Solar Blade
Effect Summary
Deals damage and requires a turn to charge before attacking.
Detailed Effect
Solar Blade will absorb light (this does nothing except display a message) on the first turn and deal damage on the second turn.
The user is unable to switch out until Solar Blade has been completed or is interrupted. No PP is deducted until the move has been completed.
Solar Blade only counts as the last used move if it is completed.
During harsh sunlight
or when holding a
Power Herb
, Solar Blade executes in one turn.
The user is unable to switch out until Solar Blade has been completed or is interrupted. No PP is deducted until the move has been completed.
Solar Blade only counts as the last used move if it is completed.
During harsh sunlight

- In this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
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SWSH
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light and fills a blade with the light’s energy, attacking the target on the next turn.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Charging
Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a
Power Herb
.
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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