Wind move

A wind move (Japanese: 風技(かぜわざ) wind move) is any move that uses wind. Wind moves have some unique properties and effects. The mechanic was introduced in Generation IX.

Wind moves like Gust have existed since Generation I, but in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, wind became a mechanic; moves that use wind become flagged when used against Pokémon with specific Abilities.

In the games

In the core series games, wind moves have the following effects:

• Pokémon with the Wind Rider Ability are immune to damage from other Pokémon's wind moves, receiving an increase in Attack by one stage instead. The increase is also received when Tailwind takes effect, in addition to the speed boost effect from Tailwind. Sandstorm does not interact with Wind Rider.
• When a Pokémon with the Wind Power Ability is hit by a wind move or when Tailwind takes effect, it becomes charged, boosting the power of its next Electric-type move. Sandstorm does not interact with Wind Power.
• The accuracy of Hurricane, Blizzard, Bleakwind Storm, Wildbolt Storm, and Sandsear Storm are affected by the weather.
  • During hail (in Generation IV-VIII) and snow (from Generation IX onwards), Blizzard ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
  • During rain, Hurricane ignores accuracy and evasion checks; during harsh sunlight, Hurricane only has 50% accuracy.
  • In Generation IX, during rain, Bleakwind Storm, Wildbolt Storm, and Sandsear Storm ignore accuracy and evasion checks.
  • In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only, Blizzard also has a 30% chance to hit through Protect or Detect when used in hail.

List of wind moves

Effects involving wind moves

Abilities

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Gallery

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  Gust being used by Dominick's Tropius
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  Whirlwind being used by Jessie's Dustox
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  Blizzard being used by Nando's Lopunny
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  Aeroblast being used by a wild Lugia
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  Icy Wind being used by Georgia's Vanilluxe
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  Sandstorm being used by Ash's Boldore
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  Twister being used by Jinny's Milotic, Feeby
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  Heat Wave being used by Clark's Charizard
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  Air Cutter being used by Skyla's Swoobat
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  Tailwind being used by Kahili's Toucannon, Touckey
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  Hurricane being used by Misty's Gyarados
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  Petal Blizzard being used by Nihei's Venusaur
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  Fairy Wind being used by Wikstrom's Klefki

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Gallery

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  Whirlwind being used by a wild Shiftry
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  Blizzard being used by Coral's Glalie
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  Twister being used by Hassel's Flapple
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  Air Cutter being used by Dot's Quaxwell
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  Hurricane being used by Lucius's Moltres

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Gallery

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  Gust being used by Suicune
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  Whirlwind being used by Black's Braviary, Brav
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  Blizzard being used by Silver's Sneasel
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  Aeroblast being used by a wild Lugia
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  Icy Wind being used by Diamond's Regigigas, Reg
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  Sandstorm being used by Raihan's Sandaconda
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  Twister being used by Silver's Gyarados
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  Heat Wave being used by Tabitha's Torkoal
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  Air Cutter being used by Petrel's Golbat
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  Tailwind being used by Crystal's Xatu, Xatee
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  Hurricane being used by Yvette's Vivillon
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  Petal Blizzard being used by Trevor's Florges
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  Fairy Wind being used by Bede's Ponyta

In other languages

Related articles

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