Shock Wave (move)

Shock Wave
でんげきは Electric Shock Wave
Type  Electric
Category  Special
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  60
Accuracy  —%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation III
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
The appeal works great if performed first.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  0  
Works great if the user goes first this turn.

Shock Wave (Japanese: でんげきは Electrical Shock Wave) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation III. It was TM34 in Generation III, Generation IV, and in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Effect

Shock Wave inflicts damage and bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly.

Shock Wave can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if Charge was used in the previous turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if Charge was used in the prior turn.

Description

Games Description
RSEColoXD A fast and unavoidable electric attack. (move)
Zaps the foe with a jolt of electricity that never misses.RSE (TM)
Zaps the target with a jolt of electricity that never misses.ColoXD (TM)
FRLG A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded.
DPPtHGSSPBR The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
BWB2W2 The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0125 Electabuzz Human-Like Human-Like 19 21BW
15B2W2
15 15 16 16 16
0239 Elekid No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 19 21BW
15B2W2
15 15 16 16 16
0309 Electrike Field Field 16 16
0310 Manectric Field Field 16 16
0466 Electivire Human-Like Human-Like 19 21BW
15B2W2
15 15 16 16 16
0479 Rotom
Rotom
All available forms

Amorphous Amorphous 22 22 22 22 30 30 30
0522 Blitzle Field Field 11 11 11 11
0523 Zebstrika Field Field 11 11 11 11
0587 Emolga
Field Field 22 22 22
0642 Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 25 25 19 20 20
0785 Tapu Koko
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 14 25
0796 Xurkitree No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 13 25
0849 Toxtricity
Toxtricity
All forms

Human-Like Human-Like 8 8
0894 Regieleki No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 18 18
1008 Miraidon
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 7
1021 Raging Bolt
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0170 Chinchou
Water 2 Water 2
0309 Electrike Field Field
0403 Shinx Field Field
0522 Blitzle Field Field
0587 Emolga
Field Field
0618 Stunfisk
Water 1 Amorphous
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM/Move Tutor

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
Tutor
0019 Rattata Field Field
0019 Rattata
Rattata
Alolan Form

Field Field
0020 Raticate Field Field
0020 Raticate
Raticate
Alolan Form

Field Field
0025 Pikachu Field Fairy
0026 Raichu Field Fairy
0026 Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form

Field Fairy
0029 Nidoran♀ Monster Field
0030 Nidorina No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0031 Nidoqueen
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0032 Nidoran♂ Monster Field
0033 Nidorino Monster Field
0034 Nidoking
Monster Field
0035 Clefairy Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable Fairy Fairy
0039 Jigglypuff
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff
Fairy Fairy
0052 Meowth Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
Field Field
0053 Persian Field Field
0053 Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
Field Field
0063 Abra Human-Like Human-Like
0064 Kadabra Human-Like Human-Like
0065 Alakazam Human-Like Human-Like
0075 Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form

Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem
Golem
Alolan Form

Mineral Mineral
0081 Magnemite
Mineral Mineral
0082 Magneton
Mineral Mineral
0088 Grimer Amorphous Amorphous
0088 Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Form

