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Power Trick

Effect

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

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
PsychicStatus——100User

“—” power marks a status move. “—” accuracy means no accuracy check.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

14 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (10 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Power Trick: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
BugRockLv 55Where to get it
FightingPsychicLv 36Where to get it
FightingPsychicLv 36Where to get it
GroundPsychicLv 12Where to get it
GroundPsychicLv 12Where to get it
SteelGhostLv 40Where to get it
SteelGhostLv 44Where to get it
SteelGhostLv 1Where to get it
Artwork shows Medicham’s standard form.
Mega Medicham
FightingPsychicLv 36NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aegislash’s standard form.
Aegislash (Blade Forme)
SteelGhostLv 1Battle only

Egg moves (4 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Power Trick: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
PsychicEgg learnsetWhere to get it
FightingEgg learnsetWhere to get it
BugEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GroundFlyingEgg learnsetWhere to get it

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