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Expanding Force

Expanding Force

Psychic-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move’s power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Dottler

Galar #11

BugPsychic
Move Tutor

Orbeetle

Galar #12

BugPsychic
Move Tutor

Baltoy

Galar #82

GroundPsychic
Move Tutor

Claydol

Galar #83

GroundPsychic
Move Tutor

Munna

Galar #90

Psychic
Move Tutor

Musharna

Galar #91

Psychic
Move Tutor

Natu

Galar #92

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Xatu

Galar #93

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Bronzor

Galar #118

SteelPsychic
Move Tutor

Bronzong

Galar #119

SteelPsychic
Move Tutor

Ralts

Galar #120

PsychicFairy
Move Tutor

Kirlia

Galar #121

PsychicFairy
Move Tutor

Gardevoir

Galar #122

PsychicFairy
Move Tutor

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
Move Tutor

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Raichu Alola

Galar #195

ElectricPsychic
Move Tutor

Espeon

Galar #200

Psychic
Move Tutor

Espurr

Galar #208

Psychic
Move Tutor

Meowstic

Galar #209

Psychic
Move Tutor

Meowstic Female

Galar #209

Psychic
Move Tutor

Hatenna

Galar #241

Psychic
Move Tutor

Hattrem

Galar #242

Psychic
Move Tutor

Hatterene

Galar #243

PsychicFairy
Move Tutor

Gothita

Galar #267

Psychic
Move Tutor

Gothorita

Galar #268

Psychic
Move Tutor

Gothitelle

Galar #269

Psychic
Move Tutor

Solosis

Galar #270

Psychic
Move Tutor

Duosion

Galar #271

Psychic
Move Tutor

Reuniclus

Galar #272

Psychic
Move Tutor

Elgyem

Galar #277

Psychic
Move Tutor

Beheeyem

Galar #278

Psychic
Move Tutor

Inkay

Galar #290

DarkPsychic
Move Tutor

Malamar

Galar #291

DarkPsychic
Move Tutor

Sigilyph

Galar #297

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Ponyta Galar

Galar #333

Psychic
Move Tutor

Rapidash Galar

Galar #334

PsychicFairy
Move Tutor

Indeedee Female

Galar #337

PsychicNormal
Move Tutor

Indeedee

Galar #337

PsychicNormal
Move Tutor

Oranguru

Galar #342

NormalPsychic
Move Tutor

Mr. Mime

Galar #365

PsychicFairy
Move Tutor

Mr. Mime Galar

Galar #365

IcePsychic
Move Tutor

Mr. Rime

Galar #366

IcePsychic
Move Tutor

Darmanitan Zen

Galar #368

FirePsychic
Move Tutor

Darmanitan Standard

Galar #368

Fire
Move Tutor

Darmanitan

Galar #368

Fire
Move Tutor

Slowpoke

Armor #1

WaterPsychic
Move Tutor

Slowpoke Galar

Armor #1

Psychic
Move Tutor

Slowbro

Armor #2

WaterPsychic
Move Tutor

Slowbro Galar

Armor #2

PoisonPsychic
Move Tutor

Slowking

Armor #3

WaterPsychic
Move Tutor

Slowking Galar

Armor #3

PoisonPsychic
Move Tutor

Wigglytuff

Armor #13

NormalFairy
Move Tutor

Kadabra

Armor #32

Psychic
Move Tutor

Alakazam

Armor #33

Psychic
Move Tutor

Starmie

Armor #99

WaterPsychic
Move Tutor

Exeggutor

Armor #206

GrassPsychic
Move Tutor

Jynx

Crown #14

IcePsychic
Move Tutor

Metang

Crown #130

SteelPsychic
Move Tutor

Metagross

Crown #131

SteelPsychic
Move Tutor

Steel Beam

Steel

Steel Roller

Steel
PsychicSpecial

Expanding Force

Psychic-type move

Move #

797

Introduced

Generation VIII

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus
TR12
--30171

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15156

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20113

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Calm MindPsychicStatus--20226

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

ConfusionPsychicSpecial

-

501002577

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--2029

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial

-

1001001517

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Eerie SpellPsychicSpecial

-

8010051

The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also removes 3 PP from the target’s last move.

ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial

-

801002036

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Freezing GlarePsychicSpecial

-

90100101

The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen.

Future SightPsychicSpecial1201001090

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

GravityPsychicStatus

-

--516

This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can’t be used.

Guard SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1018

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Guard SwapPsychicStatus--1063

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Heal PulsePsychicStatus

-

--1033

The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Healing WishPsychicStatus

-

--1021

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status conditions cured.

HypnosisPsychicStatus

-

-602050

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

ImprisonPsychicStatus--10188

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

InstructPsychicStatus

-

--151

The user instructs the target to use the target’s last move again.

KinesisPsychicStatus

-

-80152

The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30300

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Lunar DancePsychicStatus

-

--101

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.

Luster PurgePsychicSpecial

-

9510051

The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Magic CoatPsychicStatus

-

--1512

Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.

Magic PowderPsychicStatus

-

-100201

The user scatters a cloud of magic powder that changes the target to Psychic type.

Magic RoomPsychicStatus--10120

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial

-

-1002032

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Mist BallPsychicSpecial

-

7010051

A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Photon GeyserPsychicSpecial

-

10010053

The user attacks a target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts Attack or Sp. Atk damage—whichever stat is higher for the user.

Power SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1017

The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.

Power SwapPsychicStatus--1068

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Power TrickPsychicStatus

-

--108

The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat.

Prismatic LaserPsychicSpecial

-

160100103

The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can’t move on the next turn.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial

-

651002057

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010264

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical851001047

The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus--1040

This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.

Psycho CutPsychicPhysical701002053

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus

-

-1001012

Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status conditions to the target.

PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010163

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

PsystrikePsychicSpecial

-

100100101

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

ReflectPsychicStatus--20179

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

RestPsychicStatus--5778

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Role PlayPsychicStatus

-

--1010

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s Ability.

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10103

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Speed SwapPsychicStatus--1027

The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.

Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010173

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

TeleportPsychicStatus

-

--2016

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees.

TrickPsychicStatus-10010142

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5117

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--10159

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015208

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

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