Pokemon Ref

Volt Switch (Pokémon Move)

Volt Switch Effect

Effect

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

In-Depth 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.

Volt Switch Move Data

Type Electric
CategorySpecial
Introduced inGeneration 5
Power Points (PP) 20
Base Power 70
Accuracy 100
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Machine/Record

Black Whitetm72
Black 2 White 2tm72
X Ytm72
Sun Moontm72
Ultra Sun Ultra Moontm72
Sword Shieldtm80

Game Descriptions

Black WhiteAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Black 2 White 2After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
X YAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Sun MoonAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Sword ShieldAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Pokémon that Learn Volt Switch by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#534ShinxElectricField24
#535LuxioElectricField31
#536LuxrayElectricField33
#709EmolgaElectricFlyingField40
#766Thundurus IncarnateElectricFlyingNo Eggs Discovered35
#829HelioptileElectricNormalMonsterDragon24
#830HelioliskElectricNormalMonsterDragon1
#836DedenneElectricFairyFieldFairy30
#988ZeraoraElectricNo Eggs Discovered32
#767Thundurus TherianElectricFlyingNo Eggs Discovered35

Pokémon that Learn Volt Switch by Machine

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#35PikachuElectricFieldFairy
#51RaichuElectricFieldFairy
#132MagnemiteElectricSteelMineral
#133MagnetonElectricSteelMineral
#158VoltorbElectricMineral
#159ElectrodeElectricMineral
#202ElectabuzzElectricHuman-Like
#218JolteonElectricField
#238ZapdosElectricFlyingNo Eggs Discovered
#248MewPsychicNo Eggs Discovered
#266ChinchouWaterElectricWater 2
#267LanturnWaterElectricWater 2
#34PichuElectricNo Eggs Discovered
#274FlaaffyElectricMonsterField
#275AmpharosElectricMonsterField
#302ForretressBugSteelBug
#201ElekidElectricNo Eggs Discovered
#337RaikouElectricNo Eggs Discovered
#401NosepassRockMineral
#416ElectrikeElectricField
#417ManectricElectricField
#419PlusleElectricFairy
#420MinunElectricFairy
#534ShinxElectricField
#535LuxioElectricField
#536LuxrayElectricField
#548PachirisuElectricFieldFairy
#134MagnezoneElectricSteelMineral
#203ElectivireElectricHuman-Like
#402ProbopassRockSteelMineral
#587RotomElectricGhostAmorphous
#637BlitzleElectricField
#638ZebstrikaElectricField
#709EmolgaElectricFlyingField
#717JoltikBugElectricBug
#718GalvantulaBugElectricBug
#721KlinkSteelMineral
#722KlangSteelMineral
#723KlinklangSteelMineral
#725EelektrikElectricAmorphous
#726EelektrossElectricAmorphous
#761CobalionSteelFightingNo Eggs Discovered
#766Thundurus IncarnateElectricFlyingNo Eggs Discovered
#769ZekromDragonElectricNo Eggs Discovered
#829HelioptileElectricNormalMonsterDragon
#830HelioliskElectricNormalMonsterDragon
#836DedenneElectricFairyFieldFairy
#883GrubbinBugBug
#884CharjabugBugElectricBug
#885VikavoltBugElectricBug
#949TogedemaruElectricSteelFieldFairy
#962Tapu KokoElectricFairyNo Eggs Discovered
#973XurkitreeElectricNo Eggs Discovered
#981MagearnaSteelFairyNo Eggs Discovered
#988ZeraoraElectricNo Eggs Discovered
#1016YamperElectricField
#1017BoltundElectricField
#1032Toxtricity AmpedElectricPoisonHuman-Like
#1063Morpeko Full BellyElectricDarkFieldFairy
#1086RegielekiElectricNo Eggs Discovered
#588Rotom HeatElectricFireAmorphous
#589Rotom WashElectricWaterAmorphous
#590Rotom FrostElectricIceAmorphous
#591Rotom FanElectricFlyingAmorphous
#592Rotom MowElectricGrassAmorphous
#767Thundurus TherianElectricFlyingNo Eggs Discovered
#276Ampharos MegaElectricDragonMonsterField
#418Manectric MegaElectricField
#37Pikachu Rock StarElectricFieldFairy
#38Pikachu BelleElectricFieldFairy
#39Pikachu Pop StarElectricFieldFairy
#40Pikachu PhdElectricFieldFairy
#41Pikachu LibreElectricFieldFairy
#36Pikachu CosplayElectricFieldFairy
#42Pikachu Original CapElectricFieldFairy
#43Pikachu Hoenn CapElectricFieldFairy
#44Pikachu Sinnoh CapElectricFieldFairy
#45Pikachu Unova CapElectricFieldFairy
#46Pikachu Kalos CapElectricFieldFairy
#47Pikachu Alola CapElectricFieldFairy
#52Raichu AlolaElectricPsychicFieldFairy
#116Geodude AlolaRockElectricMineral
#118Graveler AlolaRockElectricMineral
#120Golem AlolaRockElectricMineral
#886Vikavolt TotemBugElectricBug
#982Magearna OriginalSteelFairyNo Eggs Discovered
#48Pikachu Partner CapElectricFieldFairy
#950Togedemaru TotemElectricSteelFieldFairy
#50Pikachu World CapElectricFieldFairy
#1033Toxtricity Low KeyElectricPoisonHuman-Like
#1064Morpeko HangryElectricDarkFieldFairy

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire No
Emerald No
FireRed LeafGreen No
Diamond Pearl No
Platinum No
HeartGold SoulSilver No
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes