Table Of Contents
Introduction
Generation 1
Body Slam
Counter
Double-Edge
Fissure
Horn Drill
Metronome
Psywave
Reflect
Seismic Toss
Generation 2
Curse
Detect
Mud-Slap
Generation 3
Body Slam
Counter
Double-Edge
Endure
Metronome
Mud-Slap
Seismic Toss
Soft-Boiled
Swords Dance
Shedinja
Pokemon XD Moves
Extrasensory
Fake Out
Follow Me
Heal Bell
Helping Hand
Hypnosis
Refresh
Sing
Generation 4
Endure
Heal Block
Natural Gift
String Shot
Sucker Punch
Vacuum Wave
Hypnosis
Shedinja
Generation 6
Dive
Hone Claws
Power-Up Punch
Conclusion
Introduction
Throughout the history of Pokemon, Game Freak has elected to allow transfers from older generations. With this, some moves have remained teachable in older generations only, leading to a complex system of move legality issues. This can make teambuilding difficult to plan, especially for the more esoteric, time-limited formats such as Battle Spot Special
(RC) and other Battle Spot competitions. This article aims to alleviate this by covering relevant move and ability legality issues.
Generation 1: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
-These Pokemon cannot have any Egg moves, as this was before breeding was introduced.
-All Pokemon transferred from Generation 1 are forced to have their Hidden Abilities.
-Since Pokemon transferred from Generation 1 have at least 3 flawless IVs, Hidden Power Fighting is impossible on these Pokemon.
-All of these Pokemon must come in regular Poke Balls, since Generation 1 games did not record the type of Poke Ball used to catch Pokemon.
-All of these Pokemon can be traded to Generation 2 games before they are transferred to Generation 7.
-All of these moves are TM moves. For information on how to find these TMs, check out this article:
https://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/rby_tms
-Unless otherwise noted, these moves are also available in Generation 3 from
move tutors Move Tutors. Getting these moves on Generation 1 Pokemon allows
the use of them with Hidden Abilities.
-These Pokemon can only be transferred to Generation 7. This does not work with the original cartridge version of the games; it must be a Virtual Console edition on the 3DS.
Body Slam
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Early Bird, Scrappy
Relevant Illegal Moves: Power-Up Punch
Other Notes:
Counter
Alakazam
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus, Synchronize
Relevant Illegal Moves: Encore
Other Notes:
Chansey
Illegal Abilities: Natural Cure, Serene Grace
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aromatherapy, Wish
Other Notes: Counter is an Egg move starting in Generation 6, but teaching it via TM allows for compatibility with other Generation 1 and 2 moves.
Clefable
Illegal Abilities: Cute Charm, Magic Guard
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fake Tears, Heal Pulse, Soft-Boiled
Other Notes: In order to have Moonblast and Stored Power, Clefable must learn them as a Clefairy in Generation 7.
Gengar
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Clear Smog, Disable, Perish Song, Sludge Wave
Other Notes:
Double-Edge
Aerodactyl
Illegal Abilities: Pressure, Rock Head
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse, Pursuit
Other Notes:
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Early Bird, Scrappy
Relevant Illegal Moves: Power-Up Punch, Wish
Other Notes:
Pinsir
Illegal Abilities: Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker
Relevant Illegal Moves: Feint, Quick Attack
Other Notes:
Porygon2 and Porygon-Z
Illegal Abilities: Download, Trace
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: Porygon2 must evolve from Porygon in either Generation 2 or 7. Porygon-Z must evolve from Porygon2 in Generation 7.
Snorlax
Illegal Abilities: Immunity, Thick Fat
Relevant Illegal Moves: Pursuit, Whirlwind
Other Notes: Double-Edge is learned by level-up
(AH) only in Generation 1. Double-Edge is also an Egg move starting in Generation 2, but teaching it via level-up
(AH) or TM allows for compatibility with other Generation 1 moves.
