Pokemon Sword and Shield

List of Moves that Never Miss

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Pokemon Sword and Shield - List of Moves that Never Miss

This is a list of moves that never miss in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about these moves, the condition some of them require, and abilities with similar effects.

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List of Moves that Never Miss
Abilities that Help Bypass Accuracy Checks
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List of Moves that Never Miss

Note:
Some of these moves are still unable to hit a target that is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves like Fly or Dig. Additionally, these moves are still follow type immunity meaning Shock Wave won't deal damage to Ground-types.

Moves	Type	Effect
Aerial Ace		The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Aura Sphere		The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
Block		The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Clear Smog		The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal
Confide		The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Special Attack stat.
Disarming Voice		User does emotional damage to the target by letting out a charming cry. This attack never misses
False Surrender		The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.
G-Max Befuddle		A Bug-type attack that Gigantamax Butterfree use. This move inflicts the poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep status condition on opponents.
G-Max Cannonade		A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. After damaging, continues to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Water type.
G-Max Centiferno		A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Centiskorch use. This move traps opponents in flames for four to five turns.
G-Max Chi Strike		A Fighting-type attack that Gigantamax Machamp use. This move raises the chance of critical hits.
G-Max Cuddle		A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Eevee use. This move infatuates opponents.
G-Max Depletion		A Dragon-type attack that Gigantamax Duraludon use. Reduces the PP of the last move used.
G-Max Drum Solo		A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Rillaboom use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities.
G-Max Finale		A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Alcremie use. This move heals the HP of allies.
G-Max Fireball		A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Cinderace use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities.
G-Max Foam Burst		A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Kingler use. This move harshly lowers the Speed of opponents.
G-Max Gold Rush		A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Meowth use. This move confuses opponents and also earns extra money.
G-Max Gravitas		A Psychic-type attack that Gigantamax Orbeetle use. This move changes gravity for five turns.
G-Max Hydrosnipe		A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move ignores the effects of opponents' abilities.
G-Max Malodor		A Poison-type attack that Gigantamax Garbodor use. This move poisons opponents.
G-Max Meltdown		A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Melmetal use. This move makes opponents incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
G-Max One Blow		A Dark-type attack that Single Strike Style Gigantamax Urshifu use. Can hit through guarding attacks like Max Guard and Protect.
G-Max Rapid Flow		A Water-type attack that Rapid Strike Style Gigantamax Urshifu use. Can hit through guarding attacks like Max Guard and Protect.
G-Max Replenish		A Normal-type attack that Gigantamax Snorlax use. This move restores Berries that have been eaten.
G-Max Resonance		An Ice-type attack that Gigantamax Lapras use. This move reduces the damage received for five turns.
G-Max Sandblast		A Ground-type attack that Gigantamax Sandaconda use. Opponents are trapped in a raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
G-Max Smite		A Fairy-type attack that Gigantamax Hatterene use. This move confuses opponents.
G-Max Snooze		A Dark-type attack that Gigantamax Grimmsnarl use. The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the targets into falling asleep on the next turn.
G-Max Steelsurge		A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Copperajah use. This move scatters sharp spikes around the field.
G-Max Stonesurge		A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Drednaw use. This move scatters sharp rocks around the field.
G-Max Stun Shock		An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Toxtricity use. This move poisons or paralyzes opponents.
G-Max Sweetness		A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Appletun use. This move heals the status conditions of allies.
G-Max Tartness		A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Flapple use. This move reduces the opponents' evasiveness.
G-Max Terror		A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping.
G-Max Vine Lash		A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Venusaur use. After damaging, continues to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Grass type.
G-Max Volcalith		A Rock-type attack that Gigantamax Coalossal use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns.
G-Max Volt Crash		An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents.
G-Max Wildfire		A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Charizard use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns.
G-Max Wind Rage		A Flying-type attack that Gigantamax Corviknight use. This move removes the effects of moves like Reflect and Light Screen.
Magical Leaf		The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Max Airstream		This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats.
Max Darkness		This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Max Flare		This is a Fire-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user intensifies the sun for five turns.
Max Flutterby		This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Max Geyser		This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns.
Max Hailstorm		This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
Max Knuckle		This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats.
Max Lightning		This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns.
Max Mindstorm		This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns.
Max Ooze		This is a Poison-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Atk stats.
Max Overgrowth		This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns.
Max Phantasm		This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.
Max Quake		This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats.
Max Rockfall		This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns.
Max Starfall		This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns.
Max Steelspike		This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats.
Max Strike		This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Wyrmwind		This is a Dragon-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Attack stat.
Nasty Plot		The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Play Nice		The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target's Attak stat.
Shadow Punch		The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
Shock Wave		The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Swift		Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses.

Moves that Help Bypass Accuracy Checks

Moves	Type	Effect
Lock-On		The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target.
Mind Reader		The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Conditional Moves that Bypass Accuracy Checks

Moves	Condition
Thunder	Thunder will always hit during Rain. Additionally, it'll hit Pokemon that are in the semi-invulnerable turn of Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.
Blizzard	Blizzard will always hit during Hail unless the opposing Pokemon is in a semi-invulnerable turn.
Hurricane	Hurricane will always hit during Rain. Additionally, it'll hit Pokemon that are in the semi-invulnerable turn of Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.
Toxic	Toxic will always hit if the user is a Poison-type Pokemon.

Moves that always hit Minimized Pokemon

Moves	Type	Effect
Astonish		The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Body Slam		The user drops its body onto the target, may leave the target with paralysis
Double Iron Bash		The user rotates, centering the hex nut in its chest, and then strikes with its arms twice in a row. This may also make the target flinch.
Dragon Rush		The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. May make the target flinch
Extrasensory		The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.
Flying Press		The user dives down onto the target from the sky. This move is Fighting and Flying-type simultaneously
Heat Crash		The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Heavy Slam		The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweights the target, the greater the move's power.
Phantom Force		The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even of the target protects itself.
Shadow Force		The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Stomp		The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

Abilities that Help Bypass Accuracy Checks

Ability	Description
No Guard	Ensures attacks by or against the Pokemon land.

List of All New Moves (Crown Tundra Updated)
Moves by Type
Fire	Water	Grass
Electric	Ice	Fighting
Poison	Ground	Flying
Psychic	Bug	Rock
Ghost	Dragon	Dark
Steel	Fairy	Normal
Moves by Category
Physical	Special	Status
Dynamax Moves
Max Moves	G-Max Moves
Moves by Effects
Stat-Boosting Moves	Stat-Reducing Moves	Status-Inflicting Moves
Moves that Never Miss	Moves that Set Entry Hazards	Moves that Ignore Abilities
High-Critical Hit Moves	Moves that Change Weather	Moves that Change Terrain
Multi-Target Moves	Moves that Restore HP	Redirection Moves
Multi-Hit Moves	One-Hit Knockout Moves	Trapping Moves
Moves that Make Contact	Moves that Do Not Make Contact	Moves that Block Attacks
Status Restoring Moves	Moves that Forces a Switch	Sound-Based Moves
List of Priority Moves