What's the difference between Attack and Special Attack?
Aug. 13, 2014I’ve always wondered what the difference was between Attack and Special Attack, I know that one is special but what would be considered a"special attack"? Would it be something like Superpower or Hidden Power?
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A special move is one in which the user does not necessarily have to make contact with its opponent in order to deal damage. - BulbapediaA physical move is one in which the user uses its physical strength or solid projectiles in order to damage its foes. - BulbapediaA special move is a move like Flamethrower, where the user does not make contact with the target. A physical move is a move like Hammer Arm, where the user does make contact with the target.
Special Attack boosts the power of Special Moves, whereas Physical Attack boosts the power of Physical Moves.
Special Attacks are non-physical moves - Surf, Aura SpherePhysical Attacks are physical moves - Superpower, Strength (There are some exceptions to this rule - Earthquake, Rock Slide )
