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Shock Wave in Pokémon X & Y

Electric-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation III

Power

60

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Braixen

#5

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

Delphox

#6

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

Zigzagoon

#12

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

Zigzagoon

#12

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

Linoone

#13

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

Linoone

#13

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

Rattata

#19

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

Rattata

#19

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

Raticate

#20

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

Raticate

#20

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

Nidoran♀

#29

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

Nidoran♀

#29

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

Nidorina

#30

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

Nidorina

#30

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

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

Nidoran♂

#32

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

Nidoran♂

#32

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

Nidorino

#33

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

Nidorino

#33

Poison
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

Clefairy

#35

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

Clefairy

#35

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

Pichu

#35

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

Pichu

#35

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

Clefable

#36

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

Clefable

#36

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

Pikachu

#36

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

Pikachu

#36

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

Raichu

#37

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

Raichu

#37

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

Bidoof

#38

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

Bidoof

#38

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

Bibarel

#39

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

Bibarel

#39

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

Jigglypuff

#39

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

Jigglypuff

#39

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

Dunsparce

#40

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

Dunsparce

#40

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

Wigglytuff

#40

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

Wigglytuff

#40

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

Meowth

#52

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

Meowth

#52

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

Persian

#53

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

Persian

#53

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

Ralts

#64

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

Ralts

#64

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

Kirlia

#65

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

Kirlia

#65

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

Gardevoir

#66

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

Gardevoir

#66

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

Gardevoir Mega

#66

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

Gardevoir Mega

#66

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

Gallade

#67

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

Gallade

#67

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

Skitty

#78

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

Skitty

#78

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

Delcatty

#79

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

Delcatty

#79

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

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Charge Beam

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

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Discharge

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Eerie Impulse

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Electric

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Electric

-

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Electric

-

--203
Electro Ball

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Electric

-

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Electroweb

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Electric

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Fusion Bolt

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Electric

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Ion Deluge

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

Electric

-

--2510
Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric

-

--1087
Magnetic Flux

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Electric

-

--206
Nuzzle

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

Electric

-

20100208
Parabolic Charge

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

Electric

-

50100204
Spark

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

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-

651002030
Thunder

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Thunder Fang

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Electric

-

65951548
Thunder Punch

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-

7510015189
Thunder Shock

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

Electric

-

401003033
Thunder Wave

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Volt Switch

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Volt Tackle

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120100154
Wild Charge

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-

12050527