Spacial Rend (move)

Spacial Rend あくうせつだん Subspace Tear

Battles Type  Dragon Category  Special PP  5 (max. 8) Power  100 Accuracy  95% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation IV Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Judge's Voltage goes up.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Jamming  0   A very appealing move, but after using this move, the user is more easily startled.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Spacial Rend (Japanese: あくうせつだん Subspace Tear) is a damage-dealing Dragon-type move introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature move of Palkia.

Effect

Generations IV to VII

Spacial Rend deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio.

Spacial Rend can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining extra three appeal points if the move Focus Energy was used in the prior turn.

Generation VIII onwards

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Spacial Rend could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it can be selected and functions as it did in previous generations.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Spacial Rend's base power was reduced to 90. If used by Origin Forme Palkia, Spacial Rend has a base power of 80, an accuracy of 85%, and a critical hit stage of +2, alongside a unique animation.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Category  Special PP  5 Agile Strong Power  90  75  110 Accuracy  95%  95%  100% Action speed modifier Self  0  0  +5 Target  0  +3  0 Additional effect Crit. stage  +1  +1  +2    ?  ?    ?  ? Has a high critical-hit ratio

Origin Forme Palkia

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Category  Special PP  5 Agile Strong Power  80  65  100 Accuracy  85%  85%  95% Action speed modifier Self  0  0  +5 Target  0  +3  0 Additional effect Crit. stage  +2  +2  +3    ?  ?    ?  ? Has a very high critical-hit ratio

Description

Games Description DPPtHGSSPBR The user tears the foe along with the space around it. This move has a high critical-hit ratio. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSP The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily. LA SV The user tears the target along with the space around it. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII			IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	LA	SV
0484		Palkia All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	40DPPt 46HGSS	46	46	46	80	40	60	80
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0491		Darkrai		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Cinema Darkrai Toys "R" Us Darkrai Nintendo World Store Darkrai Alamos Darkrai Nintendo of Korea Darkrai
0493		Arceus		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Cinema Arceus Michina Arceus Toys "R" Us Arceus
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Spacial Rend deals damage to all enemies in the room. The move has an increased critical hit ratio (30% in the Explorers and Adventure Squad series).

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDTDS 15 - 5 - 80% - Entire room Enemy Yes BSL 15 - 5 - 56% - Entire room Enemy Yes SMD 37 50 12 30 90% 98% Entire room Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Palkia is available in a special mission. Palkia's Spacial Rend distorts Almia, causing many strange things to happen, such as people warping when they pass through doors and fishermen fishing on sand or lava. While being captured, Palkia uses Spacial Rend to warp the capture location at timed intervals, causing effects such as flames or ice spurting from the ground.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Spacial Rend

★★★★★
Attack power	77.65977
Charge time	0.98 seconds
Range type	Wide Shot
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	3%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Spacial Rend	Special	3	—	85	102	95%	An opponent	—	Critical hits land more easily.	Cyrus & Palkia
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Emotional Void Spacial Rend	Special	Default 6★ EX		200	240	An opponent All opponents		—	Critical hits land more easily.	Cyrus & Palkia

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Spacial Rend is a Charged Attack that will be available on Febuary 24th, 2024. Its Adventure Effect outside of battle can extend the radius of players' reach for finding wild Pokémon. It costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Palkia Candy and lasts for 10 minutes.

Spacial Rend
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 160 Energy cost 100 Duration 2.5 seconds Damage window 1.37-2.95 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 95 Energy cost 50 Secondary effect Effect chance %
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

When summoned, Palkia uses Spacial Rend to flip the stage perspective temporarily. The attack can also damage fighters that make contact.

Description

Games Description MDTDS Inflicts damage on all enemies in the room. It has a high critical-hit rate. BSL おなじへやの てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる きゅうしょに あたりやすい MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages enemies in the same room. It has a high critical-hit rate.

In the anime

Main series

Pearl glowing Palkia (M10) Hitting the opponent Palkia (M18)
The user slashes the fabric of space, resulting in a wave of energy.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	The pearls on Palkia's shoulders glow pink, its eyes glow orange, and its forearm starts to gather energy, also glowing pink. It then slashes the air and releases a pink crescent-shaped blade of energy from its arm at the opponent.
Palkia (movie)	The Rise of Darkrai		Debut
A wild Palkia controlled by Cyrus	The Battle Finale of Legend!		None
A Palkia summoned by Hoopa	Hoopa and the Clash of Ages		None

Pokémon Generations

Palkia
The user slashes the fabric of space, resulting in a wave of energy.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	The pearls on Palkia's shoulders rapidly flash pink before staying that way and one of its forearms and hands gather pink energy around them. It then slashes the air and releases a pink crescent-shaped blade of energy from its hand and forearm at the opponent.
A wild Palkia	The New World		Debut

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Palkia Charging Attacking
The user slashes at the foe, leaving behind a dimensional line.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Palkia slashes at the foe, leaving behind a dimensional line.
Palkia (movie)	The Rise of Darkrai		Debut
A Palkia summoned by Hoopa	Hoopa and the Clash of Ages		None

Pokémon Adventures

Palkia
The user tears a hole in dimensions.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Palkia slashes the air in front of it with its claws. A hole in space that leads to a different location then opens up where Palkia slashed.
Palkia (Adventures)	Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia III		Debut

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Palkia
The user slashes at the foe, leaving behind a dimensional line.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Palkia slashes at the foe, leaving behind a dimensional line.
A Trainer's Palkia	Defeat the Legends!!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	DP	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	BW	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Spacial Rend and Aeroblast are variations of one another, and are both the signature moves of a game mascot.
• When used by Origin Forme Palkia, Spacial Rend has the highest base critical hit rate of all moves.
• Spacial Rend is the only signature move of the Pokémon of Myth that has its base power reduced when used by one of the member's Origin Formes.
• In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Palkia's Spacial Rend animation changes depending if it's on its standard or Origin Form.
• During Origin Form Palkia and Arceus's boss battles in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, both can use a charged, undodgeable version of Spacial Rend, but this attack can be cancelled by hitting them with Space and Mysterious Balms respectively, eventually stunning them.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 亞空裂斬 Agūng Lihtjáam * 隔空切斷 Gaakgūng Chitdyuhn * Mandarin 亞空裂斬 / 亚空裂斩 Yǎkōng Lièzhǎn / Yàkōng Lièzhǎn * 隔空切斷 Gékōng Qiēduàn * Dutch Ruimtekloof French Spatio-Rift German Raumschlag Greek Χωρικό Σχίσμα Chorikó Schísma Indonesian Membelah Ruang Italian Fendispazio Korean 공간절단 Gonggan Jeoldan Polish Kosmiczny Wybuch Portuguese Brazil Laceração Espacial (TCG) Fenda do Espaço (anime) Portugal Rutura Espacial Romanian Spacial Rend Spanish Latin America Corte Espacial Spain Corte Vacío Vietnamese Xé Toạc Không Gian

Variations of the move Aeroblast
Aeroblast • Spacial Rend

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