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This is a list of switching 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, and their effects in battle.
List of Contents
Moves | Type | Effect |
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Baton Pass | The user switchers places with a party Pokemon in waiting and passes along any stat changes | |
Flip Turn | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting. | |
Parting Shot | With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokmeon. | |
Teleport | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees. | |
U-turn | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in wating. | |
Volt Switch | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in wating. |
Moves | Type | Effect |
---|---|---|
Circle Throw | The target is thrown, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokemon | |
Dragon Tail | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. This ends a battle if you are against a wild Pokemon | |
Roar | The target is scared off, and a different Poemon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokemon. | |
Whirlwind | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
Switching moves are utility moves to get a Pokemon out of combat. These moves are often used to get a better match-up in the field.
Pokemon that used a move that switches the user out of combat will be replaced by a different Pokemon chosen by the user. Note that when you only have one Pokemon left, these moves will only do damage.
Moves that force the opponent to switch out operate similarly but have slightly different mechanics.
In competitive battle, Pokemon affected by the moves Roar and Whirlwind will be replaced by a random Pokemon from the party.
On the other hand, Pokemon affected by the moves Circle Throw and Dragon Tail will be replaced by the next Pokemon in line on the Trainer's party.
Ability | Description |
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Suction Cups | Negates all moves that force switching out. |
Moves | Type | Effect |
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Ingrain | The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it's rooted, it can't swich out. |
List of Switching Moves
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