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Generation III · Move No. 268

Charge

Charge is a Electric-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Electric Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
20 PP
#0268 Charge
Overview

Move description

The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.

Overview

Target
User

The user.

Overview

Effect

Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. If the user uses an Electric move next turn, its power will be doubled.

Battle mechanics

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Generation III Hoenn
Category No damage; lowers target’s stats or raises user’s stats
Priority 0

Stat changes

Special Defense +1

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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Snatchable

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Charge

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