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This is a list of all non-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 Contents
Move | Type | Effect |
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Absorb | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |
Acid | The opposing Pokemon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat. | |
Acid Spray | The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat. | |
Aeroblast | A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily. | |
Air Cutter | The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. | |
Air Slash | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. | |
Ancient Power | User attacks with a prehistoric power. May raise all of the user's stats | |
Apple Acid | The user attacks the target with an acidic liquid created from tart apples. This also lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Assist | Uses an ally's known move randomly | |
Astral Barrage | The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokemon. | |
Attack Order | The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land easier | |
Aura Sphere | The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses. | |
Aura Wheel | Morpeko attacks and raises its Speed with the energy stored in its cheeks. This move's type changes depending on the user's form. | |
Aurora Beam | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. | |
Beak Blast | 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. | |
Beat Up | The user gets all party Pokemon to attack the target. The more party Pokemon, the greater the number of attacks. | |
Belch | The user lets out a damaging belch at the targe. The user that eat a held Berry to use this move. | |
Blast Burn | The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user cannot move on the next turn | |
Blizzard | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokemon. This also leave the opposing Pokemon frozen. | |
Blue Flare | The user attacks the target by engulfing a target in an intense, yet beautiful blue flame. This may leave the target with a burn. | |
Bolt Strike | The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Bone Rush | The user strikes the target with hard bone 2-5 times in a row | |
Bonemerang | The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops around to hit the target twice—coming and going. | |
Boomburst | The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound. | |
Brine | If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double power, inflicting damage. | |
Bubble Beam | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat. | |
Bug Buzz | The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Bulldoze | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. | |
Bullet Seed | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target 2-5 times in a row | |
Burn Up | To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire-type | |
Burning Jealousy | Damages all opposing Pokemon. Inflicts burn on all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn | |
Charge Beam | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | |
Chatter | The user attacks the target with sound waves of deafening chatter. This confuses the target. | |
Clanging Scales | The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack the opposing Pokemon. The user's Defense stat goes down after the attack. | |
Clear Smog | The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal | |
Confusion | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. | |
Core Enforcer | If the Pokémon the user has inflicted damage on have already used their moves, this move eliminates the effect of the target's Ability. | |
Dark Pulse | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may make the target flinch | |
Dazzling Gleam | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. | |
Diamond Storm | The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also sharply raise the user's Defense stat. | |
Disarming Voice | User does emotional damage to the target by letting out a charming cry. This attack never misses | |
Discharge | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. | |
Doom Desire | Two turns after this move is used, a concentrated bundle of light blasts the target. | |
Draco Meteor | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the targer. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Special Attack stats | |
Dragon Breath | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. May leave the target with paralysis | |
Dragon Darts | The user attacks twice using Dreepy. If there are two targets, this move hits each target once. | |
Dragon Energy | The more HP the user has remaining, the higher the move’s power. | |
Dragon Pulse | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. | |
Dream Eater | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |
Drum Beating | The user plays its drum, controlling the drum's roots to attack the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
Dynamax Cannon | The user unleashes a strong beam from its core. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed. | |
Earth Power | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. May also lower the target's Special Defense stat | |
Earthquake | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | |
Echoed Voice | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased | |
Eerie Spell | Deals damage while also reducing the PP of the opponent's previously-used move by 3. | |
Electro Ball | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power | |
Electroweb | The user attacks and captures the target using an electric net. This lowers the Speed Stat | |
Ember | The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Energy Ball | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Eruption | The user attacks opposing Pokemon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power | |
Eternabeam | This is Eternatus's most powerful attack in its original form. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Expanding Force | The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move's power goes up and damages all opposing Pokemon on Psychic Terrain. | |
Explosion | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move | |
Extrasensory | The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch. | |
Fairy Wind | The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it | |
Feint | This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect of Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves | |
Fiery Dance | Cloaked in flames, the user dances and flaps its wings. May also raise the user's Special Attack Stat | |
Fiery Wrath | May make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | |
Final Gambit | The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP | |
Fire Blast | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Fire Pledge | A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass equivalent, its power increases and a vast sea of fire appears. | |
Fire Spin | The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns. | |
Fissure | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. | |
Flamethrower | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Flash Cannon | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may lower the target's Special Defense stat | |
Fleur Cannon | The user unleashes a strong beam. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Special Attack stat | |
Fling | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item | |
Focus Blast | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Special Defense stat | |
Freeze Shock | On the second turn, the user hits the target with electrically charged ice. This may also leave the target with paralysis | |
Freeze-Dry | The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water-types | |
Freezing Glare | May leave the target frozen. | |
Frenzy Plant | The user slams the target with the roots of an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Frost Breath | The user blows its cold breath on the target. The attack always results in a critical hit | |
Fusion Bolt | The user throws down a giant lightning bolt. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous flame | |
Fusion Flare | Brings down a giant flame. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous lightning bolt | |
Future Sight | Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target | |
G-Max Befuddle | A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents. | |
G-Max Cannonade | A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. After damaging, continues to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Water type. | |
G-Max Centiferno | A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Centiskorch use. This move traps opponents in flames for four to five turns. | |
G-Max Chi Strike | A Fighting-type attack that Gigantamax Machamp use. This move raises the chance of critical hits. | |
G-Max Cuddle | A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Eevee use. This move infatuates opponents. | |
G-Max Depletion | A Dragon-type attack that Gigantamax Duraludon use. Reduces the PP of the last move used. | |
G-Max Drum Solo | A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Rillaboom use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities. | |
G-Max Finale | A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Alcremie use. This move heals the HP of allies. | |
G-Max Fireball | A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Cinderace use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities. | |
G-Max Foam Burst | A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Kingler use. This move harshly lowers the Speed of opponents. | |
G-Max Gold Rush | A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Meowth use. This move confuses opponents and also earns extra money. | |
G-Max Gravitas | A Psychic-type attack that Gigantamax Orbeetle use. This move changes gravity for five turns. | |
G-Max Hydrosnipe | A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities. | |
G-Max Malodor | A Poison-type attack that Gigantamax Garbodor use. This move poisons opponents. | |
G-Max Meltdown | A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Melmetal use. This move makes opponents incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | |
G-Max One Blow | A Dark-type attack that Single Strike Style Gigantamax Urshifu use. Can hit through guarding attacks like Max Guard and Protect. | |
G-Max Rapid Flow | A Water-type attack that Rapid Strike Style Gigantamax Urshifu use. Can hit through guarding attacks like Max Guard and Protect. | |
G-Max Replenish | A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Snorlax use. This move restores Berries that have been eaten. | |
G-Max Resonance | An Ice-type attack that Gigantamax Lapras use. This move reduces the damage received for five turns. | |
G-Max Sandblast | A Ground-type attack that Gigantamax Sandaconda use. Opponents are trapped in a raging sandstorm for four to five turns. | |
G-Max Smite | A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Hatterene use. This move confuses opponents. | |
G-Max Snooze | A Dark-type attack that Gigantamax Grimmsnarl use. The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the targets into falling asleep on the next turn. | |
G-Max Steelsurge | A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Copperajah use. This move scatters sharp spikes around the field. | |
G-Max Stonesurge | A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Drednaw use. This move scatters sharp rocks around the field. | |
G-Max Stun Shock | An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents. | |
G-Max Sweetness | A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Appletun use. This move heals the status conditions of allies. | |
G-Max Tartness | A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Flapple use. This move reduces the opponents' evasiveness. | |
G-Max Terror | A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping. | |
G-Max Vine Lash | A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Venusaur use. After damaging, continues to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Grass type. | |
G-Max Volcalith | A Rock-type attack that Gigantamax Coalossal use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns. | |
G-Max Volt Crash | An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents. | |
G-Max Wildfire | A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Charizard use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns. | |
G-Max Wind Rage | A Flying-type attack that Gigantamax Corviknight use. This move removes the effects of moves like Reflect and Light Screen. | |
Giga Drain | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target | |
Glacial Lance | The user attacks by hurling a blizzard-cloaked icicle lance at opposing Pokemon. | |
Glaciate | The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This lowers their Speed stats. | |
Grass Pledge | A column of grass hits the target. When used with its water equivalent, its power increases and a vast swamp appears | |
Grav Apple | The user inflicts damage by dropping an apple from high above. This also lowers the target's Defense stat. | |
Gunk Shot | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target | |
Gust | A gust of wind that comes from flapping wings inflicts damage to the enemy | |
Heat Wave | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokemon. This may also leave those Pokemon with a burn. | |
Hex | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. | |
Hurricane | The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. | |
Hydro Cannon | The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Hydro Pump | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under gteat pressure. | |
Hyper Beam | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Hyper Voice | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | |
Hyperspace Fury | Using its many arms, the user unleashes a barrage of attacks that ignore the effects of move like Protect and Detect. But the user's Defense stat falls. | |
Hyperspace Hole | Using a hyperspace hole, user appears rght next to the target and strikes. This also hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. | |
