Volt Switch in Pokémon Black & White
Electric-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.
SpecialMove text
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Machines
Learners
 Pikachu #25 | | TM/HM |
 Raichu #26 | | TM/HM |
 Blitzle #28 | | TM/HM |
 Zebstrika #29 | | TM/HM |
 Magnemite #81 |  | TM/HM |
 Magneton #82 | | TM/HM |
 Emolga #93 |  | TM/HM |
 Voltorb #100 | | TM/HM |
 Electrode #101 | | TM/HM |
 Joltik #101 |  | TM/HM |
 Galvantula #102 | | TM/HM |
 Klink #105 | | TM/HM |
 Klang #106 | | TM/HM |
 Klinklang #107 | | TM/HM |
 Eelektrik #109 | | TM/HM |
 Eelektross #110 | | TM/HM |
 Electabuzz #125 | | TM/HM |
 Jolteon #135 | | TM/HM |
 Cobalion #144 |  | TM/HM |
 Zapdos #145 | | TM/HM |
 Thundurus Incarnate #148 | | TM/HM |
 Zekrom #150 |  | TM/HM |
 Mew #151 |  | TM/HM |
 Chinchou #170 |  | TM/HM |
 Lanturn #171 | | TM/HM |
 Pichu #172 | | TM/HM |
 Flaaffy #180 | | TM/HM |
 Ampharos #181 | | TM/HM |
 Forretress #205 | | TM/HM |
 Elekid #239 | | TM/HM |
 Raikou #243 | | TM/HM |
 Nosepass #299 |  | 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 |
 Magnezone #462 | | TM/HM |
 Electivire #466 | | TM/HM |
 Probopass #476 | | TM/HM |
 Rotom #479 |  | 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 |
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 | |
| Discharge A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis. | | | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 47 |
| 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 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 |
