Gen 6 Move Database

Pokémon X & Y Moves

Fairy-type moves arrive. Moonblast, Play Rough, and Dazzling Gleam give every team a way to punish Dragon types. The type chart gets its first new addition since Gen 2.

X & Y MOVE LIST

Move Spotlight

Knock Off

#1 PickPhysical

Knock Off

DarkPhysical

Power65

Accuracy100%

PP20

Used by

Gen 6 buffed Knock Off from a useless 20 base power to 65, jumping to 97.5 when it removed an item. This single change turned it into the most used attack in X & Y competitive play. Nearly every team ran at least one Knock Off user because item removal was just that valuable.

Knock Off (Dark / Physical)

Gen 6 buffed Knock Off from a useless 20 base power to 65, jumping to 97.5 when it removed an item. This single change turned it into the most used attack in X & Y competitive play. Nearly every team ran at least one Knock Off user because item removal was just that valuable.

Moonblast

#2 PickSpecial

Moonblast

FairySpecial

Power95

Accuracy100%

PP15

Used by

Moonblast gave the new Fairy-type its signature weapon in X & Y. Clefable, Sylveon, and Gardevoir all used it to check Dragon, Dark, and Fighting-types that used to dominate unchecked. 95 base power with a 30% Special Attack drop chance. The type chart shift started here.

Moonblast (Fairy / Special)

Moonblast gave the new Fairy-type its signature weapon in X & Y. Clefable, Sylveon, and Gardevoir all used it to check Dragon, Dark, and Fighting-types that used to dominate unchecked. 95 base power with a 30% Special Attack drop chance. The type chart shift started here.

Power-Up Punch

#3 PickPhysical

Power-Up Punch

FightingPhysical

Power40

Accuracy100%

PP20

Used by

Mega Kangaskhan's Parental Bond ability hit twice with every attack. On Power-up Punch, that meant +2 Attack from a single use because each hit triggered the boost separately. The most broken interaction in X & Y, it got Mega Kangaskhan banned from standard competitive play.

Power-Up Punch (Fighting / Physical)

Mega Kangaskhan's Parental Bond ability hit twice with every attack. On Power-up Punch, that meant +2 Attack from a single use because each hit triggered the boost separately. The most broken interaction in X & Y, it got Mega Kangaskhan banned from standard competitive play.

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Game Rules

How Moves Work in X & Y

The classics got a haircut

Gen 6 trimmed base power on a long list of veteran attacks, with staples like Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, and Flamethrower dropping to 90. Damage math you memorized in older games runs a few points short in Kalos.

Hordes reward crowd control

Horde encounters throw five wild Pokémon at you at once, and single-target moves clear them one slow knockout at a time. One spread attack like Surf or Rock Slide turns hordes from a chore into free experience.

Debuts

New in X & Y

51 moves introduced in Generation 6

The Fairy type headlines the Gen 6 additions, and its arrival forced the first type-chart rewrite in over a decade. Beyond the headline, the newcomers skew toward utility and identity, tools that define a specific Pokémon rather than generic power.

Questions

Pokémon Moves: Frequently Asked

What new moves were introduced in Pokémon X and Y?

Gen 6 introduced Fairy-type moves like Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, and Play Rough, giving the new Fairy type strong offensive options. Other notable additions include Parting Shot, King Shield, and Sticky Web, which became competitive staples.

Are TMs reusable in X and Y?

Yes. TMs remain infinitely reusable in Gen 6, continuing the change from Gen 5. The TM list was expanded and renumbered to include new Gen 6 moves.

How do Mega Evolution moves work in X and Y?

Mega Evolution does not grant new moves, but it changes stats and abilities which affect how moves perform. For example, Mega Charizard Y gains Drought making Fire-type moves stronger in sun, while Mega Charizard X becomes Fire/Dragon with Tough Claws boosting contact moves.

What happened to HMs in Pokémon X and Y?

HMs still exist in X and Y, but their field requirements were reduced. Surf, Strength, Cut, and Waterfall are the most commonly needed. The Move Deleter in Dendemille Town can remove HMs, same as previous games.

What is the difference between Play Rough and Moonblast?

Play Rough is physical (90 power) while Moonblast is special (95 power), letting both physical and special Fairy-types run effective STAB moves. Play Rough has a chance to lower Attack, while Moonblast has a chance to lower Sp. Atk.