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Read this article to find out every new move featured in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read about regular moves, Max Moves, & G-Max Moves!!!

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Steel Beam

Steel Beam
TypeSteel
CategorySpecial
Power140
EffectDeals great damage, but halves the user's HP.
Pokemon
That Can Use It

Obstruct

Obstruct
EffectTaunts the Pokemon and blocks its attacks.
Pokemon
That Can Use It

Meteor Assault

Sirfetchd
EffectAttacks the opponent using its leek as a lance. It deals great damage, but the user is unable to move the next turn.
Pokemon
That Can Use It

Breaking Swipe

Breaking Swipe
EffectAfter dealing damage, lowers the attack of all enemies hit.
Pokemon
That Can Use It

Aura Wheel

Aura Wheel
Typeelectric (Full Belly Mode)
dark(Hangry Mode)
EffectChanges type according to Morpeko's form.
Pokemonn
That Can Use It
Morpeko (Full Belly Mode)Morpeko
(Full Belly Mode)
Morpeko (Hangry Mode)Morpeko
(Hangry Mode)

Max Moves

What Are Max Moves?

Max Moves are used by Dynamax Pokemon & change automatically depending on the moves a Pokemon already knows. For example, all Normal-type attacking moves will become Max Strike when the Pokemon transforms.

Check Out Max Moves Here!

Max Moves Have Additional Effects

All Max Moves will have a secondary effect of some sort, like increasing your allies' attack, changing the weather, etc.

Max Guard

Max Guard
CategoryStatus
EffectProtects against both normal moves and Max Moves.

Max Strike

Max Strike
Type Normal
EffectDeals damage and lowers the target's speed.

Max Geyser

Max Geyser
Typewater
EffectChanges the weather to rain after dealing damage.

Max Lightning

Max Lightning
Typeelectric
EffectChanges the terrain to Electric after dealing damage.

Max Hailstorm

Max Ice
TypeIce
EffectChanges the weather to hail after dealing damage.

Max Knuckle

Max Knuckle
TypeFighting Icon
EffectAfter dealing damage, raise the attack of all allies.

G-Max Moves

What Are G-Max Moves?

G-Max moves are only usable by Gigantamax Pokemon and they are even stronger than Max Moves! Their effects are different depending on the move, and their secondary effects are also extremely powerful.

G-Max Stonesurge

G-Max Stonesurge
Typewater
EffectDeal damage and scatter sharp rocks around opponent.
Pokemon That Use It

G-Max Wind Rage

G-Max Wind Rage
TypeFlying
EffectDeal damage and remove any effects of opponent (ex. Reflect, Light Screen).
Pokemon That Use It

G-Max Finale

G-Max Finale
TypeFairy
EffectDeal damage to opponent and heal all Pokemon on your side.
Pokemon That Use It

G-Max Volt Crash

G-Max Volt Crash
Typeelectric
EffectDeal damage to opponents and paralyze them.
Pokemon That Use It

G-Max Cuddle

G-Max Cuddle
TypeNormal
EffectDeal damage to opponents. Opposite gender opponents become infatuated.
Pokemon That Use It

G-Max Wildfire

G-Max Wildfire
Typefire
EffectAll non-fire types take damage for four turns.
Pokemon That Use It

G-Max Gold Rush

G-Max Gold Rush
TypeNormal
EffectConfuses all targets and earns an in-game cash bonus.
Pokemon That Use It

G-Max Befuddle

G-Max Befuddle
Typebug
EffectDeals damage and causes poison, paralysis, or asleep status.
Pokemon That Use It

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