Surf
Water
Effect Summary
Detailed Effect
If the target is hidden underwater from using Dive, Surf will hit with double power.
- In Gen 1-5 Surf has 95 power.
- Surf can be used outside of battle to cross water with the appropriate Gym Badge.
You can also encounter wild Pokémon or start fishing while surfing.
Description
A strong water- type attack.
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Additional Information
Move Target
Affects all adjacent Pokémon simultaneously.
Effect Type
Deals damage.
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions3
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Stadium: Surfing PikachuLearned when a non-rental Pikachu helps beat Prime Cup Master Ball R-2. It must participate in every battle, and you must win with no continues.
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Effect
If the Pokémon that appealed before the user earned less than three appeal points, user earns six; if three, user earns three; if more than three, user earns none.
Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.
Super Contest
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.