Amorphous Amorphous
0089 Muk Amorphous Amorphous
0089 Muk
Muk
Alolan Form

Amorphous Amorphous
0100 Voltorb Mineral Mineral
0101 Electrode Mineral Mineral
0108 Lickitung Monster Monster
0109 Koffing Amorphous Amorphous
0110 Weezing Amorphous Amorphous
0111 Rhyhorn
Monster Field
0112 Rhydon
Monster Field
0113 Chansey Fairy Fairy
0114 Tangela Grass Grass
0115 Kangaskhan Monster Monster
0122 Mr. Mime
Human-Like Human-Like
0125 Electabuzz Human-Like Human-Like
0128 Tauros Field Field
0131 Lapras
Monster Water 1
0135 Jolteon Field Field
0137 Porygon Mineral Mineral
0143 Snorlax Monster Monster
0145 Zapdos
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0147 Dratini Water 1 Dragon
0148 Dragonair Water 1 Dragon
0149 Dragonite
Water 1 Dragon
0150 Mewtwo No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0161 Sentret Field Field
0162 Furret Field Field
0170 Chinchou
Water 2 Water 2
0171 Lanturn
Water 2 Water 2
0172 Pichu No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0173 Cleffa No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0174 Igglybuff
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0175 Togepi No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0176 Togetic
Flying Fairy
0179 Mareep Monster Field
0180 Flaaffy Monster Field
0181 Ampharos Monster Field
0190 Aipom Field Field
0200 Misdreavus Amorphous Amorphous
0203 Girafarig
Field Field
0206 Dunsparce Field Field
0209 Snubbull Field Fairy
0210 Granbull Field Fairy
0211 Qwilfish
Water 2 Water 2
0233 Porygon2 Mineral Mineral
0234 Stantler Field Field
0239 Elekid No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0241 Miltank Field Field
0242 Blissey Fairy Fairy
0243 Raikou No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0248 Tyranitar
Monster Monster
0249 Lugia
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0250 Ho-Oh
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0251 Celebi
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0263 Zigzagoon Field Field
0264 Linoone Field Field
0278 Wingull
Water 1 Flying
0279 Pelipper
Water 1 Flying
0280 Ralts
Human-Like Amorphous
0281 Kirlia
Human-Like Amorphous
0282 Gardevoir
Human-Like Amorphous
0287 Slakoth Field Field
0288 Vigoroth Field Field
0289 Slaking Field Field
0293 Whismur Monster Field
0294 Loudred Monster Field
0295 Exploud Monster Field
0299 Nosepass Mineral Mineral
0300 Skitty Field Fairy
0301 Delcatty Field Fairy
0302 Sableye
Human-Like Human-Like
0304 Aron
Monster Monster
0305 Lairon
Monster Monster
0306 Aggron
Monster Monster
0309 Electrike Field Field
0310 Manectric Field Field
0311 Plusle Fairy Fairy
0312 Minun Fairy Fairy
0313 Volbeat Bug Human-Like
0314 Illumise Bug Human-Like
0316 Gulpin Amorphous Amorphous
0317 Swalot Amorphous Amorphous
0325 Spoink Field Field
0326 Grumpig Field Field
0327 Spinda Field Human-Like
0335 Zangoose Field Field
0351 Castform Fairy Amorphous
0352 Kecleon Field Field
0353 Shuppet Amorphous Amorphous
0354 Banette Amorphous Amorphous
0358 Chimecho Amorphous Amorphous
0359 Absol Field Field
0377 Regirock No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0378 Regice No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0379 Registeel No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0380 Latias
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0381 Latios
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0382 Kyogre No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0383 Groudon No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0384 Rayquaza
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0385 Jirachi
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0399 Bidoof Water 1 Field
0400 Bibarel
Water 1 Field
0403 Shinx Field Field
0404 Luxio Field Field
0405 Luxray Field Field
0408 Cranidos Monster Monster
0409 Rampardos Monster Monster
0410 Shieldon
Monster Monster
0411 Bastiodon
Monster Monster
0417 Pachirisu Field Fairy
0424 Ambipom Field Field
0425 Drifloon
Amorphous Amorphous
0426 Drifblim
Amorphous Amorphous
0427 Buneary Field Human-Like
0428 Lopunny Field Human-Like
0429 Mismagius Amorphous Amorphous
0431 Glameow Field Field
0432 Purugly Field Field
0433 Chingling No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0439 Mime Jr.
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0440 Happiny No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0442 Spiritomb
Amorphous Amorphous
0446 Munchlax No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0462 Magnezone
Mineral Mineral
0463 Lickilicky Monster Monster
0464 Rhyperior
Monster Field
0465 Tangrowth Grass Grass
0466 Electivire Human-Like Human-Like
0468 Togekiss
Flying Fairy
0474 Porygon-Z Mineral Mineral
0475 Gallade
Human-Like Amorphous
0476 Probopass
Mineral Mineral
0478 Froslass
Fairy Mineral
0479 Rotom
Rotom
All available forms

Amorphous Amorphous
0480 Uxie No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0481 Mesprit No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0482 Azelf No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0483 Dialga
Dialga
All available forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0484 Palkia
Palkia
All available forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0486 Regigigas No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0487 Giratina
Giratina
All available forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0491 Darkrai No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0493 Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0494 Victini
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0504 Patrat Field Field
0505 Watchog Field Field
0506 Lillipup Field Field
0507 Herdier Field Field
0508 Stoutland Field Field
0517 Munna Field Field
0518 Musharna Field Field
0522 Blitzle Field Field
0523 Zebstrika Field Field
0527 Woobat
Field Flying
0528 Swoobat
Field Flying
0561 Sigilyph
Flying Flying
0562 Yamask Mineral Amorphous
0563 Cofagrigus Mineral Amorphous
0572 Minccino Field Field
0573 Cinccino Field Field
0574 Gothita Human-Like Human-Like
0575 Gothorita Human-Like Human-Like
0576 Gothitelle Human-Like Human-Like
0577 Solosis Amorphous Amorphous
0578 Duosion Amorphous Amorphous
0579 Reuniclus Amorphous Amorphous
0587 Emolga
Field Field
0592 Frillish
Frillish
All forms

