Charge
Effect Summary
Raises the user's
Special Defense
by one stage. User's
Electric
-type moves have doubled power next turn.

Detailed Effect
Charge raises the user's
Special Defense
by one stage and boosts the power of the next damage-dealing
Electric
-type move by 100%.
Stats
can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

Stats

- In Gen 3 Charge does not raise the user's
Special Defense
- In Gen 3-8 Charge's effect also wears of if the next move is not an
Electric -type move.
Description
E
RS
Charges power to boost the electric move used next.
FRLG
The user charges power to boost the ELECTRIC move it uses next.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
B2W2
BW
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
Interactions
Snatchable
This move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
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Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | If the last Pokémon's appeal is the same type as this move, user earns six points instead of two. |
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Description | Works well if it's the same type as the one before. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn double the score in the next turn. |
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Appeal | - |