Volt Tackle

Type
type icon ElectricElectric
Gen.
3
Power
120
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals damage and the user takes ⅓ the damage done as recoil. Has a 10% chance to paralyze status condition img the target.

Detailed Effect

Volt Tackle deals damage and has a 10% of paralyzing status condition img the target.
The user takes ⅓ of the damage done as recoil damage.
Pokémon are immune to paralysis status condition img if:
  • In Gen 3 Volt Tackle is categorized as Special category img
  • In Legends: Arceus Volt Tackle has 5 PP and a 30% chance of paralyzing status condition img the target for 3 turns.
    It will also cure the user's drowsiness.

Description

RS
E
A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user.
FRLG
The user throws an electrified tackle. It hurts the user a little.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user electrifies itself, then charges at the foe. It causes considerable damage to the user as well.
COL
B2W2
The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis.
XY
ORAS
The user electrifies itself, then charges. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with paralysis.
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.

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
DamageDeals damage.
RecoilThe user receives recoil damage.
ParalysisParalyzes the target.
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
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Volt Tackle
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ボルテッカー (Borutekkā)
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Volttackle
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Électacle
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Locomovolt
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Placaje Eléc
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볼트태클 (Volt Tackle)
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伏特攻擊 / 伏特攻击 (Fútè Gōngjí / Fuhkdahk Gūnggīk)

Tutor

Volt Tackle PichuAppears on a Pichu whose mother was holding a Light Ball. The father cannot be Ditto.

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionCool
ColorRed
FlavorSpicy

Contest Effect

EffectIf the user is jammed this turn after using this move, it will receive twice as many jam points.
DescriptionAfter this move, the user is more easily startled.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.
Appeal❤️❤️