Surf

Surf

(なみのり Surfing)

Introduced:	Generation I

Battle Data

Type:
Category:
Power:	90[1]
Accuracy:	100%
PP:	15 (Max. 24)
Priority:	0
Contact:	No

Affected by

Magic Coat:	No
Bright Powder:	Yes
Detect/Protect:	Yes
Snatch:	No
King's Rock:	Yes

Contest Data

Contests (RSE)

Condition:	Beauty
Appeal:	3 ♥♥♥
Jam:	0
Affected by how well the appeals in front goes.

Super Contests (DPPt)

Condition:	Beauty
Appeal:	2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars (ORAS)

Condition:	Beautiful
Appeal:	2 ♥♥
Jam:	2 ♥♥
Startles all of the Pokémon to act before the user.

Surf is a Water-type of move introduced in Generation I. It has been HM03 till Generation VI. It is replaced by TM94 in Generation VII.

Description

Effect

In battle

Surf does damage to the target. If used underwater, Surf's power will be doubled. In Generation III, during a Double Battle, Surf targets both foes. As of Generation IV, during a Double Battle, Surf targets all Pokémon around the user. In a Triple Battle, Surf only targets Pokémon that are adjacent to the user.

Outside of battle

Surf can be used to travel across ponds, lakes, seas, etc.

Learnset

By leveling up

By HM

Gallery

• Surf depicted in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
• Surf depicted in X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
• Surf depicted in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

1 of 3

Add photo

• Surf being used by Pietra's Rhydon
• Surf being used by Marcellus' Remoraid
• Surf being used by Juan's Whiscash
• Surf being used by Kyle's Crawdaunt
• Surf being used by Cadbury's Dewott
• Surf being used by Lana's Popplio
• Surf being used by Lana's Brionne

1 of 7

Add photo

• Surf being used by Crystal's Starmie

1 of 1

Add photo

Side games

• Surf depicted in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

1 of 1

Add photo

Spin-off anime

• Surf being used by Lola's Marill (In Chronicles)
• Surf being used by Giovanni's Nidoqueen (In Generations)

1 of 2

Add photo

Other manga series

• Surf being used by Hareta's Piplup (In Diamond and Adventure!)

1 of 1

Add photo

References