Flash

Type

Normal

Gen.

Power

???

Accuracy

100%

Priority

Effect Summary

Lowers the target's accuracy

by one stage.

Detailed Effect

Flash lowers the target's accuracy

by one stage.
Stats

can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.

In Gen 1-3 the Flash has 70% accuracy
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

Normal

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 Decrease	Lowers the target's or other enemies' stats.

Interactions

Blocked by Detect and Protect	This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Reflectable	This move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror Move	A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.

Other Languages

Flash

フラッシュ (Furasshu)

Blitz

Flash

Destello

플래시 (Flash)

閃光 / 闪光 (Shǎnguāng / Símgwōng)

Level Up

Machine

HM05

TM70

HM05

TM70

Contest Information

Contest

Contest Condition	Beauty
Color	Blue
Flavor	Dry

Contest Effect

Effect	Cancels combo standby status for all Pokémon that have appealed this turn.
Description	Shifts the judge's attention from others.
Jam	-
Appeal	❤️❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

Description	Lowers the Voltage of all Judges by one each.
Appeal	❤️❤️