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List of One-Hit Knockout Moves

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This is a list of one-hit knockout moves in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about these moves, their interaction with abilities, items, and their effects in battle.

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List of One-Hit Knockout Moves
What are One-Hit Knockout Moves
Counters to One-Hit Knockout Moves
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List of One-Hit Knockout Moves

Moves	Type	Effect
Fissure		The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Guillotine		A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Horn Drill		The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hts.
Sheer Cold		The target faints instantly. It's less likely to hit the target if it's used by Pokemon other than Ice types.

What are One-Hit Knockout Moves

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One-hit knockout moves are guaranteed to cause the target to faint regardless of how much HP, Defense, and Special Defense stat them have.

These moves have low accuracy compared to other moves. Additionally, these moves do not work on higher leveled Pokemon to balance it out.

Counters to One-Hit Knockout Moves

Abilities

Ability	Description
Disguise	Once per battle, the shroud that covers the Pokémon can protect it from an attack.
Sturdy	It cannot be knocked out with one hit.
Wonder Guard	Only supereffective moves will hit.

Items

Item	Effect
Focus Band	An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP.
Focus Sash	An item to be held by a Pokemon. If the holder has full HP, it will endure a potential KO attack with 1 HP. The item then disappears.

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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
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