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Best Normal-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Normal doesn't mean weak!

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.

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All Normal-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Move NameCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffects?
Self-DestructPhysical2001005User will faint when used
Giga ImpactPhysical150905User will need to recharge the
following turn
Hyper BeamSpecial150905User will need to recharge the
following turn
Double-EdgePhysical12010015User will take recoil damage
JudgmentSpecial10010010Move type will depend on the
Arceus Plate being held by the Pokémon
SlashPhysical7010020High chance of a critical hit
Tri AttackSpecial8010010Chance to either paralyze, burn,
or freeze opponent
Crush GripPhysical-1005Does more damage when the opponent
has higher HP
Focus EnergyStatus--30High critical hit chance
Hidden PowerSpecial6010015The move's type and power will depend
on the user's IVs
MimicStatus--10Copies the last move of the opponent
RecoverStatus--10User will recover half of its max HP
Soft-BoiledStatus--10User will recover half of its max HP
SplashStatus--40-
SwiftSpecial60-20Will ignore accuracy and evasiveness
Swords DanceStatus--20Raises user's attack
Double HitPhysical359010User will hit twice in one turn
False SwipePhysical4010040Will leave the opponent with no less
than 1 HP
Quick AttackPhysical4010030User will attack first
TacklePhysical4010035-
Power ShiftStatus-10010User 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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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.