Surf (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by TM
- Previous games
Move data
| Type | Water |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Technical/Hidden Machine
| Red/Blue Yellow |
HM03 |
|---|---|
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
HM03 |
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
HM03 |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
HM03 |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
HM03 |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
HM03 |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM94 |
| Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee | TM47 |
Effects
Surf deals damage. In double battles it will hit all Pokémon on the field; in triple battles it will hit all adjacent Pokémon.
If the opponent is hidden underwater from using Dive, Surf will hit with double power.
Changes
In Generations 1-5, Surf has base power 95.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Waterium Z and uses its Z-Power, Surf turns into Hydro Vortex and has base power 175.
Outside of battle
Surf is used to cross water. While surfing, wild Pokémon may appear. It can only be used with the appropriate Gym Badge.
From Generation 3 onward it's possible to fish while surfing; previously one could only fish at the water's edge.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Surf |
|---|---|
| Japanese | なみのり (Naminori) |
| German | Surfer |
| French | Surf |
| Italian | Surf |
| Spanish | Surf |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | A strong water-type attack. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
Learnt by TM
Tentacruel
#073 / Water · Poison
#073 / Water · Poison
Kangaskhan
#115 / Normal
#115 / Normal
Feraligatr
#160 / Water
#160 / Water
Lickilicky
#463 / Normal
#463 / Normal
Seismitoad
#537 / Water · Ground
#537 / Water · Ground
Carracosta
#565 / Water · Rock
#565 / Water · Rock
Bouffalant
#626 / Normal
#626 / Normal
Barbaracle
#689 / Rock · Water
#689 / Rock · Water
Helioptile
#694 / Electric · Normal
#694 / Electric · Normal
Wishiwashi
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Solo Form
#746 / Water
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Surf in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.