Moonlight is a Fairy-type move introduced in Generation 2.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Fairy | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Fairy | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Fairy | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Fairy | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Restores HP (varies by time). |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Restores the user’s HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)