Scald in Pokémon Black & White
Water-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.

SpecialMove text
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Move details
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![]() Emboar #6 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Oshawott #7 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Squirtle #7 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dewott #8 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Wartortle #8 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Blastoise #9 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Samurott #9 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Panpour #21 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Simipour #22 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Tympole #41 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Palpitoad #42 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Seismitoad #43 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Psyduck #54 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Golduck #55 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Basculin Blue Striped #56 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Basculin Red Striped #56 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Poliwag #60 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Poliwhirl #61 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Poliwrath #62 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Tirtouga #70 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Carracosta #71 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Tentacool #72 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Tentacruel #73 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowpoke #79 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowbro #80 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Ducklett #86 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Swanna #87 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Frillish #98 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Krabby #98 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Jellicent #99 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kingler #99 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alomomola #100 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Horsea #116 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Seadra #117 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Goldeen #118 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Seaking #119 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Staryu #120 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Starmie #121 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Stunfisk #124 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados #130 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Vaporeon #134 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Omanyte #138 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Omastar #139 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kabuto #140 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kabutops #141 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Keldeo Ordinary #153 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Totodile #158 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Croconaw #159 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Feraligatr #160 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Chinchou #170 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lanturn #171 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Marill #183 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Azumarill #184 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Politoed #186 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Wooper #194 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Quagsire #195 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slowking #199 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Qwilfish #211 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Corsola #222 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 35 |
| Aqua Ring The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 50 |
| Aqua Tail The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 90 | 10 | 116 |
| Brine If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 10 | 85 |
| Bubble A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 20 | 100 | 30 | 36 |
| Bubble Beam A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 53 |
| Clamp The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 35 | 85 | 15 | 5 |
| Crabhammer The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 90 | 10 | 4 |
| 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. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 | 106 | |
| Hydro Cannon The target is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 5 |
| Hydro Pump The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 120 | 80 | 5 | 87 |
| Muddy Water The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 95 | 85 | 10 | 35 |
| Octazooka The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 85 | 10 | 5 |
| Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | 473 | |
| Razor Shell The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 75 | 95 | 10 | 5 |
| Soak The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 20 | 17 |
| Surf It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. | ![]() | ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 | 151 | |
| Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 25 | 77 |
| Water Pledge A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 50 | 100 | 10 | 15 |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 209 |
| Water Sport The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 15 | 55 |
| Water Spout The user spouts water to damage the opposing team. The lower the user’s HP, the less powerful it becomes. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 150 | 100 | 5 | 10 |
| Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | 99 | |
| Whirlpool Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 35 | 85 | 15 | 127 |
| Withdraw The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 40 | 17 |







































































































