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Pokemon Who Can Learn Recycle

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Pokemon Sword and Shield - Recycle

This is an article for the move Recycle 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.

Recycle - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Normal Image
Category Pokemon Status Image
Power -
Accuracy -
PP 10
Effect The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Max Move Max Guard
Power: -

Pokemon That Learn Recycle

By Default

Galarian Mr. MimeGalarian Mr. Mime SnorlaxSnorlax Porygon2Porygon2
Porygon-ZPorygon-Z GarbodorGarbodor FlappleFlapple
AppletunAppletun Mr. RimeMr. Rime

By Level Up

Mr. MimeMr. Mime PorygonPorygon Mime Jr.Mime Jr.
MunchlaxMunchlax TrubbishTrubbish KlefkiKlefki

By TM / TR

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

By Egg Move

ApplinApplin FlappleFlapple AppletunAppletun

By Move Tutor

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

Competitive Analysis

Recycle is used mainly by bulky Pokemon holding HP-recovering berries to recover health again and again.

As long as Recycle users can manage not to get knocked out, it can keep on recycling berries until it runs out of PP.

If the setup involved is too complicated for your strategy, you can opt for Recover instead, as it is much straightforward to use.

Recycle Counters

Pokemon with Unnerve will not stop Recycle from being used, but it will stop opposing Pokemon from eating any berries while the Ability is active in play.

Additionally, you can disrupt the previously-mentioned strategy by using Trick and replacing the Recycle user's berry with a non-consumable item.

Recycle Locations

Recycle is only available by Default, Level Up, or via Egg Moves.

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