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Generation V · Move No. 521

Volt Switch

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

Electric Special Moves
70 Power
100% Accuracy
20 PP
#0521 Volt Switch
Overview

Move description

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage, then the user immediately switches out, and the trainer selects a replacement Pokémon from the party. If the target faints from this attack, the user’s trainer selects the new Pokémon to send out first. If the user is the last Pokémon in its party that can battle, it will not switch out. The user may be hit by Pursuit when it switches out, if it has been targeted and Pursuit has not yet been used. This move may be used even if the user is under the effect of Ingrain. Ingrain’s effect will end.

Battle mechanics

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

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Get 20000 points in Rotom Rally

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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

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 Volt Switch

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