Ice Beam | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | |
Ice Burn | On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the tarrget with a burn. | |
Ice Shard | The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first. | |
Icicle Crash | The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch. | |
Icicle Spear | The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row. | |
Icy Wind | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokemon's Speed stats. | |
Incinerate | The user attacks opposing Pokemon with fire. If a Pokemon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. | |
Inferno | The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn. | |
Judgment | The user releases countless shots of light at the target. This move's type varies depending on the kind of Plate the user is holding. | |
Land's Wrath | The user gathers the energy of the land and focuses that power on opposing Pokemon to damage them. | |
Lava Plume | The user to torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn. | |
Leaf Storm | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp.Atk stat. | |
Leaf Tornado | The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target's accuracy. | |
Leafage | The user attacks by pelting the target with leaves. | |
Light of Ruin | Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot. | |
Luster Purge | The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def. stat. | |
Magical Leaf | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. | |
Magma Storm | The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns. | |
Max Airstream | This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats. | |
Max Darkness | This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Max Flare | This is a Fire-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user intensifies the sun for five turns. | |
Max Flutterby | This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. | |
Max Geyser | This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns. | |
Max Hailstorm | This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. | |
Max Knuckle | This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats. | |
Max Lightning | This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns. | |
Max Mindstorm | This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns. | |
Max Ooze | This is a Poison-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Atk stats. | |
Max Overgrowth | This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. | |
Max Phantasm | This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat. | |
Max Quake | This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. | |
Max Rockfall | This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. | |
Max Starfall | This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns. | |
Max Steelspike | This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. | |
Max Strike | This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
Max Wyrmwind | This is a Dragon-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Attack stat. | |
Mega Drain | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |
Metal Burst | The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it. | |
Meteor Assault | The user attacks wildly with its thick leek. The user can't move on the next turn, because the force of this move makes it stagger. | |
Meteor Beam | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn. | |
Mind Blown | The user attacks everything around it by causing its own head to explode. This also damages the user. | |
Miracle Eye | Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | |
Mirror Coat | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | |
Mist Ball | A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk. stat. | |
Misty Explosion | The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move's power is increased on Misty Terrain. | |
Moonblast | Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target . This may also lower the target's Sp.Atk stat. | |
Moongeist Beam | The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities. | |
Mud Shot | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mub at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
Mud-Slap | The user hurts mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |
Muddy Water | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokemon. This may also lower their accuracy. | |
Mystical Fire | The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. | |
Nature's Madness | The user hits the target with the force of nature. It halves the target's HP. | |
Night Daze | The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target's accuracy. | |
Night Shade | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. | |
Oblivion Wing | The user absorbs its target's HP. The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target. | |
Octazooka | The user attacks by spraying ink in the target's face or eyes. This may also lower the target's accuracy. | |
Origin Pulse | The user attacks opposing Pokemon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue. | |
Overdrive | The user attacks opposing Pokémon by twanging a guitar or bass guitar, causing a huge echo and strong vibration. | |
Overheat | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. | |
Parabolic Charge | The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit. | |
Pay Day | Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. | |
Petal Blizzard | The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks evetything around it. | |
Photon Geyser | The user attacks a target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts Attack or Sp. Atk damage—whichever stat is higher for the user. | |
Pin Missile | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. | |
Poison Sting | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. | |
Pollen Puff | The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead. | |
Poltergeist | The user attacks the target by controlling the target's item. The move fails if the target doesn't have an item. | |
Powder Snow | The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon. | |
Power Gem | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | |
Precipice Blades | The user attacks opposing Pokmeon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone. | |
Present | The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however. | |
Prismatic Laser | The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Psybeam | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion. | |
Psychic | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Psycho Boost | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. | |
Psycho Cut | The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily. | |
Psyshock | The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical admage. | |
Psystrike | The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. | |
Pyro Ball | The user attacks by igniting a small stone and launching it as a fiery ball at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Razor Leaf | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokemon. Critical hits land more easily. | |
Relic Song | The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of the listening opposing Pokemon. This may also induce sleep. | |
Revelation Dance | The user attacks the target by dancing very hard. The user's type determines the of this move. | |
Rising Voltage | The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move's power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain. | |
Roar of Time | The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Rock Blast | The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. | |
Rock Slide | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch. | |
Rock Throw | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack. | |
Rock Tomb | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement. | |
Rock Wrecker | The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Round | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. | |
Sacred Fire | The target is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Sand Tomb | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. | |
Scald | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Scale Shot | The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat. | |
Scorching Sands | The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Searing Shot | The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet fkames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn. | |
Secret Sword | The user cuts with its ling horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target. | |
Seed Bomb | The user slams a barrage of jard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. | |
Seed Flare | The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. This may also harshly lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Self-Destruct | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. | |
Shadow Ball | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Shadow Bone | The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This also lower the target's Defense stat. | |
Sheer Cold | The target faints instantly. It's less likely to hit the target if it's used by Pokemon other than Ice types. | |
Shell Side Arm | May poison the foe. Deals either Physical or Special damage, depending on which will deal more damage to the opponent. | |
Shell Trap | The user sets a shell trap. If the user is hit by a physical move, the trap will explode and inflict damage on the opposing Pokmeon. | |
Shock Wave | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. | |
Silver Wind | The target is attacked with powdery scales by the wind. This may also raise all the user's stats. | |
Sky Attack | A two-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch. | |
Sludge | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. | |
Sludge Bomb | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. | |
Sludge Wave | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit. | |
Smack Down | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an poopnent. A flying Pokemon will fall to the ground when it's hit. | |
Smog | The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target. | |
Snarl | The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokemon. | |
Snipe Shot | The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target. | |
Snore | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | |
Solar Beam | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundied beam on the next turn. | |
Spacial Rend | The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily. | |
Sparkling Aria | The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokemon suffering from a burn will be healed by the touch of these bubbles. | |
Spirit Shackle | The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping. | |
Spit Up | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power. | |
Steam Eruption | The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Steel Beam | The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user. | |
Stone Edge | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. | |
Stored Power | The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power. | |
Strange Steam | The user attacks the target by emitting steam. This may also confuse the target. | |
Struggle Bug | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokemon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit. | |
Surf | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surrounding with a giant wave. | |
Swift | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses. | |
Techno Blast | The user fires a beam of light at its target. The move's type changes depending on the Drive the user holds. | |
Terrain Pulse | The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. The move's type and power changes depending on the terrain when it's used. | |
Thousand Arrows | This move also hits opposing Pokemon that are in the air. Those Pokemon are knocked down to the ground. | |
Thousand Waves | The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those hit can't flee from battles. | |
Thunder | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Thunder Cage | Deals damage, then traps opponents within an electrified cage, causing damage every turn for four to five turns and preventing them from fleeing or being swapped out. | |
Thunder Shock | A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Thunderbolt | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Tri Attack | The user stikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. May also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target. | |
Twister | The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokemon. This may also make them flinch. | |
Uproar | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokemon can fall asleep. | |
Vacuum Wave | The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first. | |
Venoshock | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned. | |
Volt Switch | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in wating. | |
Water Gun | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | |
Water Pledge | A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears. | |
Water Pulse | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | |
Water Shuriken | The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first. | |
Water Spout | The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokemon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power. | |
Weather Ball | This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather. | |
Whirlpool | The use traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. | |
Zap Cannon | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. | |
Zing Zap | A strong electric blast down on the target, giving it an electric shock. This may also make the target flinch. |
Non-contact moves are moves that do not physically make contact with Pokemon. These mostly include Special Moves and a few Physical Moves.
All Status Moves are non-contact moves.
List of Non-Contact Moves
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