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Brutal Swing

Brutal Swing

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
DarkPhysical

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM97

TM97

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Hattrem

Galar #242

Psychic
Start

Hattrem

Galar #242

Psychic
Start

Hatterene

Galar #243

PsychicFairy
Start

Sandaconda

Galar #313

Ground
Start

Silicobra

Galar #312

Ground
10

Stufful

Galar #94

NormalFighting
12

Bewear

Galar #95

NormalFighting
12

Dracovish

Galar #376

WaterDragon
14

Yamask Galar

Galar #327

GroundGhost
16

Runerigus

Galar #328

GroundGhost
16

Farfetch’d Galar

Galar #218

Fighting
20

Sirfetch’d

Galar #219

Fighting
20

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Technical Records.
PokémonTypeMethod

Rillaboom

Galar #3

Grass
TM/TR

Skwovet

Galar #24

Normal
TM/TR

Greedent

Galar #25

Normal
TM/TR

Shiftry

Galar #41

GrassDark
TM/TR

Diggersby

Galar #49

NormalGround
TM/TR

Delibird

Galar #78

IceFlying
TM/TR

Stufful

Galar #94

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Bewear

Galar #95

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Kingler

Galar #99

Water
TM/TR

Hitmontop

Galar #110

Fighting
TM/TR

Drifloon

Galar #124

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Drifblim

Galar #125

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Gyarados

Galar #145

WaterFlying
TM/TR

Milotic

Galar #153

Water
TM/TR

Sizzlipede

Galar #159

FireBug
TM/TR

Centiskorch

Galar #160

FireBug
TM/TR

Excadrill

Galar #167

GroundSteel
TM/TR

Timburr

Galar #171

Fighting
TM/TR

Gurdurr

Galar #172

Fighting
TM/TR

Conkeldurr

Galar #173

Fighting
TM/TR

Onix

Galar #178

RockGround
TM/TR

Steelix

Galar #179

SteelGround
TM/TR

Ferrothorn

Galar #190

GrassSteel
TM/TR

Gourgeist

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Average

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Large

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Small

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Gourgeist Super

Galar #192

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Raichu

Galar #195

Electric
TM/TR

Farfetch’d Galar

Galar #218

Fighting
TM/TR

Farfetch’d

Galar #218

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Sirfetch’d

Galar #219

Fighting
TM/TR

Barbaracle

Galar #235

RockWater
TM/TR

Hattrem

Galar #242

Psychic
TM/TR

Hatterene

Galar #243

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Weezing Galar

Galar #251

PoisonFairy
TM/TR

Rhydon

Galar #265

GroundRock
TM/TR

Rhyperior

Galar #266

GroundRock
TM/TR

Escavalier

Galar #274

BugSteel
TM/TR

Drapion

Galar #286

PoisonDark
TM/TR

Malamar

Galar #291

DarkPsychic
TM/TR

Mawile

Galar #295

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Cufant

Galar #302

Steel
TM/TR

Copperajah

Galar #303

Steel
TM/TR

Silicobra

Galar #312

Ground
TM/TR

Sandaconda

Galar #313

Ground
TM/TR

Heatmor

Galar #317

Fire
TM/TR

Heliolisk

Galar #319

ElectricNormal
TM/TR

Flygon

Galar #323

GroundDragon
TM/TR

Haxorus

Galar #326

Dragon
TM/TR

Yamask Galar

Galar #327

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Runerigus

Galar #328

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Honedge

Galar #330

SteelGhost
TM/TR

Doublade

Galar #331

SteelGhost
TM/TR

Aegislash

Galar #332

SteelGhost
TM/TR

Aegislash Blade

Galar #332

SteelGhost
TM/TR

Aegislash Shield

Galar #332

SteelGhost
TM/TR

Trevenant

Galar #339

GhostGrass
TM/TR

Oranguru

Galar #342

NormalPsychic
TM/TR

Passimian

Galar #343

Fighting
TM/TR

Clanging Scales

Dragon

Aurora Veil

Ice
DarkPhysical

Brutal Swing

Dark-type move

Move #

693

Introduced

Generation VII

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM97

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical
TM58
6010010161

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Beat UpDarkPhysical-1001052

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025152

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015144

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015153

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical851001021

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020150

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

False SurrenderDarkPhysical

-

80-102

The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.

Fiery WrathDarkSpecial

-

90100101

The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001525

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010316

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015118

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--1541

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Jaw LockDarkPhysical

-

80100102

This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

651002049

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Lash OutDarkPhysical

-

75100581

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001032

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20122

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595103

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001560

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

ObstructDarkStatus

-

-100101

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker’s Defense stat.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002010

With a parting threat, the user lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010240

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001010

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

QuashDarkStatus

-

-100157

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

SnarlDarkSpecial55951594

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100570

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001018

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TauntDarkStatus-10020224

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025269

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Throat ChopDarkPhysical801001592

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--203

All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

TormentDarkStatus

-

-1001523

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Wicked BlowDarkPhysical

-

7510052

The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

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