Swagger

Type
Gen.
2
Power
???
Accuracy
85%
PP
15
Priority
0
Category
Statuscategory img

Effect Summary

Raises the target's Attack stat img by two stages and confuses status condition img the target.

Detailed Effect

Swagger confuses status condition img the target and raises the target's Attack stat img by two stages.
Stats stat img can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
If the target's Attack stat img is already at +6 stages it can still become confused status condition img.
If the target is already confused, its Attack can still be raised.
If both effects can not apply either effect, Swagger fails.
  • In Gen 2 Swagger does not confuse status condition img the target if its Attack stat img is already at +6 stages (or -6 stages with Contrary).
  • In Gen 2-6 Swagger has 90% accuracy stat img

Description

GS
C
Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
RS
E
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
FRLG
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its ATTACK.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
COL
B2W2
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent 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
Bad Stat IncreaseRaises an enemy's stats.
ConfusionCauses the target to become confused.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
ReflectableThis move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
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Swagger
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いばる (Ibaru)
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Vantardise
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Bullo
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Contoneo
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뽐내기 (Ppomnaegi)
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虛張聲勢 / 虚张声势 (Xūzhāngshēngshì / Hēuijēungsīngsai)

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Machine

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Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionCute
ColorPink
FlavorSweet

Contest Effect

EffectIf user appeals first this turn, earns six points instead of two.
DescriptionThe appeal works great if performed first.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionPrevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Appeal❤️❤️