Move properties
Some moves share a trait that abilities and items look for: Iron Fist powers up punching moves, Rocky Helmet punishes contact.
The groups
- Contact movesMoves that physically touch the target. 273 moves
- Sound-based movesMoves made of sound. Sound isn't a type. 34 moves
- Punching movesMoves thrown with a fist. 25 moves
- Biting movesMoves that use the teeth. 10 moves
- Slicing movesCutting moves. 30 moves
- Pulse and aura movesPulses and auras. 7 moves
- Ball and bomb movesMoves that throw balls or bombs. 26 moves
- Wind movesMoves made of wind. 17 moves
- Powder and spore movesPowders and spores. 8 moves
- Dance movesDances. 12 moves
Why it matters
- BoostIron Fist makes punching moves 20% stronger.
- BlockSoundproof makes its holder immune to sound moves.
- Hurt
Rocky Helmet hurts a Pokémon that uses a contact move on its holder.
Each group’s page lists its moves and the abilities and items that boost or block them.