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Generation V · Move No. 503

Scald

Scald is a Water-type, Special-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Water Special Moves
80 Power
100% Accuracy
15 PP
#0503 Scald
Overview

Move description

The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to burn the target.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation V Unova
Category Inflicts damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Burn
Condition chance 30%

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Max Raid Battle Reward - Watt Trader - 3000W

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move Defrosts when used

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
10 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Scald

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