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Bolt Strike

ElectricPhysical

Bolt Strike deals damage and has a 20% chance of paralyzing the target. Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.

Move data

Power

130

Accuracy

85%

PP

5

Makes contact

Yes

Introduced

Generation 5

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Game descriptions

  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • Sword, Shield:The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
  • B.Diamond, S.Pearl:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

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