Swift
Not in Pokémon ChampionsGen I
Game
Scarlet & Violet
NormalSpecial
This move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.
- Power
- 60
- Accuracy
- —
- PP
- 20
- Hits
- Both foes (spread move)
Changes over time
How Swift changed from game to game, newest first.
- Gen IV
Became Special (the physical/special split)
- Gen III
This move does not check accuracy. added: Hits foes.
- Gen II
This move does not check
dropped: accuracy and hits even if the target is using Dig or Fly.added: accuracy.
Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.
See it in the games
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How it works in Gen IX
This move does not check accuracy.
“Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Hits both opponents in Doubles, at 0.75× damage each.Spread moves
- Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.
Who learns Swift
It isn’t in Pokémon Champions.