Dance move
A dance move (Japanese: 踊り技 dance move) is any move that is based on dancing. Dance moves have some unique properties and effects. The mechanic was introduced in Generation VI.
Dance moves like Swords Dance have existed since Generation I, but in Pokémon X and Y, dancing became a mechanic.
In the games
In the core series games, dance moves have the following effects:
- Whenever another Pokémon uses a dance move, a Pokémon with Dancer will immediately use that move as well.
In Pokémon X and Y, Tierno will request to see a Pokémon that knows a dance move once per day during the post-game in Coumarine City.
In Pokémon Sun and Moon, dance moves became a battle mechanic.
List of dance moves
Effects involving dance moves
Abilities
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In animation
Pokémon the Series
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Swords Dance being used by Korrina's Lucario -
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Dragon Dance being used by Lance's Gyarados -
Lunar Dance being used by a wild Cresselia -
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
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Trivia
- Rain Dance is not a dance move, because its Japanese name means "Rain Prayer" instead.
In other languages
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Related articles
| Moves by usage method |
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