ORAS Move Database

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Moves

Hoenn remade with Gen 6 mechanics and Fairy-type coverage. Move Tutors from Emerald come back, now teaching Gen 4-6 moves alongside the classics.

OMEGA RUBY & ALPHA SAPPHIRE MOVE LIST

Move Spotlight

Dragon Ascent

120

#1 PickPhysical

Dragon Ascent

FlyingPhysical

Power120

Accuracy100%

PP5

Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent was so strong it got banned from the Ubers tier. A new tier called Anything Goes had to be created specifically because of this move and the Pokemon that carried it. 120 base power Flying-type with a minor defense drop that barely mattered at Mega Rayquaza's stat line.

Dragon Ascent (Flying / Physical)

Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent was so strong it got banned from the Ubers tier. A new tier called Anything Goes had to be created specifically because of this move and the Pokemon that carried it. 120 base power Flying-type with a minor defense drop that barely mattered at Mega Rayquaza's stat line.

Precipice Blades

120

#2 PickPhysical

Precipice Blades

GroundPhysical

Power120

Accuracy85%

PP10

Primal Groudon's signature Precipice Blades hit both opponents in doubles with 120 base power. Combined with Desolate Land negating Water moves entirely, Groudon defined both ORAS competitive singles and the VGC 2016 doubles season. The 85% accuracy was its only real limitation.

Precipice Blades (Ground / Physical)

Primal Groudon's signature Precipice Blades hit both opponents in doubles with 120 base power. Combined with Desolate Land negating Water moves entirely, Groudon defined both ORAS competitive singles and the VGC 2016 doubles season. The 85% accuracy was its only real limitation.

Hyper Voice

#3 PickSpecial

Hyper Voice

NormalSpecial

Power90

Accuracy100%

PP10

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Mega Gardevoir turned Hyper Voice into a Fairy-type attack through Pixilate. It pierced through Substitutes, ignored protection that blocks contact, and delivered consistent 117 effective base power. This made Mega Gardevoir the strongest special attacker in ORAS standard competitive play.

Hyper Voice (Normal / Special)

Mega Gardevoir turned Hyper Voice into a Fairy-type attack through Pixilate. It pierced through Substitutes, ignored protection that blocks contact, and delivered consistent 117 effective base power. This made Mega Gardevoir the strongest special attacker in ORAS standard competitive play.

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Game Rules

How Moves Work in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn replayed under modern math

The split did not exist when Hoenn was designed, so ORAS rebalances old encounters almost by accident. Attackers that struggled in Ruby and Sapphire because their moves scaled from the wrong stat suddenly work the way they always looked like they should.

Primal weather can blank your attack

Against Primal Groudon, ordinary Water moves evaporate before they land, and Primal Kyogre does the same to Fire. When the endgame weather wars start, carry a backup plan that doesn't depend on the move type the field just outlawed.

Debuts

New in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

55 moves introduced in Generation 6

Two eras blend here on purpose: Gen 6 inventions sit next to signature moves created for the remade Hoenn legends. It is a short roster with a high ceiling, and the additions made for ORAS itself are some of the flashiest of the generation.

Questions

Pokémon Moves: Frequently Asked

What new moves does Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire add?

ORAS introduced several new moves tied to Mega Evolutions and Primal Reversions, including Origin Pulse and Precipice Blades for Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon respectively. Dragon Ascent was added as Mega Rayquaza signature move.

Are Move Tutors available in ORAS?

Yes. ORAS features extensive Move Tutors in the Battle Resort and other locations, teaching competitive moves like Drain Punch, Iron Head, and the elemental punches for Battle Points. This gave Gen 6 the Move Tutor access that X and Y lacked.

Does ORAS include the Fairy-type moves from X and Y?

Yes. ORAS has the full Gen 6 move pool, including all Fairy-type moves like Moonblast, Play Rough, and Dazzling Gleam. The TM list is identical to X and Y.

How do Contest moves differ in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?

Each move in ORAS has a Contest condition category (Cool, Beautiful, Cute, Clever, or Tough) and an appeal value. Contest moves are separate from battle effectiveness, so your contest moveset should prioritize appeal ratings rather than battle power.

What are the Pikachu Cosplay exclusive moves in ORAS?

Cosplay Pikachu in ORAS can learn one exclusive move per costume: Icicle Crash (Belle), Draining Kiss (Pop Star), Electric Terrain (PhD), Flying Press (Libre), and Meteor Mash (Rock Star). These moves cannot be learned by any other Pikachu.