Dragon Tail
Dragon
Effect Summary
Deals damage and forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
Detailed Effect
Dragon Tail deals damage and switches the target out for the next available Pokémon.
Dragon Tail has greatly decreased priority meaning that it will move after almost all other moves.
In wild Pokémon battles the target flees if the user has a higher level than the target.
If the user faints by using this move (for example when the target is wearing a Rocky Helmet
or has the ability Rough Skin) the target will not be forced to switch out.
Dragon Tail does not force the target to switch out or flee if it has the ability Suction Cups, is under the effect of Ingrain or behind a Substitute.
Dragon Tail does not force the target to switch out or flee if it is Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed.
Dragon Tail has greatly decreased priority meaning that it will move after almost all other moves.
In wild Pokémon battles the target flees if the user has a higher level than the target.
If the user faints by using this move (for example when the target is wearing a Rocky Helmet
or has the ability Rough Skin) the target will not be forced to switch out.Dragon Tail does not force the target to switch out or flee if it has the ability Suction Cups, is under the effect of Ingrain or behind a Substitute.
Dragon Tail does not force the target to switch out or flee if it is Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed.
Description
BW
The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
B2W2
The target is knocked away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.
ORAS
XY
SM
USUM
SWSH
The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
LGPLGE
The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
Cannot selectCan selectWill select
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Force Switch Out
Forces a Pokémon to switch out.
Interactions3
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
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