Zap Cannon

ElectricSpecial

Zap Cannon deals damage and paralyzes the target, if it hits. Paralyzed Pokémon have a 25% chance of not being able to attack, and their Speed is decreased by 50% (75% in Generations 1-6). Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.

Move data

Power

120

Accuracy

50%

Makes contact

Introduced

Generation 2

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

TM07

Game descriptions

Gold, Silver, Crystal:An attack that always paralyzes.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
FireRed, LeafGreen:An electric blast is fired like a cannon to inflict damage and paralyze.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
Scarlet, Violet:The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

Zap Cannon

Move data

Taught by

Game descriptions

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