Volt Tackle (move)
Move data
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 120 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Effects
Volt Tackle deals damage and has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target, but the user receives 1⁄3 of the damage it inflicted in recoil. In other words, if the attack does 90 HP damage to the opponent, the user will lose 30 HP.
Changes
- In Generation 3, Volt Tackle is categorized as Special.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Electrium Z and uses its Z-Power, Volt Tackle turns into Gigavolt Havoc and has base power 190.
When Pikachu is holding Pikanium Z and uses its Z-Power, Volt Tackle turns into Catastropika and has base power 210.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Volt Tackle |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ボルテッカー (Volteccer) |
| German | Volttackle |
| French | Électacle |
| Italian | Locomovolt |
| Spanish | Placaje Eléctrico |
| Korean | 볼트태클 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 伏特攻击 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 伏特攻擊 |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user throws an electrified tackle. It hurts the user a little. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user electrifies itself, then charges at the foe. It causes considerable damage to the user as well. |
| Black/White | The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Black 2/White 2 | The user electrifies itself, then charges. It causes considerable damage to the user and may leave the target with paralysis. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user electrifies itself, then charges. This also damages the user quite a lot. This may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user electrifies itself and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with paralysis. |
Learnt by move tutor
These Pokémon can learn Volt Tackle from a move tutor in the games.
