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Volt Switch

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Volt Switch in Pokémon X & Y

Electric-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation V

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

TM72

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Smeargle

#124

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

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Bolt Strike

The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric

-

1308553
Charge

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

Electric

-

--2039
Charge Beam

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

Electric509010179
Discharge

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

Electric

-

801001556
Eerie Impulse

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

Electric

-

-1001519
Electric Terrain

The user electrifies the ground under everyone’s feet for five turns. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

Electric

-

--1013
Electrify

If the target is electrified before it uses a move during that turn, the target’s move becomes Electric type.

Electric

-

--203
Electro Ball

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

Electric

-

-1001032
Electroweb

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

Electric

-

55951560
Fusion Bolt

The user throws down a giant thunderbolt. This move is more powerful when influenced by an enormous flame.

Electric

-

10010054
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

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

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

-

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Shock Wave

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

Electric

-

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Spark

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

Electric

-

651002030
Thunder

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

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Thunder Fang

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

Electric

-

65951548
Thunder Punch

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

Electric

-

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

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

Electric-10020224
Thunderbolt

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

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Volt Tackle

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

Electric

-

120100154
Wild Charge

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

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Zap Cannon

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

Electric

-

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