Pokémon Moves / Attacks – Dataset Card
Dataset Name
pokemon-moves-dataset
Description
This dataset contains structured data for Pokémon attacks (moves) from the mainline Pokémon games.
It includes move properties such as type, category, power, accuracy, PP, and effects.
The dataset is designed for analysis, research, and fan-made tools.
This is a fan-made dataset and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company.
Dataset Summary
Each row represents one Pokémon move.
Example Use Cases
- Pokémon move analysis and comparisons
- Damage calculation experiments
- Machine learning classification (Physical vs Special vs Status)
- Fan-made Pokédex or battle simulators
Data Fields
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| move_id | Unique numeric identifier |
| name | Official English move name |
| type | Pokémon type (Fire, Water, etc.) |
| category | Physical, Special, or Status |
| power | Base power of the move |
| accuracy | Accuracy percentage |
| pp | Power Points |
| priority | Move priority |
| generation | Generation introduced |
| effect | Description of the move effect |
| makes_contact | Whether the move makes contact |
| crit_rate | Critical hit ratio modifier |
| target | Target type (single, all, self, etc.) |
Dataset Size
- Total Moves: ~900+ (depending on generation coverage)
- Format: CSV
- Language: English
Data Sources
Data compiled from:
- In-game Pokémon move data
- Publicly available Pokémon mechanics references
No copyrighted assets (sprites, animations, or text dumps) are included.
Data Collection & Processing
- Move names standardized
- Numeric values normalized for CSV usage
- Missing or variable values marked as
0orunknown
Intended Use
Allowed
- Research and education
- Data science and machine learning projects
- Pokémon fan-made applications
Not Allowed
- Commercial resale
- Presenting the dataset as official Pokémon data
Limitations
- Move mechanics may vary across generations
- Some effects are simplified
- Z-Moves, Max Moves, or exclusive mechanics may be excluded unless stated
Ethical Considerations
This dataset contains only fictional game data.
No personal, real-world, or sensitive data is included.
License
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
You may share and adapt this dataset with proper attribution.
Attribution
Pokémon Moves Dataset – Fan-made
Pokémon and all related trademarks belong to Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company.