Sword Dance is a powerful move used in battles that significantly enhances a Pokémon's offensive capabilities by dramatically increasing its Attack statistic.
How Sword Dance Works
When a Pokémon uses Sword Dance, its Attack stat is sharply increased, making its physical attacks much more potent. The boost works as follows:
- First Use: The Pokémon's Attack statistic doubles its initial value.
- Second Use: The Pokémon's Attack statistic triples its initial value.
- Third Use: The Pokémon's Attack statistic quadruples its initial value.
This means that with each successive use, the Pokémon becomes more and more formidable in terms of physical damage output.
Impact in Battle
This rapid and substantial increase in Attack allows a Pokémon to deal significantly more damage with its physical moves. It is often employed as a setup move by Pokémon that aim to sweep opponents, potentially leading to one-hit knockouts against many foes. Strategic use involves finding opportune moments to activate the move, perhaps when the opponent is unable to retaliate effectively or when the Pokémon is protected from immediate harm.
Attack Statistic Multiplier
The table below illustrates the multiplier applied to a Pokémon's initial Attack statistic based on the number of times Sword Dance is used:
| Uses of Sword Dance | Effect on Attack Statistic |
|---|---|
| 1st | 2x (Double) |
| 2nd | 3x (Triple) |
| 3rd | 4x (Quadruple) |
By understanding the mechanics of Sword Dance, trainers can effectively integrate it into their battle strategies to maximize their Pokémon's damage potential.
