Search guide

Learn the query language

Pokéfall search lets you combine names, types, stats, abilities, moves, coverage, defenses, roles, and boolean logic. Start with one useful filter, then add constraints until the result list describes the team slot you need.

Start Here

Start with one word or one filter, then add constraints once the matches look close. Names work as plain text; field filters like type:water, move:"fake out", or spe>=100 are the next step when you know which detail matters.

Starting point

Search Basics

A query is a set of filters. Bare words search names, field:value searches a specific field, and quotes keep multi-word values together.

Pattern	Example	Use
Field filter	`type:watermove:"fake out"`	Search a specific field instead of every name.
Exact match	`gen=1bst=600`	Match supported numeric fields exactly.
Number comparison	`spe>=100spa<80`	Set a floor or ceiling for stats and other numbers.
Range	`spe:76..100usage:1..5`	Keep values inside an inclusive min-to-max span.
Quoted value	`move:"fake out"name:"mr. mime"`	Keep spaces and punctuation inside a single value.

Tips

Use quotes for values with spaces, such as move:"fake out".
Short aliases work in common fields: t:fire, a:drought, m:tailwind, spe>=100, and spa>=100.
Most fields answer to more than one spelling: s:, st:, tag: and meta: all mean strategy:, spatk/spdef match sp_atk/sp_def, wt is weight, outspeed/underspeed drop the s, and weaknesses/resistances are the plurals of weakness/resistance.
Use name: when you want a name-only filter instead of a loose bare-word search.

Typing

Types and Forms

type: filters by Pokemon type. A slash means both types on the same Pokemon, while two separate type filters are also an AND.

Tips

type:water and t:water are equivalent.
Use is:mono or is:dual when the number of types matters.
Regional and form flags compose with types, such as is:hisuian type:fire.

normal27 fire38 water40 grass35 electric25 ice20 fighting39 poison27 ground24 flying27 psychic37 bug16 rock21 ghost37 dragon25 dark32 steel31 fairy26

Forms

Flags

is: flags are small form and typing filters. Combine them with strategy tags when you need a specific Pokemon shape.

Tips

Use is:mono or is:dual when the number of types matters.
Regional flags can be searched broadly with is:regional or specifically with is:alolan, is:galarian, is:hisuian, or is:paldean.
is:mega filters for Mega forms.

Reference

Syntax	Use	Example
`is:mega`	Pokemon in their Mega form.	`is:mega`
`is:mono, is:dual`	Filter by number of types.	`is:mono`
`is:regional`	Any regional form.	`is:regional`
`is:alolan, is:galarian...`	Specific regional forms.	`is:alolan`

Numbers

Stats and Ranges

Stats support comparisons, exact matches, inclusive ranges, and stat-to-stat comparisons. Short stat names keep long queries readable.

Tips

Use hp, atk, def, spa, spd, spe, and bst for base stat filters.
Ranges use two dots: spe:76..100 means spe>=76 and spe<=100.
Stat comparisons work too, such as atk>spa for physically oriented Pokemon.
weight filters by kilograms, which is what Heavy Slam, Heat Crash, Low Kick and Grass Knot read: weight>200 or wt<5.
bulk adds HP, Defense and Sp. Def into one number, because how bulky something is never comes down to a single stat. Across the 315 Champions entries the middle of the pack is 255, the top quarter starts around 280, and the bulkiest tenth clear 310. Use pbulk or sbulk when you care which side.

Reference

Syntax	Use	Example
`hp, atk, def, spa, spd, spe`	Base stat fields with >, >=, <, <=, =, or ranges.	`spe>=100 spa<80`
`sp_atk, sp_def`	Long forms of `spa` and `spd`. Both spellings do the same thing.	`sp_def>120`
`bst`	Base stat total.	`bst=600`
`bulk`	HP + Defense + Sp. Def. Roughly: 255 is the middle of the roster, 280 the top quarter, 310 the bulkiest tenth.	`bulk>=280`
`phys_bulk, spec_bulk`	HP + Defense, or HP + Sp. Def, for when only one side matters. Short forms pbulk and sbulk.	`pbulk>=190 atk>=100`
`weight`	Weight in kilograms. Matters for Heavy Slam, Heat Crash, Low Kick and Grass Knot.	`weight>200`
`stat>stat`	Compare one stat to another.	`atk>spa`
`stat:min..max`	Inclusive range shorthand.	`spe:76..100`

Composition

Logic and Groups

Spaces are implicit AND. OR, NOT, a leading minus, and parentheses let you compose alternatives without losing control of grouping.

Tips

A B means A and B both need to match.
A OR B means either side can match.
-A and NOT A both mean A must not match.

