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Volpedia/Games/Pokémon Legends: Z-A/Moves/Physical and special attacks
POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A / MOVES

Physical and special attacks

Different attacking categories still matter.

Original Volpedia guideReviewed 2026-10-27Growing reference
Original Volpedia schematic illustration, not a gameplay screenshotOriginal concept graphic · not in-game art
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Quick tip: Review each Pokémon’s available moves and stats in the actual game before choosing a set. Test whether the attack’s timing works with your approach.
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01

Overview

Different attacking categories still matter.

02

How it works

Pokémon attacks can emphasize different damage categories, which makes the attacker’s strengths and the move choice relevant alongside type. Real-time mechanics introduce additional movement considerations.

03

How to play

Review each Pokémon’s available moves and stats in the actual game before choosing a set. Test whether the attack’s timing works with your approach.

04

Mistakes to avoid

Do not copy damage calculations from a different generation without validating Z-A’s own formula.

IN-DEPTH GUIDE

Go further: Physical and special attacks

01

Practice exercise

Choose one familiar wild encounter and use the selected move system in isolation. Record whether your attacks connect, whether you survive counterattacks and when cooldowns limit your options.

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Keep learning.

MovesMove cooldowns

Why you cannot attack continuously with the same move.

MovesMove range and hitboxes

Close, distant and area attacks have different geometry.

MovesType effectiveness

How the 18 Pokémon types shape matchup decisions.

MovesStatus and control moves

What to consider beyond raw direct damage.

MovesArea-of-effect attacks

How multi-target pressure changes positioning.

MovesMega Energy and transformation timing

Understand the resources connected to Mega Evolution.

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