Best Normal-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Normal-type Pokémon are often overlooked as they aren't super effective against any other typing in the Pokémon franchise. Normal-type Pokémon do have some great moves, with the most powerful among them being Giga Impact, Hyper Beam, and Self-Destruct.

All Normal-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Move Name	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effects?
Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User will faint when used
Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User will need to recharge the following turn
Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User will need to recharge the following turn
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User will take recoil damage
Judgment	Special	100	100	10	Move type will depend on the Arceus Plate being held by the Pokémon
Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High chance of a critical hit
Tri Attack	Special	80	100	10	Chance to either paralyze, burn, or freeze opponent
Crush Grip	Physical	-	100	5	Does more damage when the opponent has higher HP
Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	High critical hit chance
Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	The move's type and power will depend on the user's IVs
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies the last move of the opponent
Recover	Status	-	-	10	User will recover half of its max HP
Soft-Boiled	Status	-	-	10	User will recover half of its max HP
Splash	Status	-	-	40	-
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Will ignore accuracy and evasiveness
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	Raises user's attack
Double Hit	Physical	35	90	10	User will hit twice in one turn
False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	Will leave the opponent with no less than 1 HP
Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	User will attack first
Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	-
Power Shift	Status	-	100	10	User swaps defensive and offensive stats

Related: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Type Effectiveness Guide

While there are many great options for Normal-type moves, players should be aware of whether a move is a physical or special attack. Pairing a move with a Pokémon's stats will make it far better in battle.

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