Status move

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Spore is an example of a status move.

Thestatus move (Japanese:変化技(へんかわざ)changing move)category includes several moves that do not directly inflictdamage, unlikephysical andspecial moves. Status moves include moves that change theweather, inflictstatus conditions, or raise or lower thestats of a Pokémon, among other effects.

Starting inGeneration IV, status moves are identified by their symbol as seen in the Pokémon'ssummary. In these games, the category of a status move is labeled "STATUS" when checking a Pokémon's moves in battle. The term "status move" was first used inPokémon Battle Revolution.

Status moves typically do not employtype effectiveness, so may affect Pokémon regardless of their types; however,Ground-type Pokémon are immune toThunder Wave based on type interactions, andGhost-type Pokémon are immune toGlare based on type interactions in GenerationsII andIII only. Furthermore, status moves may be unable to affect Pokémon based on type-related interactions other than effectiveness; for example,Poison-type Pokémon cannot be afflicted withpoison and are thus unaffected byPoison Gas (unless the user hasCorrosion).

The majority ofNormal- andPsychic-typemoves, as well as the only???-type move (prior to Generation V, when the type stopped existing), are in this category. Very few moves of the other 16 types are status moves; for example, theDragon-type andFire-type only have three status moves each.

In the GenerationI andIIcore series games, when an in-game opponent outside of theBattle Tower uses a status move that would decrease one of the target's stats, that move has a 25% chance to fail in addition to its normal chance to miss.[1] In the GenerationIIcore series games, this condition also applies to status moves that would inflict anon-volatile status condition upon the target.[2]

When a PokémonDynamaxes, its status moves temporarily becomeMax Guard.

Terminology

Several other terms have historically been used for status moves:

  • InPokémon Stadium andPokémon Stadium 2, the termsspecial technique orspecial move (Japanese:とくしゅなわざspecial move orとくしゅわざspecial move) refer to status moves—this is distinct from the term "special attack", which refers tospecial moves in these games.
  • Starting inPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the phrasehealing or status-changing move orhealing or stat-changing move (Japanese:回復技(かいふくわざ)や能力変化(のうりょくへんか)の技(わざ)healing move or stat-changing move orかいふくの　わざや　のうりょく　へんかの　わざhealing move or stat-changing move) is used in the description ofSnatch.
  • InPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the termchanging attacks (Japanese:へんかわざchanging move) is used for one of the three lists of TMs for sale, which are based on the move's category, at the Exchange Service Corner from theBattle Frontier (unlike inPokémon Platinum, where there is a single list of TMs available for sale in the Battle Frontier).
  • InGeneration V, the termstatus-changing move (Japanese:変化技(へんかわざ)changing move) is used in the description ofMagic Bounce andWonder Skin. These uses changed to "status move" starting in Generation VI.
  • InPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, andSky, it is referred to asOther (Japanese:へんかChanging).

Abilities affecting status moves

NameDescriptionGeneration
Wonder SkinMakes status moves more likely to miss the Pokémon.V
Magic BounceThe Pokémon reflects status moves instead of getting hit by them.V
PranksterGives priority to the Pokémon's status moves.V
Good as GoldA body of pure, solid gold gives the Pokémon full immunity to other Pokémon's status moves.IX
Mycelium MightThe Pokémon will always act more slowly when using status moves, but these moves will be unimpeded by the Ability of the target.IX

Moves affecting status moves

NameDescriptionGeneration
Crafty ShieldThe user protects itself and its allies from status moves with a mysterious power. This does not stop moves that do damage.VI
Magic CoatMoves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.III
TauntThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.III

List of moves

GenMoveTypeContestPowerAccuracyPPRangeDescription
IAcid ArmorPoisonTough000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
IVAcupressureNormalTough000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self/Ally
The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies' stats.
VAfter YouNormalCute000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
IAgilityPsychicCool000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
VAlly SwitchPsychicClever000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Self
The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.
IAmnesiaPsychicCute000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
IVAqua RingWaterBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
IIIAromatherapyGrassClever000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Your Party
The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user's party.
VIAromatic MistFairyBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
1 Ally
The user raises the Sp. Def stat of an ally Pokémon by using a mysterious aroma.
IIIAssistNormalCute000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon.
IIAttractNormalCute000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
VIIAurora VeilIce000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Your Side
This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm.
VAutotomizeSteelBeautiful000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Self
The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.
VIBaby-Doll EyesFairyCute000—100100%3030(max 48)
   
