Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces a brand new battle system, which allows Pokémon to move freely and attack dynamically, using range, obstacles, and area of effect. With the new battle system, the moves that Pokémon can use have been adjusted, with hundreds of moves being removed from the game all together.
This page shows which moves are available and which moves have been removed from the game. There are 247 usable moves in total, and 405 removed moves (some duplicates present). We also want to remind our readers that Abilities are not a thing in Pokémon Legends Z-A!
List of Usable Moves
Here is a complete list of all moves in Pokémon Legends Z-A. The list is sorted alphabetically by the move name column. Credits for the list go to Serebii.
| Name | Type | Category | Cooldown | Base Power | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | Grass | Special | 7 | 20 | The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user’s HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt. |
| Acid Armor | Poison | Other | 9 | — | The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by altering its cellular structure to become liquefied. |
| Aerial Ace | Physical | 9 | 60 | The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing. | |
| Agility | Psychic | Other | 12 | — | The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user’s movement speed for a short time. |
| Air Slash | Special | 7 | 75 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch. | |
| Amnesia | Psychic | Other | 9 | — | The user boosts its Sp. Def stat for a while by temporarily emptying its mind to forget all concerns. |
| Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 3 | 30 | The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed. |
| Aqua Ring | Water | Other | 10 | — | The user summons a ring of water that will gradually restore its HP. |
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by letting loose a pulse of aura power from within its body. |
| Bite | Dark | Physical | 6 | 60 | The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Blizzard | Ice | Special | 12 | 110 | The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 8 | 85 | The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Boomburst | Normal | Special | 12 | 140 | The user attacks by unleashing the destructive power of a terrible explosive sound across a wide area. |
| Bounce | Physical | 12 | 85 | The user attacks by bouncing up and disappearing into the sky for a short time, then dropping down onto targets. This may also leave targets paralyzed. | |
| Brave Bird | Physical | 10 | 120 | The user attacks by tucking its wings and charging at targets from a low altitude. The user will also take some damage. | |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | Physical | 9 | 60 | The user attacks by wildly swinging its tough tail. This also lowers targets’ Attack stats for a short time. |
| Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 7 | 75 | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | Physical | 6 | 60 | The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently. |
| Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 6 | 65 | The user attacks by shooting out a blast of bubbles. This may also make targets move more slowly. |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| Bulk Up | Fighting | Other | 18 | — | The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body. |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 6 | 60 | The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time. |
| Bullet Punch | Steel | Physical | 3 | 30 | The user attacks with a flurry of tough punches as fast as bullets. |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 6 | 15 | The user attacks by forcefully shooting out five seeds, one after the other. |
| Calm Mind | Psychic | Other | 18 | — | The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit. |
| Charge | Electric | Other | 10 | — | The user charges up to boost the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user’s Sp. Def stat for a short time. |
| Charm | Fairy | Other | 10 | — | The user gazes charmingly at targets to make them less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a while. |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 12 | 120 | The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time. |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Other | 6 | — | The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused. |
| Confusion | Psychic | Special | 6 | 50 | The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused. |
| Core Enforcer | Dragon | Special | 15 | 100 | The user attacks by firing off a powerful beam that scorches across the battlefield as if carving out the letter Z. |
| Cotton Guard | Grass | Other | 10 | — | The user boosts its Defense stat for a long while by wrapping its body in soft cotton. |
| Crunch | Dark | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets’ Defense stats. |
| Curse | Ghost | Other | 15 | — | The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different. |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks with a powerful flash of light. |
| Detect | Fighting | Other | 13 | — | The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing. |
| Diamond Storm | Rock | Physical | 10 | 100 | The user attacks by engulfing targets in a storm of diamonds. This may also boost the user’s Defense stat. |
| Dig | Ground | Physical | 12 | 80 | The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. |
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | Special | 6 | 40 | The user attacks by letting out a charming cry that causes emotional damage. |
| Discharge | Electric | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by letting loose a flare of electricity across a wide area. This may also leave those hit paralyzed. |
| Double Team | Normal | Other | 15 | — | The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 10 | 120 | The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage. |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Special | 10 | 130 | The user attacks by summoning comets to rain down from the sky. The recoil will lower the user’s Sp. Atk stat for a while. |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | Special | 6 | 60 | The user attacks by exhaling a mighty gust of breath. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws. |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 8 | 85 | The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth. |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | Physical | 12 | 100 | The user attacks by tackling targets while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | Special | 7 | 50 | The user attacks with a draining kiss that steals HP from targets to restore the user’s own HP. |
| Drill Run | Ground | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by crashing into targets while rotating like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | Physical | 12 | 100 | The user attacks by punching targets with full concentrated power. This also leaves targets confused without fail. |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 10 | 100 | The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area. |
| Eerie Impulse | Electric | Other | 10 | — | The user generates an eerie impulse from its body, which lowers targets’ Sp. Atk stats for a while. |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 7 | 55 | The user attacks by catching targets in an electrified net. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time. |
| Ember | Fire | Special | 6 | 40 | The user attacks by shooting out small flames. This may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Endure | Normal | Other | 12 | — | The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail. |
| Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| Explosion | Normal | Physical | 15 | 250 | The user emits tremendous explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move. |
| Extreme Speed | Normal | Physical | 3 | 65 | The user attacks by charging into targets with blinding speed. |
| Fairy Wind | Fairy | Special | 6 | 40 | The user attacks by stirring up a fairy wind to strike targets. |
| Fake Tears | Dark | Other | 10 | — | The user feigns crying to fluster targets, which lowers their Sp. Def stats for a while. |
| Feather Dance | Other | 10 | — | The user buries targets in a mass of down, which lowers targets’ Attack stats for a while. | |
| Fire Blast | Fire | Special | 10 | 110 | The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Fire Fang | Fire | Physical | 6 | 65 | The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn. |
| Fire Punch | Fire | Physical | 7 | 75 | The user attacks with a fiery punch. This may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Fire Spin | Fire | Special | 7 | 20 | The user summons a fierce vortex of fire to surround targets. Opponents within the vortex will take continual damage. |
| Flame Wheel | Fire | Physical | 6 | 60 | The user attacks by charging forward while wrapped in flames. This may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Flare Blitz | Fire | Physical | 8 | 120 | The user attacks by charging forward while cloaked in flames. This may leave targets with a burn. The user will also take some damage. |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| Flip Turn | Water | Physical | 12 | 60 | The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed. |
| Fly | Physical | 12 | 90 | The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down. | |
| Flying Press | Fighting | Physical | 9 | 100 | The user attacks by diving down onto targets from the sky. This move is both Fighting and Flying type simultaneously. |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 12 | 120 | The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| Focus Energy | Normal | Other | 10 | — | The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while. |
| Forest’s Curse | Grass | Other | 10 | — | The user places the curse of the forest on targets. This adds the Grass type to targets. |
| Freeze-Dry | Ice | Special | 9 | 70 | The user attacks by rapidly lowering targets’ temperature. This move is super effective on Water-type Pokémon, and it may also leave targets frozen. |
| Future Sight | Psychic | Special | 10 | 120 | A short time after this move is used, a blast of psychic energy will strike the spot where the target was. |
| Geomancy | Fairy | Other | 30 | — | The user absorbs energy to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats and increase its movement speed for a while. This move takes some time to carry out. |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 9 | 75 | The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user’s HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt. |
| Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 20 | 150 | The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time. |
| Glare | Normal | Other | 8 | — | The user intimidates targets with a frightful glare that will leave them paralyzed. |
| Growl | Normal | Other | 6 | — | The user growls endearingly to make targets less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a short time. |
| Growth | Normal | Other | 15 | — | The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by prompting its body to grow all at once. |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | Physical | 10 | 120 | The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned. |
| Gust | Special | 6 | 40 | The user attacks by using its wings to whip up a gust of wind to launch at targets. | |
| Harden | Normal | Other | 6 | — | The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body. |
| Haze | Ice | Other | 15 | — | The user cloaks the area in a dark haze. Pokémon touched by the haze will have their stat changes reverted. |
| Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 10 | 150 | The user attacks by slamming into targets with a reckless, full-power headbutt. The user will also take some damage. |
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 7 | 70 | The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Heal Block | Psychic | Other | 12 | — | The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while. |
| Heat Crash | Fire | Physical | 10 | — | The user attacks by slamming its burning body into targets. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move’s power. |
| Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 9 | 95 | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath. This may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | 10 | — | The user attacks by slamming its heavy body into targets. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move’s power. |
| Horn Leech | Grass | Physical | 9 | 75 | The user attacks by using its horns to drain targets of their energy. The user’s HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt. |
| Hurricane | Special | 10 | 110 | The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused. | |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 12 | 110 | The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 20 | 150 | The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time. |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations. |
| Hyperspace Fury | Dark | Physical | 10 | 100 | The user attacks with a barrage from multiple arms. This attack ignores moves such as Protect or Detect, but it also lowers the user’s Defense stat for a short time. |
| Hyperspace Hole | Psychic | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by using a hyperspace hole to appear right near targets without warning. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect. |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | Other | 10 | — | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make targets drowsy. |
| Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen. |
| Ice Fang | Ice | Physical | 6 | 65 | The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen. |
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 7 | 75 | The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen. |
| Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 3 | 40 | The user attacks by flash-freezing chunks of ice and hurling them at targets. |
| Icicle Crash | Ice | Physical | 8 | 85 | The user attacks by crashing large icicles down upon targets. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 7 | 55 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time. |
| Infestation | Bug | Special | 6 | 20 | The user infests targets so that they take continual damage for a while. Targets cannot be switched out of battle during this time. |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Other | 9 | — | The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron. |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 10 | 100 | The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets’ Defense stats. |
| King’s Shield | Steel | Other | 15 | — | The user takes on a defensive stance and shields itself from incoming attacks. The shield lowers the Attack stats of attackers that make direct contact. |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 10 | 65 | The user attacks by slapping targets’ held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items. |
| Land’s Wrath | Ground | Physical | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by gathering energy from the land and focusing that power on targets. |
| Lava Plume | Fire | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by unleashing an inferno of scarlet flames across a wide area. This may also leave those hit with a burn. |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by using a leaf like a sword to slice targets. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 10 | 130 | The user attacks by whipping up a storm of sharp leaves around targets. The recoil will lower the user’s Sp. Atk stat for a while. |
| Leafage | Grass | Physical | 6 | 40 | The user attacks by pelting targets with leaves. |
| Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 9 | 80 | The user attacks by draining targets of their blood. The user’s HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt. |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Other | 12 | — | The user plants seeds that will slowly but continually absorb HP from targets and restore the user’s HP. |
| Leer | Normal | Other | 6 | — | The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time. |
| Lick | Ghost | Physical | 6 | 30 | The user attacks by licking targets with a long tongue. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Other | 12 | — | The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out. |
| Light of Ruin | Fairy | Special | 15 | 140 | The user attacks by drawing power from the Eternal Flower to fire off a powerful beam of light. The user will also take some damage. |
| Liquidation | Water | Physical | 8 | 85 | The user attacks by slamming into targets using a full- force blast of water. This may also lower targets’ Defense stats. |
| Lunge | Bug | Physical | 9 | 80 | The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets’ Attack stats for a short time. |
| Mach Punch | Fighting | Physical | 3 | 30 | The user attacks by throwing a punch with blinding speed. |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 6 | 60 | The user attacks by scattering curious leaves that can chase targets down. |
| Megahorn | Bug | Physical | 10 | 120 | The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force. |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 6 | 50 | The user attacks by raking targets with steel claws. This may also boost the user’s Attack stat. |
| Metal Sound | Steel | Other | 10 | — | The user emits a horrible sound like screeching metal, which lowers targets’ Sp. Def stats for a while. |
| Metronome | Normal | Other | 4 | — | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist. |
| Mist | Ice | Other | 10 | — | The user cloaks the area in a white mist. Pokémon within the mist cannot have their stats lowered by opponents. |
| Moonblast | Fairy | Special | 8 | 95 | The user attacks by using the power of the moon. This may also lower targets’ Sp. Atk stats. |
| Moonlight | Fairy | Other | 15 | — | The user restores some HP by bathing in the soothing light of the moon. |
| Morning Sun | Normal | Other | 15 | — | The user restores some HP by bathing in the pleasant rays of the sun. |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 6 | 55 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time. |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | Special | 8 | 75 | The user attacks by breathing a special kind of searing flame. This also lowers targets’ Sp. Atk stats for a short time. |
| Nasty Plot | Dark | Other | 15 | — | The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain. |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 7 | 70 | The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Nihil Light | Dragon | Special | 15 | 200 | The user attacks by unleashing a powerful light that defies all laws of nature, striking even Fairy types and ignoring any stat changes affecting its targets. |
| No Retreat | Fighting | Other | 60 | — | The user puts everything on the line and boosts all its stats for a short time. In exchange, the user temporarily loses the ability to switch out of battle. |
| Nuzzle | Electric | Physical | 6 | 20 | The user attacks by nuzzling targets with its electrified cheeks. This leaves targets paralyzed. |
| Oblivion Wing | Special | 12 | 80 | The user unleashes a wave of destruction to absorb HP from targets and restore the user’s own HP. | |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 15 | 120 | The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused. |
| Overheat | Fire | Special | 10 | 130 | The user attacks with all the power it can muster. The recoil will lower the user’s Sp. Atk stat for a while. |
| Parabolic Charge | Electric | Special | 9 | 65 | The user attacks by unleashing a wave of electricity. The user’s HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt. |
| Parting Shot | Dark | Other | 12 | — | The user intimidates targets with a parting threat before rushing back to its Trainer. This lowers targets’ Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time. |
| Peck | Physical | 6 | 35 | The user attacks by jabbing targets with a sharply pointed beak or horn. | |
| Perish Song | Normal | Other | 20 | — | Any Pokémon that hears this song will faint after a while, unless they switch out of battle. |
| Phantom Force | Ghost | Physical | 12 | 90 | The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect. |
| Pin Missile | Bug | Physical | 6 | 15 | The user attacks by shooting out five sharp spikes, one after the other. |
| Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by playing rough. This may also lower targets’ Attack stats. |
| Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned. |
| Poison Powder | Poison | Other | 10 | — | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous powder that leaves targets poisoned. |
| Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 6 | 30 | The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poisonous stinger. This may also leave targets poisoned. |
| Power Gem | Rock | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| Power Whip | Grass | Physical | 12 | 120 | The user attacks by violently lashing targets with vines, tentacles, or the like. |
| Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical | 10 | 40 | The user attacks targets with a punch that will make its own fist tougher. This boosts the user’s Attack stat for a short time. |
| Protect | Normal | Other | 15 | — | The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing. |
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 6 | 65 | The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused. |
| Psychic | Psychic | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | Physical | 7 | 70 | The user attacks by tearing at targets with blades formed from psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Psyshock | Psychic | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage. |
| Psystrike | Psychic | Special | 9 | 100 | The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage. |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 3 | 30 | The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed. |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 6 | 55 | The user attacks by launching leaves to slice up targets. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Recover | Normal | Other | 15 | — | The user restores its own HP through cellular regeneration. |
| Reflect | Psychic | Other | 12 | — | The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out. |
| Roar | Normal | Other | 6 | — | The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance. |
| Rock Blast | Rock | Physical | 6 | 15 | The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other. |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 7 | 75 | The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 6 | 40 | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets’ Defense stats. |
| Rock Throw | Rock | Physical | 6 | 50 | The user attacks by picking up a small rock and throwing it at targets. |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 10 | 60 | The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield. |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 6 | 60 | The user attacks by rolling into targets like a giant boulder. |
| Safeguard | Normal | Other | 12 | — | The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out. |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 7 | 20 | The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage. |
| Screech | Normal | Other | 10 | — | The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while. |
| Self-Destruct | Normal | Physical | 15 | 200 | The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move. |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 7 | 70 | The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Physical | 3 | 40 | The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind. |
| Slash | Normal | Physical | 7 | 70 | The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Sleep Powder | Grass | Other | 10 | — | The user scatters a cloud of soporific powder that leaves targets drowsy. |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 7 | 90 | The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned. |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | Special | 8 | 95 | The user attacks by sending a giant wave of sludge across a wide area. This may also leave those hit poisoned. |
| Smokescreen | Normal | Other | 10 | — | The user cloaks the area in a cloud of smoke or ink. Those within the cloud will be undetectable to wild Pokémon. |
| Snarl | Dark | Special | 9 | 55 | The user snarls incessantly at targets to lower their Sp. Atk stats for a short time. |
| Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 12 | 120 | The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out. |
| Spark | Electric | Physical | 6 | 65 | The user attacks by charging into targets while cloaked in electricity. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Spikes | Ground | Other | 7 | — | The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them. |
| Spiky Shield | Grass | Other | 15 | — | The user prevents incoming attacks from landing while also dealing damage to any attackers that make direct contact. |
| Splash | Normal | Other | 4 | — | The user flops around instead of attacking. This move has no effect at all… |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Other | 10 | — | The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them. |
| Steam Eruption | Water | Special | 10 | 110 | The user attacks by immersing targets in superheated steam. This may also leave targets with a burn. |
| Steel Wing | Steel | Physical | 7 | 70 | The user attacks by bashing targets with hard wings. This may also boost the user’s Defense stat. |
| Sticky Web | Bug | Other | 7 | — | The user lays sticky webbing at targets’ feet. The webbing slows the movements of susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with it. |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 10 | 100 | The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| String Shot | Bug | Other | 9 | — | The user spits out strings of silk, which wrap around targets and make them move more slowly for a short time. |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Other | 10 | — | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that leaves targets paralyzed. |
| Substitute | Normal | Other | 10 | — | The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself. |
| Super Fang | Normal | Physical | 9 | — | The user attacks by chomping down on targets with its sharp incisors or front fangs. The damage dealt by this move depends on targets’ HP. |
| Supersonic | Normal | Other | 6 | — | The user generates peculiar sound waves that will leave targets confused. |
| Surf | Water | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave. |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 5 | 60 | The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets. |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Other | 15 | — | The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance. |
| Synthesis | Grass | Other | 15 | — | The user restores some HP by producing energy through photosynthesis. |
| Tackle | Normal | Physical | 4 | 40 | The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body. |
| Tail Whip | Normal | Other | 7 | — | The user wags its tail cutely to make targets less wary, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time. |
| Take Down | Normal | Physical | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage. |
| Taunt | Dark | Other | 12 | — | The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time. |
| Teleport | Psychic | Other | 7 | — | The user teleports back to its Trainer. |
| Thousand Arrows | Ground | Physical | 10 | 90 | The user attacks by generating countless arrows from its internal energy and raining them down upon targets. Even Flying-type Pokémon will be hit by this move. |
| Thousand Waves | Ground | Physical | 10 | 90 | The user attacks by unleashing a wave that crawls along the ground. Any Pokémon hit by the wave cannot be switched out of battle. |
| Thunder | Electric | Special | 10 | 110 | The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | Physical | 6 | 65 | The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed. |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | Physical | 7 | 75 | The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | Special | 6 | 40 | The user attacks with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Thunder Wave | Electric | Other | 10 | — | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed. |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 8 | 90 | The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed. |
| Topsy-Turvy | Dark | Other | 10 | — | The user turns all the stat changes affecting targets topsy-turvy so that they become the opposite of what they were. |
| Toxic | Poison | Other | 10 | — | The user badly poisons targets. The poison’s damage worsens over time. |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | Other | 7 | — | The user lays a trap of poison spikes in front of itself. The spikes will poison susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them. |
| Trick-or-Treat | Ghost | Other | 10 | — | The user invites targets to go trick-or-treating. This adds the Ghost type to targets. |
| Twister | Dragon | Special | 6 | 40 | The user attacks by whipping up a vicious tornado to tear at targets. This may also make targets flinch. |
| U-turn | Bug | Physical | 12 | 70 | The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed. |
| Vine Whip | Grass | Physical | 6 | 45 | The user attacks by striking targets with slender, whiplike vines. |
| Volt Switch | Electric | Special | 12 | 70 | The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed. |
| Volt Tackle | Electric | Physical | 9 | 120 | The user attacks by charging forward while cloaked in electricity. This may leave targets paralyzed. The user will also take some damage. |
| Water Gun | Water | Special | 6 | 40 | The user attacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water. |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 6 | 60 | The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused. |
| Water Shuriken | Water | Special | 3 | 15 | The user attacks with five throwing stars formed from mucus, launched one after the other. |
| Waterfall | Water | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch. |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 7 | 20 | The user summons a violent, swirling whirlpool to surround targets. Opponents within the whirlpool will take continual damage. |
| Whirlwind | Normal | Other | 7 | — | The user creates a strong wind to drive targets back a good distance. |
| Wild Charge | Electric | Physical | 8 | 90 | The user attacks by charging forward while cloaked in electricity. The user will also take some damage. |
| Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Other | 10 | — | The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets. |
| Wing Attack | Physical | 6 | 60 | The user attacks by spreading its imposing wings wide and slamming them into targets. | |
| Wish | Normal | Other | 12 | — | A short time after this move is used, HP will be restored either to the user or to the Pokémon that was switched into battle in the user’s place. |
| Wood Hammer | Grass | Physical | 10 | 120 | The user attacks by slamming into targets with its rugged body. The user will also take some damage. |
| Work Up | Normal | Other | 15 | — | The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up. |
| X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | Special | 15 | 120 | The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves targets paralyzed without fail. |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 8 | 80 | The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch. |
List of Removed Moves
The following is a long list of moves that have been removed from Legends Z-A. Some moves appear more than once due to having a different underlying id, but this should cover all of the removals.
| Id | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pound |
| 5 | Mega Punch |
| 6 | Pay Day |
| 10 | Scratch |
| 11 | Vise Grip |
| 12 | Guillotine |
| 15 | Cut |
| 20 | Bind |
| 21 | Slam |
| 23 | Stomp |
| 24 | Double Kick |
| 25 | Mega Kick |
| 28 | Sand Attack |
| 30 | Horn Attack |
| 31 | Fury Attack |
| 32 | Horn Drill |
| 35 | Wrap |
| 37 | Thrash |
| 47 | Sing |
| 50 | Disable |
| 51 | Acid |
| 62 | Aurora Beam |
| 65 | Drill Peck |
| 67 | Low Kick |
| 68 | Counter |
| 69 | Seismic Toss |
| 70 | Strength |
| 72 | Mega Drain |
| 80 | Petal Dance |
| 90 | Fissure |
| 101 | Night Shade |
| 102 | Mimic |
| 107 | Minimize |
| 110 | Withdraw |
| 111 | Defense Curl |
| 123 | Smog |
| 124 | Sludge |
| 135 | Soft-Boiled |
| 136 | High Jump Kick |
| 138 | Dream Eater |
| 139 | Poison Gas |
| 143 | Sky Attack |
| 144 | Transform |
| 147 | Spore |
| 152 | Crabhammer |
| 154 | Fury Swipes |
| 156 | Rest |
| 161 | Tri Attack |
| 165 | Struggle |
| 168 | Thief |
| 173 | Snore |
| 175 | Flail |
| 178 | Cotton Spore |
| 179 | Reversal |
| 180 | Spite |
| 181 | Powder Snow |
| 184 | Scary Face |
| 186 | Sweet Kiss |
| 187 | Belly Drum |
| 189 | Mud-Slap |
| 194 | Destiny Bond |
| 198 | Bone Rush |
| 199 | Lock-On |
| 201 | Sandstorm |
| 206 | False Swipe |
| 207 | Swagger |
| 208 | Milk Drink |
| 210 | Fury Cutter |
| 212 | Mean Look |
| 213 | Attract |
| 214 | Sleep Talk |
| 215 | Heal Bell |
| 217 | Present |
| 220 | Pain Split |
| 226 | Baton Pass |
| 227 | Encore |
| 229 | Rapid Spin |
| 230 | Sweet Scent |
| 238 | Cross Chop |
| 240 | Rain Dance |
| 241 | Sunny Day |
| 243 | Mirror Coat |
| 244 | Psych Up |
| 246 | Ancient Power |
| 251 | Beat Up |
| 252 | Fake Out |
| 253 | Uproar |
| 254 | Stockpile |
| 255 | Spit Up |
| 256 | Swallow |
| 259 | Torment |
| 260 | Flatter |
| 262 | Memento |
| 263 | Facade |
| 264 | Focus Punch |
| 266 | Follow Me |
| 270 | Helping Hand |
| 271 | Trick |
| 272 | Role Play |
| 275 | Ingrain |
| 276 | Superpower |
| 278 | Recycle |
| 281 | Yawn |
| 283 | Endeavor |
| 284 | Eruption |
| 285 | Skill Swap |
| 286 | Imprison |
| 291 | Dive |
| 292 | Arm Thrust |
| 298 | Teeter Dance |
| 299 | Blaze Kick |
| 303 | Slack Off |
| 305 | Poison Fang |
| 306 | Crush Claw |
| 307 | Blast Burn |
| 308 | Hydro Cannon |
| 309 | Meteor Mash |
| 310 | Astonish |
| 311 | Weather Ball |
| 314 | Air Cutter |
| 321 | Tickle |
| 322 | Cosmic Power |
| 323 | Water Spout |
| 325 | Shadow Punch |
| 326 | Extrasensory |
| 329 | Sheer Cold |
| 330 | Muddy Water |
| 333 | Icicle Spear |
| 335 | Block |
| 336 | Howl |
| 338 | Frenzy Plant |
| 342 | Poison Tail |
| 343 | Covet |
| 349 | Dragon Dance |
| 351 | Shock Wave |
| 355 | Roost |
| 356 | Gravity |
| 359 | Hammer Arm |
| 360 | Gyro Ball |
| 361 | Healing Wish |
| 362 | Brine |
| 364 | Feint |
| 365 | Pluck |
| 366 | Tailwind |
| 367 | Acupressure |
| 368 | Metal Burst |
| 371 | Payback |
| 372 | Assurance |
| 374 | Fling |
| 379 | Power Trick |
| 380 | Gastro Acid |
| 383 | Copycat |
| 384 | Power Swap |
| 385 | Guard Swap |
| 387 | Last Resort |
| 388 | Worry Seed |
| 389 | Sucker Punch |
| 391 | Heart Swap |
| 393 | Magnet Rise |
| 395 | Force Palm |
| 397 | Rock Polish |
| 401 | Aqua Tail |
| 402 | Seed Bomb |
| 409 | Drain Punch |
| 410 | Vacuum Wave |
| 415 | Switcheroo |
| 419 | Avalanche |
| 432 | Defog |
| 433 | Trick Room |
| 440 | Cross Poison |
| 447 | Grass Knot |
| 449 | Judgment |
| 450 | Bug Bite |
| 451 | Charge Beam |
| 454 | Attack Order |
| 455 | Defend Order |
| 458 | Double Hit |
| 459 | Roar of Time |
| 460 | Spacial Rend |
| 461 | Lunar Dance |
| 463 | Magma Storm |
| 467 | Shadow Force |
| 468 | Hone Claws |
| 469 | Wide Guard |
| 470 | Guard Split |
| 471 | Power Split |
| 472 | Wonder Room |
| 474 | Venoshock |
| 476 | Rage Powder |
| 478 | Magic Room |
| 479 | Smack Down |
| 483 | Quiver Dance |
| 486 | Electro Ball |
| 487 | Soak |
| 488 | Flame Charge |
| 489 | Coil |
| 490 | Low Sweep |
| 491 | Acid Spray |
| 492 | Foul Play |
| 493 | Simple Beam |
| 494 | Entrainment |
| 495 | After You |
| 496 | Round |
| 497 | Echoed Voice |
| 499 | Clear Smog |
| 500 | Stored Power |
| 501 | Quick Guard |
| 502 | Ally Switch |
| 503 | Scald |
| 504 | Shell Smash |
| 505 | Heal Pulse |
| 506 | Hex |
| 508 | Shift Gear |
| 509 | Circle Throw |
| 510 | Incinerate |
| 511 | Quash |
| 512 | Acrobatics |
| 513 | Reflect Type |
| 514 | Retaliate |
| 515 | Final Gambit |
| 517 | Inferno |
| 518 | Water Pledge |
| 519 | Fire Pledge |
| 520 | Grass Pledge |
| 522 | Struggle Bug |
| 524 | Frost Breath |
| 525 | Dragon Tail |
| 533 | Sacred Sword |
| 534 | Razor Shell |
| 539 | Night Daze |
| 541 | Tail Slap |
| 547 | Relic Song |
| 552 | Fiery Dance |
| 557 | V-create |
| 562 | Belch |
| 565 | Fell Stinger |
| 568 | Noble Roar |
| 572 | Petal Blizzard |
| 580 | Grassy Terrain |
| 581 | Misty Terrain |
| 587 | Fairy Lock |
| 589 | Play Nice |
| 590 | Confide |
| 597 | Aromatic Mist |
| 602 | Magnetic Flux |
| 603 | Happy Hour |
| 604 | Electric Terrain |
| 606 | Celebrate |
| 607 | Hold Hands |
| 608 | Baby-Doll Eyes |
| 610 | Hold Back |
| 618 | Origin Pulse |
| 619 | Precipice Blades |
| 620 | Dragon Ascent |
| 659 | Shore Up |
| 660 | First Impression |
| 661 | Baneful Bunker |
| 662 | Spirit Shackle |
| 663 | Darkest Lariat |
| 665 | Ice Hammer |
| 667 | High Horsepower |
| 668 | Strength Sap |
| 669 | Solar Blade |
| 675 | Throat Chop |
| 676 | Pollen Puff |
| 678 | Psychic Terrain |
| 680 | Fire Lash |
| 681 | Power Trip |
| 682 | Burn Up |
| 683 | Speed Swap |
| 684 | Smart Strike |
| 686 | Revelation Dance |
| 688 | Trop Kick |
| 689 | Instruct |
| 694 | Aurora Veil |
| 705 | Fleur Cannon |
| 706 | Psychic Fangs |
| 707 | Stomping Tantrum |
| 709 | Accelerock |
| 715 | Tearful Look |
| 716 | Zing Zap |
| 744 | Dynamax Cannon |
| 745 | Snipe Shot |
| 746 | Jaw Lock |
| 747 | Stuff Cheeks |
| 749 | Tar Shot |
| 750 | Magic Powder |
| 751 | Dragon Darts |
| 752 | Teatime |
| 756 | Court Change |
| 776 | Body Press |
| 778 | Drum Beating |
| 780 | Pyro Ball |
| 781 | Behemoth Blade |
| 782 | Behemoth Bash |
| 785 | Branch Poke |
| 786 | Overdrive |
| 787 | Apple Acid |
| 788 | Grav Apple |
| 789 | Spirit Break |
| 791 | Life Dew |
| 793 | False Surrender |
| 796 | Steel Beam |
| 797 | Expanding Force |
| 798 | Steel Roller |
| 799 | Scale Shot |
| 800 | Meteor Beam |
| 801 | Shell Side Arm |
| 802 | Misty Explosion |
| 803 | Grassy Glide |
| 804 | Rising Voltage |
| 805 | Terrain Pulse |
| 806 | Skitter Smack |
| 807 | Burning Jealousy |
| 808 | Lash Out |
| 809 | Poltergeist |
| 810 | Corrosive Gas |
| 811 | Coaching |
| 813 | Triple Axel |
| 814 | Dual Wingbeat |
| 815 | Scorching Sands |
| 816 | Jungle Healing |
| 817 | Wicked Blow |
| 818 | Surging Strikes |
| 819 | Thunder Cage |
| 820 | Dragon Energy |
| 821 | Freezing Glare |
| 822 | Fiery Wrath |
| 823 | Thunderous Kick |
| 824 | Glacial Lance |
| 825 | Astral Barrage |
| 826 | Eerie Spell |
| 827 | Dire Claw |
| 828 | Psyshield Bash |
| 829 | Power Shift |
| 830 | Stone Axe |
| 831 | Springtide Storm |
| 832 | Mystical Power |
| 833 | Raging Fury |
| 834 | Wave Crash |
| 835 | Chloroblast |
| 836 | Mountain Gale |
| 837 | Victory Dance |
| 838 | Headlong Rush |
| 839 | Barb Barrage |
| 840 | Esper Wing |
| 841 | Bitter Malice |
| 842 | Shelter |
| 843 | Triple Arrows |
| 844 | Infernal Parade |
| 845 | Ceaseless Edge |
| 846 | Bleakwind Storm |
| 847 | Wildbolt Storm |
| 848 | Sandsear Storm |
| 849 | Lunar Blessing |
| 851 | Tera Blast |
| 852 | Silk Trap |
| 853 | Axe Kick |
| 854 | Last Respects |
| 855 | Lumina Crash |
| 856 | Order Up |
| 857 | Jet Punch |
| 858 | Spicy Extract |
| 859 | Spin Out |
| 860 | Population Bomb |
| 861 | Ice Spinner |
| 862 | Glaive Rush |
| 863 | Revival Blessing |
| 864 | Salt Cure |
| 865 | Triple Dive |
| 866 | Mortal Spin |
| 867 | Doodle |
| 868 | Fillet Away |
| 869 | Kowtow Cleave |
| 870 | Flower Trick |
| 871 | Torch Song |
| 872 | Aqua Step |
| 873 | Raging Bull |
| 874 | Make It Rain |
| 875 | Pound |
| 876 | Pound |
| 877 | Ruination |
| 878 | Collision Course |
| 879 | Electro Drift |
| 880 | Shed Tail |
| 881 | Chilly Reception |
| 882 | Tidy Up |
| 883 | Snowscape |
| 884 | Pounce |
| 885 | Trailblaze |
| 886 | Chilling Water |
| 887 | Hyper Drill |
| 888 | Twin Beam |
| 889 | Rage Fist |
| 890 | Armor Cannon |
| 891 | Bitter Blade |
| 892 | Double Shock |
| 893 | Gigaton Hammer |
| 894 | Comeuppance |
| 895 | Aqua Cutter |
| 896 | Blazing Torque |
| 897 | Wicked Torque |
| 898 | Noxious Torque |
| 899 | Combat Torque |
| 900 | Magical Torque |
