Does not raise the user’s Special Defense.
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.
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Power
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Accuracy
20
PP
#0268
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.
Target
User
The user.
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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Pokémon that learn Charge
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97–97 of 97 Pokémon
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Raging Bolt
Learning method
Level up
Scarlet / Violet