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Pokemon Sword and Shield - Mind Reader

This is an article for the move Mind Reader 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.

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Mind Reader - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Normal Image
Category Pokemon Status Image
Power -
Accuracy -
PP 5
Effect The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
Max Move Max Guard
Power: -

Pokemon That Learn Mind Reader

By Default

PoliwrathPoliwrath

By Level Up

HitmonleeHitmonlee ArticunoArticuno Galarian ArticunoGalarian Articuno
NincadaNincada NinjaskNinjask ShedinjaShedinja
MagearnaMagearna

By TM / TR

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

By Egg Move

PoliwagPoliwag PoliwhirlPoliwhirl PoliwrathPoliwrath
HitmonleeHitmonlee HitmonchanHitmonchan PolitoedPolitoed
TyrogueTyrogue HitmontopHitmontop RioluRiolu
LucarioLucario ShelmetShelmet AccelgorAccelgor

By Move Tutor

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

Competitive Analysis

Mind Reader is a status Normal-type move that works like Lock-On, where it ensures that the next move the user will use on the target will hit.

This move also guarantees one-hit KO moves will land, despite having low accuracy.

A great example of using this move is using Mind Reader on a target and using Hypnosis on the next turn to guarantee sleep.

As for Articuno, you can mix Mind Reader and Sheer Cold to instantly eliminate a target! Although take note that these strategies are very predictable.

Additionally, Mind Reader will fail if used on a semi-invulnerable target, like those in the middle of Dig or Fly.

Articuno - Moveset & Best Build for Ranked Battle

Mind Reader Locations

Mind Reader is only available by Default, Level Up, or via Egg Move.

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