Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor Moves Guide

This Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor Moves Guide will detail all of the new moves introduced in the Isle of Armor expansion of the game. In addition to the new moves, we also see the new G-Max moves that have also been added to the game.

Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor Moves Guide

Below you will find all the new moves and the G-Max moves in the game.

Isle of Armor New Moves

Name	Details
Terrain Pulse	The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move’s type and power changes depending on the terrain when it’s used.
Misty Explosion	The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move’s power is increased on Misty Terrain
Shell Side Arm	This move inflicts physical or special damage, whichever will be more effective. This may also poison the target.
Expanding Force	The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move’s power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.
Meteor Beam	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.
Grassy Glide	Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Scale Shot	The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user’s Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.
Skitter Smack	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Corrosive Gas	The user surrounds everything around it with highly acidic gas and melts away items they hold.
Flip Turn	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Surging Strike	The user, having mastered the Water style, strikes the target with a flowing motion three times in a row. This attack always results in a critical hit.
Wicked Blow	The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
Jungle Healing	The user becomes one with the jungle, restoring HP and healing any status conditions of itself and its ally Pokémon in battle.
Coaching	The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.
Triple Axel	A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.
Poltergeist	The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.
Scorching Sands	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Dual Wingbeat	The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.
Lash Out	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If its stats were lowered during the turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Burning Jealousy	The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Steel Roller	The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn’t turned into a terrain.
Rising Voltage	The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.

G-Max Moves

Name	Details
G-Max Cannonade	A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Blastoise use. This move traps non-Grass-type opponents in vines for four turns.
G-Max Rapid Flow	A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Urshifu use. This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.
G-Max Vine Lash	A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Venusaur use. This move damages non-Grass-type opponents with vines for four turns.
G-Max One Blow	A Dark-type attack that Gigantamax Urshifu use. This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.
G-Max Hydrosnipe	A Water-type attack that Gigantamax Inteleon use. This move ignores the effects of opponents’ abilities.
G-Max Fireball	A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Cinderace use. This move ignores the effects of opponents’ abilities.
G-Max Drum Solo	A Grass-type attack that Gigantamax Rillaboom use. This move ignores the effects of opponents’ abilities.