Generation II · Move No. 207

Swagger

Swagger is a Normal-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Power
85% Accuracy
15 PP
#0207 Swagger
Overview

Move description

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages, then confuses it. If the target’s Attack cannot be raised by two stages, the confusion is not applied.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation II Johto
Category No damage; inflicts status ailment; raises target’s stats
Priority 0
Condition Confusion
Turns 2–5

Stat changes

Attack +2

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Swagger

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