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List of Contact Moves

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This is a list of all contact moves in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about these moves and their effects in battle.

List of Contact Moves

Move Type Effect
Accelerock Pokemon Rock Image The target is smashed by the user at a high speed. This move always goes first.
Acrobatics Pokemon Flying Image The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
Aerial Ace Pokemon Flying Image The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Anchor Shot Pokemon Steel Image The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee.
Aqua Jet Pokemon Water Image The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Aqua Tail Pokemon Water Image The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Arm Thrust Pokemon Fighting Image The user lets lose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit 2-5 times in a row.
Assurance Pokemon Dark Image If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
Astonish Pokemon Ghost Image The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Avalanche Pokemon Ice Image The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn
Behemoth Bash Pokemon Steel Image The user becomes a gigantic shield and slams into the target. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.
Behemoth Blade Pokemon Steel Image The user becomes a gigantic sword and cuts the target. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.
Bind Pokemon Normal Image Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Bite Pokemon Dark Image The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target finch.
Blaze Kick Pokemon Fire Image The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit easier. This may leave the target with a burn.
Body Press Pokemon Fighting Image The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.
Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image The user drops its body onto the target, may leave the target with paralysis
Bolt Beak Pokemon Electric Image The user stabs the target with its electrified beak. If the user attacks before the target, the power of this move is doubled.
Bounce Pokemon Flying Image The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Branch Poke Pokemon Grass Image The user attacks the target by poking it with a sharply pointed branch.
Brave Bird Pokemon Flying Image The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Breaking Swipe Pokemon Dragon Image The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Brutal Swing Pokemon Dark Image The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Bug Bite Pokemon Bug Image The user bites the target. If the user is holding a berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bullet Punch Pokemon Steel Image The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
Circle Throw Pokemon Fighting Image The target is thrown, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokemon
Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Image The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense stats.
Counter Pokemon Fighting Image A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Covet Pokemon Normal Image The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Crabhammer Pokemon Water Image The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.
Cross Chop Pokemon Fighting Image Delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits lands easier
Cross Poison Pokemon Poison Image A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Crunch Pokemon Dark Image The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Crush Claw Pokemon Normal Image The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Crush Grip Pokemon Normal Image The target is crushed with great force. The more HP that target has left, the greater the power this move wil exert.
Cut Pokemon Normal Image The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Darkest Lariat Pokemon Dark Image The user swings both arms and hits the target. Its stat changes don't affect this attack's damage
Dig Pokemon Ground Image The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dive Pokemon Water Image Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Double Hit Pokemon Normal Image The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The move works twice in a row
Double Iron Bash Pokemon Steel Image The user rotates, centering the hex nut in its chest, and then strikes with its arms twice in a row. This may also make the target flinch.
Double Kick Pokemon Fighting Image The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Double-Edge Pokemon Normal Image A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dragon Ascent Pokemon Flying Image After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds, but it lowers its own Defense and Special Defense stats in the process
Dragon Claw Pokemon Dragon Image The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
Dragon Hammer Pokemon Dragon Image Inflicts damage by attacking the target by using its body like a hammer
Dragon Rush Pokemon Dragon Image The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. May make the target flinch
Dragon Tail Pokemon Dragon Image The target is knocked away, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. This ends a battle if you are against a wild Pokemon
Drain Punch Pokemon Fighting Image An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target
Draining Kiss Pokemon Fairy Image The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target
Drill Peck Pokemon Flying Image A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill.
Drill Run Pokemon Ground Image The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Dual Chop Pokemon Dragon Image The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row
Dual Wingbeat Pokemon Flying Image The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.
Dynamic Punch Pokemon Fighting Image The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Endeavor Pokemon Normal Image This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP
Extreme Speed Pokemon Normal Image The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always comes first
Facade Pokemon Normal Image This attack moves doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned or paralyzed
Fake Out Pokemon Normal Image This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
False Surrender Pokemon Dark Image The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.
False Swipe Pokemon Normal Image A restrained attack prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP
Fell Stinger Pokemon Bug Image When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat rises drastically
Fire Fang Pokemon Fire Image The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn
Fire Lash Pokemon Fire Image The user strikes the target with a burning lash. This also lowers the target's Defense stat
