Generation II Move
Swagger
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
- —Power
- 85%Accuracy
- 15PP
- 0Priority
Swagger Battle Data
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- Status
- Power
- —
- Accuracy
- 85%
- PP
- 15
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Introduced
- Generation II
- Contest type
- Cute
Swagger 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.
“The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Status condition
- Confusion
- Duration
- 2–5 turns
Swagger Stat Changes
Changes these stats:
- Attack▲ +2 stages
Swagger TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM34Gold & SilverCrystal
- TM87Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
Swagger In Other Generations
Swagger's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun & Moon | — | 90% | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Swagger
800 Pokémon can learn Swagger.
Learn by Level Up
Learn by TM / HM
Swagger Questions & Answers
- What type is Swagger?
- Swagger is a Normal-type status move.
- What does Swagger do?
- 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.
- How many Pokémon can learn Swagger?
- 800 Pokémon can learn Swagger.
- What Pokémon can learn Swagger?
- Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, and Charmeleon, and 795 more Pokémon can learn Swagger — the full list is above.