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Charge

Charge

Electric-type status move in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
ElectricStatus

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Voltorb

#121

Electric
Start

Electrode

#122

Electric
Start

Luxray

#405

Electric
Start

Shinx

#403

Electric
9

Luxio

#404

Electric
9

Luxray

#405

Electric
9

Mareep

#53

Electric
23

Flaaffy

#54

Electric
25

Ampharos

#55

Electric
25

Plusle

#311

Electric
35

Minun

#312

Electric
35

Zapdos

#241

ElectricFlying
36

Rotom Fan

#479

ElectricGhost
43

Rotom Heat

#479

ElectricGhost
43

Rotom Mow

#479

ElectricGhost
43

Rotom

#479

ElectricGhost
43

Rotom Frost

#479

ElectricGhost
43

Rotom Wash

#479

ElectricGhost
43

Electrike

#309

Electric
44

Chinchou

#176

WaterElectric
45

Manectric

#310

Electric
54

Lanturn

#177

WaterElectric
57

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Pichu

#21

Electric
Egg

Mareep

#53

Electric
Egg

Nature Power

Normal

Taunt

Dark
ElectricStatus

Charge

Electric-type move

Move #

268

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Charge BeamElectricSpecial
TM57
509010115

The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

DischargeElectricSpecial

-

801001534

A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus

-

--1045

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20178

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

SparkElectricPhysical

-

651002017

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the foe. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

ThunderElectricSpecial1207010149

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

Thunder FangElectricPhysical

-

65951525

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical

-

7510015134

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

Thunder ShockElectricSpecial

-

401003021

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020145

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

ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015158

A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

Volt TackleElectricPhysical

-

120100151

The user electrifies itself, then charges at the foe. It causes considerable damage to the user as well.

Zap CannonElectricSpecial

-

12050513

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

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