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{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VI|The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VII|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.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VIII|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.}}
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'''Stance Change''' (Japanese: '''バトルスイッチ''' ''Battle Switch'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Aegislash}}.
'''Stance Change''' (Japanese: '''バトルスイッチ''' ''Battle Switch'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Aegislash}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Interaction with disobedience}}
Stance Change allows Aegislash to switch between its Shield Forme and Blade Forme. Aegislash is always in Shield Forme if it is not battling, and as such, [[Recall|switching out]] reverts it to Shield Forme.
====Generation VI====
Stance Change allows Aegislash to switch between Shield Forme (high defensive stats, low offensive stats) and Blade Forme (high offensive stats, low defensive stats). Aegislash is always in Shield Forme if it is not battling, and as such, switching out reverts it to Shield Forme.


If Shield Forme Aegislash uses a damaging move, it changes to Blade Forme immediately before using the move. If Blade Forme Aegislash uses {{m|King's Shield}}, it changes to Shield Forme immediately before using the move. [[Status move]]s other than King's Shield will not change its Forme. {{cat|Moves that call other moves}}, such as {{m|Sleep Talk}}, will not change its Forme, even if they call a damaging move or King's Shield.
If Shield Forme Aegislash uses a damaging move, it changes to Blade Forme immediately before using the move. If Blade Forme Aegislash uses {{m|King's Shield}}, it changes to Shield Forme immediately before using the move. [[Status move]]s other than King's Shield will not change its form. {{cat|Moves that call other moves}}, such as {{m|Sleep Talk}}, will not change its form, even if they call a damaging move or King's Shield.


If Aegislash attempts to use a move, even if it cannot execute it due to an effect such as a [[status condition]] or {{status|confusion}}, Stance Change still activates accordingly.
{{m|Gastro Acid}}, {{m|Worry Seed}}, and {{m|Simple Beam}} fail if the target has the Ability Stance Change. {{m|Role Play}}, {{m|Skill Swap}}, {{m|Entrainment}}, and {{m|Doodle}} fail if either Pokémon has Stance Change. Stance Change cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}. Stance Change cannot be replaced by {{a|Mummy}} or {{a|Lingering Aroma}}, suppressed by {{m|Core Enforcer}} or {{a|Neutralizing Gas}}, or traded by {{a|Wandering Spirit}}. If a Pokémon other than Aegislash obtains Stance Change with {{a|Imposter}} or {{m|Transform}}, the Pokémon will not change forms.


{{m|Role Play}}, {{m|Gastro Acid}}, {{m|Worry Seed}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, and {{m|Entrainment}} fail if the target has the Ability Stance Change. {{m|Skill Swap}} fails if either Pokémon has Stance Change. Stance Change cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}. Stance Change cannot be replaced by {{a|Mummy}} or suppressed by {{m|Core Enforcer}}. If a Pokémon other than Aegislash obtains Stance Change with {{a|Imposter}} or {{m|Transform}}, the Pokémon will not change Formes.
====Generation VI====
If Aegislash attempts to use a move, even if it cannot execute it due to an effect such as a [[status condition]], {{status|confusion}}, or [[Obedience|disobedience]], Stance Change still activates accordingly.


====Generation VII====
====Generation VII onward====
If Aegislash attempts to use a move but cannot execute it due to an effect such as a [[status condition]] or {{status|confusion}}, Stance Change does not activate.
If Aegislash attempts to use a move but cannot execute it due to an effect such as a [[status condition]] or {{status|confusion}}, Stance Change does not activate.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
It is unknown if Stance Change has an effect outside of battle.
Stance Change has no effect outside of battle.


