Ally Switch (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TR
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Priority | +2 |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Machine/Record
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM51 |
|---|---|
| Sword/Shield | TR83 |
Effects
Ally Switch swaps the user with its teammate. In triple battles the user must be on either end, not in the middle.
Changes
- In Generations 5-6, Ally Switch has a priority of +1.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Psychium Z and uses its Z-Power, Ally Switch turns into Z-Ally Switch and raises Speed two stages, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Ally Switch |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サイドチェンジ (Side Change) |
| German | Seitentausch |
| French | Interversion |
| Italian | Cambiaposto |
| Spanish | Cambio Banda |
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user teleports using a strange power and switches its place with one of its allies. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The 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. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Ally Switch at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt by TR
Jigglypuff
#039 / Normal · Fairy
#039 / Normal · Fairy
Wigglytuff
#040 / Normal · Fairy
#040 / Normal · Fairy
Cofagrigus
#563 / Ghost
#563 / Ghost
Gothitelle
#576 / Psychic
#576 / Psychic
Chandelure
#609 / Ghost · Fire
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Aromatisse
#683 / Fairy
#683 / Fairy
Helioptile
#694 / Electric · Normal
#694 / Electric · Normal
Polteageist
#855 / Ghost
#855 / Ghost