Breaking Swipe (move)

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ワイドブレイカーWide Breaker
Type Dragon
Category Physical
PP 15(max. 24)
Power 60
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Many Others: Affects all adjacent opponents, but not allies
Availability
Introduced Generation VIII
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Appeal 0 
Jam 0 
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Appeal 0 
Condition [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal 0 
Jamming 0 

Breaking Swipe (Japanese:ワイドブレイカーWide Breaker) is a damage-dealingDragon-typemove introduced inGeneration VIII. It wasTM99 inPokémon Sword and Shield, and isTM222 inPokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Effect

Breaking Swipe deals damage to all opponents. It lowers theAttack of all targets by one stage.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Breaking Swipe cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Physical
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 60 72
Cooldown 9s
Move wind-up time 10 frames
Effect duration 8s 11s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
SwShLA
SV		The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
BDSPThis move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
ZAThe user attacks by wildly swinging its tough tail. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
VIIIIX
0095Onix
MineralMineral−22
0147DratiniWater 1Dragon−−20
0148DragonairWater 1Dragon−−20
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon−−20
0158TotodileMonsterWater 1−26
0159CroconawMonsterWater 1−26
0160FeraligatrMonsterWater 1−26
0181AmpharosMonsterField−42
0208Steelix
MineralMineral−22
0336SeviperFieldDragon−24
0350MiloticWater 1Dragon−−16
0553Krookodile
FieldField−−Evo.
0610AxewMonsterDragon−30
0611FraxureMonsterDragon−30
0612HaxorusMonsterDragon−30
0694Helioptile
MonsterDragon−30
0695Heliolisk
MonsterDragon−30
0697Tyrantrum
MonsterDragon−1
0706GoodraDragonDragon−−1
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon−Rem.
0718Zygarde
Zygarde
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered−44
0884Duraludon
MineralDragon2424
0967Cyclizar
FieldField1414
0998Baxcalibur
DragonMineral11
1005Roaring Moon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredRem.
1007Koraidon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
1009Walking Wake
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered35
1018Archaludon
MineralDragon24
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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.


ByTM

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
VIIIIX
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon−✔
0005CharmeleonMonsterDragon−✔
0006Charizard
MonsterDragon✔✔
0024ArbokFieldDragon✔
0095Onix
MineralMineral✔
0103Exeggutor
Exeggutor
Alolan Form

GrassGrass✔✔
0112Rhydon
MonsterField✔✔
0147DratiniWater 1Dragon✔✔
0148DragonairWater 1Dragon✔✔
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon✔✔
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0158TotodileMonsterWater 1✔
0159CroconawMonsterWater 1✔
0160FeraligatrMonsterWater 1✔
0181AmpharosMonsterField✔
0206DunsparceFieldField−✔
0207Gligar
BugBug✔
0208Steelix
MineralMineral✔
0230Kingdra
Water 1Dragon✔✔
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster✔✔
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon−✔
0253GrovyleMonsterDragon−✔
0254SceptileMonsterDragon✔✔
0330Flygon
BugDragon✔✔
0334Altaria
FlyingDragon✔✔
0336SeviperFieldDragon✔
0350MiloticWater 1Dragon✔✔
0373Salamence
DragonDragon✔✔
0380Latias
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0381Latios
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0384Rayquaza
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0409RampardosMonsterMonster✔
0444Gabite
MonsterDragon−✔
0445Garchomp
MonsterDragon✔✔
0464Rhyperior
MonsterField✔✔
0472Gliscor
BugBug✔
0483Dialga
Dialga
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0484Palkia
Palkia
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0487Giratina
Giratina
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0497SerperiorFieldGrass✔
0552Krokorok
FieldField−✔
0553Krookodile
FieldField−✔
0610AxewMonsterDragon✔✔
0611FraxureMonsterDragon✔✔
0612HaxorusMonsterDragon✔✔
0635Hydreigon
DragonDragon✔✔
0643Reshiram
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0644Zekrom
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0646Kyurem
Kyurem
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0695Heliolisk
MonsterDragon✔
0697Tyrantrum
MonsterDragon✔
0706GoodraDragonDragon✔✔
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon✔
0715Noivern
FlyingDragon−✔
0718Zygarde
Zygarde
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
0758Salazzle
MonsterDragon✔✔
0780Drampa
MonsterDragon✔
0782Jangmo-oDragonDragon−✔
0783Hakamo-o
DragonDragon−✔
0784Kommo-o
DragonDragon✔✔
0800Necrozma
Necrozma
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
0804Naganadel
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
0818InteleonWater 1Field✔✔
0880Dracozolt
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
0884Duraludon
MineralDragon✔✔
0886Drakloak
AmorphousDragon✔✔
0887Dragapult
AmorphousDragon✔✔
0895RegidragoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔✔
0967Cyclizar
FieldField✔
0982Dudunsparce
Dudunsparce
All forms
FieldField✔
0995Iron Thorns
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
0998Baxcalibur
DragonMineral✔
1005Roaring Moon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
1007Koraidon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
1009Walking Wake
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
1018Archaludon
MineralDragon✔
1019Hydrapple
GrassDragon✔
1020Gouging Fire
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
1021Raging Bolt
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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 Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)		BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Breaking SwipePhysical2—3036100%All opponents—Lowers the target's Attack by one stat rank. Iris (Alt.) & Hydreigon
Marnie (Academy) & Cyclizar
Kieran & Hydrapple
Hassel & Baxcalibur
Buddy move
Slashing Breaking SwipePhysical2—120144100%All opponents—Activation Condition: When the user uses any move once.

Deactivation Condition: Cannot be deactivated.

Lowers the target's Attack,Defense, andSpeed by one stat rank.

 Leon (Alt.) & Dragapult

Notes:

  • Stat decreases caused by this move apply to each target hit.
  • Breaking Swipe:
  • Slashing Breaking Swipe:
    • This buddy move was known as B Breaking Swipe prior to version 2.38.0.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Breaking Swipe is a Charged Attack that was made available on February 22, 2023.

 Breaking Swipe
Charged Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power35
Energy cost33
Duration0.8 seconds
Damage window0.27-0.7 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power50
Energy cost50
Secondary effect 1 Opponent Attack
Effect chance100%
Max Battles
PowerLevel 1: 250
Level 2: 300
Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
OnixRhydonSteelixSceptileGarchompRhyperiorHelioliskDragapultRegidrago
ByElite Charged TM
RayquazaHaxorus
ByGO Snapshot
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None


Updates

Trainer Battles
  • December 1, 2023
    • Effect chance: 100% → 50%
  • September 2, 2025
    • Energy cost: 35 → 50
    • Effect chance: 50% → 100%

In animation

Pokémon animated series


Duraludon

Haxorus

Altaria

Mega Altaria
The user attacks by wildly swinging its tough tail.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
DuraludonDuraludon's tail glows purple, and it hits the opponent with it.
Raihan's DuraludonSword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!Debut
HaxorusHaxorus's tail glows purple, and it hits the opponent with it.
Iris's HaxorusThrash of the Titans!None
AltariaAltaria hits the opponent with its tail, creating a purple flash of energy when the move makes contact.
Drasna's AltariaThe Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!None
AltariaMega Altaria's tail glows purple, and it hits the opponent with it.
Drasna's AltariaTaking Two For The Team!None

In other generations

Core series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanVast Impacte
ChineseCantonese廣域破壞Gwóngwihk Powaaih
Mandarin廣域破壞 / 广域破坏Guǎngyù Pòhuài
CzechDrtivý švih
FrenchAbattage
GermanBreitseite
Hindiब्रेकिंग स्वाइपBreaking Swipe
IndonesianWide Breaker
ItalianVastoimpatto
Korean와이드브레이커Waideubeureikeo
PolishNiszczący Zamach
PortugueseBrazilGolpe Deslizante (GO)
Impacto Vasto (animated series, TCG)
PortugalGolpe Impactante
RussianРазбивающий УдарRazbivayushchiy Udar
SpanishVasto Impacto
Thaiไวด์เบรกเกอร์Wide Breaker
TurkishKıran Vuruş

Spin-off series games

Pokémon Masters EX

B Breaking Swipe

LanguageTitle
Japaneseワイドブレイカー・斬Waido Bureikā Zan
Mandarin Chinese廣域破壞・斬Guǎngyù Pòhuài Zhǎn
FrenchAbattage S
GermanBreitseite S
ItalianVastoimpatto S
Korean와이드브레이커:참Waideu Beureikeo: Cham
SpanishVasto Impacto S
Variations of the moveBulldoze
Bulldoze •Breaking Swipe
Generation VIIITMs
SwSh
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BDSP
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Generation VIIITRs (SwSh)
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Generation IXTMs
SV
001 •002 •003 •004 •005 •006 •007 •008 •009 •010 •011 •012 •013 •014 •015 •016 •017 •018 •019
020 •021 •022 •023 •024 •025 •026 •027 •028 •029 •030 •031 •032 •033 •034 •035 •036 •037 •038
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Added inSV2.0.1
172 •173 •174 •175 •176 •177 •178 •179 •180 •181 •182 •183 •184 •185 •186
187 •188 •189 •190 •191 •192 •193 •194 •195 •196 •197 •198 •199 •200 •201
Added inSV3.0.0
202 •203 •204 •205 •206 •207 •208 •209 •210 •211 •212 •213 •214 •215
216 •217 •218 •219 •220 •221 •222 •223 •224 •225 •226 •227 •228 •229
ZA
001 •002 •003 •004 •005 •006 •007 •008 •009 •010 •011 •012 •013 •014 •015 •016 •017 •018 •019
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Added inZA2.0.0
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