Reference

Syntax	Use	Example
`query query`	Implicit `AND`.	`type:water spe>=100`
`query OR query`	Either side may match.	`type:ghost OR type:dark`
`-query or NOT query`	Negation.	`ability:intimidate -is:mega`
`(query OR query) query`	Group alternatives before applying another filter.	`(type:ghost OR type:dark) spe>100`

Abilities

ability: searches ability names by partial match. It is useful on its own and becomes stronger when combined with typing, stats, moves, or strategy tags.

Tips

a:intimidate is the short alias.
Ability-based immunities are included by immune: where they are relevant.
Ability filters combine naturally with move filters and strategy tags for team ideas.
ability:(...) filters by what an ability DOES, the same way move:(...) does for moves.
Brackets describe ONE ability, so OR does not go inside them: write ability:drought OR ability:drizzle.

Reference

Syntax	Use	Example
`ability:(grants-immunity)`	Any ability that blanks a whole attacking type.	`ability:(grants-immunity)`
`ability:(grants-immunity:type)`	Immune to one named `type:` Levitate, Flash Fire, Volt Absorb.	`ability:(grants-immunity:ground)`
`ability:(reduces-damage)`	Cuts damage from a type without blanking it, such as Thick Fat.	`ability:(reduces-damage)`
`ability:(weather-setter)`	Sets weather on entry: Drought, Drizzle, Sand Stream, Snow Warning.	`ability:(weather-setter)`
`ability:(terrain-setter)`	Sets terrain on entry.	`ability:(terrain-setter)`
`ability:(redirects)`	Pulls same-type attacks in: Lightning Rod, Storm Drain.	`ability:(redirects)`
`ability:(priority-boost)`	Raises the `priority` of its own moves: Prankster, Gale Wings, Triage.	`ability:(priority-boost)`
`ability:(on-entry-drop)`	Drops an opposing stat on switch-in.	`ability:(on-entry-drop)`
`ability:(ignores-abilities)`	Attacks through the target's `ability:` Mold Breaker and friends.	`ability:(ignores-abilities)`
`ability:(contact-punish)`	Punishes `physical` contact: Rough Skin, Static, Flame Body.	`ability:(contact-punish)`
`ability:(intimidate-proof)`	Ignores or punishes an Attack drop on entry.	`ability:(intimidate-proof)`
`ability:(status-proof)`	Cannot be given the `status` it blocks.	`ability:(status-proof)`
`ability:(trapping)`	Stops the opponent switching out.	`ability:(trapping)`

Move names

Moves

move: searches move names by partial match. Quote move names with spaces, then add other filters for the Pokemon profile you want.

Tips

m: is the short alias for move:.
move:tailwind finds Pokemon that learn Tailwind.
move= matches the whole name instead of part of it. This matters more than it sounds: move:toxic also returns every Toxic Spikes learner, and move:sing quietly matches Rising Voltage. Use move=toxic when you mean only Toxic. The same applies to ability=.
Use move:(...) when the move itself must satisfy several properties at once.
Because the brackets describe ONE move, OR does not go inside them: write move:follow-me OR move:rage-powder.

Move traits

One-Move Filters

Everything inside move:(...) must describe the same learnable move. Type tokens inside the parentheses OR together; non-type tokens are AND filters.

Tips

Use category tokens: physical, special, or status.
Use move fields inside the group, such as bp>=80, acc>=90, pri>=1, pp>=16, or learners<=20.
Curated tokens include priority, spread, spread-foes, pivot, drain, recoil, support, disruption, teamguard, and ohko.

Reference

Syntax	Use	Example
`fire, water, fairy`	Move type tokens. Multiple type tokens are alternatives.	`move:(fire special bp>=80)`
`physical, special, status`	Move category.	`move:(special acc>=90)`
`stab`	Move type matches one of the Pokemon's own types.	`move:(stab bp>=100)`
`priority or pri>=1`	Positive `priority` shorthand or explicit `priority` comparison.	`move:(priority physical)`
`spread`	Hits both foes or all adjacent Pokemon.	`move:(spread bp>=80)`
`spread-foes`	Hits both opponents and not your ally — Rock Slide and Heat Wave, but not Earthquake or Surf. Alias foe-`spread`.	`move:(spread-foes bp>=75 acc>=85)`
`bp, acc, pp, pri`	Numeric move fields.	`move:(bp>=90 acc>=100)`
`pivot`	Switches the user out after attacking, like U-turn. Baton Pass and Shed Tail are excluded — they hand something to the teammate rather than just leaving. Use self-switch for the wider meaning.	`move:(pivot) ability:intimidate`
`self-switch`	Any move that switches the user out, including Baton Pass and Shed Tail.	`move:(self-switch)`
`move=name`	Exact move name instead of a partial match.	`move=toxic`
`learners`	How many current roster entries learn the move.	`move:(learners<=20)`
`coverage:type/type`	The move is super-effective into the target type or typing.	`move:(coverage:fighting/dark special)`

Curated lists

Advanced Tokens

Some tokens act as curated lists of mechanics so you don't have to string together a bunch of names with OR.