Fissure
Charizard
Illegal Abilities: Blaze
Relevant Illegal Moves: Ancient Power, Dragon Dance
Other Notes:
Machamp
Illegal Abilities: Guts, No Guard
Relevant Illegal Moves: Bullet Punch, Heavy Slam, Quick Guard
Other Notes:
Mew
Illegal Abilities: None
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fake Out, Hypnosis
Other Notes: Mew was given out during an extremely limited event in the United Kingdom and Japan for Generation 1 Virtual Console games. In order to legally obtain this Mew otherwise, the arbitrary code execution glitches must be used, making this Mew illegal to trade on Smogon.
Poliwrath and Politoed
Illegal Abilities: Water Absorb
Relevant Illegal Moves: Encore
Other Notes: Politoed must evolve from Poliwhirl in either Generation 2 or 7.
Slowbro and Slowking
Illegal Abilities: Oblivious
Relevant Illegal Moves: Belly Drum
Other Notes: Slowking must evolve from Slowpoke in either Generation 2 or 7.
Snorlax
Illegal Abilities: Immunity, Thick Fat
Relevant Illegal Moves: Pursuit, Whirlwind
Other Notes: Fissure is an Egg move starting in Generation 3, but teaching it via TM allows compatibility with other Generation 1 and 2 moves.
Horn Drill
Dragonite
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Extreme Speed, Heal Bell
Other Notes:
Mew
Illegal Abilities: None
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fake Out, Hypnosis
Other Notes: Mew was given out during an extremely limited event in the United Kingdom and Japan for Generation 1 Virtual Console games. In order to legally obtain this Mew otherwise, the arbitrary code execution glitches must be used, making this Mew illegal to trade on Smogon.
Nidoqueen
Illegal Abilities: Poison Point
Relevant Illegal Moves: Sucker Punch
Other Notes:
Metronome
Gengar
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Primeape
Illegal Abilities: Anger Point, Vital Spirit
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Psywave
Chansey and Blissey
Illegal Abilities: Natural Cure, Serene Grace
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aromatherapy, Charm, Wish
Other Notes: Blissey must evolve from Chansey in either Generation 2 or 7.
Reflect
NOTE: While Reflect has consistently been a TM, the Generation 1 pool of Pokemon able to learn Reflect is dramatically different than in other generations.
Venusaur
Illegal Abilities: Overgrow
Relevant Illegal Moves: Leaf Storm
Other Notes:
Chansey and Blissey
Illegal Abilities: Natural Cure, Serene Grace
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aromatherapy, Wish
Other Notes: Blissey must evolve from Chansey in either Generation 2 or 7.
Dragonite
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Extreme Speed, Heal Bell
Other Notes:
Eevee Family
Illegal Abilities: Cute Charm, Flash Fire, Leaf Guard, Snow Cloak, Synchronize, Volt Absorb, Water Absorb
Relevant Illegal Moves: Wish, Yawn
Other Notes: In order to obtain Baton Pass, Eevee must learn it via level-up
(AH) in Pokemon Crystal or in Generation 7. Espeon and Umbreon must evolve from Eevee in either Generation 2 or 7, and Glaceon, Leafeon, and Sylveon must do so in Generation 7. Stored Power is an Egg move starting in Generation 5, but teaching it via TM allows for compatibility with other Generation 1 and 2 moves.
Gyarados
Illegal Abilities: Intimidate
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Porygon2 and Porygon-Z
Illegal Abilities: Adaptability, Download, Trace
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: Porygon-Z must evolve from Porygon2 in Generation 7.
Slowbro and Slowking
Illegal Abilities: Oblivious
Relevant Illegal Moves: Belly Drum
Other Notes: Slowking must evolve from Slowpoke in Generation 7.
Tentacruel
Illegal Abilities: Clear Body, Liquid Ooze
Relevant Illegal Moves: Rapid Spin
Other Notes:
Electrode
Illegal Abilities: Soundproof, Static
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Zapdos
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Air Cutter, Baton Pass, Extrasensory, Metal Sound
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain a shiny Zapdos with Static.
Seismic Toss
Chansey
Illegal Abilities: Natural Cure, Serene Grace
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aromatherapy, Charm, Wish
Other Notes: Seismic Toss is an Egg move starting in Generation 6, but teaching it via TM allows for compatibility with other Generation 1 and 2 moves.
