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Volt Switch

Electric-type special move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

ElectricSpecial

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

TM72

TM72

PokémonTypeLevel

Zeraora

#403

Electric
15

Dedenne

#291

ElectricFairy
26

Emolga

#364

ElectricFlying
42
PokémonTypeMethod

Pichu

#31

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Alola Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Hoenn Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Unova Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Partner Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Original Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Sinnoh Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Kalos Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu

#33

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu Alola

#33

ElectricPsychic
TM/TR

Grubbin

#34

Bug
TM/TR

Charjabug

#35

BugElectric
TM/TR

Vikavolt

#36

BugElectric
TM/TR

Vikavolt Totem

#36

BugElectric
TM/TR

Magnemite

#54

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Magneton

#55

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Magnezone

#56

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Jolteon

#155

Electric
TM/TR

Flaaffy

#163

Electric
TM/TR

Ampharos Mega

#164

ElectricDragon
TM/TR

Ampharos

#164

Electric
TM/TR

Nosepass

#254

Rock
TM/TR

Probopass

#255

RockSteel
TM/TR

Chinchou

#257

WaterElectric
TM/TR

Lanturn

#258

WaterElectric
TM/TR

Forretress

#269

BugSteel
TM/TR

Dedenne

#291

ElectricFairy
TM/TR

Togedemaru

#292

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Electrike

#293

Electric
TM/TR

Manectric Mega

#294

Electric
TM/TR

Manectric

#294

Electric
TM/TR

Elekid

#295

Electric
TM/TR

Electabuzz

#296

Electric
TM/TR

Electivire

#297

Electric
TM/TR

Geodude Alola

#298

RockElectric
TM/TR

Graveler Alola

#299

RockElectric
TM/TR

Golem Alola

#300

RockElectric
TM/TR

Emolga

#364

ElectricFlying
TM/TR

Tapu Koko

#383

ElectricFairy
TM/TR

Xurkitree

#396

Electric
TM/TR

Magearna Original

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Magearna

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Zeraora

#403

Electric
TM/TR

Grass Pledge

Grass

Struggle Bug

Bug
ElectricSpecial

Volt Switch

Electric-type move

Move #

521

Introduced

Generation V

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM72

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
ChargeElectricStatus

-

--2022

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

Charge BeamElectricSpecial
TM57
509010112

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

DischargeElectricSpecial

-

801001540

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus

-

-100155

The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Electric TerrainElectricStatus

-

--1010

The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

Electro BallElectricSpecial

-

-1001023

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial

-

55951544

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Ion DelugeElectricStatus

-

--257

The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus

-

--1085

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Magnetic FluxElectricStatus

-

--204

The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.

NuzzleElectricPhysical

-

201002011

The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

Parabolic ChargeElectricSpecial

-

65100201

The user attacks everything around it. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

Plasma FistsElectricPhysical

-

100100151

The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial

-

60-20158

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

SparkElectricPhysical

-

651002031

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

ThunderElectricSpecial1107010124

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

Thunder FangElectricPhysical

-

65951528

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

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical

-

7510015120

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

Thunder ShockElectricSpecial

-

401003027

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020135

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015147

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Volt TackleElectricPhysical

-

120100159

The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.

Wild ChargeElectricPhysical901001564

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

Zap CannonElectricSpecial

-

12050514

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

Zing ZapElectricPhysical

-

80100101

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target, giving it an electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.

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USUM / Moves

Volt Switch

Volt Switch

Electric-type special move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

ElectricSpecial

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

TM72

TM72

PokémonTypeLevel

Zeraora

#403

Electric
15

Dedenne

#291

ElectricFairy
26

Emolga

#364

ElectricFlying
42
PokémonTypeMethod

Pichu

#31

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Alola Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Hoenn Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Unova Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Partner Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Original Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Sinnoh Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Pikachu Kalos Cap

#32

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu

#33

Electric
TM/TR

Raichu Alola

#33

ElectricPsychic
TM/TR

Grubbin

#34

Bug
TM/TR

Charjabug

#35

BugElectric
TM/TR

Vikavolt

#36

BugElectric
TM/TR

Vikavolt Totem

#36

BugElectric
TM/TR

Magnemite

#54

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Magneton

#55

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Magnezone

#56

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Jolteon

#155

Electric
TM/TR

Flaaffy

#163

Electric
TM/TR

Ampharos Mega

#164

ElectricDragon
TM/TR

Ampharos

#164

Electric
TM/TR

Nosepass

#254

Rock
TM/TR

Probopass

#255

RockSteel
TM/TR

Chinchou

#257

WaterElectric
TM/TR

Lanturn

#258

WaterElectric
TM/TR

Forretress

#269

BugSteel
TM/TR

Dedenne

#291

ElectricFairy
TM/TR

Togedemaru

#292

ElectricSteel
TM/TR

Electrike

#293

Electric
TM/TR

Manectric Mega

#294

Electric
TM/TR

Manectric

#294

Electric
TM/TR

Elekid

#295

Electric
TM/TR

Electabuzz

#296

Electric
TM/TR

Electivire

#297

Electric
TM/TR

Geodude Alola

#298

RockElectric
TM/TR

Graveler Alola

#299

RockElectric
TM/TR

Golem Alola

#300

RockElectric
TM/TR

Emolga

#364

ElectricFlying
TM/TR

Tapu Koko

#383

ElectricFairy
TM/TR

Xurkitree

#396

Electric
TM/TR

Magearna Original

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Magearna

#401

SteelFairy
TM/TR

Zeraora

#403

Electric
TM/TR

Grass Pledge

Grass

Struggle Bug

Bug
ElectricSpecial

Volt Switch

Electric-type move

Move #

521

Introduced

Generation V

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM72

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
ChargeElectricStatus

-

--2022

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

Charge BeamElectricSpecial
TM57
509010112

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

DischargeElectricSpecial

-

801001540

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus

-

-100155

The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Electric TerrainElectricStatus

-

--1010

The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

Electro BallElectricSpecial

-

-1001023

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

ElectrowebElectricSpecial

-

55951544

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Ion DelugeElectricStatus

-

--257

The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus

-

--1085

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Magnetic FluxElectricStatus

-

--204

The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.

NuzzleElectricPhysical

-

201002011

The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

Parabolic ChargeElectricSpecial

-

65100201

The user attacks everything around it. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

Plasma FistsElectricPhysical

-

100100151

The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial

-

60-20158

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

SparkElectricPhysical

-

651002031

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

ThunderElectricSpecial1107010124

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

Thunder FangElectricPhysical

-

65951528

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

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical

-

7510015120

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

Thunder ShockElectricSpecial

-

401003027

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020135

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015147

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Volt TackleElectricPhysical

-

120100159

The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.

Wild ChargeElectricPhysical901001564

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

Zap CannonElectricSpecial

-

12050514

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

Zing ZapElectricPhysical

-

80100101

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target, giving it an electric shock. This may also make the target flinch.

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