Move Learning Methods
* Level Up: Many moves are learned as a Pokemon levels up. The specific moves learned and the levels at which they are learned vary greatly between Pokemon.
* TMs/HMs: Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs) teach specific moves to any Pokemon that can learn them. They are reusable.
* Breeding: A Pokemon can inherit moves from its parents through breeding. This is usually limited to moves that the parent Pokemon could learn through level-up.
* Move Tutor: In some games, a Move Tutor can teach certain Pokemon moves.
Evolution and Move Learning
* No Guaranteed Move Inheritance: Evolution itself doesn't guarantee that a Pokemon will learn the same moves as its pre-evolution form.
* New Move Learning: Evolution often allows a Pokemon to learn new moves that it couldn't learn before.
* Potential for Old Move Loss: Some Pokemon may forget moves upon evolution. This can be avoided by ensuring the Pokemon has enough room in its move slots.
Example:
Imagine a Pikachu that knows Thunderbolt. When it evolves into Raichu, it will still know Thunderbolt. However, it will also have the potential to learn new moves like Thunder, that Pikachu couldn't learn.
Important Considerations:
* Game-Specific Differences: Move learning can vary between Pokemon games, so specific details about a Pokemon's moveset may be game-dependent.
* Move Compatibility: Not all Pokemon can learn all moves. A Pokemon's species, type, and other factors play a role in what moves it can learn.
In Conclusion
While a Pokemon may retain moves it learned before evolving, there is no guarantee it will learn the exact same moves as its pre-evolution form. Evolution often expands the Pokemon's move pool, allowing it to learn new and potentially stronger moves.