Rotom’s Poké dex
#277 Swellow
0.7 m
(2'04") —
19.8 kg
(43.7 lbs.)
Swallow Pokémon
Ability #1
• Guts - It’s so gutsy that having a status condition boosts
the Pokémon’s Attack stat.
Hidden Ability
• Scrappy - The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with
Normal- and Fighting-type moves.
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#277 Swellow
• Evolution
#277 Swellow
• Type efficacy
(Move Power × [4 | 2 | 1 |
0.5 | 0.25 | 0 ])
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
Gen. VI+:
1
1
1
1
0
2
½
0
1
1
1
½
2
1
2
1
1
1
Gen. III-V:
1
1
1
1
0
2
½
0
1
1
1
½
2
1
2
1
1
-
This table ignores the ability.
#277 Swellow
• Statistics, Effort values & Experience
(MIN–MAX: [0 IV, 0 EV, Nat.-10%] — [31 IV, 252 EV, Nat.+10%])
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
Base Stats
60
85
60
75Gen. III: 50
50
125
Level 50
120-167
81-150
58-123
72-139Gen. III: 49-112
49-112
117-194
Level 100
230-324
157-295
112-240
139-273Gen. III: 94-218
94-218
229-383
Tot. Base Stats : 455 ; Gen. III: 430
Effort values (2 )
0
0
0
0
0
2
Experience : 159 ; Before Sun and Moon : 151; Before Black 2 and White 2 : 162
#277 Swellow
• Pokédex Entries
Ruby SWELLOW flies high above our heads,
making graceful arcs in the sky.
This POKéMON dives at a steep angle as
soon as it spots its prey. The hapless
prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s
clawed feet, preventing escape.
Sapphire SWELLOW is very conscientious about
the upkeep of its glossy wings.
Once two SWELLOW are gathered, they
diligently take care of cleaning each
other’s wings.
Emerald A SWELLOW dives upon prey from far above.
It never misses its targets. It takes to
the skies in search of lands with a warm
climate.
FireRed If its two tail feathers are standing at
attention, it is proof of good health.
It soars elegantly in the sky.
LeafGreen If its two tail feathers are standing at
attention, it is proof of good health.
It soars elegantly in the sky.
Diamond It circles the sky in search of
prey. When it spots one, it dives
steeply to catch the prey.
Pearl It circles the sky in search of
prey. When it spots one, it dives
steeply to catch the prey.
Platinum It circles the sky in search of
prey. When it spots one, it dives
steeply to catch the prey.
HeartGold It dives at a steep angle as soon
as it spots its prey. It catches
its prey with sharp claws.
SoulSilver It dives at a steep angle as soon
as it spots its prey. It catches
its prey with sharp claws.
Black It circles the sky in search of
prey. When it spots one, it dives
steeply to catch the prey.
White It circles the sky in search of
prey. When it spots one, it dives
steeply to catch the prey.
Black 2 and White 2 It circles the sky in search of
prey. When it spots one, it dives
steeply to catch the prey.
X If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is
proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Y It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its
prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Omega Ruby Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs
in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as
it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by
Swellow’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
Alpha Sapphire Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy
wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take
care of cleaning each other’s wings.
#277 Swellow
• Locations
Ruby
Route 115.
Sapphire
Route 115.
Emerald
Route 115.
Diamond
Route 213.
Pearl
Route 213.
Platinum
Route 213.
Black
Giant Chasm, Route 13.
White
Giant Chasm, Route 13.
#277 Swellow
Held item
Diamond , Pearl , Platinum , HeartGold , SoulSilver , Black, White, Black 2 , White 2
5% => Charti Berry
#277 Swellow
Gen. III-V data
#277 Swellow
• Egg Groups
#277 Swellow
• Moves, Learnset of Swellow
By leveling up
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Flying
35
100%
35
0
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak
or horn.
