# Z-Moves

**Z-Moves**, introduced in Generation VII, are incredibly strong moves that can only be used **once per battle**. When a trainer and their Pokémon's wishes align, this creates an extremely powerful attack. But how so, you may ask? Through **Z-Crystals**, and the catalyst from which they activate, the **Z-Ring**. In order to make a Z-Ring, you will need a Z-Crystal. Obtaining a Z-Crystal can be done through many means such as:

* /voteshop
* /trivia
* [`/huntshop`](https://wiki.cobbleland.com/cobblemon-wiki/welcome-to-cobblemon/mechanic-guides/hunts-guide)
* [Personal trades / GTS](https://wiki.cobbleland.com/cobblemon-wiki/welcome-to-cobblemon/mechanic-guides/money-guide)

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Once you've obtained a Z-Crystal, you will need to use it to craft a Z-Ring. **If you obtain a crystal that you wish to use later, we recommend keeping it in a safe place while you obtain another.**

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Once you craft your Z-Ring, simply hold it with your main hand, and right click. There will be a message that appears above your hotbar stating that you can now use Z-Moves in battle! But, how exactly do they work?

## Z-Crystals

Z-Crystals are the catalyst for Z-Moves, and the crystal that your Pokémon holds will determine the Z-Moves that it can use. We'll split Z-Crystals into two distinct categories; type exclusive, and species exclusive.

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These Z-Crystals are based on **type.** They operate based on the moves learned by a Pokémon, meaning that if your Pokémon knows a Fire-type move and holds a Firium Z, it will be able to use **Inferno Overdrive** in battle. Additionally, moves of a certain type that are status moves will turn into a unique Z-Move with additional effects.

* **Normalium Z**
* **Fightinium Z**
* **Flyinium Z**
* **Poisonium Z**
* **Groundium Z**
* **Rockium Z**
* **Buginium Z**
* **Ghostinium Z**
* **Steelium Z**
* **Firium Z**
* **Waterium Z**
* **Grassium Z**
* **Electrium Z**
* **Psychium Z**
* **Icium Z**
* **Dragonium Z**
* **Darkinium Z**
* **Fairium Z**
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These Z-Crystals are **species exclusive**, meaning that a specific species of Pokemon has to be holding the crystal. Additionally, these Z-Moves are based on a **specific move**, which the holder must know when battling.

* **Pikanium Z - Pikachu w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Volt Tackle**</mark>
* **Pikashunium Z - Hat-Pikachu w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Thunderbolt**</mark>
* **Aloraichium Z - Alolan Raichu w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Thunderbolt**</mark>
* **Eevium Z - Eevee w/ Last Resort**
* **Snorlium Z - Snorlax w/ Giga Impact**
* **Mewnium Z - Mew w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:purple;">**Psychic**</mark>
* **Decidium Z - Decidueye w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:blue;">**Spirit Shackle**</mark>
* **Incinium Z - Incineroar w/ Darkest Lariat**
* **Primarium Z - Primarina w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:purple;">**Sparkling Aria**</mark>
* **Lycanium Z - Lycanroc w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:orange;">**Stone Edge**</mark>
* **Mimikium Z - Mimikyu w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:purple;">**Play Rough**</mark>
* **Kommonium Z - Kommo-o w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:purple;">**Clanging Scales**</mark>
* **Tapunium Z - Any Tapu w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:purple;">**Nature's Madness**</mark>
* **Solganium Z - Solgaleo or Dusk Mane Necrozma w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:blue;">**Sunsteel Strike**</mark>
* **Lunalium Z - Lunala or Dawn Wings Necrozma w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:blue;">**Moongeist Beam**</mark>
* **Ultranecrozium Z - Ultra Necrozma w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:purple;">**Photon Geyser**</mark>
* **Marshadium Z - Marshadow w/&#x20;**<mark style="color:blue;">**Spectral Thief**</mark>
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

If you are using a species exclusive Z-Crystal, you only need to focus on the specific moves used in conjunction with your Z-Crystal. However, if you are using a type specific Z-Crystal, there are some things to pay attention to. For example, when using a Z-Move, you can choose between using a status move or an attacking move. Z-Moves change the properties of both kinds of moves, so it can be beneficial to use a certain move over the another with your Z-Crystal. We recommend reading over the [Bulbapedia](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Z-Move) article on Z-Moves, as there are many moves with unique effects. Get creative with your ideas, trainers!

## Z-Moves

Now that you've prepared your Pokémon and Z-Crystal of choice, it's time to show off your skills in battle! Simply enter a fight with a wild Pokemon or another trainer, and hit the "Fight" button. You will see a new button next to the back arrow.&#x20;

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Upon hitting this new button, it will turn yellow and depending on the move set you are using, you will be able to use a Z-Move!

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Keep in mind that Z-Moves may only be used <mark style="color:red;">once per battle</mark>. As such, it is important to determine when the best time to use this move is. Don't be hasty, because with an incredibly strong move, you may just turn the tide of a battle. Good luck, and have fun!