Amorphous Amorphous
0593 Jellicent
Jellicent
All forms

Amorphous Amorphous
0595 Joltik
Bug Bug
0596 Galvantula
Bug Bug
0599 Klink Mineral Mineral
0600 Klang Mineral Mineral
0601 Klinklang Mineral Mineral
0603 Eelektrik Amorphous Amorphous
0604 Eelektross Amorphous Amorphous
0605 Elgyem Human-Like Human-Like
0606 Beheeyem Human-Like Human-Like
0607 Litwick
Amorphous Amorphous
0608 Lampent
Amorphous Amorphous
0609 Chandelure
Amorphous Amorphous
0610 Axew Monster Dragon
0611 Fraxure Monster Dragon
0612 Haxorus Monster Dragon
0618 Stunfisk
Water 1 Amorphous
0621 Druddigon Dragon Monster
0622 Golett
Mineral Mineral
0623 Golurk
Mineral Mineral
0633 Deino
Dragon Dragon
0634 Zweilous
Dragon Dragon
0635 Hydreigon
Dragon Dragon
0642 Thundurus
Thundurus
All forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0644 Zekrom
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0648 Meloetta
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0649 Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0654 Braixen Field Field
0655 Delphox
Field Field
0677 Espurr Field Field
0678 Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
Field Field
0679 Honedge
Mineral Mineral
0680 Doublade
Mineral Mineral
0681 Aegislash
Mineral Mineral
0690 Skrelp
Water 1 Dragon
0691 Dragalge
Water 1 Dragon
0694 Helioptile
Monster Dragon
0695 Heliolisk
Monster Dragon
0702 Dedenne
Field Fairy
0704 Goomy Dragon Dragon
0705 Sliggoo Dragon Dragon
0706 Goodra Dragon Dragon
0718 Zygarde
Zygarde
All available forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0720 Hoopa
Hoopa
All forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0734 Yungoos Field Field
0735 Gumshoos Field Field
0736 Grubbin Bug Bug
0737 Charjabug
Bug Bug
0738 Vikavolt
Bug Bug
0766 Passimian Field Field
0776 Turtonator
Monster Dragon
0777 Togedemaru
Field Fairy
0780 Drampa
Monster Dragon
0784 Kommo-o
Dragon Dragon
0785 Tapu Koko
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0791 Solgaleo
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0792 Lunala
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0795 Pheromosa
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0796 Xurkitree No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0797 Celesteela
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0799 Guzzlord
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0800 Necrozma
Necrozma
All forms
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0801 Magearna
Magearna
All forms

No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0804 Naganadel
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0807 Zeraora No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0025 Pikachu Field Fairy Pokéwalker - Yellow Forest
0417 Pachirisu Field Fairy My Pokémon Ranch
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0170 Chinchou
Water 2 Water 2 Dream World - Sparkling Sea
0179 Mareep Monster Field Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0278 Wingull
Water 1 Flying Dream World - Windswept Sky
0417 Pachirisu Field Fairy Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0479 Rotom
RotomLv. 10

Amorphous Amorphous Dream World - Spooky Manor
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 7 - 8 - —% - 10 tiles away All Yes
MDTDS 7 - 8 - —% - 10 tiles away All Yes
BSL 7 - 8 - —% - 10 tiles away All Yes
MDGtI 8 99 10 50 —% - 1 tile around user Enemy Yes
SMD 8 50 10 30 —% - 1 tile around user Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Shock Wave
★★★
Attack power 47.82716
Charge time 0.82 seconds
Range type Circular (self)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect None

Description

Games Description
MDRB
MDTDS
Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It never misses.
BSL はなれたポケモンに ダメージをあたえる かならず めいちゅうする
MDGtI
SMD
MDRTDX
It damages nearby enemies. It never misses.


In animation

Pokémon animated series

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 電擊波 Dihngīk Bō
Mandarin 電擊波 / 电击波 Diànjí Bō / Diànjī Bō
Czech Šoková vlna
Dutch Schokgolf
Finnish Shokkiaalto (AG078)
Paineaalto (AG127*)
French Onde de Choc
German Schockwelle
Greek Κύμα Καταπληξίας
Hindi झटकों की तरंगे Zatkon ki Tarangé
Indonesian Gelombang Listrik
Gelombang Kilat
Italian Ondashock
Korean 전격파 Jeon-gyeokpa
Polish Fala Szoku
Portuguese Brazil Onda de Choques (Pokémon the Series: XY–present, TCG, manga)
Onda de Choque (early animated series)[specify]
Portugal Onda de Choque (animated series)
Onda de Choques (TCG)
Romanian Unda de Șoc
Serbian Šok Talas
Spanish Latin America Onda de Choque (AG127–present)
Onda de Shock (DP011)
Ola Eléctrica (AG078)
Spain Onda Voltio
Vietnamese Sóng Xung Điện
Sóng Điện Xung Kích
Variations of the move Swift
Feint AttackShadow PunchAerial AceMagnet Bomb
SwiftMagical Leaf
Generation III TMs
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2627282930313233 • • 35363738394041424344454647484950
Generation III HMs
0102030405060708RSE
Generation IV TMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223
24252627282930313233 • • 353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IV HMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) • 060708
Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
21222324252627282930313233 • • 353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIII TRs (SwSh)
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
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