Sacred Sword (move)
Sacred Sword せいなるつるぎ Sacred Sword | ||||||||||||
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Sacred Sword (Japanese: せいなるつるぎ Sacred Sword) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation V. Prior to Generation VI, it was the signature move of the Swords of Justice.
Effect
Generation V
Sacred Sword inflicts damage, ignoring the target's Defense and evasion stat changes.
Generation VI onwards
Sacred Sword's PP was changed from 20 to 15. If used by a Pokémon with Sharpness, its power is increased by 50%.
Generation VIII
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Sacred Sword cannot be selected in a battle.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Keldeo
All available forms |
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No Eggs Discovered | 43 | 43 | 43 | 49 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mineral | 47 | 47 | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mineral | 51 | 51 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mineral | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zacian
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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 breeding
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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
Sacred Sword deals damage. The enemy's stat changes in Defense and evasiveness do not affect the move's damage calculation.
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Pokémon Conquest
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Stars: ★★★★
Power: 45
Accuracy: 100%
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Effect: Unaffected by the target's stat changes |
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Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.
Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Sacred Sword is a Charged Attack that has been available since March 17, 2020.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
Pokémon Masters EX
Name | Category | Move gauge cost | MP (uses) |
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Sacred Sword | Physical | 3 | — | 90 | 108 | 100% | An opponent | — | Ignores the target's raised stats. | Scottie/Bettie & Cobalion Bianca (Champion) & Virizion | |
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White Light Sacred Sword | Physical | 3 | 1 | 200 | 240 | — | An opponent | Sure Hit | Activation Condition: When Unova Circle (Defensive) is applied to the allied field of play.
Deactivation Condition: When Unova Circle (Defensive) is no longer applied to the allied field of play. Never misses. Ignores the target's raised stats. Lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 3 stat ranks. Lowers the target's Fighting Type Rebuff by 2 ranks. |
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Name | Category | State | Base power | Max power | Target | Effect tag | Description | Playable sync pair | |||
Steps to a New Path Sacred Sword | Physical | Default | 250 | 300 | An opponent | — | No additional effect. | Bianca (Champion) & Virizion | |||
6★ EX | All opponents | ||||||||||
6★ EX with EX role | The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used. |
- Description prior to unknown version past version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Ignores the target's raised stats when attacking with this move.
Pokémon UNITE
In Pokémon UNITE, Sacred Sword is Aegislash's first move. It is obtained by evolving into Doublade at level 5 and upgrading Shadow Sneak into it instead of Shadow Claw. The user thrusts its blade into the ground, creating a triangular zone. This zone erupts with a hidden power, dealing damage to enemies in the area and throws them. Also increases boost count by 1 for each enemy hit (capped at 2 for wilds, 4 for players). At the same time as the eruption, the user slashes forward, dealing additional damage to enemies hit. For a short time after this slash hits, damage dealt by the user ignores 45% of the enemies' Defense. At level 11, this move also increases Attack by 50 for a short time after hitting enemies with the triangle attack.
Description
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In the anime
The user slices the foe with a blade. | |||
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Virizion's body glows green. Then a long, curved horn glowing with a light green aura forms on Virizion's forehead. It then slices the opponent with it. | ||
Virizion (M15) | Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice | Debut | |
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Terrakion's body glows brown. Then a long, curved horn glowing with a golden aura forms on Terrakion's forehead. It then slices the foe with it. | ||
Terrakion (M15) | Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice | None | |
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Cobalion's body glows blue. Then a long, curved horn glowing with a white aura forms from Cobalion's forehead. Cobalion then slices the opponent with it. | ||
Cobalion (M15) | Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice | None | |
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Blade Form Aegislash's sword-like body glows light blue. Aegislash then slices the opponent with it. Sometimes, its body grows longer as the move is used. | ||
Sawyer's Aegislash | Valuable Experience for All! | None | |
Wikstrom's Aegislash | Searching for Chivalry! | None |
In the manga
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In other generations
Core series games
Spin-off series games
In other languages
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- Moves
- Moves that can target any adjacent Pokémon
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- Generation V moves
- Moves in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
- Moves in Pokémon Conquest
- Charged Attacks in Pokémon GO
- Moves in Pokémon Rumble Rush
- Slicing moves
- Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet