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Sheer Cold

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Sheer Cold in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ice-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Move text

The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.

Move details

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

30

PP

5

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

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Aurora Veil

This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm.

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Avalanche

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

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Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

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Freeze Shock

On the second turn, the user hits the target with electrically charged ice. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Ice

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Freeze-Dry

The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.

Ice

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Frost Breath

The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.

Ice

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Glacial Lance

The user attacks by hurling a blizzard-cloaked icicle lance at opposing Pokémon.

Ice

-

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Glaciate

The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This lowers their Speed stats.

Ice

-

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Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

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Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice

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Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

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Ice Burn

On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the target with a burn.

Ice

-

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Ice Fang

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

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Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

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Ice Shard

The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

Ice

-

401003031
Icicle Crash

The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Ice

-

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Icicle Spear

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

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Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

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Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice

-

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Powder Snow

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon.

Ice

-

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Triple Axel

A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.

Ice

-

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