Move profile

Encore Pokemon Move

Debut: Generation II

Normal

Power

N/A

Accuracy

100

Priority

Battle context

Damage class

Status

Target

Selected Pokemon

Flavor text

Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.

Effect

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

Move mechanics

Introduced in Generation II.

How to get Encore

Encore learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 219 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.

Level up · 9 species in sample

Alakazam · Lv 1 Alakazam Mega · Lv 1 Amaura · Lv 44 Aurorus · Lv 46 Brionne · Lv 30 Cinccino · Lv 1 Clefable · Lv 1 Clefairy · Lv 22 Cleffa · Lv 16

Machine availability

TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.

Version group	Item
Scarlet Violet	Tm122
Sword Shield	Tr30

Species that learn it

219 Pokémon can learn Encore in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.

Abra Accelgor Alakazam Alakazam Mega Alcremie Amaura Annihilape Arboliva Aromatisse Audino Audino Mega Aurorus Azelf Azumarill Azurill Banette Bayleef Beartic Bellossom Bellsprout Blacephalon Braixen Brionne Buneary

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