Skip to content
NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0094

Gengar

GhostPoison

Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

Category
Shadow Pokémon
Height
1.5 m
Weight
40.5 kg
Generation
I
Abilities
Cursed Body

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

GengarShadow Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
60
AttackStrength of physical moves.
65
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
60
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
130
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
75
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
110
Base stat total 500

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Ground
×2
Psychic
×2
Ghost
×2
Dark
×2

Resists

Grass
×0.5
Poison
×0.25
Bug
×0.25
Fairy
×0.5

Immune to

Normal
×0
Fighting
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Mega PunchPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Fire PunchPhysical · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ice PunchPhysical · IcePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Thunder PunchPhysical · ElectricPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mega KickPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
DisableStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Disables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubmissionPhysical · FightingPower 80Accuracy 80%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
CounterPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Seismic TossPhysical · FightingPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Mega DrainSpecial · GrassPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Crystal · Tutor
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 21
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
HypnosisStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy 60%Details +

Puts the target to sleep.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 29
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 29
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 25
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 29
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 29
  • Champions · Train
RagePhysical · NormalPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Night ShadeSpecial · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 21
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 21
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 21
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 16
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 15
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 15
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 15
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 21
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 21
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 15
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 30
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 30
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
MimicStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 31
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 31
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 31
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 21
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 19
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 19
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 19
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 19
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 31
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 31
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 19
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 19
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
HazeStatus · IcePower Accuracy Details +

Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BidePhysical · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
MetronomeStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Self-DestructPhysical · NormalPower 200Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
LickPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
SmogSpecial · PoisonPower 30Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Skull BashPhysical · NormalPower 130Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 38
  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 38
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 39
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 39
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 39
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 31
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 39
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 39
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 39
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 39
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 39
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 39
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 39
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 39
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 39
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 39
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 45
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 60
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 60
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 60
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 38
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 38
  • Blue Japan · Machine
Poison GasStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Poisons the target.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 7
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 6
PsywaveSpecial · PsychicPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage between 50% and 150% of the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
ExplosionPhysical · NormalPower 250Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Machine
  • Yellow · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Red Green Japan · Machine
  • Blue Japan · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
NightmareStatus · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it’s asleep.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 53
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 55
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 55
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 55
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 61
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 61
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 61
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 61
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 61
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 61
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CurseStatus · GhostPower Accuracy Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 16
  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 16
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 16
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 13
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 12
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 12
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 12
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 16
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 16
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 12
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 12
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SpiteStatus · GhostPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 8
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 8
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 8
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 8
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 5
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 8
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 8
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 5
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Zap CannonSpecial · ElectricPower 120Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
Destiny BondStatus · GhostPower Accuracy Details +

If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 48
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 48
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 48
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 48
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 39
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 50
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 50
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 50
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 50
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 48
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 48
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 50
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 50
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 50
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 54
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 54
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 54
  • Champions · Train
Perish SongStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

User and target both faint after three turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Mean LookStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 13
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 13
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 13
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 64
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 8
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 8
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 8
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 13
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 8
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
AttractStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dynamic PunchPhysical · FightingPower 100Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
EncoreStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Psych UpStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 45
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 33
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 33
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 33
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 33
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 30
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 48
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 43
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 48
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Machine
  • Crystal · Machine
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
TormentStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Will-O-WispStatus · FirePower Accuracy 85%Details +

Burns the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 14
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TauntStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TrickStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Role PlayStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s ability.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SnatchStatus · DarkPower Accuracy Details +

Steals the target’s move, if it’s self-targeted.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
AstonishPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
Shadow PunchPhysical · GhostPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 25
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 25
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 28
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 28
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 28
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 28
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
  • Champions · Train
EmbargoStatus · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target cannot use held items.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FlingPhysical · DarkPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sucker PunchPhysical · DarkPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 22
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 22
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 22
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 22
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 19
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
  • Champions · Train
Toxic SpikesStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy Details +

Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Poison JabPhysical · PoisonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 44
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 44
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 44
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 44
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 44
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 44
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 44
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 44
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 44
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 36
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 34
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 42
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Drain PunchPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus BlastSpecial · FightingPower 120Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow ClawPhysical · GhostPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Gunk ShotPhysical · PoisonPower 120Accuracy 80%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CaptivateStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Ominous WindSpecial · GhostPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Wonder RoomStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

All Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
VenoshockSpecial · PoisonPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 18
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sludge WaveSpecial · PoisonPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Acid SpraySpecial · PoisonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Clear SmogSpecial · PoisonPower 50Accuracy Details +

Removes all of the target’s stat modifiers.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 55
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 55
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 55
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 55
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 55
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 55
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 24
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 11
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Reflect TypeStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

User becomes the target’s type.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Phantom ForcePhysical · GhostPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ConfideStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
InfestationSpecial · BugPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PoltergeistPhysical · GhostPower 110Accuracy 90%Details +

Fails if the target has no held item.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Corrosive GasStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Psychic NoiseSpecial · PsychicPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue

Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

Yellow

A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

Gold

It steals heat from its surround­ ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.

Silver

To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.

Crystal

Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.

Ruby · Sapphire

Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.

Emerald

Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.

Firered · Shield

It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.

Leafgreen

On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.

Diamond

It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.

Pearl

Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life force.

Platinum

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.

Heartgold

It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.

Soulsilver

To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.

X

It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Y

Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.

Sun

Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.

Moon

It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.

Ultra Sun

You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.

Ultra Moon

Even your home isn’t safe. Gengar will lurk in whatever dark corner of a room it can find and wait for its chance to catch its prey.

Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

Sword

On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.

Legends Arceus

Possesses potential victims' shadows in an effort to steal away the victims' lives. If your shadow begins to laugh, you must take hold of a protective charm posthaste!

POKÉMON TCG

Gengar trading cards

59 cards

Browse cards featuring Gengar. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12