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Breaking Swipe

In Pokémon ChampionsGen VIII

Game

Pokémon Champions

DragonPhysical

100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.

Power: 60
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 15
Hits: Both foes (spread move)

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How it works in Champions

Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1 .

Makes contact

“The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Makes contact: Rough Skin, Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet hurt the attacker; Protective Pads prevents it.Contact moves
Hits both opponents in Doubles, at 0.75× damage each.Spread moves
Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
Can't be used through: Metronome.

Who runs Breaking Swipe on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown, not the in-game ladder.