Normal
--
100%
40
0
The user growls in an endearing way, making
opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their
Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Flying
60
100%
35
0
The target is struck with large, imposing wings
spread wide to inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
100%
5
0
This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal
the user’s HP.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move
faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
By TM/HM
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
70
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By leveling up
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Flying
35
100%
35
0
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak
or horn.
Normal
--
100%
40
0
The user growls in an endearing way, making
opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their
Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Flying
60
100%
35
0
The target is struck with large, imposing wings
spread wide to inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
100%
5
0
This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal
the user’s HP.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move
faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
By tutoring
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Fighting
--
100%
20
-5
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack,
inflicting double the damage taken.
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Ground
20
100%
10
0
The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict
damage and lower its accuracy.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
60
--
20
0
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon.
This attack never misses.
By TM/HM
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
70
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By leveling up
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Flying
35
100%
35
0
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak
or horn.
Normal
--
100%
40
0
The user growls in an endearing way, making
opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their
Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Flying
60
100%
35
0
The target is struck with large, imposing wings
spread wide to inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
100%
5
0
This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal
the user’s HP.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move
faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
By tutoring
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Fighting
--
100%
20
-5
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack,
inflicting double the damage taken.
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
By TM/HM
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
70
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By leveling up
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Flying
35
100%
35
0
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak
or horn.
Normal
--
100%
40
0
The user growls in an endearing way, making
opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their
Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Flying
60
100%
35
0
The target is struck with large, imposing wings
spread wide to inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
100%
5
0
This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal
the user’s HP.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move
faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
By TM/HM
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By leveling up
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Flying
35
100%
35
0
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak
or horn.
Normal
--
100%
40
0
The user growls in an endearing way, making
opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their
Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that
critical hits land more easily.
Normal
40
100%
30
1
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes
it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Flying
60
100%
35
0
The target is struck with large, imposing wings
spread wide to inflict damage.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
100%
5
0
This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal
the user’s HP.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Psychic
--
--
30
0
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move
faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
By tutoring
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Flying
140
90%
5
0
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land
more easily. This may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
By TM/HM
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By TM/HM
Diamond and Pearl
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
--
--
10
0
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the
user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of
the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Flying
60
100%
20
0
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a
Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
Flying
--
--
15
0
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such
as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the
target’s evasiveness.
By TM/HM
Platinum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
--
--
10
0
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the
user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of
the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Flying
60
100%
20
0
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a
Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
Flying
--
--
15
0
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such
as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the
target’s evasiveness.
By TM/HM
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Flying
--
--
10
0
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the
user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of
the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Flying
60
100%
20
0
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a
Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By TM/HM
Black and White
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice.
If this move is used every turn, its power
is increased.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk
stats increase.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Flying
60
100%
20
0
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a
Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By TM/HM
Black 2 and White 2
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
40
100%
10
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice.
If this move is used every turn, its power
is increased.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk
stats increase.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Flying
60
100%
20
0
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a
Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By TM/HM
X and Y
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Flying
--
--
10
0
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the
user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice.
If this move is used every turn, its power
is increased.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By TM/HM
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Flying
--
--
10
0
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the
user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice.
If this move is used every turn, its power
is increased.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
By TM/HM
Sun and Moon
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk
stats increase.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Flying
--
--
10
0
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the
user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice.
If this move is used every turn, its power
is increased.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
Normal
--
85%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
By TM/HM
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
--
--
30
0
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk
stats increase.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Fire
--
--
5
0
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering
up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of
Water-type moves.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The target is attacked with a powerful beam.
The user can’t move on the next turn.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Flying
--
--
10
0
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the
user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Flying
60
--
20
0
The user confounds the target with speed, then
slashes. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Dark
60
100%
25
0
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item
simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it
already holds an item.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice.
If this move is used every turn, its power
is increased.
Steel
70
90%
25
0
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also
raise the user’s Defense stat.
Normal
150
90%
5
0
The user charges at the target using every bit of its
power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Flying
90
95%
15
0
The user soars and then strikes its target on the
next turn.
Normal
--
85%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Bug
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
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