Secret Sword (move) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia

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Secret Sword (Japanese: しんぴのつるぎ Secret Sword) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation V. It is the signature move of Keldeo.

Effect

Secret Sword inflicts damage. Despite being a special move, Secret Sword uses the target's Defense instead of its Special Defense to calculate damage. Due to being a special move, it activates Mirror Coat (not Counter), has its damage reduced by Light Screen (not Reflect), activates the Maranga Berry (not the Kee Berry), etc. If used by a Pokémon with Sharpness, its power is increased by 50%.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Secret Sword cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Secret Sword could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 3.0.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Other effects

If Keldeo is taught Secret Sword between Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it will change into its Resolute Form. If it forgets Secret Sword, it returns to its Ordinary Form. Keldeo taught Secret Sword in Pokémon Black and White remain in its Ordinary Form in other games.

In Pokémon Sword and Shield onwards, Keldeo in its Ordinary Form with Secret Sword will change to Resolute Form when it is in the party and either a battle ends or a move is taught to any Pokémon in the party.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VIII	IX
0647				No Eggs Discovered		1	1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By Move Tutor

Various Move Tutors will teach Secret Sword to a Keldeo. In some cases, Keldeo can learn the move when brought to certain locations under certain conditions. The Move Tutors are:

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						V	VI	VII
							Tutor
0647				No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Secret Sword inflicts damage. Despite being a special move, Secret Sword uses the target's Defense instead of its Special Defense to calculate damage.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Pokémon Masters EX

Super Smash Bros. series

Resolute Form Keldeo appears as a Poké Ball summon in both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. It slashes opponents with Secret Sword.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Keldeo returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game.

Description

Games Description MDGtI This is a special move, but it does physical damage to a target.* UNUSED* SMD This is a special move, but it does physical damage to an enemy.* It damages an enemy. This move is a special attack, but the enemy's Defense stat determines damage instead of its Sp. Def stat.*

In the anime

Resolute Form Keldeo
The user attacks using its long horn.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Resolute Form Keldeo's body glows yellow, and a giant yellow blade of energy forms from its horn. Resolute Form Keldeo then uses the blade to slice or stab the opponent.
Keldeo (M15)	Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

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