Fire Punch Pokemon Fire Image A punch with a fiery fist. Will leave target with a burn.
First Impression Pokemon Bug Image Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle
Fishious Rend Pokemon Water Image The user rends the target with its hard gills. If the user attacks before the target, the power of this move is doubled.
Flail Pokemon Normal Image The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power
Flame Charge Pokemon Fire Image Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat
Flame Wheel Pokemon Fire Image The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn
Flare Blitz Pokemon Fire Image The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with a burn
Flip Turn Pokemon Water Image After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting.
Fly Pokemon Flying Image The user flies for on the first turn, then strikes the target on the next.
Flying Press Pokemon Fighting Image The user dives down onto the target from the sky. This move is Fighting and Flying-type simultaneously
Focus Punch Pokemon Fighting Image The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used
Force Palm Pokemon Fighting Image The target is attacked with a shock wave. This may also leave the target with paralysis
Foul Play Pokemon Dark Image The user turns the target''s power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater this move's power
Fury Attack Pokemon Normal Image The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Fury Cutter Pokemon Bug Image The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession
Fury Swipes Pokemon Normal Image The target is raked with sharp claw or scythes quickly 2-5 times in a row
Gear Grind Pokemon Steel Image The user attacks by throwing steel gears at its target twice
Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn
Grass Knot Pokemon Grass Image The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the hreater the move's power
Grassy Glide Pokemon Grass Image Has high priority when used on Grassy Terrain.
Guillotine Pokemon Normal Image A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Gyro Ball Pokemon Steel Image The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
Hammer Arm Pokemon Fighting Image The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user's Speed, however.
Head Charge Pokemon Normal Image The user charges its head into the target, using its powerful guard hair. This damages the user a little.
Head Smash Pokemon Rock Image The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.
Headbutt Pokemon Normal Image The user attacks the target with its head, making the target flinch.
Heat Crash Pokemon Fire Image The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Heavy Slam Pokemon Steel Image The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweights the target, the greater the move's power.
High Horsepower Pokemon Ground Image The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
High Jump Kick Pokemon Fighting Image The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.
Hold Back Pokemon Normal Image The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.
Horn Attack Pokemon Normal Image The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Horn Drill Pokemon Normal Image The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hts.
Horn Leech Pokemon Grass Image The user drains the target's energy with its horns. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Hyper Fang Pokemon Normal Image The user bites hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Ice Fang Pokemon Ice Image The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
Ice Hammer Pokemon Ice Image The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user's Speed, however.
Ice Punch Pokemon Ice Image A punch with an icy fist. May leave the target frozen.
Infestation Pokemon Bug Image The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Jaw Lock Pokemon Dark Image This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.
Knock Off Pokemon Dark Image The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Lash Out Pokemon Dark Image The user lashes out to vents its frustration toward the target. If its stats were lowered during the turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Last Resort Pokemon Normal Image This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves if knows in the battle.
Leaf Blade Pokemon Grass Image The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily.
Leech Life Pokemon Bug Image The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Lick Pokemon Ghost Image The target is licked with a long tougue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Liquidation Pokemon Water Image The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Low Kick Pokemon Fighting Image A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweep Pokemon Fighting Image The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
Lunge Pokemon Bug Image The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Mach Punch Pokemon Fighting Image The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Mega Kick Pokemon Normal Image The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Mega Punch Pokemon Normal Image The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Megahorn Pokemon Bug Image Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Metal Claw Pokemon Steel Image The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Meteor Mash Pokemon Steel Image The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Multi-Attack Pokemon Normal Image Cloaking itself in high enegy, the user slams into the target. The memory held determines the move's type.
Night Slash Pokemon Dark Image The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Nuzzle Pokemon Electric Image This user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
Outrage Pokemon Dragon Image The user rampages and atacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Payback Pokemon Dark Image The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Peck Pokemon Flying Image The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Petal Dance Pokemon Grass Image The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Phantom Force Pokemon Ghost Image The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even of the target protects itself.
Plasma Fists Pokemon Electric Image The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
Play Rough Pokemon Fairy Image The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Pluck Pokemon Flying Image The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Poison Fang Pokemon Poison Image The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
Poison Jab Pokemon Poison Image The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Poison Tail Pokemon Poison Image The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Pound Pokemon Normal Image The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
