#0283 · platinum · gen 4
Pond Skater Pokémon
It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
Total: 269
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
EV yield (current): +1 SPE
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 229 (platinum) | Surfing | 95% | 35–45 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BubbleA spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents | Water | 20 | 100% | |
| 7 | Quick AttackThe user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 13 | Sweet ScentA sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 19 | Water SportThe user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| 25 | Bubble BeamA spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| 31 | AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | MistThe user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.▶ User’s field | Ice | — | — | |
| 37 | HazeThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — | |
| 43 | Baton PassThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon |
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| Poison |
| — |
| 85% |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — |
| TM19 | Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | 100% |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM30 | Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
Tutor: SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents, Signal BeamThe user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: Hydro PumpThe foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.▶ Selected Pokémon, PsybeamThe foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mind ReaderThe user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.▶ Selected Pokémon, ForesightEnables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.▶ Selected Pokémon
