Precipice Blades (move)

Precipice Blades deals damage. It targets all adjacent opponents.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Precipice Blades could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Other effects

Precipice Blades does not exist in the game data of Pokémon X and Y. As a result, a Pokémon knowing Precipice Blades cannot be traded from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to Pokémon X and Y, and if a Pokémon in Pokémon Bank knows the move, it cannot be withdrawn in Pokémon X and Y. In order to be transferred to Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon must forget Precipice Blades.

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VI	VII	VIII		IX
						ORAS	SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0383		Groudon		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	45	45	63	63	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.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Precipice Blades

★★★★★
Attack power	76.02863
Charge time	0.86 seconds
Range type	Circular (ranged)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon GO

Precipice Blades
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 130 Energy cost 100 Duration 1.7 seconds Damage window 1.4 - 1.6 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 130 Energy cost 60 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Description

Pokémon animated series

Primal Groudon
The user attacks opposing Pokémon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Primal Groudon's body glows with the colors of lava, and then a series of incandescent sharp stones coated with lava spring up from the ground. If the top edge hits an opponent, an explosion is triggered.
Groudon (XY series)	Mega Evolution Special III		Debut

• In In the Palms of our Hands!, the recurring Mew was about to use Precipice Blades while Transformed into Groudon, but was distracted before it could execute the move.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Primal Groudon
The user attacks opposing Pokémon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Primal Groudon's body glows with the colors of lava, and then makes a series of incandescent sharp stones coated with lava spring from the ground.
A wild Groudon	Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer		None

Pokémon Evolutions

Primal Groudon
The user attacks opposing Pokémon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Primal Groudon's body glows with the colors of lava, and it slams its hand on the ground, making a series of incandescent sharp stones coated with lava spring from the ground.
A Groudon in a fantasy	The Wish		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Primal Groudon
The user attacks opposing Pokémon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Primal Groudon manipulates the earth, causing multiple spears of land to stab the opponent.
Groudon (Adventures)	PS613		Debut First mentioned in PS612

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

• Precipice Blades is tied with Headlong Rush for the highest base power of all Ground-type moves, excluding Z-Moves, Max Moves, and G-Max Moves.
  • A Tectonic Rage based on Precipice Blades has the highest base power of all Ground-type moves.
• Precipice Blades is the only Ground-type Cool move.