Stance Change (ability)
Effect
Stance Change is exclusive to Aegislash. When using a damage-dealing move, Aegislash switches to its Blade Forme. When using the move King's Shield, Aegislash switches to its Shield Forme.
The form change occurs when the appropriate move is selected, regardless of whether the attack goes ahead (e.g. prevented by paralysis).
Game descriptions
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles. |
|---|---|
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The Pokémon changes its form to Blade Forme when it uses an attack move, and changes to Shield Forme when it uses King’s Shield. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The Pokémon changes its form to Blade Forme when it uses an attack move and changes to Shield Forme when it uses King’s Shield. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The Pokémon changes its form to Blade Forme when it uses an attack move and changes to Shield Forme when it uses King’s Shield. |
Other languages
| English | Stance Change |
|---|---|
| Japanese | バトルスイッチ (Battle Switch) |
| German | Taktikwechsel |
| French | Déclic Tactique |
| Italian | Accendilotta |
| Spanish | Cambio Táctico |
| Korean | 배틀스위치 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 战斗切换 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 戰鬥切換 |
