Surf

Surf なみのり Surfing
General Information
Type:
Generation:	I
Battle Data
Category	Special
Power:	95
Accuracy:	100%
PP:	15*
Effects:	All other battlers
Secondary Effect:	None
Priority:	0
Contact:	No
Affected by
Magic Coat:	No
Bright Powder:	Yes
Protect/Detect:	Yes
Snatch:	No
King's Rock:	Yes
Contest data
Pokémon Contests RSE
Type:	Beauty
Appeal:	3 ♥♥♥
Jam:	0
Super Contests DPPt
Type:	Beauty
Appeal:	2 ♥♥

Surf is a Water-type move introduced in Generation I in which the user creates a wave and attacks opponents with it. The only way to learn this attack is using the HM03. This move appears in all games.

Effect

Outside Battle

By using Surf in the water, you can travel seas, lakes, etc. In some places, you also need to use Waterfall and in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald you can use Dive.

In Battle

Generation I and II

Uses a wave to attack foes in battle.

Generation III

It attacks with a wave. In Double Battles, it attacks both foes.

Generation IV and V

It attacks with a wave. In Double or Triple Battles, it attacks all nearby adjacent Pokémon, excluding the user. If any target, including your ally, has Dry Skin, Water Absorb, etc. it won't have any effect on them, but it will restore the Pokémon's HP.

Description

Battle

Version(s)	Description
X/Y	The user everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water

Special effects

• Inflicts double damage on foes that are underwater (used Dive).

Special Pokémon

In Pokémon Battle Revolution, you can download by Mystery Gift a Pikachu that knows Surf; a normal one cannot learn this attack however.