Clefairy and Clefable:
llegal Illegal Abilities: Cute Charm, Magic Guard
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fake Tears, Heal Pulse, Soft-Boiled
Other Notes: In order to have Moonblast and Stored Power, Clefable must learn them as a Clefairy in Generation 7.
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Early Bird, Scrappy
Relevant Illegal Moves: Power-Up Punch
Other Notes:
Generation 2: Gold, Silver, Crystal
-These Pokemon can be transferred from Generation 1 games, but they cannot be transferred back if they learn a move that only existed in Generation 2 without glitches, which are not legal in most Pokemon formats.
-All Pokemon transferred from Generation 2 are forced to have their Hidden Abilities.
-Since Pokemon transferred from Generation 2 have at least 3 flawless IVs, Hidden Power Fighting is impossible on these Pokemon.
-All of these Pokemon must come in regular Poke Balls, since Generation 2 did not record the type of Poke Ball used to catch Pokemon.
-Since only male Pokemon can pass down Egg moves in this generation, not all Egg move combinations may be legal.
-All of these moves are TM moves unless otherwise noted. For more information on how to find them, check out this article:
https://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/gsc_tm_locations
Curse
Arcanine
Illegal Abilities: Flash Fire, Intimidate
Relevant Illegal Moves: Close Combat
Other Notes: In order to have Flare Blitz and Crunch, Arcanine must learn them as a Growlithe in Generation 7.
Azumarill
Illegal Abilities: Huge Power, Thick Fat
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aqua Jet
Other Notes:
Charizard
Illegal Abilities: Blaze
Relevant Illegal Moves: Dragon Dance
Other Notes:
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Dragonite:
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Only one of Horn Drill or Extreme Speed is legal,
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Other Notes:
Entei
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Extreme Speed, Flare Blitz
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain an Inner Focus Entei.
Feraligatr
Illegal Abilities: Torrent
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aqua Jet
Other Notes:
Gyarados
Illegal Abilities: Intimidate
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Ho-Oh
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Celebrate
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain a shiny Ho-Oh with Regenerator.
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Early Bird, Scrappy
Relevant Illegal Moves: Power-Up Punch
Other Notes:
Machamp
Illegal Abilities: Guts, No Guard
Relevant Illegal Moves: Bullet Punch, Heavy Slam, Quick Guard
Other Notes:
Poliwrath and Politoed
Illegal Abilities: Water Absorb
Relevant Illegal Moves: Encore
Other Notes:
Porygon2 and Porygon-Z
Illegal Abilities: Adaptability, Download, Trace
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: Porygon-Z must evolve from Porygon2 in Generation 7.
Scizor
Illegal Abilities: Swarm, Technician
Relevant Illegal Moves: Quick Guard
Other Notes:
Suicune
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Extreme Speed
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain an Inner Focus Suicune.
Snorlax
Illegal Abilities: Immunity, Thick Fat
Relevant Illegal Moves: Pursuit, Whirlwind
Other Notes: Curse is an Egg move starting in Generation 3, but teaching it via TM allows for compatibility with other Generation 1 and 2 moves.
Zapdos
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Air Cutter, Baton Pass, Extrasensory, Metal Sound
Other Notes:
Detect
Clefairy and Clefable
llegal Illegal Abilities: Cute Charm, Magic Guard
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fake Tears, Heal Pulse, Soft-Boiled
Other Notes: In order to have Moonblast and Stored Power, Clefable must learn them as a Clefairy in Generation 7
.
Crobat
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Brave Bird, Whirlwind
Other Notes:
Dragonite
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Only one of Extreme Speed or Horn Drill is legal,
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Other Notes:
Eevee family
Illegal Abilities: Cute Charm, Flash Fire, Leaf Guard, Snow Cloak, Synchronize, Volt Absorb, Water Absorb
Relevant Illegal Moves: Wish, Yawn
Other Notes: Curse and Stored Power are Egg moves starting in Generation 3 and Generation 5, respectively, but teaching
it them via TM allows for compatibility with other Generation 1 and 2 moves.
