How many Attacks can a Pokémon have?

A Pokémon can have a variety of attacks, with the number and type varying depending on the game or format, such as Pokémon GO, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), or the main series games. In general, a Pokémon can have up to two attacks in Pokémon GO, with one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack, while in the TCG, a Pokémon can have multiple attacks listed on its card, but can only use one per turn.

Understanding Pokémon Attacks

Types of Attacks

In the world of Pokémon, attacks are a crucial part of any battle, and understanding the different types and limitations of these attacks is essential for any trainer.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many times can a Pokémon attack per turn? A Pokémon can attack only once per turn, with some exceptions in certain games or formats.
2. Can a Pokémon have 3 attacks in Pokémon GO? Unlike the main series games, Pokémon in Pokémon GO can only learn a maximum of three moves at a time, split into two categories: Fast moves and Charged Moves.
3. What is the Rule of Four in Pokémon TCG? The Rule of Four states that, with just two exceptions in the Standard Format, you can only have up to four copies of a card with the same name in your deck.
4. Can Ash’s Pikachu know more than 4 moves? Yes, Pikachu has been shown to know more than four moves in the anime, including Headbutt, Thundershock, Thunder Wave, and Thunderbolt.
5. Why do Pokémon only have 4 moves in anime? Pokémon only keep four moves in the games for programming reasons, and because having a ton of moves would eliminate strategy in the game.
6. Which Pokémon has the fastest charge attack? Steel Wing is considered one of the best charged-attacks in the game, with a high DPS and a fast cast time.
7. Can you get extra attack twice? Yes, with the Extra Attack feature, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
8. What happens when your Pokémon is poisoned? A Poisoned Pokémon takes damage in-between turns, with a Poison marker and a damage counter placed on it during each in-between turns step.
9. Do you discard energy when your Pokémon dies? Typically, when a Pokémon is Knocked Out, it and any cards attached to it, such as Energy cards, go to its owner’s discard pile.
10. What is the 6 Pokémon rule? In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, while there are no physical limits on how many Pokémon a trainer can have on hand, only six are allowed to be used in official battles.
11. How many V cards can you have in a deck? You are limited to four of any card in a deck, excluding basic energy, and other cards that specify on them that you cannot play more than X.
12. What happens if you have no basic Pokémon? If you don’t have a basic Pokémon in your hand at the beginning of the game, you get a mulligan, showing your cards to your opponent, putting your hand back into the deck, shuffling, and drawing a new starting hand.
13. Why are Pokémon getting rid of Ash? Ash Ketchum is leaving the Pokémon anime because he achieved what he set out to accomplish, and the story would be rehashing lesser content if he continued on his journey.
14. What is the rarest Pokémon move? Some of the rarest Pokémon moves include Starmie with Quick Attack, Voltorb with Signal Beam, and Doduo with Swift.
15. Why is Pokémon so easy now? Pokémon games seem easier to many players because they are extremely familiar with the gameplay mechanics, and the games were never created for an older audience.