==Pokémon with Stance Change==
==Pokémon with Stance Change==
{{Ability/head|steel}}
{{Ability/head|steel}}
{{Ability/entry|681|Aegislash|Steel|Ghost|Stance Change|None|None|Shield Forme}}
{{Ability/entry|0681|Aegislash|form=-Shield|Steel|Ghost|Stance Change|None|None|formlink={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Aegislash|Shield Forme}}}}
{{Ability/entry|681B|Aegislash|Steel|Ghost|Stance Change|None|None|Blade Forme}}
{{Ability/entry|0681|Aegislash|form=-Blade|Steel|Ghost|Stance Change|None|None|formlink={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Aegislash|Blade Forme}}}}
{{Ability/foot|steel}}
{{Ability/foot|steel}}
==In other games==
{{incomplete|section|2=Pokkén Tournament}}
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
Stance Change allows Aegislash to switch between its Shield Forme and Blade Forme. If Shield Forme Aegislash uses a damaging move, it changes to Blade Forme immediately before using the move. If Blade Forme Aegislash uses King's Shield, it changes to Shield Forme immediately before using the move. Entering a floor causes Aegislash to change to Shield Forme. This Ability can neither be changed nor [[Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|sealed]].
==={{g|UNITE}}===
In {{g|UNITE}}, Stance Change is {{p|Aegislash}}'s Ability. It allows the user to switch between Blade Forme and Shield Forme. Using a blade move changes the user to Blade Forme, which increases the user's movement speed, Attack, and basic attack speed. Using a shield move changes the user to Shield Forme, and its Defense and Special Defense are increased. For a short time after switching from Shield Forme to Blade Forme, the Pokémon's movement speed and basic attack speed are further increased for a short time.
===Description===
{{movedesc|steel}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|If the Pokémon uses an attack move,  its Forme changes to Blade Forme,  and its Attack and Sp. Atk go up  while its Defense and Sp. Def go down. The Pokémon can return its Forme to Shield Forme by using King's Shield. This Ability can neither be changed nor sealed!}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{moveanime|type=steel|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.|image1=Sawyer Aegislash Stance Change.png|image1p=Aegislash}}
{{moveanime|type=steel|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.|image1=Sawyer Aegislash Stance Change.png|image1p=Aegislash}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movemid|type=steel|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Aegislash|startcode=XY126|startname=Valuable Experience for All!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=steel|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Aegislash|startcode=XY126|startname=Valuable Experience for All!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=steel|user=Wikstrom|user1=Wikstrom's Aegislash|startcode=JN056|startname=Searching for Chivalry!}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681B|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681B|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movebtm|type=steel|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Aegislash|startcode=XY126|startname=Valuable Experience for All!}}
{{movemid|type=steel|user=Sawyer|user1=Sawyer's Aegislash|startcode=XY126|startname=Valuable Experience for All!}}
{{movebtm|type=steel|user=Wikstrom|user1=Wikstrom's Aegislash|startcode=JN056|startname=Searching for Chivalry!}}
 
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
{{moveanime|type=steel|gen=The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.|image1=Leon Aegislash Shield Forme TW.png|image1p=Shield Forme|image2=Leon Aegislash Blade Forme TW.png|image2p=Blade Forme}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movebtm|type=steel|user=Leon|user1=Leon's Aegislash|startcode=TW07|startname=Sky|notes=Debut}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=steel|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.|image1=Celosia Aegislash Blade Forme Adventures.png|image1p=Blade Forme|image2=Celosia Aegislash King Shield Adventures.png|image2p=Shield Forme}}
{{movemanga|type=steel|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.|image1=Celosia Aegislash Blade Forme Adventures.png|image1p=Blade Forme|image2=Celosia Aegislash King Shield Adventures.png|image2p=Shield Forme}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movemidManga|type=steel|user=Celosia|user1=Celosia's Aegislash|startcode=PAXY07|startname=Lucky Lucario Was Here|notes=Debut}}
{{movemidManga|type=steel|user=Celosia|user1=Celosia's Aegislash|startcode=PS556|startname=Lucky Lucario Was Here|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681B|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movep|type=steel|ms=681B|pkmn=Aegislash|method=Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=steel|user=Celosia|user1=Celosia's Aegislash|startcode=PAXY07|startname=Lucky Lucario Was Here}}
{{movebtmManga|type=steel|user=Celosia|user1=Celosia's Aegislash|startname=Lucky Lucario Was Here|startcode=PS556}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|pt_br=Mudança em Posição
|es=Cambio Táctico
|es=Cambio Táctico
|vi=Chuyển Đổi Tư Thế
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[[de:Taktikwechsel]]
[[es:Cambio táctico]]
[[fr:Déclic Tactique]]
[[fr:Déclic Tactique]]
[[it:Accendilotta (abilità)]]
[[it:Accendilotta]]
[[ja:バトルスイッチ]]
[[ja:バトルスイッチ]]
[[zh:战斗切换(特性)]]
[[zh:战斗切换(特性)]]

Latest revision as of 01:30, 1 October 2023

Stance Change バトルスイッチ
Battle Switch
Flavor text
Generation VI
The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
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.
Generation IX
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.

