Stance Change (Ability)

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.

Generation VI
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, it changes to Shield Forme immediately before using the move. Status moves other than King's Shield will not change its Forme. , such as, will not change its Forme, 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 disobedience, Stance Change still activates accordingly.

,, , , and fail if the target has the Ability Stance Change. fails if either Pokémon has Stance Change. Stance Change cannot be copied by, , or. Stance Change cannot be replaced by or suppressed by. If a Pokémon other than Aegislash obtains Stance Change with or, the Pokémon will not change Formes.

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

Outside of battle
Stance Change has no effect outside of battle.

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.

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In other languages
Taktikwechsel Cambio táctico Déclic Tactique Accendilotta バトルスイッチ 战斗切换（特性）