Special Attacks

physical special none

Attack Type Class Pwr. PP Acc. Description
Eruption fire special 150 5 100% The user attacks in an explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the less powerful this attack becomes.
Blast Burn fire special 150 5 90% The foe is razed by a fiery explosion. The user must rest on the next turn, however.
Hydro Cannon water special 150 5 90% The foe is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however.
Hyper Beam normal special 150 5 90% The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Water Spout water special 150 5 100% The user spouts water to damage the foe. The lower the user's HP, the less powerful it becomes.
Frenzy Plant grass special 150 5 90% The foe is slammed with an enormous tree. The user can't move on the next turn.
Roar Of Time dragon special 150 5 90% The user blasts the foe with power that distorts even time. The user must rest on the next turn.
Overheat fire special 140 5 90% The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Psycho Boost psychic special 140 5 90% The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Draco Meteor dragon special 140 5 90% Comets are summoned down from the sky. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Leaf Storm grass special 140 5 90% A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Hydro Pump water special 120 5 80% The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Blizzard ice special 120 5 70% A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
SolarBeam grass special 120 10 100% A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
Thunder electric special 120 10 70% A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Doom Desire steel special 120 5 85% Two turns after this move is used, the user blasts the foe with a concentrated bundle of light.
Fire Blast fire special 120 5 85% The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Blast fighting special 120 5 70% The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Zap Cannon electric special 120 5 50% The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
Magma Storm fire special 120 5 70% The foe becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for two to five turns.
Seed Flare grass special 120 5 85% The user generates a shock wave from within its body. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Heat Wave fire special 100 10 90% The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Dream Eater psychic special 100 15 100% An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
Aeroblast flying special 100 5 95% A vortex of air is shot at the foe to inflict damage. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Judgment normal special 100 10 100% The user releases countless shots of light. Its type varies with the kind of Plate the user is holding.
Spacial Rend dragon special 100 5 95% The user tears the foe along with the space around it. This move has a high critical-hit ratio.
Flamethrower fire special 95 15 100% The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
Surf water special 95 15 100% It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Ice Beam ice special 95 10 100% The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Muddy Water water special 95 10 85% The user attacks by shooting out muddy water. It may also lower the foe's accuracy.
Thunderbolt electric special 95 15 100% A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Hyper Voice normal special 90 10 100% The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Petal Dance grass special 90 20 100% The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Psychic psychic special 90 10 100% The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Aura Sphere fighting special 90 20 -- The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
Bug Buzz bug special 90 10 100% The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Dragon Pulse dragon special 90 10 100% The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Earth Power ground special 90 10 100% The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Sludge Bomb poison special 90 10 100% The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
Razor Wind normal special 80 10 100% A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit the foe on the second turn. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Extrasensory psychic special 80 30 100% The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.
Dark Pulse dark special 80 15 100% The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Energy Ball grass special 80 10 100% The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Tri Attack normal special 80 10 100% The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. May also paralyze, burn, or freeze the target.
Flash Cannon steel special 80 10 100% The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Discharge electric special 80 15 100% A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
Lava Plume fire special 80 15 100% An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns.
Shadow Ball ghost special 80 15 100% The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Future Sight psychic special 80 15 90% Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.
Signal Beam bug special 75 15 100% The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Air Slash flying special 75 20 95% The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.
Luster Purge psychic special 70 5 100% The user looses a damaging burst of light. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.
Mist Ball psychic special 70 5 100% A mistlike flurry of down envelops and damages the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Atk.
Power Gem rock special 70 20 100% The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Psybeam psychic special 65 20 100% The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.
BubbleBeam water special 65 20 100% A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Aurora Beam ice special 65 20 100% The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. It may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Brine water special 65 10 100% If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
Sludge poison special 65 20 100% Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It may also poison the target.
Mud Bomb ground special 65 10 85% The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
Mirror Shot steel special 65 10 85% The user looses a flash of energy from its polished body. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
Octazooka water special 65 10 85% The user attacks by spraying ink in the foe's face or eyes. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
Silver Wind bug special 60 5 100% The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.
Magical Leaf grass special 60 20 100% The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.
Shock Wave electric special 60 20 100% The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
Water Pulse water special 60 20 100% The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
Swift normal special 60 20 100% Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Chatter flying special 60 20 100% The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. It may also confuse the foe.
Giga Drain grass special 60 10 100% A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ominous Wind ghost special 60 5 100% The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
DragonBreath dragon special 60 20 100% The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target.
AncientPower rock special 60 5 100% The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Air Cutter flying special 55 25 95% The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Mud Shot ground special 55 15 95% The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
Icy Wind ice special 55 15 95% The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Weather Ball normal special 50 10 100% An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.
Confusion psychic special 50 25 100% The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
Charge Beam electric special 50 10 90% The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Uproar normal special 50 10 100% The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Gust flying special 40 35 100% A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.
Acid poison special 40 30 100% The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Ember fire special 40 25 100% The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
Water Gun water special 40 25 100% The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Mega Drain grass special 40 15 100% A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
ThunderShock electric special 40 30 100% A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Vacuum Wave fighting special 40 30 100% The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.
Snore normal special 40 15 100% An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Powder Snow ice special 40 25 100% The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the target.
Twister dragon special 40 20 100% The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
Absorb grass special 20 25 100% A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Smog poison special 20 20 70% The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.
Bubble water special 20 30 100% A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Mud-Slap ground special 20 10 100% The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Fire Spin fire special 15 15 70% The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.
Whirlpool water special 15 15 70% The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.
SonicBoom normal special 1 20 90% The foe is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
Sheer Cold ice special 1 5 30% The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
Dragon Rage dragon special 1 10 100% The foe is stricken by a shock wave. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
Night Shade ghost special 1 15 100% The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user's level.
Trump Card normal special 1 5 -- The fewer PP this move has, the more power it has for attack.
Wring Out normal special 1 5 100% The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack's power.
Psywave psychic special 1 15 80% The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity.
Grass Knot grass special 1 20 100% The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Hidden Power normal special 1 15 100% A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Mirror Coat psychic special 1 20 100% A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Spit Up normal special 1 10 100% The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.

There are a total of 106 Special moves.

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