Dragon Pulse

Type

Gen.

Power

Accuracy

100%

Priority

Effect Summary

Deals damage with no additional effect.

Dragon Pulse deals damage with no additional effect.
Dragon Pulse's power is boosted by 50% when the user has the ability Mega Launcher.

In Gen 4-5 Dragon Pulse has 90 power.
In Legends: Arceus Dragon Pulse ignores accuracy and evasion checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
If a Poipole knows this move, it will evolve into Naganadel after leveling up.

DP HGSS PL	The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
COL B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM LGPLGE SWSH	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Move Target

Long Range

Affects a selected target on the field.

means that the Pokémon can not be selected.

means that the Pokémon can be selected.

means that the Pokémon will be selected.

Effect Type

Damage	Deals damage.

Interactions

Blocked by Detect and Protect	This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror Move	A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Targets opposite side in triples	In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Pulse-based	This move has 1.5x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Mega Launcher.