- For a list of signature moves, see List of signature moves.
Partner Pikachu using one of its signature moves: Pika Papow
A signature move is a type of move introduced in Generation I.
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Signature moves are moves that can be learned and therefore used by only one species of Pokémon or evolutionary line. Many Legendary Pokémon have signature moves, such as Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent. A signature move often reflects the characteristics of the Pokémon that can use the move.
There are a few cases in which a signature move cannot be learned by every species of Pokémon, such as V-create, which is unusable by the Victini in Liberty Garden. The move Volt Tackle was a signature move to Pichus by breeding them in games prior to Generation VII, before the move could also be learned by Pikachu received the ability to use the move.
Certain signature moves also be passed on to a few other Pokémon. Some Event Pokémon can also learn moves that are normally the signature moves of other Pokémon. Smeargle's signature move, Sketch, allows it to use any signature move except Chatter. Ditto and Mew can technically use another Pokémon's signature move through Transform, by transforming into that very Pokémon.
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In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, Partner Eevee has eight signature moves. However, its signature moves and the Partner Pikachu's cannot be used in other games, which they cannot be traded over to.