Pokemon Sword and Shield - New Moves

Information on new moves in Pokemon Sword and Shield, including tutor moves, signature moves, g-max moves, and other moves.

New Moves Summary

Below are lists of new moves revealed for the Expansion Pass of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. We will update this as we go along.

Tutor Moves

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Move Move Type Power Acc PP Effects
Burning Jealousy Fire 70 100 5 The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokemon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Grassy Glide Grass 70 100 20 Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This moves always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Terrain Pulse Normal 50 100 10 The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move’s type and power changes depending on the terrain when it’s used.
Flip Turn Water 60 100 20 After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting.
Rising Voltage Electric 70 100 20 The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.
Triple Axel Ice 20 90 10 A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.
Coaching Fighting 10 The user properly coaches its ally Pokemon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.
Corrosive Gas Poison 100 40 The user surrounds everything around it with highly acidic gas and melts away items they hold.
Scorching Sands Ground 70 100 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Dual Wingbeat Flying 40 90 10 The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.
Expanding Force Psychic 80 100 10 The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move’s power goes up and damages all opposing Pokemon on Psychic Terrain.
Skitter Smack Bug 70 90 10 The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Meteor Beam Rock 120 90 10 In this two-turn attack, the user gather space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then ttacks the target on the next turn.
Poltergeist Ghost 110 90 5 The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.
Scale Shot Dragon 25 90 20 The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user’s Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.
Lash Out Dark 75 100 5 The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If its stats were lowered during the turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Steel Roller Steel 130 100 5 The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn’t turned into a terrain.
Misty Explosion Fairy 100 100 5 The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move’s power is increased on Misty Terrain.

Signature Moves

Pokemon Move Move Type Effects
Urshifu (Single Strike style) Wicked Blow Possibly Dark Guaranteed to land a critical hit on foe even with stat boosts.
Urshifu (Rapid Strike style) Surging Strikes Possibly Water Guaranteed to land a critical hit on foe even with stat boosts.
Regidrago Dragon Energy Dragon
Regieleki Thunder Cage Electric

G-Max Moves

Below is a list of G-max moves for variants of the following Pokemon that are capable of Gigantamax:

Pokemon Move Move Type Effects
Urshifu (Single Strike style) G-Max One Blow Dark Similar to Max Darkness, the move connects even on foe that used Protect or Max Guard.
Urshifu (Rapid Strike style) G-Max Rapid Flow Water Similar to Max Darkness, the move connects even on foe that used Protect or Max Guard.
Venusaur G-Max Vine Lash Grass Similar to Max Geyser, causes damage to linger for four turns on all non-grass types
Blastoise G-Max Cannonade Water Similar to Max Geyser, causes damage to linger for four turns on all non-water types.
Rillaboom G-Max Drum Solo Grass Similar to Max Overgrowth and the move ignores the enemy’s ability
Cinderace G-Max Fireball Fire Similar to Max Flare and the move ignores the enemy’s ability
Inteleon G-Max Hydrosnipe Water Similar to Max Geyser and the move ignores the enemy’s ability.

Other Moves

Coming Soon.

 

Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Article List

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Expansion Pass All Diglett Locations Gen 8 Starters
Galar Dex Pokemon Battles Walkthroughs
Beginner Guides Strategy Guides Game Database
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