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Generation I · Move No. 76

Solar Beam

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

Plant Special Moves
120 Power
100% Accuracy
10 PP
#0076 Solar Beam
Overview

Move description

The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User charges for one turn before attacking. During Sunny Day, the charge turn is skipped. During Hail, Rain Dance, or Sandstorm, power is halved. This move cannot be selected by Sleep Talk.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation I Kanto
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 0

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Go up the river next to Turffield

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Interactions

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

Has a charging turn Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 2 changes
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Solar Beam

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