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Shock Wave

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Shock Wave in Pokémon Black & White

Electric-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

Move details

Introduced

Generation III

Power

60

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Rattata

#19

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Raticate

#20

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Pikachu

#25

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Raichu

#26

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Blitzle

#28

Electric
Egg

Nidoran♀

#29

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Nidorina

#30

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Nidoran♂

#32

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Nidorino

#33

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Clefairy

#35

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Clefable

#36

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Jigglypuff

#39

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wigglytuff

#40

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Meowth

#52

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Persian

#53

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Abra

#63

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kadabra

#64

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Alakazam

#65

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Magnemite

#81

ElectricSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Magneton

#82

ElectricSteel
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Grimer

#88

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Muk

#89

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Emolga

#93

ElectricFlying
Egg

Voltorb

#100

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Electrode

#101

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lickitung

#108

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Koffing

#109

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Weezing

#110

Poison
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Rhyhorn

#111

GroundRock
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Chansey

#113

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Tangela

#114

Grass
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mr. Mime

#122

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stunfisk

#124

GroundElectric
Egg

Tauros

#128

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lapras

#131

WaterIce
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Jolteon

#135

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Porygon

#137

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snorlax

#143

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dratini

#147

Dragon
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mewtwo

#150

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sentret

#161

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Furret

#162

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
Egg

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
Prior evolution: egg

Pichu

#172

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Cleffa

#173

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Igglybuff

#174

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Togepi

#175

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Togetic

#176

NormalFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mareep

#179

Electric
Historical Dream World: Pleasant Forest

Mareep

#179

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Flaaffy

#180

Electric
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Bolt Strike

The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis.

Electric

-

1308552
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.

Electric

-

--2032
Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010146
Discharge

A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.

Electric

-

801001547
Electro Ball

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.

Electric

-

-1001029
Electroweb

The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Electric

-

55951541
Fusion Bolt

The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous flame.

Electric

-

10010052
Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric

-

--1069
Spark

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric

-

651002027
Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1207010171
Thunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Electric

-

65951540
Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric

-

7510015157
Thunder Shock

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric

-

401003027
Thunder Wave

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

Electric-10020197
Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015192
Volt Switch

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Electric701002049
Volt Tackle

The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis.

Electric

-

120100153
Wild Charge

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.

Electric901001575
Zap Cannon

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Electric

-

12050521