Recover (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Recover restores up to 50% of the user's maximum HP.
Changes
In Generations 1-3, Recover has 20 PP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Recover turns into Z-Recover and eliminates any stat drops applied to the user, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Recover |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じこさいせい (Jikosaisei) |
| German | Genesung |
| French | Soin |
| Italian | Ripresa |
| Spanish | Recuperación |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Recovers up to half the user’s maximum HP. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A self-healing move that restores HP by up to half of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP. |
| Sword/Shield | Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Recover at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Recover as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Sableye
#302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
#302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
Chingling
#433 / Psychic
Undiscovered
#433 / Psychic
Undiscovered