Swift
Normal
Effect Summary
Deals damage and never misses.
Detailed Effect
Swift deals damage and ignores
accuracy
and
evasion
checks.
Swift will not hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable stage of Bounce, Dig, Dive, Fly, Phantom Force, Shadow Force or Sky Drop.
and
evasion
checks.Swift will not hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable stage of Bounce, Dig, Dive, Fly, Phantom Force, Shadow Force or Sky Drop.
- In the Japanese version of the Gen 1 handheld games Swift will hit a Pokémon behind a Substitute or in the semi-invulnerable stage of Bounce, Dig, Dive, Fly, Phantom Force, Shadow Force or Sky Drop.
- In Gen 1-3, Swift is categorized as
Physical
Description
C
GS
An attack that never misses.
E
RS
Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
FRLG
Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle.
DP
HGSS
PL
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
B2W2
BW
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
SWSH
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Additional Information
Move Target
All Adjacent Enemiesmeans 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.
Never Misses
Ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
|---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Contest Effect
Effect | If user appeals first this turn, earns six points instead of two. |
|---|---|
Description | The appeal works great if performed first. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |