Moonlight (move)

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つきのひかりMoonlight

Battles

Type	Fairy
Category	Status
PP	5(max. 8)
Power	—
Accuracy	—%
Priority	0
Does not makecontact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Affected bySnatch Not affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range

Opponent	Opponent	Opponent
Self	Ally	Ally
Self: Affects the user

Availability

Introduced	Generation II
Not aTM,TR,HM, orMove Tutor move.

Contests

Condition	Beauty
Appeal	1♥
Jam	0
The appeal's quality varies depending on its timing.

Super Contests

Condition	Beauty
Appeal	0
Increased Voltage is added to the performance score.

Contest Spectaculars

Condition	Beautiful
Appeal	1♥
Jamming	0
Effectiveness varies depending on when it is used.

On Smogon's Movedex:

Moonlight (Japanese:つきのひかりMoonlight) is a non-damagingFairy-type move introduced inGeneration II. Prior toGeneration VI, it was aNormal-type move.

Effect

Generation II

Moonlight restores the user's currentHP based on theweather andtime of day. In the morning and daytime, during no weather, it restores ¼ total HP, duringharsh sunlight it restores ½ total HP, and during other weather it restores ⅛ total HP, rounded down. Except in link battles, the move restores twice as much HP at night.

Generation III to V

Moonlight restores the user's current HP based on theweather in the battle. During no weather it restores ½ total HP, duringharsh sunlight it restores ⅔ total HP, and during other weather it restores ¼ total HP, rounded down.

Moonlight can be used as the second move of aPokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point ifSunny Day was used in the previous turn.

Generation VI onwards

Moonlight is now aFairy-type move. When used duringstrong winds it restores ½ total HP, rounded down.

Moonlight can be used as part of aContest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an three extra appeal points if the moveSunny Day was used in the prior turn.

If powered up by aFairium Z into Z-Moonlight, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

	Standard	Plus Move
Category	Status
Accuracy	100%

Power	—
Cooldown	15s
Move wind-up time	45 frames	15 frames
Effect duration	—s
Additional effect
	—
	—
	—
None

Description

Games	Description
Stad2	Allows HP to be restored by the moonlight. In battle, half the user's max HP is restored.
GS C	Restores HP (varies by time).
RS EColoXD	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
FRLG	Restores the user's HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
DP Pt HGSSPBR BW B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM PE SwSh BDSP LA SV	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
ZA	The user restores some HP by bathing in the soothing light of the moon.

Learnset

Byleveling up

#		Egg Groups		Level
				II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
									SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV	ZA
0035	Clefairy	Fairy		Fairy	43	37	37	40^BW 43^B2W2	43	43	24	1	1	24
0036	Clefable	Fairy		Fairy	1	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	Rem.	24
0043	Oddish	Grass		Grass	32	32	33	33	33^XY 27^ORAS	27	36	36	36
0044	Gloom	Grass		Grass	35	35	41	41	41^XY 29^ORAS	29	44	44	44
0045	Vileplume	Grass		Grass	−	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0173	Cleffa	No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	24
0182	Bellossom	Grass		Grass	−	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0197	Umbreon	Field		Field	52	52	71	71^BW 33^B2W2	33	33	30	30	30	30
0269	Dustox	Bug		Bug		20	20	20	20^XY 17^ORAS	17		17
0313	Volbeat	Bug	Human-Like		13	13	13	13^XY 19^ORAS	19		19	19
0314	Illumise	Bug	Human-Like		13	13	13	13^XY 19^ORAS	19		19	19
0337	Lunatone	Mineral		Mineral		−	−	−	−	−	1	1
0488	Cresselia	No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			57	57	1, 57	1, 57	42	42	42
0517	Munna	Field		Field				17	17	17	16			16
0518	Musharna	Field		Field				−	−	−	1			16
0715	Noivern	Flying	Dragon					1	1	1		1	1
0755	Morelull	Grass		Grass						11	20
0756	Shiinotic	Grass		Grass						11	20
0792	Lunala	No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						31	35		35
0800	Necrozma All available forms	No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						1	1		1
0876	Indeedee All forms	Fairy		Fairy							−		−	22
0901	Ursaluna Bloodmoon	Field		Field									Rem.
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Bybreeding

#		Egg Groups	Egg Move
			II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
								SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0102	Exeggcute	Grass	Grass	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0302	Sableye	Human-Like	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	−	✔	−
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0035		Clefairy^Lv. 8		Fairy		Fairy	Pokéwalker -Night Sky's Edge
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0337		Lunatone		Mineral		Mineral	Dream World -Icy Cave
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Byevent

Generation II

#		Egg Groups		Obtained with
0029	Nidoran♀	Monster	Field	New York Pokémon Center
0215	Sneasel	Field		Field	New York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

This section is incomplete.
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Reason: DX and effects in Extremely Harsh Sunlight, Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Moonlight restores HP to the user and teammates. Prior toGates to Infinity, Moonlight heals a set amount of HP rather than a percentage. FromPokémon Super Mystery Dungeon onward, Moonlight only affects the user and teammates in the same room rather than the entire floor.

