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Volpedia/Games/Pokémon Legends: Z-A/Moves/Status and control moves
POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A / MOVES

Status and control moves

What to consider beyond raw direct damage.

Original Volpedia guideReviewed 2026-10-27Growing reference
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Quick tip: Identify what the in-game move description actually says before using it as a central plan. Balance control options with reliable damage and defensive positioning.
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01

Overview

What to consider beyond raw direct damage.

02

How it works

Certain moves support combat through secondary effects or changes in how opponents behave. In a real-time system, the best choice depends on the exact move and how reliably it connects.

03

How to play

Identify what the in-game move description actually says before using it as a central plan. Balance control options with reliable damage and defensive positioning.

04

Mistakes to avoid

Do not assume a classic turn-based status duration or effect is identical in Z-A.

IN-DEPTH GUIDE

Go further: Status and control moves

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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