Giga Impact
Effect Summary
Deals damage but requires a recharge turn afterwards.
Detailed Effect
Giga Impact deals damage and forces the user to recharge on their next turn.
A recharge turn prevents the user from taking any action.
A recharge turn will not be required if Giga Impact misses.
If the user has the ability Truant the 'loafing around' turn and the recharge turn happen at the same time.
A recharge turn prevents the user from taking any action.
A recharge turn will not be required if Giga Impact misses.
If the user has the ability Truant the 'loafing around' turn and the recharge turn happen at the same time.
- In Giga Impact has 120 power lowers the user's action speed instead of forcing a recharge turn.
Description
DP
HGSS
PL
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
B2W2
BW
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
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
Damage
Deals damage.
Recharge
Requires a recharge turn after attacking.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Must recharge
The turn after this move is used, the Pokémon's action is skipped so it can recharge.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Beauty |
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Color | Blue |
Flavor | Dry |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️ |