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Ally Switch

Ally Switch is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation 5.

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.

GenerationTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriority
Generation 5PsychicStatus——15+2
Generation 6PsychicStatus——15+2
Generation 7PsychicStatus——15+2
Generation 8PsychicStatus——15+2
Generation 9PsychicStatus——15+2

In-game descriptions

Black / White · Black 2 / White 2The user teleports using a strange power and switches its place with one of its allies.
X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: ArceusThe user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.
Scarlet / VioletThe user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM / HM

Black / White · Black 2 / White 2TM51
Sword / ShieldTR83

Pokémon that learn it

All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.

By TM / HM (3)

By breeding (1)

By move tutor (2)

Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)