaur
Giga Drain Image Giga Drain
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Sure Hit Moves

Pokemon Move
Azumarill Image Azumarill
Belly Bash Image Belly Bash
Charizard Image Charizard
Seismic Slam Image Seismic Slam
Cinderace Image Cinderace
Blazing Bicycle Kick Image Blazing Bicycle Kick
Blaze Kick Image Blaze Kick
Ember Image Ember
Decidueye Image Decidueye
Astonish Image Astonish
Shadow Sneak Image Shadow Sneak
Espeon Image Espeon
Stored Power Image Stored Power
Growl Image Growl
Future Sight Image Future Sight
Pikachu Image Pikachu
Electro Ball Image Electro Ball
Thunder Shock Image Thunder Shock
Sylveon Image Sylveon
Draining Kiss Image Draining Kiss
Baby Doll Eyes Image Baby Doll Eyes
Trevenant Image Trevenant
Pain Split Image Pain Split
Tsareena Image Tsareena
Queen Ascendant Image Queen Ascendant
Zeraora Image Zeraora
Plasma Gale Image Plasma Gale
▲ Back to Move Type List ▲

Explanation of Move Types

Moves Categorization According to Range and Effect

What Are Move Types.png

There are 9 Move Types available in Pokemon UNITE. Each move type determines how the move works, particularly its range and effect.

All Move Types

Type Description
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Area Moves that affect units inside an area.
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Buff Moves that give benefitial effects to Pokemon.
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Debuff Moves that penalizes Pokemon, reducing their effectiveness in battle.
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Dash Moves that propel the Pokemon forward towards a particular direction.
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Hindrance Moves that stun or root Pokemon in place, preventing them from moving.
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Melee Moves that are performed at melee range.
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Ranged Moves that affect units in a wide arc.
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Recovery Moves that restore Pokemon HP..
Pokemon UNITE - Move Type - Sure Hit Moves that are unavoidable, and will definitely damage the target.

Move Types and When To Use

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

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List of Moves and Effects

Moves by Classification

All Move Lists
Charizard Icon.pngMoves by Move Type
Blastoise Icon.pngMoves by Damage Dealt
Bulbasaur Icon.pngMoves by Status Effect

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