Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as
Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings.

damp

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of
taking damage.

water-absorb

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

swift-swim

status

Physical damage, controlled by Attack and Defense

physical

Special damage, controlled by Special Attack and Special Defense

special

One specific move.  How this move is chosen depends upon on the move being used.

specific-move

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.  Stolen moves reuse the same target.

selected-pokemon-me-first

ally

The user's side of the field.  Affects the user and its ally (if any).

users-field

Either the user or its ally, selected by the trainer.

user-or-ally

The opposing side of the field.  Affects opposing Pokémon.

opponents-field

user

One opposing Pokémon, selected at random.

random-opponent

all-other-pokemon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

selected-pokemon

all-opponents

entire-field

user-and-allies

all-pokemon

all-allies

fainting-pokemon

normal

fighting

flying

poison

ground

rock

ghost

steel

fire

water

grass

electric

psychic

dragon

dark

fairy

unknown

shadow

In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will
cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act
like a suction cup.

poliwag

This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When
captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’
grasp and escape.

poliwhirl

Poliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial
arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out
powerful punches.

poliwrath

The cry of a male is louder than that of a female.
Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find
more popularity with the opposite gender.

politoed

generation-i

waters-edge

This move can’t be used.
It’s recommended that this move is forgotten.
Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.