Swift is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
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Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Normal | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | An attack that never misses. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Sword / Shield | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Legends: Arceus | Star-shaped rays are shot at the target. This attack never misses. |
| Scarlet / Violet | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
TM / HM
| Red / Green · Blue · Red / Blue · Yellow · Gold / Silver · Crystal | TM39 |
|---|---|
| Sword / Shield | TM40 |
| Scarlet / Violet | TM32 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM27 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (6)
By TM / HM (20)
By move tutor (17)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)