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Scald in Pokémon Black & White

Water-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Move details

Introduced

Generation V

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

TM55

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Panpour

#21

Water
22

Simipour

#22

Water
Start

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Aqua Jet

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Water

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Aqua Ring

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.

Water

-

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Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water

-

909010116
Brine

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water

-

651001085
Bubble

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

Water

-

201003036
Bubble Beam

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

Water

-

651002053
Clamp

The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

Water

-

3585155
Crabhammer

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

Water

-

9090104
Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Water8010010106
Hydro Cannon

The target is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however.

Water

-

1509055
Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water

-

12080587
Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ accuracy.

Water

-

95851035
Octazooka

The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Water

-

6585105
Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5473
Razor Shell

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water

-

7595105
Soak

The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.

Water

-

-1002017
Surf

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

Water9510015151
Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water

-

401002577
Water Pledge

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.

Water

-

501001015
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water

-

6010020209
Water Sport

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Water

-

--1555
Water Spout

The user spouts water to damage the opposing team. The lower the user’s HP, the less powerful it becomes.

Water

-

150100510
Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water801001599
Whirlpool

Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water

-

358515127
Withdraw

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

Water

-

--4017