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Pokemon Who Can Learn Ally Switch (TR83)

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Pokemon Sword and Shield - Ally Switch

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 Pokemon Psychic Image
Category Pokemon Status Image
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

KadabraKadabra AlakazamAlakazam Mr. MimeMr. Mime
Galarian Mr. MimeGalarian Mr. Mime LatiosLatios SolosisSolosis
DuosionDuosion ReuniclusReuniclus OrbeetleOrbeetle
Mr. RimeMr. Rime

By TM / TR

Alolan RaichuAlolan Raichu ClefairyClefairy ClefableClefable
JigglypuffJigglypuff WigglytuffWigglytuff DiglettDiglett
Alolan DiglettAlolan Diglett DugtrioDugtrio Alolan DugtrioAlolan Dugtrio
AbraAbra KadabraKadabra AlakazamAlakazam
PonytaPonyta Galarian PonytaGalarian Ponyta RapidashRapidash
Galarian RapidashGalarian Rapidash GastlyGastly HaunterHaunter
GengarGengar KrabbyKrabby KinglerKingler
Alolan MarowakAlolan Marowak ChanseyChansey StarmieStarmie
Mr. MimeMr. Mime Galarian Mr. MimeGalarian Mr. Mime JynxJynx
PorygonPorygon Galarian ArticunoGalarian Articuno MewtwoMewtwo
MewMew NatuNatu XatuXatu
EspeonEspeon Porygon2Porygon2 BlisseyBlissey
CelebiCelebi RaltsRalts KirliaKirlia
GardevoirGardevoir ShedinjaShedinja SableyeSableye
LunatoneLunatone SolrockSolrock BaltoyBaltoy
ClaydolClaydol DuskullDuskull DusclopsDusclops
MetangMetang MetagrossMetagross LatiasLatias
LatiosLatios JirachiJirachi DrifloonDrifloon
DrifblimDrifblim BronzorBronzor BronzongBronzong
Mime Jr.Mime Jr. SpiritombSpiritomb MagnezoneMagnezone
TogekissTogekiss Porygon-ZPorygon-Z GalladeGallade
DusknoirDusknoir FroslassFroslass RotomRotom
Heat RotomHeat Rotom Wash RotomWash Rotom Frost RotomFrost Rotom
Fan RotomFan Rotom Mow RotomMow Rotom UxieUxie
MespritMesprit AzelfAzelf CresseliaCresselia
MunnaMunna MusharnaMusharna WoobatWoobat
SwoobatSwoobat AudinoAudino YamaskYamask
Galarian YamaskGalarian Yamask CofagrigusCofagrigus ArchenArchen
ArcheopsArcheops GothitaGothita GothoritaGothorita
GothitelleGothitelle SolosisSolosis DuosionDuosion
ReuniclusReuniclus VanilliteVanillite VanillishVanillish
VanilluxeVanilluxe KlangKlang KlinklangKlinklang
ElgyemElgyem BeheeyemBeheeyem LitwickLitwick
LampentLampent ChandelureChandelure MienfooMienfoo
MienshaoMienshao GolettGolett GolurkGolurk
GenesectGenesect EspurrEspurr MeowsticMeowstic
SpritzeeSpritzee AromatisseAromatisse InkayInkay
MalamarMalamar HelioptileHelioptile HelioliskHeliolisk
HawluchaHawlucha DedenneDedenne CarbinkCarbink
PhantumpPhantump TrevenantTrevenant PumpkabooPumpkaboo
GourgeistGourgeist DiancieDiancie CutieflyCutiefly
RibombeeRibombee ComfeyComfey OranguruOranguru
DhelmiseDhelmise Tapu LeleTapu Lele NihilegoNihilego
NecrozmaNecrozma StakatakaStakataka NaganadelNaganadel
ScorbunnyScorbunny RabootRaboot CinderaceCinderace
DottlerDottler OrbeetleOrbeetle SinisteaSinistea
PolteageistPolteageist Mr. RimeMr. Rime RunerigusRunerigus
IndeedeeIndeedee DrakloakDrakloak DragapultDragapult
CalyrexCalyrex Calyrex (Ice Rider)Calyrex (Ice Rider) Calyrex (Shadow 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

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

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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

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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

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Cram-o-Matic.png
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

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