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Pokemon Who Can Learn Shadow Force

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This is an article for the move Shadow Force 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.

Shadow Force - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Ghost Image
Category Pokemon Physical Image
Power 120
Accuracy 100
PP 5
Effect The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Max Move Max Phantasm
Power: ?

Pokemon That Learn Shadow Force

By Default

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

By Level Up

GiratinaGiratina Giratina (Origin Forme)Giratina (Origin Forme)

By TM / TR

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

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

Shadow Force is the signature move of Giratina and it is recommended to use this move when using Giratina due to its high damage and perfect accuracy. This also has the has the secondary effect of hitting even if the target protects itself, which can be useful in hitting against protection moves which are prevalent in the current meta.

Keep in mind that while strong, the opposing Pokemon may simply switch into a Normal-type Pokemon to take advantage of the type immunity. Shadow Claw is a good alternative; though weaker, it doesn't take two turns to deal damage.

Shadow Force Locations

Shadow Force is the signature move of Giratina and can only be learned by this Pokemon.

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