   
Normal
The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers its Attack stat. This move always goes first.
VIIBaneful BunkerPoison000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also poisons any attacker that makes direct contact.
IBarrierPsychicCool000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
IIBaton PassNormalCute000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Self
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
IIBelly DrumNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
VBestowNormalCute000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn't holding an item.
IIIBlockNormalCute000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Normal
The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
IIIBulk UpFightingCool000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
IXBurning BulwarkFire000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user’s intensely hot fur protects it from attacks and also burns any attacker that makes direct contact with it.
IIICalm MindPsychicClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
IIICamouflageNormalClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user's type is changed depending on its environment, such as at water's edge, in grass, or in a cave.
IVCaptivateNormalCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Many Others
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
VICelebrateNormalCute000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Self
The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!
IIIChargeElectricClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
IICharmFairyCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.
IXChilly ReceptionIce000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
The user tells a chillingly bad joke before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting. This summons a snowstorm lasting five turns.
VIIIClangorous SoulDragon000—100100%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
The user raises all its stats by using some of its HP.
VIIICoachingFighting000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
All Allies (Except Self)
The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.
VCoilPoisonTough000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.
VIConfideNormalCute000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
IConfuse RayGhostClever000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
IConversionNormalBeautiful000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self
The user changes its type to become the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves it knows.
IIConversion 2NormalBeautiful000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Normal
The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the attack the opponent used last.
IVCopycatNormalCute000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
VIIICorrosive GasPoison000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
All Others
The user surrounds everything around it with highly acidic gas and melts away items they hold.
IIICosmic PowerPsychicBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
VCotton GuardGrassCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user's Defense stat.
IICotton SporeGrassBeautiful000—100100%4040(max 64)
   
   
Many Others
The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stat.
VIIICourt ChangeNormal000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
With its mysterious power, the user swaps the effects on either side of the field.
VICrafty ShieldFairyClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Your Side
The user protects itself and its allies from status moves with a mysterious power. This does not stop moves that do damage.
IICurseGhostTough000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Varies
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
IVDark VoidDarkClever000—05050%1010(max 16)
   
   
Many Others
Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.
VIIIDecorateFairy000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user sharply raises the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats by decorating the target.
IVDefend OrderBugClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
IDefense CurlNormalCute000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Self
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
IVDefogFlyingCool000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
IIDestiny BondGhostClever000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
IIDetectFightingCool000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
IDisableNormalClever000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
IXDoodleNormal000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
1 Other
The user captures the very essence of the target in a sketch. This changes the Abilities of the user and its ally Pokémon to that of the target.
IDouble TeamNormalCool000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Self
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
IXDragon CheerDragon000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Your Party
The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.
IIIDragon DanceDragonCool000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.
VIEerie ImpulseElectricClever000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VIElectric TerrainElectricClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.
VIElectrifyElectricClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
If the target is electrified before it uses a move during that turn, the target's move becomes Electric type.
IVEmbargoDarkClever000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
IIEncoreNormalCute000—100100%055(max 8)
   
   
Normal
The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
IIEndureNormalTough000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
VEntrainmentNormalCute000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target's Ability the same as the user's.
VIIExtreme EvoboostNormal000—000—%011(max 1)
   
   
Self
After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Eevee, gets energy from its evolved friends and boosts its stats sharply.
VIFairy LockFairyClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
By locking down the battlefield, the user keeps all Pokémon from fleeing during the next turn.
IIIFake TearsDarkCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.
IIIFeather DanceFlyingBeautiful000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
IXFillet AwayNormal000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats by using its own HP.
IFlashNormalBeautiful000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
IIIFlatterDarkClever000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat.
VIIFloral HealingFairy000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user restores the target's HP by up to half of its max HP. It restores more HP when the terrain is grass.
VIFlower ShieldFairyBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
All
The user raises the Defense stat of all Grass-type Pokémon in battle with a mysterious power.
IFocus EnergyNormalCool000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
IIIFollow MeNormalCute000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user draws attention to itself, making all targets take aim only at the user.
IIForesightNormalClever000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Normal
Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
VIForest's CurseGrassClever000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user puts a forest curse on the target. The target is now Grass type as well.
IVGastro AcidPoisonTough000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
VIIGear UpSteel000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Your Party
The user engages its gears to raise the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.
VIGeomancyFairyBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user absorbs energy and sharply raises its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats on the next turn.
IGlareNormalTough000—100100%3030(max 48)
   
   
Normal
The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.
IIIGrass WhistleGrassClever000—05555%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
VIGrassy TerrainGrassBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass type-moves.
IVGravityPsychicClever000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Both Sides
Enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Flying moves can't be used.
IGrowlNormalCute000—100100%4040(max 64)
   
   
Many Others
The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.
IGrowthNormalBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user's body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
IIIGrudgeGhostTough000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
If the user faints, the user's grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent's move that knocked it out.
VGuard SplitPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.
IVGuard SwapPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.
IIIHailIceBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
VIHappy HourNormalCute000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Your Side
Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle.
IHardenNormalTough000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
IHazeIceBeautiful000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
All
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
IIHeal BellNormalBeautiful000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Your Party
The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.
IVHeal BlockPsychicClever000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Many Others
For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.
IVHeal OrderBugClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.
VHeal PulsePsychicBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal (long-range)
The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target's HP by up to half of its max HP.
IVHealing WishPsychicBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status conditions cured.
IVHeart SwapPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user employs its psychic power to switch stat changes with the target.
IIIHelping HandNormalClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
1 Ally
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
VIHold HandsNormalCute000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
1 Ally
The user and an ally hold hands. This makes them very happy.
VHone ClawsDarkCute000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Self
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
IIIHowlNormalCool000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Your Party
The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, which raises its Attack stat.
IHypnosisPsychicClever000—06060%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
IIIImprisonPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
IIIIngrainGrassClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it's rooted, it can't switch out.
VIIInstructPsychic000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user instructs the target to use the target's last move again.
VIIon DelugeElectricBeautiful000—000—%2525(max 40)
   
   
Both Sides
The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
IIIIron DefenseSteelTough000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Self
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
VIIIJungle HealingGrass000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Your Party
The user becomes one with the jungle, restoring HP and healing any status conditions of itself and its ally Pokémon in battle.
IKinesisPsychicClever000—08080%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target's accuracy.
VIKing's ShieldSteelCool000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also harshly lowers the Attack stat of any attacker who makes direct contact.
VIILaser FocusNormal000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self
The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
ILeech SeedGrassClever000—09090%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
ILeerNormalCool000—100100%3030(max 48)
   
   
Many Others
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
VIIILife DewWater000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Your Party
The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon in the battle.
ILight ScreenPsychicBeautiful000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Your Side
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
IILock-OnNormalClever000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Normal
The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target.
ILovely KissNormalBeautiful000—07575%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
With a scary face, the user tries to force a kiss on the target. If it succeeds, the target falls asleep.
IVLucky ChantNormalCute000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Your Side
The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits for five turns.
VIIILunar BlessingPsychic000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Your Party
The user receives a blessing from the crescent moon, restoring HP and curing status conditions for itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.
IVLunar DancePsychicBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.
IIIMagic CoatPsychicBeautiful000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Self
Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.
VIIIMagic PowderPsychic000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user scatters a cloud of magic powder that changes the target to Psychic type.
VMagic RoomPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's held items lose their effects for five turns.
IVMagnet RiseElectricClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
VIMagnetic FluxElectricClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Your Party
The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.
VIMat BlockFightingCool000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Your Side
Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
VIIIMax GuardNormal000—000—%011(max 1)
   
   
Self
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
IVMe FirstNormalClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
1 Other
The user cuts ahead of the target to copy and use the target's intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn't used first.
IIMean LookNormalBeautiful000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Normal
The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
IMeditatePsychicBeautiful000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Self
The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.
IIIMementoDarkTough000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
IIIMetal SoundSteelClever000—08585%4040(max 64)
   
   
Normal
A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
IMetronomeNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
IIMilk DrinkNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
IMimicNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
IIMind ReaderNormalClever000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Normal
The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
IMinimizeNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.
IVMiracle EyePsychicClever000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Normal
Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
IMirror MoveFlyingClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
IMistIceBeautiful000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Your Side
The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
VIMisty TerrainFairyBeautiful000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.
IIMoonlightFairyBeautiful000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
IIMorning SunNormalBeautiful000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
IIIMud SportGroundCute000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Both Sides
The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
IVNasty PlotDarkClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
IIINature PowerNormalBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
This attack makes use of nature's power. Its effects vary depending on the user's environment.
IINightmareGhostClever000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
VIIINo RetreatFighting000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
This move raises all the user's stats but prevents the user from switching out or fleeing.
VINoble RoarNormalTough000—100100%3030(max 48)
   
   
Normal
Letting out a noble roar, the user intimidates the target and lowers its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
VIIIObstructDark000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker's Defense stat.
VIIIOctolockFighting000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user locks the target in and prevents it from fleeing. This move also lowers the target's Defense and Sp. Def every turn.
IIIOdor SleuthNormalClever000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Normal
Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
IIPain SplitNormalClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
VIParting ShotDarkCool000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.
IIPerish SongNormalBeautiful000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
All
Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
VIPlay NiceNormalCute000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target's Attack stat.
IPoison GasPoisonClever000—09090%4040(max 64)
   
   
Many Others
A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit.
IPoison PowderPoisonClever000—07575%3535(max 56)
   
   
Normal
The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
VIPowderBugClever000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user covers the target in a combustible powder. If the target uses a Fire-type move, the powder explodes and damages the target.
VIIIPower ShiftNormal000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats.
VPower SplitPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.
IVPower SwapPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.
IVPower TrickPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat.
IIProtectNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
IIPsych UpNormalClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
VIIPsychic TerrainPsychic000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.
IVPsycho ShiftPsychicClever000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status conditions to the target.
VIIPurifyPoison000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user heals the target's status condition. If the move succeeds, it also restores the user's own HP.
VQuashDarkClever000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
VQuick GuardFightingCool000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Your Side
The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
VQuiver DanceBugBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
VRage PowderBugClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
IIRain DanceWaterBeautiful000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Both Sides
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
IRecoverNormalClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.
IIIRecycleNormalClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
IReflectPsychicClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Your Side
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
VReflect TypeNormalClever000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user reflects the target's type, making it the same type as the target.
IIIRefreshNormalCute000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user rests to cure itself of poisoning, a burn, or paralysis.
IRestPsychicCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
IXRevival BlessingNormal000—000—%011(max 1)
   
   
Self
The user bestows a loving blessing, reviving a party Pokémon that has fainted and restoring half that Pokémon's max HP.
IRoarNormalCool000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
IVRock PolishRockTough000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.
IIIRole PlayPsychicCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.
IVRoostFlyingClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
VIRototillerGroundTough000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
All
Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
IISafeguardNormalBeautiful000—000—%2525(max 40)
   
   
Your Side
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
ISand AttackGroundCute000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
IISandstormRockTough000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
IIScary FaceNormalTough000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
IScreechNormalClever000—08585%4040(max 64)
   
   
Normal
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
ISharpenNormalCute000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self
The user makes its edges more jagged, which raises its Attack stat.
IXShed TailNormal000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
VShell SmashNormalTough000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Self
The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.
VIIIShelterSteel000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user makes its skin as hard as an iron shield, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
VShift GearSteelClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack stat and sharply raising its Speed stat.
VIIShore UpGround000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user regains up to half of its max HP. It restores more HP in a sandstorm.
IXSilk TrapBug000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user spins a silken trap, protecting itself from damage while lowering the Speed stat of any attacker that makes direct contact.
VSimple BeamNormalCute000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user's mysterious psychic wave changes the target's Ability to Simple.
ISingNormalCute000—05555%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.
IISketchNormalClever000—000—%011(max 1)
   
   
Normal
It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.
IIISkill SwapPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
IIISlack OffNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
ISleep PowderGrassClever000—07575%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.
IISleep TalkNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
ISmokescreenNormalClever000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target's accuracy.
IIISnatchDarkClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
IXSnowscapeIce000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
The user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
VSoakWaterCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target's type to Water.
ISoft-BoiledNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
VIISpeed SwapPsychic000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.
IXSpicy ExtractGrass000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user emits an incredibly spicy extract, sharply boosting the target's Attack stat and harshly lowering the target's Defense stat.
IISpider WebBugClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle.
IISpikesGroundClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Other Side
The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
VISpiky ShieldGrassTough000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker who makes direct contact.
IISpiteGhostTough000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
ISplashNormalCute000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Self
The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...
ISporeGrassBeautiful000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
VIISpotlightNormal000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user shines a spotlight on the target so that only the target will be attacked during the turn.
IVStealth RockRockCool000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Other Side
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
VISticky WebBugTough000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Other Side
The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.
IIIStockpileNormalTough000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.
VIIStrength SapGrass000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It also lowers the target's Attack stat.
IString ShotBugClever000—09595%4040(max 64)
   
   
Many Others
The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
VIIIStuff CheeksNormal000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user eats its held Berry, then sharply raises its Defense stat.
IStun SporeGrassClever000—07575%3030(max 48)
   
   
Normal
The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
ISubstituteNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
IISunny DayFireBeautiful000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Both Sides
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
ISupersonicNormalClever000—05555%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
IISwaggerNormalCute000—08585%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
IIISwallowNormalTough000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
IISweet KissFairyCute000—07575%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.
IISweet ScentNormalCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Many Others
A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
IVSwitcherooDarkClever000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
ISwords DanceNormalBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
IISynthesisGrassClever000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Self
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
IIITail GlowBugBeautiful000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.
ITail WhipNormalCute000—100100%3030(max 48)
   
   
Many Others
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
IVTailwindFlyingCool000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Your Side
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.
VIIITake HeartPsychic000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user lifts its spirits, curing its own status conditions and boosting its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
VIIITar ShotRock000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user pours sticky tar over the target, lowering the target's Speed stat. The target becomes weaker to Fire-type moves.
IIITauntDarkClever000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
VIITearful LookNormal000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
VIIITeatimeNormal000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
All
The user has teatime with all the Pokémon in the battle. Each Pokémon eats its held Berry.
IIITeeter DanceNormalCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
All Others
The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses the Pokémon around it.
VTelekinesisPsychicClever000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.
ITeleportPsychicCool000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon.
IThunder WaveElectricCool000—09090%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
IIITickleNormalCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
IXTidy UpNormal000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
The user tidies up and removes the effects of Spikes, Stealth Rock, Sticky Web, Toxic Spikes, and Substitute. This also boosts the user's Attack and Speed stats.
VITopsy-TurvyDarkClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.
IIITormentDarkTough000—100100%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
IToxicPoisonClever000—09090%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
IVToxic SpikesPoisonClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Other Side
The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
VIIToxic ThreadPoison000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target's Speed stat.
ITransformNormalClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set.
IIITrickPsychicClever000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
IVTrick RoomPsychicClever000—000—%055(max 8)
   
   
Both Sides
The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
VITrick-or-TreatGhostCute000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target's type.
VIVenom DrenchPoisonClever000—100100%2020(max 32)
   
   
Many Others
Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
VIIIVictory DanceFighting000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Self
The user performs an intense dance to usher in victory, boosting its Attack, Defense, and Speed stats.
IIIWater SportWaterCute000—000—%1515(max 24)
   
   
Both Sides
The user soaks the battlefield with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.
IWhirlwindNormalClever000—000—%2020(max 32)
   
   
Normal
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
VWide GuardRockTough000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Your Side
The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
IIIWill-O-WispFireBeautiful000—08585%1515(max 24)
   
   
Normal
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
IIIWishNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Self
One turn after this move is used, the user's or its replacement's HP is restored by half the user's max HP.
IWithdrawWaterCute000—000—%4040(max 64)
   
   
Self
The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
VWonder RoomPsychicClever000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Both Sides
The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.
VWork UpNormalTough000—000—%3030(max 48)
   
   
Self
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
IVWorry SeedGrassClever000—100100%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.
IIIYawnNormalCute000—000—%1010(max 16)
   
   
Normal
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Explosion andSelf-Destruct are status moves inPokémon Super Mystery Dungeon.

Shadow moves

The followingShadow moves are status moves:

GameMovePowerAccuracyRangeDescription
XDShadow Down—100%
  
  
Other Side
A shadowy aura sharply cuts the foe's Defense.
XDShadow Half—100%
  
  
All
A shadowy aura's energy cuts everyone's HP by half.
XDShadow Hold—80%
  
  
Other Side
The opponent Pokémon cannot escape.
XDShadow Mist—100%
  
  
Other Side
A shadowy aura sharply cuts the foe's evasiveness.
XDShadow Panic—60%
  
  
Other Side
A shadowy aura emanates to cause a confuse condition.
XDShadow Shed—100%
  
  
Other Side
A shadowy aura eliminates Reflect and similar moves.
XDShadow Sky—100%
  
  
All
Darkness hurts all but Shadow Pokémon for 5 turns.
All details are accurate to Pokémon XD. For details that have changed between games, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

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In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese變化招式Binfa Jīusīk
Mandarin變化招式Biànhuà Zhāoshì
FrenchCapacité de statut
GermanStatus-Attacke
ItalianMossa di stato
Korean변화 기술Byeonhwa Gisul
PortugueseBrazilMovimento de status
PortugalMovimento de estado
SpanishMovimiento de estado

References

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