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Water Pulse

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Water Pulse in Pokémon Black & White

Water-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation III

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

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

Tympole

#41

Water
Egg

Palpitoad

#42

WaterGround
Prior evolution: egg

Seismitoad

#43

WaterGround
Prior evolution: egg

Meowth

#52

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Persian

#53

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Poliwag

#60

Water
Egg

Poliwhirl

#61

Water
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Poliwhirl

#61

Water
Prior evolution: egg

Poliwrath

#62

WaterFighting
Prior evolution: egg

Tirtouga

#70

WaterRock
Egg

Carracosta

#71

WaterRock
Prior evolution: egg

Seel

#86

Water
Egg

Dewgong

#87

WaterIce
Prior evolution: egg

Vanillite

#88

Ice
Egg

Vanillish

#89

Ice
Prior evolution: egg

Shellder

#90

Water
Egg

Vanilluxe

#90

Ice
Prior evolution: egg

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Prior evolution: egg

Krabby

#98

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kingler

#99

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Lickitung

#108

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Chansey

#113

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Horsea

#116

Water
Egg

Seadra

#117

Water
Prior evolution: egg

Staryu

#120

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Starmie

#121

WaterPsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Jynx

#124

IcePsychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Tauros

#128

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gyarados

#130

WaterFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Vaporeon

#134

Water
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Omanyte

#138

RockWater
Egg

Omastar

#139

RockWater
Prior evolution: egg

Kabuto

#140

RockWater
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Kabutops

#141

RockWater
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snorlax

#143

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dratini

#147

Dragon
Egg

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Prior evolution: egg

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Mewtwo

#150

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mew

#151

Psychic
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Totodile

#158

Water
Egg

Croconaw

#159

Water
Prior evolution: egg

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Prior evolution: egg

Sentret

#161

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Furret

#162

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
Egg

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
Prior evolution: egg

Cleffa

#173

Normal
PokéTransfer from Generation IV

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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

-

401002035
Aqua Ring

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

Water

-

--2050
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
Scald

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

Water8010015109
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 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