Competitive Information for Eiscue [Sword/Shield]
Ice
Abilities:
If Eiscue, the first physical hit it takes deals 0 damage. This effect is restored in Hail.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Eiscue? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unleash the power of Eiscue, a terrific Pokémon with Ice typing. Eiscue is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks. Curious about Eiscue's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Sitrus Berry / Salac Berry
Ability: Ice Face
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 128 Atk / 128 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Head Smash
- Icicle Crash
- Belly Drum
- Protect
Eiscue thrives as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Eiscue's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Ice Face, if eiscue the first physical hit it takes deals 0 damage. This effect is restored in hail. With a Salac Berry equipped to it, raises Eiscue's speed by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Salac Berry gets consumed.
◆ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Belly Drum is a status move (Eiscue loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Eiscue's attack stat).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Eiscue this turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Ice Face
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Zen Headbutt / Double-Edge
- Icicle Crash / Ice Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Iron Head
Eiscue is a brilliant Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Eiscue's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Eiscue's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Ice Face, if eiscue the first physical hit it takes deals 0 damage. This effect is restored in hail. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Ice Face
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Surf / Brine
- Round / Snore
- Iron Defense
Eiscue proves to be a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and raises Eiscue's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Eiscue's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Ice Face, if eiscue the first physical hit it takes deals 0 damage. This effect is restored in hail.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Brine is a special 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Eiscue must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Eiscue's defense by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Eiscue? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Ice Face
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Zen Headbutt / Double-Edge
- Icicle Crash / Ice Punch
- Liquidation / Waterfall
- Iron Head
Eiscue is a superior Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Eiscue's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Eiscue's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Ice Face, if eiscue the first physical hit it takes deals 0 damage. This effect is restored in hail. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Waterfall is a physical 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Ice Face
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Surf / Brine
- Round / Snore
- Iron Defense
Eiscue shows a renowned Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with powerful special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and strengthens Eiscue's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Eiscue's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Ice Face, if eiscue the first physical hit it takes deals 0 damage. This effect is restored in hail.
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Brine is a special 65-base power Water-type move (power doubles if the target's hp is 50% or less).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Eiscue must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Eiscue's defense by 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Eiscue can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Eiscue.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Eiscue can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Eiscue
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that boost Eiscue's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Eiscue
- Belly Drum
- Head Smash
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Icicle Crash
- Iron Head
- Liquidation
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Soak
- Waterfall
Common Effort Values for Eiscue in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 0/128/0/0/128/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Optimize Eiscue's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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