King’s Shield

Steel-type status move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Status

Move text

The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also harshly lowers the Attack stat of any attacker who makes direct contact.

Details

Introduced

Generation VI

Power

Accuracy

Priority

Makes contact?

Machine

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.


Aegislash #681		Start
Aegislash Blade #681		Start

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.


Smeargle #70		Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Smeargle #70		Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

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Other moves that share this move type.

Move	Class	TM	Power	Acc.	PP	Pokémon	Description
Anchor Shot	Physical	-	80	100	20	2	The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee.
Autotomize	Status	-	-	-	15	53	The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.
Bullet Punch	Physical	-	40	100	30	24	The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
Corkscrew Crash	Physical	-	-	-	1	0	Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.
Corkscrew Crash	Special	-	-	-	1	0	Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.
Doom Desire	Special	-	140	100	5	2	Two turns after this move is used, a concentrated bundle of light blasts the target.
Flash Cannon	Special	TM91	80	100	10	153	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Gear Grind	Physical	-	50	85	15	4	The user attacks by throwing steel gears at its target twice.
Gear Up	Status	-	-	-	20	4	The user engages its gears to raise the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.
Gyro Ball	Physical	TM74	-	100	5	132	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
Heavy Slam	Physical	-	-	100	10	44	The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	-	15	267	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Head	Physical	-	80	100	15	224	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Tail	Physical	-	100	75	15	390	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Magnet Bomb	Physical	-	60	-	20	10	The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack never misses.
Metal Burst	Physical	-	-	100	10	20	The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.
Metal Claw	Physical	-	50	95	35	74	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Metal Sound	Status	-	-	85	40	61	A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Meteor Mash	Physical	-	90	90	10	9	The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Mirror Shot	Special	-	65	85	10	21	The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.
Searing Sunraze Smash	Physical	-	200	-	1	0	Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.
Shift Gear	Status	-	-	-	10	7	The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack stat and sharply raising its Speed stat.
Smart Strike	Physical	TM67	70	-	10	36	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Steel Wing	Physical	TM51	70	90	25	124	The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
Sunsteel Strike	Physical	-	100	100	5	2	The user slams into the target with the force of a meteor. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.