Stance Change (Japanese: バトルスイッチ Battle Switch) is an Ability introduced in Generation VI. It is the signature Ability of Aegislash.

Effect

In battle

Stance Change allows Aegislash to switch between its Shield Forme and Blade Forme. Aegislash is always in Shield Forme if it is not battling, and as such, switching out reverts it to Shield Forme.

If Shield Forme Aegislash uses a damaging move, it changes to Blade Forme immediately before using the move. If Blade Forme Aegislash uses King's Shield, it changes to Shield Forme immediately before using the move. Status moves other than King's Shield will not change its form. Moves that call other moves, such as Sleep Talk, will not change its form, even if they call a damaging move or King's Shield.

Gastro Acid, Worry Seed, and Simple Beam fail if the target has the Ability Stance Change. Role Play, Skill Swap, Entrainment, and Doodle fail if either Pokémon has Stance Change. Stance Change cannot be copied by Trace, Power of Alchemy, or Receiver. Stance Change cannot be replaced by Mummy or Lingering Aroma, suppressed by Core Enforcer or Neutralizing Gas, or traded by Wandering Spirit. If a Pokémon other than Aegislash obtains Stance Change with Imposter or Transform, the Pokémon will not change forms.

Generation VI

If Aegislash attempts to use a move, even if it cannot execute it due to an effect such as a status condition, confusion, or disobedience, Stance Change still activates accordingly.

Generation VII onward

If Aegislash attempts to use a move but cannot execute it due to an effect such as a status condition or confusion, Stance Change does not activate.

Outside of battle

Stance Change has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Stance Change

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0681 Aegislash Aegislash
Shield Forme
Steel Ghost Stance Change None None
0681 Aegislash Aegislash
Blade Forme
Steel Ghost Stance Change None None
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other games

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Pokkén Tournament

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Stance Change allows Aegislash to switch between its Shield Forme and Blade Forme. If Shield Forme Aegislash uses a damaging move, it changes to Blade Forme immediately before using the move. If Blade Forme Aegislash uses King's Shield, it changes to Shield Forme immediately before using the move. Entering a floor causes Aegislash to change to Shield Forme. This Ability can neither be changed nor sealed.

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Stance Change is Aegislash's Ability. It allows the user to switch between Blade Forme and Shield Forme. Using a blade move changes the user to Blade Forme, which increases the user's movement speed, Attack, and basic attack speed. Using a shield move changes the user to Shield Forme, and its Defense and Special Defense are increased. For a short time after switching from Shield Forme to Blade Forme, the Pokémon's movement speed and basic attack speed are further increased for a short time.

Description

Games Description
SMD If the Pokémon uses an attack move, its Forme changes to Blade Forme, and its Attack and Sp. Atk go up while its Defense and Sp. Def go down. The Pokémon can return its Forme to Shield Forme by using King's Shield. This Ability can neither be changed nor sealed!


In the anime

Main series

Sawyer Aegislash Stance Change.png
Aegislash


The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Aegislash Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.
Sawyer's Aegislash Valuable Experience for All! Debut
Wikstrom's Aegislash Searching for Chivalry! None
Aegislash Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.
Sawyer's Aegislash Valuable Experience for All! None
Wikstrom's Aegislash Searching for Chivalry! None


Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Leon Aegislash Shield Forme TW.png
Shield Forme
Leon Aegislash Blade Forme TW.png
Blade Forme
The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Aegislash Aegislash changes its form depending on the battle situation.
Leon's Aegislash Sky Debut


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 戰鬥切換 Jindau Chitwuhn
Mandarin 戰鬥切換 / 战斗切换 Zhàndòu Qiēhuàn *
戰鬥轉換 Zhàndòu Zhuǎnhuàn *
France Flag.png French Déclic Tactique
Germany Flag.png German Taktikwechsel
Italy Flag.png Italian Accendilotta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배틀스위치 Battle Switch
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Mudança em Posição
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cambio Táctico
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Chuyển Đổi Tư Thế


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