Power Trip Pokemon Dark Image The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power.
Power Whip Pokemon Grass Image The user violently whirls its vines, or the like to harshly lash the target.
Power-Up Punch Pokemon Fighting Image Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Psychic Fangs Pokemon Psychic Image The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Sceen and Reflect.
Quick Attack Pokemon Normal Image The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Rapid Spin Pokemon Normal Image A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
Razor Shell Pokemon Water Image The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Retaliate Pokemon Normal Image The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
Revenge Pokemon Fighting Image This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Reversal Pokemon Fighting Image An all-out attack that becomes more powergul the less HP the user has.
Rock Smash Pokemon Fighting Image The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Rollout Pokemon Rock Image The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Sacred Sword Pokemon Fighting Image The user attacks by slicing with a long horn. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage.
Scratch Pokemon Normal Image Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Seismic Toss Pokemon Fighting Image The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Image The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Shadow Force Pokemon Ghost Image The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Shadow Punch Pokemon Ghost Image The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
Shadow Sneak Pokemon Ghost Image The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
Skitter Smack Pokemon Bug Image The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Skull Bash Pokemon Normal Image The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Slam Pokemon Normal Image The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
Slash Pokemon Normal Image The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
Smart Strike Pokemon Steel Image The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Snap Trap Pokemon Grass Image The user snares the target in a snap trap for four to five turns.
Solar Blade Pokemon Grass Image In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light and fills a blade wth the light's energy, attacking the target on the next turn.
Spark Pokemon Electric Image The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Spectral Thief Pokemon Ghost Image The user hides in the target's shadow, steals the target's stat boosts, and then attacks.
Spirit Break Pokemon Fairy Image The user attacks the target with so much force that it could break the target's spirit. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Steel Roller Pokemon Steel Image The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn't turned into a Terrain.
Steel Wing Pokemon Steel Image The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat.
Stomp Pokemon Normal Image The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.
Stomping Tantrum Pokemon Ground Image Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Storm Throw Pokemon Fighting Image The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
Strength Pokemon Normal Image The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Struggle Pokemon Normal Image This attack is used in desperation only if the user has no PP. It also damages the user a little.
Submission Pokemon Fighting Image The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
Sucker Punch Pokemon Dark Image This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Sunsteel Strike Pokemon Steel Image The user slams into the target with the force of a meteor. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
Super Fang Pokemon Normal Image The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Superpower Pokemon Fighting Image The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Surging Strikes Pokemon Water Image Attacks in three blows, each dealing a critical hit, allowing the user to bypass its opponent's stat changes.
Tackle Pokemon Normal Image A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Tail Slap Pokemon Normal Image The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.
Take Down Pokemon Normal Image A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Thief Pokemon Dark Image The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't anything if it already holds an item.
Thrash Pokemon Normal Image The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Throat Chop Pokemon Dark Image The user attacks the target's throat, and resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Thunder Fang Pokemon Electric Image The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
Thunder Punch Pokemon Electric Image The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunderous Kick Pokemon Fighting Image Attacks and lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Triple Axel Pokemon Ice Image A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.
Triple Kick Pokemon Fighting Image A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powergul with each successful hit.
Trop Kick Pokemon Grass Image The user lands an intense kick of tropical origins on the target. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
U-turn Pokemon Bug Image After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in wating.
V-create Pokemon Fire Image With a hot flame on its forehead, the user hurls itself at its target. This lowers the user's Defense, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
Vine Whip Pokemon Grass Image The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
Vise Grip Pokemon Normal Image The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
Vital Throw Pokemon Fighting Image The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.
Volt Tackle Pokemon Electric Image The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.
Waterfall Pokemon Water Image The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Wicked Blow Pokemon Dark Image Always deals a critical hit, allowing the user to bypass its opponent's stat changes.
Wild Charge Pokemon Electric Image The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Wing Attack Pokemon Flying Image The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
Wood Hammer Pokemon Grass Image The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Wrap Pokemon Normal Image A long body, vines, or the like wraps and squeezes the target for 4-5 turns.
X-Scissor Pokemon Bug Image The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if thet were a pair of scissors.
Zen Headbutt Pokemon Psychic Image The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the flinch.

What are Contact Moves

Contact Move
Moves are defined as contact move if they physically touch another Pokemon when using a move and often trigger items and Abilities.

Most Physical Moves are contact moves save for a few exceptions; certain Special Moves also make contact while no Status Moves make contact.

Effects Involving Contact Moves

Moves

Move Type Effect
Baneful Bunker Pokemon Poison Image In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also poisons any attacker that makes direct contact
Beak Blast Pokemon Flying Image The user first heats up its beak, and then it attacks the target. Making direct contact with the user while heating up its beak results in a burn.
King's Shield Pokemon Steel Image The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also harshly lowers the Attack stat of any attacker who makes direct contact.
Obstruct Pokemon Dark Image This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker's Defense stat.
Spiky Shield Pokemon Grass Image In adddition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker who makes direct contact.

Abilities

Ability Effect
Aftermath Damages the attacker landing the finishing hit.
Cute Charm Contact with the Pokemon may cause infatuation.
Effect Spore Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.
Flame Body Contact with the Pokemon may burn the attacker.
Fluffy Halves damage from contact moves, but doubles damage from Fire-type moves.
Gooey Contact with the Pokemon lowers the attacker's Speed stat.
Iron Barbs Inflicts damage to the Pokemon on contact.
Long Reach The Pokémon uses its moves without making contact with the target.
Mummy Contact with this Pokemon spreads this Ability.
Perish Body Pokemon and the attacker will faint after 3 turns if you are hit by an attack that has direct contact with you.
Pickpocket Steals an item when hit by another Pokemon.
Poison Point Contact with the Pokemon may poison the attacker.
Poison Touch May poison targets when a Pokemon makes contact.'
Rough Skin Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.
Static Contact with the Pokemon may cause paralysis.
Tangling Hair Contact with the Pokemon lower the attacker's Speed stat.
Tough Claws Boost the power of contact moves.
Unseen Fist Allows the Pokemon to bypass moves like Protect when it uses attacks which make direct contact.
Wandering Spirit The Pokémon exchanges Abilities with a Pokémon that hits it with a move that makes direct contact.

Items

Ability Effect
Protective PadsProtective Pads An item to be held by a Pokémon. These pads protect the holder from effects caused by making direct contact with the target.
Rocky HelmetRocky Helmet An item to be held by a Pokemon. If the holder is hit, the attacker will also be damaged upon contact.
Sticky BarbSticky Barb An item to be held by a Pokémon. It damages the holder every turn and may latch on to Pokémon that touch the holder.

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List of Moves
List of All New Moves (Crown Tundra Updated)
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ElectricElectric IceIce FightingFighting
PoisonPoison GroundGround FlyingFlying
PsychicPsychic BugBug RockRock
GhostGhost DragonDragon DarkDark
SteelSteel FairyFairy NormalNormal
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Moves that Never Miss Moves that Set Entry Hazards Moves that Ignore Abilities
High-Critical Hit Moves Moves that Change Weather Moves that Change Terrain
Multi-Target Moves Moves that Restore HP Redirection Moves
Multi-Hit Moves One-Hit Knockout Moves Trapping Moves
Moves that Make Contact Moves that Do Not Make Contact Moves that Block Attacks
Status Restoring Moves Moves that Forces a Switch Sound-Based Moves
List of Priority Moves

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