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# Complete Guide to Z-Moves
**Contents**
1. [What are Z Moves?](#what-are-z-moves)
1. [List of all current Z Crystals](#list-of-all-current-z-crystals)
2. [How to obtain a Mega Keystone](#how-to-obtain-a-mega-keystone)
3. [How do I use Z Moves?](#how-do-i-use-z-moves)
1. [Utilising Z Moves within a Battle](#utilising-z-moves-within-a-battle)
4. F[requently Asked Questions \[FAQ\]](#frequently-asked-questions-faq)
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## What are Z Moves?
**Z Moves** are special forms of certain moves introduced in *Pokémon Sun and Moon* for the Nintendo 3DS. By using a **Mega Keystone** and the corresponding Z Crystal, a Pokémon can utilise the alternate form of the move during battle, granting an increase in power, and often includes additional effects.
**Z Moves** can come in two forms, either being a generic move, or a specialist move. Generic moves can be used by *any* Pokémon, so long as they have learnt a move corresponding to the typing of the crystal. Whereas specialist moves can only be used by a singular Pokémon, and require they know a specific move (often their signature) to utilise it.
### List of all current Z Crystals
#### Generic Crystals
| Item | Effect | Z-Move |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Buginium Z**  | Converts Bug-type moves into Bug-type Z-Moves | Savage Spin-Out |
| **Darkinium Z**  | Converts Dark-type moves into Dark-type Z-Moves | Black Hole Eclipse |
| **Dragonium Z**  | Converts Dragon-type moves into Dragon-type Z-Moves | Devastating Drake |
| **Electrium Z**  | Converts Electric-type moves into Electric-type Z-Moves | Gigavolt Havoc |
| **Fairium Z**  | Converts Fairy-type moves into Fairy-type Z-Moves | Twinkle Tackle |
| **Fightinium Z**  | Converts Fighting-type moves into Fighting-type Z-Moves | All-Out Pummeling |
| **Firium Z**  | Converts Fire-type moves into Fire-type Z-Moves | Inferno Overdrive |
| **Flyinium Z**  | Converts Flying-type moves into Flying-type Z-Moves | Supersonic Skystrike |
| **Ghostium Z**  | Converts Ghost-type moves into Ghost-type Z-Moves | Never-Ending Nightmare |
| **Grassium Z**  | Converts Grass-type moves into Grass-type Z-Moves | Bloom Doom |
| **Groundium Z**  | Converts Ground-type moves into Ground-type Z-Moves | Tectonic Rage |
| **Icium Z**  | Converts Ice-type moves into Ice-type Z-Moves | Subzero Slammer |
| **Normalium Z**  | Converts Normal-type moves into Normal-type Z-Moves | Breakneck Blitz |
| **Poisonium Z**  | Converts Poison-type moves into Poison-type Z-Moves | Acid Downpour |
| **Psychium Z**  | Converts Psychic-type moves into Psychic-type Z-Moves | Shattered Psyche |
| **Rockium Z**  | Converts Rock-type moves into Rock-type Z-Moves | Continental Crush |
| **Steelium Z**  | Converts Steel-type moves into Steel-type Z-Moves | Corkscrew Crash |
| **Waterium Z**  | Converts Water-type moves into Water-type Z-Moves | Hydro Vortex |
#### Specialist Crystals
| Item | Effect | Z-Move |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| **Aloraichium Z**  | Converts Alolan Raichu's Thunderbolt into an exclusive Z-Move | Stoked Sparksurfer |
| **Decidium Z**  | Converts Decidueye's Spirit Shackle into an exclusive Z-Move | Sinister Arrow Raid |
| **Eevium Z**  | Converts Eevee's Last Resort into an exclusive Z-Move | Extreme Evoboost |
| **Incinium Z**  | Converts Incineroar's Darkest Lariat into an exclusive Z-Move | Malicious Moonsault |
| **Kommonium Z**  | Converts Kommo-o's Clanging Scales into an exclusive Z-Move | Clangorous Soulblaze |
| **Lunalium Z**  | Converts Lunala's Moongeist Beam into an exclusive Z-Move | Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom |
| **Lycanium Z**  | Converts Lycanroc's Stone Edge into an exclusive Z-Move | Splintered Stormshards |
| **Marshadium Z**  | Converts Marshadow's Spectral Thief into an exclusive Z-Move | Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike |
| **Mewnium Z**  | Converts Mew's Psychic into an exclusive Z-Move | Genesis Supernova |
| **Mimikium Z**  | Converts Mimikyu's Play Rough into an exclusive Z-Move | Let's Snuggle Forever |
| **Pikanium Z**  | Converts Pikachu's Volt Tackle into an exclusive Z-Move | Catastropika |
| **Pikashunium Z**  | Converts Cap Pikachu's Thunderbolt into an exclusive Z-Move | 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt |
| **Primarium Z**  | Converts Primarina's Sparkling Aria into an exclusive Z-Move | Oceanic Operetta |
| **Snorlium Z**  | Converts Snorlax's Giga Impact into an exclusive Z-Move | Pulverizing Pancake |
| **Solganium Z**  | Converts Solgaleo's Sunsteel Strike into an exclusive Z-Move | Searing Sunraze Smash |
| **Tapunium Z**  | Converts Tapus' Nature's Madness into an exclusive Z-Move | Guardian of Alola |
| **Ultranecrozium Z**  | Turns Necrozma fused with Solgaleo or Lunala into a new form | Light that Burns the Sky |
## How to obtain a Mega Keystone
Obtaining a **Mega Keystone** is a straightforward process. It is granted to the user upon reaching 30% Dex completion, after which is will be permanently accessible through the users inventory, on the left side besides their Pokemon.
Mega Keystone in Inventory
From here, you will be able to select how you want this **Mega Keystone** displayed on your user, which a range of cosmetic options available. Experiment with the options to find your own style!
Mega Keystone Cosmetic Options
With these steps completed, you are now ready to begin Mega Evolving your Pokemon in battle.
## How do I use Z Moves?
Once you have obtained the appropriate tools, you’re ready to begin upgrading your Pokémons moves and the process is both simple and exciting!
### Utilising Z Moves within a Battle
Z Moves during battles functions slightly differently from the standard method. To begin, ensure that you have your **Mega Keystone** equipped.
Once these requirements are met, enter a battle and select **Fight**. On the battle screen, a new **Z Move icon** will appear. You may activate this option alongside your chosen move for that turn. When selected, your Pokemon will execute the selected move.
Z Move Option via Battle Menu
## Frequently Asked Questions \[FAQ]
**Q \~ Do I need to download a extra mod in order to access Z Moves?**
**A \~** *No! The only mod needed for the server is for Pixelmon, after that any content pushed into the server will not require any mod to be installed. Z Moves by nature are already integrated into the official mod.*
**Q \~ Are we able to use Z Moves within gym battles?**
**A \~** *Yes, we have no clause against this currently so you're free to use Z Moves within Gyms. In the future Gyms may also include Z Moves Pokemon you will have to fight for extra challenge!*
**Q \~ Can we use more than one Z Move within a battle?**
**A \~** *No, within battles you will be restricted to a single Z Move.*
**Q \~ Are all Z Moves live in the server?**
**A \~** *Yes, all Z Moves from the mainline games have already been implemented and are fully functional.*
**Q \~ Are there any custom Z Moves in the server?**
**A \~** *At this time we have no plans to introduce any custom Z Moves into the server. We will look into this in the future once we have left BETA and going off player feedback, but yeah currently have no custom Z Moves in the server.*
**Q \~ Can I access the Mega Keystone recipe within JEI?**
**A \~** *No, the Mega Keystone is not a physical item you posses in your inventory, and instead lives within the gimmicks menu by the side of your Pokemon. Due to this you cannot pass a Mega Keystone to other users to use either.*
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