Skill Swap is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation 3.
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 3 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | The user swaps special abilities with the target. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user employs its psychic power to swap abilities with the foe. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
TM / HM
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald · Colosseum · XD · FireRed / LeafGreen · Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | TM48 |
|---|---|
| Sword / Shield | TR40 |
| Scarlet / Violet | TM98 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
By TM / HM (4)
By move tutor (4)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)