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Dragon Pulse

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Dragon Pulse in Pokémon X & Y

Dragon-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

85

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gyarados

#50

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados

#50

WaterFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gyarados Mega

#50

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados Mega

#50

WaterDark
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Arcanine

#59

Fire
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Arcanine

#59

Fire
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charmander

#83

Fire
Egg

Charmeleon

#84

Fire
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charmeleon

#84

Fire
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charmeleon

#84

Fire
Charmander — breeding

Charizard

#85

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard

#85

FireFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charizard

#85

FireFlying
Charmander — breeding

Charizard Mega X

#85

FireDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard Mega X

#85

FireDragon
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charizard Mega X

#85

FireDragon
Charmander — breeding

Charizard Mega Y

#85

FireFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charizard Mega Y

#85

FireFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Charizard Mega Y

#85

FireFlying
Charmander — breeding

Squirtle

#86

Water
Egg

Wartortle

#87

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Wartortle

#87

Water
Squirtle — breeding

Blastoise

#88

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Blastoise

#88

Water
Squirtle — breeding

Blastoise Mega

#88

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Blastoise Mega

#88

Water
Squirtle — breeding

Onix

#95

RockGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Onix

#95

RockGround
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Scraggy

#100

DarkFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Scraggy

#100

DarkFighting
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Scrafty

#101

DarkFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Scrafty

#101

DarkFighting
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Rhyhorn

#111

GroundRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rhyhorn

#111

GroundRock
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Lapras

#131

WaterIce
Egg

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dratini

#147

Dragon
Egg

Axew

#148

Dragon
Egg

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Dratini — breeding

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Dratini — breeding

Mew

#151

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mew

#151

Psychic
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Steelix

#208

SteelGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Steelix

#208

SteelGround
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon

-

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Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon

-

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Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

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Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon

-

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Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon

-

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Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon

-

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Dragon Tail

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

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Dual Chop

The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

Dragon

-

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Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon

-

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Roar of Time

The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Dragon

-

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Spacial Rend

The user tears the target along with the space around it. Critical hits land more easily.

Dragon

-

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Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon

-

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