Flash

Type
Gen.
1
Power
???
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Priority
0
Category
Statuscategory img

Effect Summary

Lowers the target's accuracy stat img by one stage.

Detailed Effect

Flash lowers the target's accuracy stat img by one stage.
Stats stat img can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
  • In Gen 1-3 the Flash has 70% accuracy stat img
  • From Gen 7 onwards (except Pokémmon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl) this move can not be selected in battle.
  • Flash can be used outside of battle to light up your surroundings (Gen 1-5, ORAS, BDSP) or zoom out (XY)

Description

GS
C
Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
RS
E
Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FRLG
A blast of light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It also illuminates caves.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
COL
B2W2
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
XY
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
ORAS
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.
SWSH
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent 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 DecreaseLowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
ReflectableThis move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
flag usa
Flash
japan flag
フラッシュ (Furasshu)
germany flag
Blitz
france flag
Flash
italy flag
Flash
spain flag
Destello
south kore flag
플래시 (Flash)
mainland china flag
閃光 / 闪光 (Shǎnguāng / Símgwōng)

Level Up

Machine

HM05
HM05
HM05
HM05
HM05
HM05
HM05
TM70
TM70
TM70
TM70
HM05
HM05
TM70
TM70
TM70

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionBeauty
ColorBlue
FlavorDry

Contest Effect

EffectCancels combo standby status for all Pokémon that have appealed this turn.
DescriptionShifts the judge's attention from others.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionLowers the Voltage of all Judges by one each.
Appeal❤️❤️