Charge

ElectricStatus

Charge raises the user's Special Defense by one stage, and if this Pokémon's next move is a damage-dealing Electric-type attack, it will deal double damage. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

Move data

Power

Accuracy

Makes contact

Introduced

Generation 3

Target

Targets the user.

Taught by

TM173

Game descriptions

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Charges power to boost the electric move used next.
FireRed, LeafGreen:The user charges power to boost the ELECTRIC move it uses next.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Scarlet, Violet:The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Charge

Move data

Taught by

Game descriptions

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