NormalStatus
Swords Dance
Values in Pokémon Champions
Pow
—
Acc
—
PP
20
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
Boosts the user’s Attack stat by 2 stages.
Effects & flags
Raises Atk by 2
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | 0 |
| Gen 6–9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | 0 |
| Gen 1–5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Sneasler6.2%
Kingambit21%
Mega Golisopod38.8%
Garchomp1.9%
Excadrill3.4%
Mega Baxcalibur27.8%
Ceruledge47.8%
Mega Absol Z12.5%
Mega Mawile30%
Mega Blaziken8.4%
Aegislash6.4%
Baxcalibur13.1%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Garchomp12.3%Mega Golisopod27.5%
Mimikyu86.5%
Rillaboom10.5%Baxcalibur29.2%Aegislash34.8%Kingambit58.4%Mega Baxcalibur27.2%Sneasler63.4%
Cinderace1.9%Mega Absol Z68.5%Ceruledge84%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Iron Hands0%
Ursaluna0.9%
Zacian (Crowned Sword)16.2%
Flamigo0.5%Kingambit0.6%Baxcalibur99.8%
Rayquaza47%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Kingambit97.9%
Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)47.8%
Landorus (Therian Forme)10.2%
Iron Valiant28.5%
Samurott (Hisuian Form)18.5%Cinderace1%
Gliscor40.9%
Ogerpon15.3%Ceruledge97.5%Rillaboom60.6%
Weavile67.4%Excadrill61%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)16.3%Ursaluna14.3%Iron Hands11%Sneasler3.9%Kingambit43.2%Excadrill4.2%
Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask)5.4%Baxcalibur56.1%
Scizor27.1%Garchomp5.4%
Iron Boulder17.7%
Tinkaton0.2%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move207 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Swords Dance?
Swords Dance is a Normal-type Status move.
What does Swords Dance do?
Boosts the user’s Attack stat by 2 stages.
Which Pokémon can learn Swords Dance?
207 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Sandshrew, Sandslash.