Encore

Effect

The foe is compelled to keep using only the move it last used for 3 to 7 turns.

Move stats
Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Normal	Status	—	100	5	0	Selected target

“—” power marks a status move.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

63 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (44 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Encore: Level-up and evolution
Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Clefairy	Fairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Clefable	Fairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Seel	Water	Lv 13	Where to get it
Dewgong	WaterIce	Lv 13	Where to get it
Mr. Mime	PsychicFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Cleffa	Fairy	Lv 16	Where to get it
Wobbuffet	Psychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Slakoth	Normal	Lv 6	Where to get it
Vigoroth	Normal	Lv 1, Lv 6	Where to get it
Slaking	NormalFighting	Lv 1, Lv 6	Where to get it
Plusle	Electric	Lv 10	Where to get it
Minun	Electric	Lv 10	Where to get it
Volbeat	BugElectric	Lv 26	Where to get it
Illumise	BugFairy	Lv 26	No known way to get it
Gulpin	Poison	Lv 20	Where to get it
Swalot	Poison	Lv 20	Where to get it
Wynaut	Psychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Spheal	IceWater	Lv 33	Where to get it
Sealeo	IceWater	Lv 35	Where to get it
Walrein	IceWater	Lv 35	Where to get it
Mime Jr.	PsychicFairy	Lv 8	Where to get it
Oshawott	Water	Lv 31	Where to get it
Dewott	Water	Lv 37	Where to get it
Samurott	WaterDark	Lv 39	Where to get it
Minccino	Normal	Lv 24	Where to get it
Cinccino	NormalFairy	Lv 1	Where to get it
Emolga	ElectricFlying	Lv 35	Where to get it
Amaura	RockIce	Lv 4	Where to get it
Aurorus	DragonIce	Lv 1	Where to get it
Hawlucha	FightingFlying	Lv 16	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Popplio	Water	Lv 24	Where to get it
Brionne	Water	Lv 30	Where to get it
Primarina	WaterFairy	Lv 30	Where to get it
Salazzle	PoisonFire	Lv 1	Where to get it
Mr. Rime	IcePsychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Indeedee	PsychicNormal	Lv 5	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Tandemaus	Normal	Lv 22	Where to get it
Maushold	Normal	Lv 22	Where to get it
Finizen	Water	Lv 34	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Palafin	Water	Lv 34	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Mr. Mime’s standard form. Galarian Mr. Mime	IcePsychic	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Samurott’s standard form. Hisuian Samurott	WaterDark	Lv 39	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Palafin’s standard form. Palafin (Hero Form)	Water	Lv 34	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Maushold’s standard form. Maushold (Family of Three)	Normal	Lv 22	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.

Egg moves (22 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Encore: Egg moves
Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Psyduck	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Mankey	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Poliwag	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Abra	Psychic	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Machop	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Bellsprout	GrassPoison	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Seel	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Ledyba	BugFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Pichu	Electric	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Hoppip	GrassFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sunkern	Grass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Wooper	WaterGround	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Ralts	PsychicFairy	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Azurill	NormalFairy	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Volbeat	BugElectric	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Illumise	BugFairy	Egg learnset	No known way to get it
Spinda	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Buneary	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Chatot	NormalFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Fuecoco	Fire	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Vulpix’s standard form. Alolan Vulpix	Ice	Egg learnset	Where to get it