How To Get TM75 Swords Dance in Pokémon ORAS

Getting the Swords Dance TM from the Black Belt NPC in Lavaridge Town (Alpha Sapphire)

You can get TM75 Swords Dance by speaking with a Black Belt NPC outside the Poké Mart in Lavaridge Town. The NPC will ask you a question, and if you answer “No”, he’ll reward you with the TM for Swords Dance.

Keep in mind that you can only access Lavaridge Town through Jagged Pass, which is the path leading down from Mt. Chimney.

As for the move itself: Swords Dance is a powerful move that can significantly boost the user’s Attack stat. When used once, it doubles the user’s Attack stat, making it a valuable tool for enhancing your offensive capabilities. Swords Dance is most effective when used by naturally fast Pokémon.

TM75 Swords Dance Location (Step-by-Step)

After you’ve dealt with Team Aqua/Magma at Meteor Falls, you can return to Route 112 and head towards Lavaridge Town to get your TM.

If you’ve never been here before and can’t use Fly yet, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you out:

Step 1: Begin by heading west on the path towards the base of Mt. Chimney.

Route 112 going west / Pokemon ORAS
Route 112 going west

Step 2: Then go north past the Camper and climb the staircase.

The base of Mt. Chimney / Pokemon ORAS
The base of Mt. Chimney

Step 3: Once you’ve climbed up, head northeast to reach the Cable Car station.

Entrance to the Cable Car station / Pokemon ORAS
Entrance to the Cable Car station

Step 4: Inside the Cable Car Station, talk to the attendant to take the Cable Car up to the summit of Mt. Chimney.

Boarding the Cable Car / Pokemon ORAS
Boarding the Cable Car

Step 5: Watch the cutscene during the ride and then exit the station.

Exiting the Cable Car station / Pokemon ORAS
Exiting the Cable Car station

Step 6: If this is your first time here, the south entrance to Jagged Pass will be blocked by Team Aqua/Magma grunts. Head to the mountain’s crater first and defeat them to pass through.

Top of Mt. Chimney / Pokemon ORAS
Top of Mt. Chimney

Step 7: Once you’ve reached Jagged Pass, head south to reach Route 112’s west side.

Jagged Pass / Pokemon ORAS
Jagged Pass

Step 8: After that, go down the ledges and take the left slope.

Walking along Jagged Pass / Pokemon ORAS
Walking along Jagged Pass

Step 9: After sliding down the slope and going down another ledge, keep heading south and take the rightmost slope downwards.

The last slope you need to go down on / Pokemon ORAS
The last slope you need to go down on

Step 10: After going down the last ledge, exit Jagged Pass by descending the staircase near the Camper.

Jagged Pass’ south exit / Pokemon ORAS
Jagged Pass’ south exit

Step 11: Once you’re on Route 112’s west side just follow the path to the left. You’ll soon arrive at Lavaridge Town.

Entrance to Lavaridge Town / Pokemon ORAS
Entrance to Lavaridge Town

Step 12: Upon arriving at Lavaridge Town, you’ll see the Poké Mart directly above you. Outside of the Mart is a Black Belt who will ask you a question.

Respond with “No” to receive the TM for Swords Dance.

The location of TM75 Swords Dance / Pokemon ORAS
The location of TM75 Swords Dance

Swords Dance Details + Uses

In-game details for TM75 Swords Dance / Pokemon ORAS
In-game details for TM75 Swords Dance
Swords Dance Move Details
Type Normal
Category Status
Power
Accuracy
PP 20 (max. 32)

Swords Dance is a Normal-type Status move that raises the user’s Attack by two stages. Each stat can be raised and lowered up to six times. Here’s how much each stage modifies your Pokémon’s Attack stat:

Stage Main Stat
0 x1
1 x1.5
2 x2.0
3 x2.5
4 x3.0
5 x3.5
6 x4.0
Using TM75 Swords Dance in battle / Pokemon ORAS
Using TM75 Swords Dance in battle

Swords Dance is a powerful move that can make Physical attacks more lethal, especially for setup sweepers.

Although many Pokémon can learn this move, Swords Dance works best on Pokémon with naturally high Speed stats since it’s easier to sweep your opponent’s team if you can outspeed them.

However, it’s also important to make sure your Swords Dance user has enough bulk to survive the turn you’re setting up, that way you can execute your strategy effectively.

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