Explosive move

An explosive move (Japanese: 爆発(ばくはつ)する技(わざ) explosive move) is any damaging move that is based on explosions. Explosive moves have some unique properties and effects.

Explosive moves like Self-Destruct have existed since Generation I, but in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, explosive moves became a mechanic.

In the games

In the core series games, explosive moves have the following effects:

• Explosive moves fail if used against a Pokémon with Damp.

All explosive moves target both opponents and the user's ally.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, these moves instead cause the user recoil damage instead of fainting, with the exact recoil amount depending on the style used.

List of explosive moves

Effects involving explosive moves

Abilities

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Gallery

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  Self-Destruct being used by Goh's Voltorb
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  Explosion being used by Brock's Forretress
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  Mind Blown being used by a wild Blacephalon

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Gallery

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  Self-Destruct being used by Coral's Glalie

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Gallery

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  Self-Destruct being used by Lt. Surge's Electrode
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  Explosion being used by Brandon's Regirock
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  Mind Blown being used by a wild Blacephalon

In other languages

Related articles

This mechanic article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games.