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List of Switching Moves

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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 Switching Moves

Moves that Switch the User Out

Moves Type Effect
Baton Pass Pokemon Normal Image The user switchers places with a party Pokemon in waiting and passes along any stat changes
Flip Turn Pokemon Water Image After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting.
Parting Shot Pokemon Dark Image With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokmeon.
Teleport Pokemon Psychic Image The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees.
U-turn Pokemon Bug Image After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in wating.
Volt Switch Pokemon Electric Image After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in wating.

Moves that Switch the Target Out

Moves Type Effect
Circle Throw Pokemon Fighting Image The target is thrown, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokemon
Dragon Tail Pokemon Dragon Image The target is knocked away, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. This ends a battle if you are against a wild Pokemon
Roar Pokemon Normal Image The target is scared off, and a different Poemon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokemon.
Whirlwind Pokemon Normal Image The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

What are Switching Moves

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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.

Switch Out Mechanics

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.

Counters to Switching Moves

Abilities that Counter Switching Moves

Ability Description
Suction Cups Negates all moves that force switching out.

Moves that Counter Switching Moves

Moves Type Effect
Ingrain Pokemon Grass Image The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it's rooted, it can't swich out.

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List of Moves
List of All New Moves (Crown Tundra Updated)
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PoisonPoison GroundGround FlyingFlying
PsychicPsychic BugBug RockRock
GhostGhost DragonDragon DarkDark
SteelSteel FairyFairy NormalNormal
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Moves that Never Miss Moves that Set Entry Hazards Moves that Ignore Abilities
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
List of Priority Moves

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