Entei
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Extreme Speed, Flare Blitz
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain an Inner Focus Entei.
Ho-Oh
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Celebrate
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain a shiny Ho-Oh with Regenerator.
Lugia
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain a shiny Lugia with Multiscale.
Mew
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fake Out, Hypnosis
Other Notes: Mew was given out during an extremely limited event in the United Kingdom and Japan for Generation 1 Virtual Console games. In order to legally obtain this Mew otherwise, the arbitrary code execution glitches must be used, making this Mew illegal to trade on Smogon.
Mewtwo
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Heal Pulse, Hurricane
Other Notes:
Poliwrath and Politoed
Illegal Abilities: Water Absorb
Relevant Illegal Moves: Encore
Other Notes:
Raichu and Alolan Raichu
Illegal Abilities: Static
Relevant Illegal Moves: Encore, Fake Out
Other Notes: Alolan Raichu must evolve from Pikachu in Generation 7.
Raikou
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aura Sphere, Extreme Speed
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain an Inner Focus Raikou.
Scizor
Illegal Abilities: Swarm, Technician
Relevant Illegal Moves: Quick Guard
Other Notes:
Suicune
Illegal Abilities: Pressure
Relevant Illegal Moves: Extreme Speed
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain an Inner Focus Suicune.
Endure
Azumarill
Illegal Abilities: Huge Power, Thick Fat
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aqua Jet, Dive
Other Notes:
Politoed
Illegal Abilities: Damp, Water Absorb
Relevant Illegal Moves: Dive, Encore
Other Notes: Endure is an Egg move starting in Generation 5, but teaching it via TM allows for compatibility with other Generation 1 and 2 moves.
Mud-Slap
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Early Bird, Scrappy
Relevant Illegal Moves: Power-Up Punch
Other Notes:
Generation 3: Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, XD
-All tutor moves are only available in Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokemon XD. Unless otherwise noted, they can only be tutored once. For more information, check out our guide on Generation 3 tutor moves:
https://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/third_movetutorlist
-Cherish Balls, Dream Balls, Dusk Balls, Beast Balls, and all Apricorn Balls are
illegal illegal on these Pokemon.
-Hidden Abilities are not obtainable on these Pokemon.
-Since only male Pokemon can pass down Egg moves in this generation, not all Egg move combinations may be legal.
-Most of these moves are TMs in Generation 1 or 2. However, obtaining these moves in Generation 3 allows the use of regular abilities.
Body Slam (Tutor)
Altaria
Illegal Abilities: Cloud Nine
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse
Other Notes:
Salamence
Illegal Abilities: Moxie
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Counter (Tutor)
Chansey and Blissey
Illegal Abilities: Healer
Relevant Illegal Moves: Reflect
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain Counter and Wish on the same Chansey and Blissey.
Gengar
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Clear Smog
Other Notes:
Double-Edge (Tutor)
Aerodactyl
Illegal Abilities: Unnerve
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Altaria
Illegal Abilities: Cloud Nine
Relevant Illegal Moves: Feather Dance
Other Notes:
Dodrio
Illegal Abilities: Tangled Feet
Relevant Illegal Moves: Brave Bird
Other Notes:
Glalie
Illegal Abilities: Moody
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse
Other Notes: Double-Edge is an Egg move starting in Generation 4, but teaching it via Move Tutor allows for compatibility with other Generation 3 moves.
Pinsir
Illegal Abilities: Moxie
Relevant Illegal Moves: Close Combat, Feint, Quick Attack
Other Notes:
Endure (Tutor)
Azumarill
Illegal Abilities: Sap Sipper
Relevant Illegal Moves: Aqua Jet
Other Notes: Access to Dive requires a transfer to Generation 6, since Pal Park will not allow HM moves to be transferred.
Magnemite
Illegal Abilities: Analytic
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Onix
Illegal Abilities: Weak Armor
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Metronome
Ambipom
Illegal Abilities: Skill Link
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: Ambipom must evolve from Aipom starting in Generation 4.
