Twister
Dragon-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Flavor

SpecialThe user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gyarados Galar #145 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Flapple Galar #206 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Seadra Armor #199 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Kingdra Armor #200 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Dragonair Crown #195 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Dragonite Crown #196 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Regidrago Crown #201 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Rayquaza Nat. #384 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Drampa Galar #346 | ![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() Dratini Crown #194 | ![]() | 5 |
![]() Milotic Galar #153 | ![]() | 8 |
![]() Horsea Armor #198 | ![]() | 10 |
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
![]() Wingull Galar #62 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Mantyke Galar #354 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Mantine Galar #355 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Skrelp Armor #194 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Bagon Crown #113 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Gible Crown #116 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |

SpecialTwister
Dragon-type move
Move #
239
Introduced
Generation II
Power
40
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Machine
-
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/TR | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | 48 | The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats. | |
| Clanging Scales | ![]() | Special | - | 110 | 100 | 5 | 1 | The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack. |
| Clangorous Soul | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 5 | 1 | The user raises all its stats by using some of its HP. |
| Core Enforcer | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 100 | 10 | 1 | If the Pokémon the user has inflicted damage on have already used their moves, this move eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. |
| Draco Meteor | ![]() | Special | - | 130 | 90 | 5 | 61 | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 46 | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 60 | The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws. | |
| Dragon Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 61 | The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats. | |
| Dragon Darts | ![]() | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 10 | 1 | The user attacks twice using Dreepy. If there are two targets, this move hits each target once. |
| Dragon Energy | ![]() | Special | - | 150 | 100 | 5 | 1 | Converting its life-force into power, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power. |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | 102 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. | |
| Dragon Rush | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 75 | 10 | 30 | The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Dragon Tail | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | 90 | 10 | 24 | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Dual Chop | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 90 | 15 | 9 | The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| Dynamax Cannon | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 100 | 5 | 2 | The user unleashes a strong beam from its core. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed. |
| Eternabeam | ![]() | Special | - | 160 | 90 | 5 | 2 | This is Eternatus’s most powerful attack in its original form. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | 113 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. | |
| Roar of Time | ![]() | Special | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1 | The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| Scale Shot | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 90 | 20 | 67 | The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user’s Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat. |
| Spacial Rend | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 95 | 5 | 1 | The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily. |





















































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