Volt Switch is a Electric-type move introduced in Generation 5.
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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 5 | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
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TM / HM
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | TM72 |
|---|---|
| Sword / Shield | TM80 |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | TM43 |
| Scarlet / Violet | TM48 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM66 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By TM / HM (2)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)