Tips

These tokens work inside move:(...) or ability:(...).
They help condense queries that would otherwise be long lists of specific moves or abilities.

Move Tokens

m:(multi-hit)168 matches

Moves that hit multiple times.

m:(screen-break)166 matches

Moves that break screens.

m:(status-guard)80 matches

Moves that protect the team from status conditions.

m:(weather-setter)305 matches

Moves that set weather.

m:(terrain-setter)96 matches

Moves that set terrain.

m:(setup)291 matches

Moves that boost the user's stats.

m:(self-stat-drop)174 matches

Moves that drastically lower the user's own stats (e.g. Leaf Storm).

m:(hazard-removal)31 matches

Moves that clear hazards.

m:(heal-other)43 matches

Moves that heal allies.

m:(heal-self)193 matches

Moves that heal the user.

m:(trapping)42 matches

Moves that prevent the target from switching.

m:(speed-snowball)186 matches

Damaging moves that also boost speed (e.g. Trailblaze).

m:(punching)135 matches

Punching moves, boosted by Iron Fist.

m:(slicing)164 matches

Slicing moves, boosted by Sharpness.

m:(biting)116 matches

Biting moves, boosted by Strong Jaw.

m:(sound)303 matches

Sound moves, blocked by Soundproof.

m:(powder)19 matches

Powder moves, blocked by Grass-types or Overcoat.

m:(wind)217 matches

Wind moves, activates Wind Rider or Wind Power.

m:(dance)136 matches

Dance moves, triggers Dancer.

m:(pulse)187 matches

Aura/Pulse moves, boosted by Mega Launcher.

m:(boost:pixilate)3 matches

Normal-type attacks converted and powered up by Pixilate.

m:(bullet)281 matches

Ball/Bomb moves, blocked by Bulletproof.

m:(contact)314 matches

Makes contact, triggering abilities like Rough Skin.

Ability Tokens

a:(trapping)1 match

Abilities that prevent switching.

a:(intimidate-proof)9 matches

Abilities that ignore or punish Intimidate.

a:(fake-out-proof)11 matches

Abilities that grant immunity to Fake Out.

a:(status-proof)26 matches

Abilities that grant immunity to status conditions.

a:(intimidate-punish)8 matches

Abilities that punish Intimidate (e.g. Defiant, Competitive).

a:(weather-setter)16 matches

Abilities that set or cancel weather.

a:(terrain-setter)1 match

Abilities that set terrain.

a:(sun-wall)4 matches

Abilities that provide defensive benefits in sun.

a:(rain-wall)6 matches

Abilities that provide defensive benefits in rain.

a:(sand-wall)6 matches

Abilities that provide defensive benefits in sand.

a:(snow-wall)10 matches

Abilities that provide defensive benefits in snow.

a:(contact-punish)32 matches

Abilities that punish contact moves (e.g. Rough Skin).

Offense

Coverage Checks

coverage: checks whether a Pokemon has damaging moves for a target type or typing. It answers the practical question: can this Pokemon hit that target well?

Tips

coverage:fighting/dark checks one answer into that combined defensive typing.
coverage:all means neutral-or-better coverage across single types.
coverage:all-se is stricter: super-effective coverage for every single type.

Matchups

Defensive Matchups

weak:, resists:, and immune: describe defensive matchups. Count fields help you find compact defensive profiles.

Tips

weak:ground means Ground attacks are super-effective.
resists:water means Water attacks are resisted but not fully immune.
Add a multiplier to isolate the 4× band: weak:ice>=4, or resists:fire=0.25 for a quarter-damage resist.
weakness:1 and resistance>=6 filter by matchup counts.

Reference

Syntax	Use	Example
`weak:type`	Takes more than normal damage from that attacking type.	`weak:ground`
`weak:type>=4`	Filters by the exact multiplier (2 or 4). >=4 isolates a double weakness.	`weak:ice>=4`
`resists:type`	Takes reduced damage from that attacking type.	`resists:water`
`resists:type=0.25`	A 4× resist — takes a quarter of the damage.	`resists:fire=0.25`
`immune:type`	Takes no damage from that attacking type.	`immune:electric -type:ground`
`weakness, resistance`	Numeric counts across attacking types.	`weakness:1 resistance>=6`

Research leads

Strategy Tags

strategy: describes competitive strategies as query-backed research leads. Use raw move and ability filters for single tools; use strategy: when the plan combines tools or requires specific stats.