Water Pulse is a Water-type move introduced in Generation 3.
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Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 3 | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire | Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe |
|---|---|
| Emerald | Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Legends: Arceus | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This attack never misses. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
TM / HM
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald · Colosseum · XD · FireRed / LeafGreen · Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | TM03 |
|---|---|
| Scarlet / Violet | TM11 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM41 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (3)
By TM / HM (9)
By breeding (3)
By move tutor (9)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)