This is an article for the move Ally Switch (TR83) and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Ally Switch (TR83) - Type and Effect

Type
Category
Power	-
Accuracy	-
PP	15
Effect	The user teleports and switches places with one of its allies.
Max Move	Max Guard Power: -
TM / TR	TR83

Pokemon That Learn Ally Switch (TR83)

By Default

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Level Up

Kadabra	Alakazam	Mr. Mime
Galarian Mr. Mime	Latios	Solosis
Duosion	Reuniclus	Orbeetle
Mr. Rime

By TM / TR

Alolan Raichu	Clefairy	Clefable
Jigglypuff	Wigglytuff	Diglett
Alolan Diglett	Dugtrio	Alolan Dugtrio
Abra	Kadabra	Alakazam
Ponyta	Galarian Ponyta	Rapidash
Galarian Rapidash	Gastly	Haunter
Gengar	Krabby	Kingler
Alolan Marowak	Chansey	Starmie
Mr. Mime	Galarian Mr. Mime	Jynx
Porygon	Galarian Articuno	Mewtwo
Mew	Natu	Xatu
Espeon	Porygon2	Blissey
Celebi	Ralts	Kirlia
Gardevoir	Shedinja	Sableye
Lunatone	Solrock	Baltoy
Claydol	Duskull	Dusclops
Metang	Metagross	Latias
Latios	Jirachi	Drifloon
Drifblim	Bronzor	Bronzong
Mime Jr.	Spiritomb	Magnezone
Togekiss	Porygon-Z	Gallade
Dusknoir	Froslass	Rotom
Heat Rotom	Wash Rotom	Frost Rotom
Fan Rotom	Mow Rotom	Uxie
Mesprit	Azelf	Cresselia
Munna	Musharna	Woobat
Swoobat	Audino	Yamask
Galarian Yamask	Cofagrigus	Archen
Archeops	Gothita	Gothorita
Gothitelle	Solosis	Duosion
Reuniclus	Vanillite	Vanillish
Vanilluxe	Klang	Klinklang
Elgyem	Beheeyem	Litwick
Lampent	Chandelure	Mienfoo
Mienshao	Golett	Golurk
Genesect	Espurr	Meowstic
Spritzee	Aromatisse	Inkay
Malamar	Helioptile	Heliolisk
Hawlucha	Dedenne	Carbink
Phantump	Trevenant	Pumpkaboo
Gourgeist	Diancie	Cutiefly
Ribombee	Comfey	Oranguru
Dhelmise	Tapu Lele	Nihilego
Necrozma	Stakataka	Naganadel
Scorbunny	Raboot	Cinderace
Dottler	Orbeetle	Sinistea
Polteageist	Mr. Rime	Runerigus
Indeedee	Drakloak	Dragapult
Calyrex	Calyrex (Ice Rider)	Calyrex (Shadow Rider)

By Egg Move

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Ally Switch is a redirection move that is highly-valued in Doubles. When used on your other Pokemon, it swaps places with the user.

Ally Switch and Mind Games

Ally Switch's purpose is to swap the user with its ally in order to avoid an incoming move. Bulky support Pokemon are often equipped with this move.

Switchers are paired with attackers so that it can be saved from what would otherwise be a super-effective attack from your opponent and just let the Ally Switch user take the move.

Once both parties are aware that this strategy is present in the current match, it all comes down to which player can read and predict their opponent better: Will Ally Switch be used next turn or not?

Possible Ally Switch Counters

One definite counter to Ally Switch is Taunt, as it disables the target from using status moves.

Another one would be using multi-target moves like Expanding Force, Blizzard, or even Surf or Earthquake. This would eliminate the purpose of redirection as it would hit both Pokemon on the field.

List of Redirection Moves

Ally Switch (TR83) Locations

Get from Snowslide Slope

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Ally Switch (TR83) can be found in the Snowslide Slope area of the The Crown Tundra DLC.

Snowslide Slope Map and Obtainable Pokemon

Purchase from the Wild Area Trader

Ally Switch (TR83) is available to purchase from the Watt Traders in the Wild Area for 2000 Watts.

The Watt Traders' selection of TM and TRs changes everyday so make sure to check what's in stock!

How to Farm Watts Quickly

A Possible Drop from Max Raids

It's also possible to get Ally Switch (TR83) from Psychic-type Max Raid dens as a reward for defeating or catching the resident Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon.

How to Max Raid With Friends

Get from the Cram-o-Matic

It's also possible to get Ally Switch (TR83) from the Cram-o-Matic, although the chances are still low even when using the right items.

How to Use the Cram-o-Matic

Pokemon Sword and Shield Related Links

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