Volt Switch
Electric-type special move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Flavor
SpecialAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Machines
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
 Pikachu #25 | | TM/HM |
 Raichu #26 | | TM/HM |
 Flaaffy #26 | | TM/HM |
 Ampharos #27 | | TM/HM |
 Magnemite #48 |  | TM/HM |
 Magneton #49 | | TM/HM |
 Magnezone #50 | | TM/HM |
 Elekid #56 | | TM/HM |
 Electabuzz #57 | | TM/HM |
 Electivire #58 | | TM/HM |
 Jolteon #93 | | TM/HM |
 Voltorb #100 | | TM/HM |
 Electrode #101 | | TM/HM |
 Klink #130 | | TM/HM |
 Klang #131 | | TM/HM |
 Klinklang #132 | | TM/HM |
 Emolga #144 |  | TM/HM |
 Zapdos #145 | | TM/HM |
 Blitzle #147 | | TM/HM |
 Zebstrika #148 | | TM/HM |
 Mew #151 |  | TM/HM |
 Nosepass #164 |  | TM/HM |
 Probopass #165 | | TM/HM |
 Chinchou #170 |  | TM/HM |
 Lanturn #171 | | TM/HM |
 Pichu #172 | | TM/HM |
 Joltik #173 |  | TM/HM |
 Galvantula #174 | | TM/HM |
 Eelektrik #178 | | TM/HM |
 Eelektross #179 | | TM/HM |
 Thundurus Incarnate #199 | | TM/HM |
 Thundurus Therian #199 | | TM/HM |
 Forretress #205 | | TM/HM |
 Cobalion #225 |  | TM/HM |
 Raikou #243 | | TM/HM |
 Zekrom #296 |  | TM/HM |
 Electrike #309 | | TM/HM |
 Manectric #310 | | TM/HM |
 Plusle #311 | | TM/HM |
 Minun #312 | | TM/HM |
 Shinx #403 | | TM/HM |
 Luxio #404 | | TM/HM |
 Luxray #405 | | TM/HM |
 Pachirisu #417 | | TM/HM |
 Rotom Fan #479 | | TM/HM |
 Rotom Frost #479 |  | TM/HM |
 Rotom Heat #479 |  | TM/HM |
 Rotom Mow #479 |  | TM/HM |
 Rotom Wash #479 | | TM/HM |
 Rotom #479 |  | TM/HM |
SpecialVolt Switch
Electric-type move
Move #
521
Introduced
Generation V
Power
70
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Machine
TM72
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Strike | |  Physical | - | 130 | 85 | 5 | 1 | The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Charge | |  Status | - | - | - | 20 | 31 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Charge Beam | | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | 147 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | |
| Discharge | | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 47 | A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis. |
| Electro Ball | | Special | - | - | 100 | 10 | 27 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage. |
| Electroweb | | Special | - | 55 | 95 | 15 | 41 | The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Fusion Bolt | | Physical | - | 100 | 100 | 5 | 2 | The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame. |
| Magnet Rise | | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 69 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Shock Wave | | Special | - | 60 | - | 20 | 18 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. |
| Spark | | Physical | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 25 | The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | 172 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Thunder Fang | | Physical | - | 65 | 95 | 15 | 32 | The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Thunder Punch | | Physical | - | 75 | 100 | 15 | 158 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Shock | | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 28 | A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 197 | A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits. | |
| Thunderbolt | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | 193 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
| Volt Tackle | | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 1 | The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Wild Charge | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | 76 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little. | |
| Zap Cannon | | Special | - | 120 | 50 | 5 | 19 | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
