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List of Non-Contact Moves

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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.

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List of Non-Contact Moves

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

What are Non-Contact Moves

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.

View List of Contact Moves

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