Game	HP restored
Game	Clear	Sun	Rain	Sandstorm	Hail	Fog	Cloud	Snow	Strong winds
MDRB	50	80	10	30	10	1	40	1	-
MDTD S	50	80	10	20	10	10	30	1	-
BSL	15	30	12	8	12	12	12	5	-
MDGtI	50%	75%	25%	25%	25%	-	-	-	-
SMD	40%	75%	25%	25%	25%	-	-	-	?

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	-	-	12	-	—%	-	Entire floor	Party	-
MDTD S	-	-	12	-	—%	-	Entire floor	Party	-
BSL	-	-	12	-	—%	-	Entire floor	Party	-
MDGtI	-	-	10	50	—%	-	Entire floor	Party	Yes
SMD	-	-	10	30	—%	-	Entire room	Party	Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

InPokémon Rumble Rush, allstatus moves including Moonlight could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Moonlight could be seen as a move used by BossMunna,Musharna, andLunala.

Moonlight

Charge time	1.5 seconds
Range type	Circular (ranged)
Target	Self
Additional effect	Restores HP

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Basepower	Maxpower	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playablesync pair(s)
Moonlight	Special	2	2	—	—	—%	Self	Heals	Restores the user's HP by approximately 50% of its maximum HP. HP is restored by 60% instead when the weather is sunny, and 40% when the weather is rainy or during a hailstorm or a sandstorm.	Sygna Suit Dawn & Cresselia Leaf & Clefable Selene & Umbreon Selene (Champion) & Necrozma

Description

Games	Description
MDRB	Restores the HP of the user and team members on the same floor. The amount of HP recovered depends on the weather.
MDTD S	Restores the HP of the user and team members on the floor. The HP amount regained depends on the weather.
BSL	じぶんとフロアのなかまポケモンのＨＰがかいふくするそのときのてんきによってＨＰのかいふくりょうがかわる
MDGtI	It restores half the HP of you and your teammates on the floor. During a Sunny condition, it restores your HP even more. During a Rain, Hail, or Sandstorm condition, the amount regained goes down.
SMD	It restores the HP of you and your teammates in the same room. If it's sunny or in harsh sunlight, it restores your HP even more. During rain, heavy rain, hail, or a sandstorm, the amount regained goes down.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon	Method
Cresselia Healing
The user restores its own health by bathing in the soothing light of the moon.
User	First Used In	Notes
	A beam of moonlight shines down on Cresselia, causing her body to sparkle and restoring her lost health.
Cresselia (recurring)	A Midsummer Night's Light!	Debut

Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon	Method
Umbreon
The user emits multiple sparkling lights that mimic the soothing light of the moon.
User	First Used In	Notes
	The rings on Umbreon's body glow yellow, and it releases multiple sparkling lights from them.
Zuki's Umbreon	The Show	Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Umbreon
The user restores its own health by bathing in the soothing light of the moon.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	The ring on Umbreon's forehead glows and it uses the light of the moon to heal itself.
Karen's Umbreon	The Last Battle XI	Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

Moonlight is one of the four moves fromGeneration II to have itstype changed in a latergeneration, the others beingCharm,Curse, andSweet Kiss.
- Excluding Curse, all of them wereNormal-type moves that becameFairy-type moves inGeneration VI.

In other languages


Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	月光Yuhtgwōng
Chinese	Mandarin	月光Yuèguāng
Dutch		Maanlicht
French		Rayon Lune
German		Mondschein
Greek		Φεγγαρόφως
Italian		Lucelunare
Korean		달빛Darbit^IX+ 달의불빛Daruibulbit^II,IV–VIII
Polish		Światło Księżyca
Portuguese	Brazil	Luar
Portuguese	Portugal	Luz Lunar
Serbian		Mesečeva svetlost
Spanish		Luz Lunar
Vietnamese		Ánh Sáng Mặt Trăng

Variations of the moveMoonlight

Moonlight •Morning Sun •Shore Up •Synthesis

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Moonlight (move)

Effect

Generation II

Generation III to V

Generation VI onwards

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Description

Learnset

Byleveling up

Bybreeding

Special move

Generation IV

Generation V

Byevent

Generation II

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Pokémon Masters EX

Description

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon Evolutions

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

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