Banette
Illegal Abilities: Cursed Body
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Celebi
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: This Celebi is only possible to get via the Japanese Pokemon Colosseum Bonus Disc.
Gengar
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Hariyama
Illegal Abilities: Sheer Force
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Jirachi
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: This Jirachi is easiest to get via the Western Pokemon Colosseum Bonus Disc and the PAL Pokemon Channel.
Kecleon
Illegal Abilities: Protean
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Machamp
Illegal Abilities: Steadfast
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Medicham
Illegal Abilities: Telepathy
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Mud-Slap
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse
Other Notes:
Seismic Toss (Tutor)
Chansey and Blissey
Illegal Abilities: Healer
Relevant Illegal Moves: Reflect
Other Notes: This is the only way to obtain Seismic Toss and Wish on the same Chansey and Blissey.
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse
Other Notes:
Soft-Boiled (Tutor)
Clefairy and Clefable
Illegal Abilities: Friend Guard, Unaware
Relevant Illegal Moves: Detect, Fake Tears, Heal Pulse
Other Notes:
Togekiss
Illegal Abilities: Super Luck
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: Togekiss must evolve from Togetic starting in Generation 4.
Swords Dance
Qwilfish
Illegal Abilities: Intimidate
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: For some reason, Qwilfish can only learn Swords Dance as a tutor move in Generation 3.
The Shedinja factor
In Generation 3, Shedinja will inherit a move Ninjask learns so long as Ninjask evolves from Nincada at the same level it learns the move. This leads to a particularly tricky move legality situation: Swords Dance and Baton Pass are not legal with each other. Note that in Generation 3, Shedinja will always be in the same Poke Ball that Nincada was caught in, including a Master Ball.
Pokemon XD Moves
The GameCube game Pokemon XD has several exclusive moves that are obtained after purifying a Shadow Pokemon. Many of these moves are fairly useful in doubles, and this is the only way to obtain them. For more information, consult our guide:
https://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/xd_guide
Extrasensory
Articuno
Illegal Abilities: Snow Cloak
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Zapdos
Illegal Abilities: Static
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse, Reflect
Other Notes:
Follow Me
Electabuzz and Electivire
Illegal Abilities: Vital Spirit
Relevant Illegal Moves: Detect, Feint, Reflect
Other Notes: Electivire must evolve from Electabuzz starting in Generation 4.
Magmar and Magmortar
Illegal Abilities: Vital Spirit
Relevant Illegal Moves: Detect
Other Notes: Magmortar must evolve from Magmar starting in Generation 4.
Mr. Mime
Illegal Abilities: Technician
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fake Out
Other Notes:
Heal Bell
Articuno
Illegal Abilities: Snow Cloak
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Dragonite
Illegal Abilities: Multiscale
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse, Extreme Speed, Reflect
Other Notes:
Helping Hand
Banette
Illegal Abilities: Cursed Body
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Dusclops and Dusknoir
Illegal Abilities: Frisk
Relevant Illegal Moves: Destiny Bond, Haze, Imprison
Other Notes: Dusknoir must evolve from Dusclops starting in Generation 4.
Rhydon and Rhyperior
Illegal Abilities: Reckless
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse
Other Notes: Rhyperior must evolve from Rhydon starting in Generation 4.
Togekiss
Illegal Abilities: Super Luck
Relevant Illegal Moves: Stored Power
Other Notes: Togekiss must evolve from Togetic starting in Generation 4.
Sableye
Illegal Abilities: Prankster
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Refresh
Salamence
Illegal Abilities: Moxie
Relevant Illegal Moves: Hydro Pump
Other Notes: While Dragon Dance is normally an Egg move, this Salamence learns it when purified.
Sing
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse
Other Notes:
Mawile
Illegal Abilities: Sheer Force
Relevant Illegal Moves: Fire Fang
Other Notes:
Mew Pokemon XD Tutors
These moves (Faint Attack, Fake Out, Hypnosis, Night Shade, Role Play, and Zap Cannon) can only be taught to Mew in Pokemon XD, with Fake Out being exclusive. Mew may only learn one of them.
