Discharge in Pokémon Black & White
Electric-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.

SpecialMove text
A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
Learners
![]() Raichu #26 | ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Electrike #309 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Plusle #311 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Minun #312 | ![]() | Egg |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Strike The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 130 | 85 | 5 | 2 |
| Charge The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 32 |
| Charge Beam The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 90 | 10 | 146 | |
| Electro Ball The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 29 |
| Electroweb The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 55 | 95 | 15 | 41 |
| Fusion Bolt The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 100 | 5 | 2 |
| Magnet Rise The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 10 | 69 |
| Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | - | 20 | 183 |
| Spark The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 27 |
| Thunder A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 10 | 171 | |
| Thunder Fang The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 95 | 15 | 40 |
| Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 75 | 100 | 15 | 157 |
| Thunder Shock A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 27 |
| Thunder Wave A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | 197 | |
| Thunderbolt A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 | 192 | |
| Volt Switch After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | 49 | |
| Volt Tackle The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 3 |
| Wild Charge The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 | 75 | |
| Zap Cannon The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 120 | 50 | 5 | 21 |



























































































