In previous generations, Pokémon moves were classified as "physical" or "special" based on their type; for example, all Fire-type moves were special and all Ground-type moves were physical.
In generațiile precedente, mișcările Pokémon-ilor erau clasificata ca fiind "fizice" sau "speciale" bazate pe tipul lor; spre exemplu, toate mișcările de foc erau speciale iar toate mișcările de pământ fizice.