Fake Out
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Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse, Detect, Horn Drill, Fissure
Other Notes:
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver
-Hidden Abilities are not legal on these Pokemon.
-Dream Balls and Beast Balls are not legal on these Pokemon.
-Since only male Pokemon can pass down Egg moves in this generation, not all Egg move combinations may be legal.
-For more information on Generation 4 Move Tutors, check out our guide:
https://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/dpp_movetutorlist
Endure (TM)
Azumarill
Illegal Abilities: Sap Sipper
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Magnemite
Illegal Abilities: Analytic
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Onix
Illegal Abilities: Weak Armor
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Heal Block
Dialga
Illegal Abilities: Telepathy
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: This move is learned via level-up
(AH) in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum only.
Palkia
Illegal Abilities: Telepathy
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: This move is learned via level-up
(AH) in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum only.
Giratina
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: This move is learned via level-up
(AH) in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum only.
Natural Gift (TM)
Crobat
Illegal Abilities: Infiltrator
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Entei
Illegal Abilities: Inner Focus
Relevant Illegal Moves
Other Notes:
Gyarados
Illegal Abilities: Moxie
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Scizor
Illegal Abilities; Light Metal
Relevant Illegal Moves: Quick Guard
Other Notes:
String Shot (HeartGold /
SoulSliver-exclusive Tutor)
Gastrodon
Illegal Abilities: Sand Force
Relevant Illegal Moves: Clear Smog
Other Notes:
Shedinja
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Only one of Baton Pass or Swords Dance is legal.
Other Notes:
Venusaur
Illegal Abilities: Chlorophyll
Relevant Illegal Moves: Reflect
Other Notes:
Sucker Punch (Tutor)
Golem
Illegal Abilities: Sand Veil
Relevant Illegal Moves: Wide Guard
Other Notes:
Hitmonlee
Illegal Abilities: Unburden
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Hitmontop
Illegal Abilities: Steadfast
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Shedinja
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Only one of Baton Pass or Swords Dance is legal.
Other Notes:
Shiftry
Illegal Abilities: Pickpocket
Relevant Illegal Moves: Leaf Blade
Other Notes:
Victreebel
Illegal Abilities: Gluttony
Relevant Illegal Moves: Clear Smog
Other Notes:
Vacuum Wave (Tutor)
Blaziken
Illegal Abilities: Speed Boost
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Infernape
Illegal Abilities: Iron Fist
Relevant Illegal Moves: Quick Guard
Other Notes:
The Shedinja factor
In Generation 4, Shedinja will inherit a move Ninjask learns so long as Ninjask evolves from Nincada at the same level it learns the move. This leads to a particularly tricky move legality situation: Swords Dance and Baton Pass are not legal with each other. Note that in
generation Generation 4, Shedinja will always be in a regular
Pokeball Poke Ball.
My Pokemon Ranch Mew (Hypnosis)
If all 1000 Pokemon slots are filled up on the WiiWare game My Pokemon Ranch with Pokemon from Diamond or Pearl, you will be rewarded with a Mew that knows Hypnosis. Note that due to the closure of the Wii Shop Channel, this video game is no longer legally obtainable.
Hypnosis
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Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse, Detect, Horn Drill, Fissure
Other Notes:
Generation 6 Exclusive Move: Power-Up Punch
-Generation 6 is the most unrestrictive of all generations, having access to every Poke Ball except for Beast Balls, as well as almost every Hidden Ability.
-For more information on Generation 6 TM locations, check out our guides:
https://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/xy_tm https://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/oras-tms
Dive (ORAS HM)
Azumarill
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes: Azumarill cannot have Endure, Sap Sipper, and Dive on the same set.
Hone Claws
Metagross
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Zekrom
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Haze
Other Notes:
Power-Up Punch
Kangaskhan
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves: Curse
Other Notes: Kangaskhan cannot have Power-Up Punch, Seismic Toss, and Inner Focus on the same set.
Metagross
Illegal Abilities:
Relevant Illegal Moves:
Other Notes:
Conclusion
As you can see, the topic of move legality has become quite complex over the generations. I hope this article serves as a useful resource when building a team for your next competition!