Hisui Move Database

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Moves

Moves work differently in Legends Arceus. The Agile Style and Strong Style system changes turn order based on how you use each move. No held items, no Abilities.

LEGENDS: ARCEUS MOVE LIST

Move Spotlight

Barb Barrage

#1 PickPhysical

Barb Barrage

PoisonPhysical

Power60

Accuracy100%

PP10

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Overqwil's signature Barb Barrage doubled in power when the target was already poisoned. 60 base power became 120 with the right setup. This interplay between status conditions and direct damage gave Poison-type offense a new dimension in Legends Arceus that the series hadn't explored before.

Barb Barrage (Poison / Physical)

Overqwil's signature Barb Barrage doubled in power when the target was already poisoned. 60 base power became 120 with the right setup. This interplay between status conditions and direct damage gave Poison-type offense a new dimension in Legends Arceus that the series hadn't explored before.

Ceaseless Edge

#2 PickPhysical

Ceaseless Edge

DarkPhysical

Power65

Accuracy90%

PP15

Ceaseless Edge combined offense with hazard damage in one action, something no previous move had done. In Legends Arceus's Strong and Agile Style system, its Splinters effect stacked additional damage when opponents entered battle. A new approach to move design that merged two traditional roles into one.

Ceaseless Edge (Dark / Physical)

Ceaseless Edge combined offense with hazard damage in one action, something no previous move had done. In Legends Arceus's Strong and Agile Style system, its Splinters effect stacked additional damage when opponents entered battle. A new approach to move design that merged two traditional roles into one.

Victory Dance

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#3 PickStatus

Victory Dance

FightingStatus

Power—

Accuracy—

PP10

Exclusive to Hisuian Lilligant, Victory Dance boosted Attack, Defense, and Speed in a single turn. Three stats for the price of one move slot. No other setup move has ever offered that combination. Hisuian Lilligant became the strongest physical attacker in Legends Arceus because of it.

Victory Dance (Fighting / Status)

Exclusive to Hisuian Lilligant, Victory Dance boosted Attack, Defense, and Speed in a single turn. Three stats for the price of one move slot. No other setup move has ever offered that combination. Hisuian Lilligant became the strongest physical attacker in Legends Arceus because of it.

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Game Rules

How Moves Work in Legends: Arceus

Mastery gates the styles

A move has to be mastered before Strong and Agile styles unlock for it, either by leveling past its mastery point or by spending a Seed of Mastery. Until then it stays in its basic form, so raising moves matters as much as raising levels.

Noble fights bend the rules

Frenzied noble battles are built around dodging and throwing balms, with normal Pokémon battles woven in as openings. Your moveset still matters in those windows. Timing and positioning decide the rest.

Debuts

New in Legends: Arceus

25 moves introduced in Generation 8

Hisui's additions are dominated by moves invented for this rebuilt battle system, attacks with built-in effects doing the work abilities and items handle elsewhere. Several proved good enough to outlive the game that created them.

Questions

Pokémon Moves: Frequently Asked

What is the Agile Style and Strong Style move system in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Legends: Arceus introduced Agile and Strong Style for mastered moves. Agile Style reduces power but may let you act again sooner in the turn order. Strong Style increases power but delays your next turn. This adds strategic depth to every move choice.

Are TMs in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

No. Legends: Arceus does not use TMs or TRs. Instead, Pokémon learn moves by leveling up, and you can freely swap between any previously learned moves at any time through the menu without visiting a Move Reminder.

What new moves were introduced in Legends: Arceus?

Legends: Arceus introduced several new moves including Barb Barrage, Ceaseless Edge, Stone Axe, Dire Claw, Triple Arrows, and Victory Dance. Many of these have unique secondary effects like placing hazards or boosting multiple stats.

How does the battle system affect move strategy in Legends: Arceus?

The turn order system based on Speed and Style choices replaces traditional turn-by-turn battling. This means Speed investment and Agile Style usage can grant consecutive turns, making fast Pokémon with priority-boosting strategies extremely powerful.

Can you change moves freely in Legends: Arceus?

Yes. Once a Pokémon has learned a move, it can swap that move in and out of its active moveset at any time through the party menu. There is no need to visit a Move Reminder or pay any cost, making move experimentation completely free.