Pokemon Ref

Switcheroo (Pokémon Move)

Switcheroo Effect

Effect

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

In-Depth Effect

User and target permanently swap held items. Works even if one of the Pokémon isn't holding anything. If either Pokémon is holding mail, this move will fail. If either Pokémon has multitype or sticky hold, this move will fail. If this move results in a Pokémon obtaining choice band, choice scarf, or choice specs, and that Pokémon was the latter of the pair to move this turn, then the move it used this turn becomes its chosen forced move. This applies even if both Pokémon had a choice item before this move was used. If the first of the two Pokémon gains a choice item, it may select whatever choice move it wishes next turn. Neither the user nor the target can recover its item with recycle. This move cannot be selected by assist or metronome.

Switcheroo Move Data

Type Dark
CategoryStatus
Introduced inGeneration 4
Power Points (PP) 10
Base Power
Accuracy 100
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Diamond PearlThe user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.
PlatinumThe user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.
Black WhiteThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Black 2 White 2The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
X YThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Sun MoonThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Sword ShieldThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

Pokémon that Learn Switcheroo by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#91PersianNormalField1
#155HypnoPsychicHuman-Like1
#363LinooneNormalField1
#420MinunElectricFairy13
#785DelphoxFirePsychicField1
#821InkayDarkPsychicWater 1Water 231
#822MalamarDarkPsychicWater 1Water 233
#893CutieflyBugFairyBugFairy36
#894RibombeeBugFairyBugFairy40
#957DhelmiseGhostGrassMineral24
#1046ObstagoonDarkNormalField1
#92Persian AlolaDarkField1
#364Linoone GalarDarkNormalField1

Pokémon that Learn Switcheroo by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#32EkansPoisonFieldDragon
#285AipomNormalField
#416ElectrikeElectricField
#443CacneaGrassGrassHuman-Like
#449SeviperPoisonFieldDragon
#454CorphishWaterWater 1Water 3
#480SnoruntIceFairyMineral
#549BuizelWaterWater 1Field
#557BunearyNormalFieldHuman-Like
#662CottoneeGrassFairyFairyGrass
#688ArchenRockFlyingFlyingWater 3
#823BinacleRockWaterWater 3
#841KlefkiSteelFairyMineral
#854NoibatFlyingDragonFlyingDragon
#26Rattata AlolaDarkNormalField

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire No
Emerald No
FireRed LeafGreen No
Diamond Pearl Yes
Platinum Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver Yes
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes