Volt Tackle (move)

Volt Tackle (Japanese: ボルテッカー Volteccer) is a damage-dealing move introduced in Generation III. It is the signature move of 's evolutionary line. It can be upgraded to the special Z-Move by Pikachu holding Pikanium Z.
==Effect==
===Generation III===
Volt Tackle inflicts damage, and the user receives recoil damage equal to ⅓ of the damage done to the target.
Volt Tackle can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 6 bonus appeal points if was used in the previous turn.
===Generation IV onwards===
Volt Tackle now also has a 10% chance of the target.
Volt Tackle can be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if was used in the prior turn.
===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
Volt Tackle's PP has been reduced to 5. It has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target for three turns, and it will also cure the user of drowsiness.
==Description==
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==Learnset==
===By ===
From onward, if either parent of a baby holds a Light Ball when the Egg is produced, the Pichu will know Volt Tackle when it hatches. However, Volt Tackle is not an Egg Move, and cannot be passed down by simply breeding with a parent that knows the move. The only way for Pichu to hatch knowing Volt Tackle is for one of the parents to hold a Light Ball. Volt Tackle can't be passed to another Pokémon with a Mirror Herb in a picnic, nor at the Nursery.
===By Move Tutor===
*In , a woman with three Pikachu in Konikoni City can teach Pikachu the move Volt Tackle after she gives the player Pikanium Z.
*In , a gentleman at Hano Grand Resort can teach Pikachu this move after the player receives Pikanium Z as the reward from a celebrity Pikachu, Chuuster (Japanese: チュウジロウ Chujirō), for defeating Reporter Rita.
===Special move===
====Generation IV====
====Generation IX====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move Volt Tackle in Generation VII and transferred in via and can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME move reminder functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in . An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in Battle Stadium.
===By ===
====Generation IV====
====Generation V====
====Generation VI====
====Generation VII====
====Generation VIII====
==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
Volt Tackle deals damage and the user receives recoil damage. In the Rescue Team and Explorers series, the recoil damage is equal to ⅛ of the user's maximum HP. From Gates to Infinity onward, Volt Tackle may now cause and the recoil damage is instead 20% of the user's max HP.
Since Volt Tackle can only be learnt as an Egg Move in the core series games, it is taught differently in the Mystery Dungeon games:
* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, can learn Volt Tackle at level 50 if it has at least 333 IQ points (7.5 stars). If this requirement is not met until after reaching level 50, Volt Tackle can be relearned at the .
* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, where Egg Moves are commonly present, that hatch from Eggs may know Volt Tackle.
* In , , , and can learn Volt Tackle by TM. The TM is obtained once Paradise reaches Perfect Rank.
* In , , , and can learn Volt Tackle at Hawlucha's Slam School by paying 10,000.
* In , , , and can learn Volt Tackle at the Gulpin Link Shop by paying 11,000, after completing the main story.
===Pokémon Conquest===
===Pokémon GO===
In Pokémon GO, Volt Tackle is a Charged Attack that has been available since March 5, 2024.
===Super Smash Bros. series===
File:Pikachu Volt Tackle Prepare SSBB.png|Pikachu preparing to use Volt Tackle
File:Volt Tackle SSBB.png|Volt Tackle in use
Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl, has been 's Final Smash. When used, instead of charging forward while covered in electricity, Pikachu will be enveloped by a blue ball of electricity and flies around. The ball does major damage and can even pass through platforms, though it is very hard to control. Despite it taking damage from Volt Tackle in the core series, Pikachu takes no damage from the move when used in the Super Smash Bros. series.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Volt Tackle is led by a smaller orb of light the player controls, making it easier to track. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the returning fighter also gains Volt Tackle as its Final Smash; like Pichu's other electrical moves, it deals damage to it after use. Damaging Pichu makes this version of Volt Tackle more accurate to the Pokemon games. Like many other Final Smashes in Ultimate, Volt Tackle has been made fully automatic and faster, making it easier to execute and allowing players to return to fighting faster.
====Trophy information====
"Pikachu, transformed into a ball of light that can slam into foes. It can also fly to chase down those who try to jump out of range. Sparks get stronger when you press the attack button. However, its increased inertia makes midair movement tough. If you get carried away flying, the effect will end, and you'll destroy yourself. Be careful it doesn't happen to you."
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Name 	 	Move gauge cost 	MP(uses) 	Base	Max 	 	Target 	Effect tag	Description 	Playable	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Origin Volt Tackle 	2	— 	150 	180 	100%	All opponents	— 	Activation Condition: When the field of play's terrain turns into Electric Terrain.
Deactivation Condition: When the field of play's terrain is no longer Electric Terrain.
Ignores passive skills that would reduce the damage of this attack. Ignores passive skills that would protect the target against a critical hit. Ignores the target's Enduring effect. The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets. Lowers the target's Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stat rank when the target is paralyzed.	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Name 	 	State 	State 	Base	Max 	Target 	Target 	Effect tag	Description 	Playable	
Lightning-Fast Volt Tackle	 	Default 	Default 	200 	240 	An opponent 	An opponent	— 	This attack's power increases when the terrain is Electric Terrain. 	 	
Lightning-Fast Volt Tackle	 	6★ EX 	6★ EX 	300 	360 	An opponent 	An opponent	— 	This attack's power increases when the terrain is Electric Terrain. 	 	
Lightning-Fast Volt Tackle	 	6★ EX with EX role	6★ EX with EX role	300 	360 	An opponent 	An opponent	— 	Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time.• Electric Terrain	 	
Notes:
* Origin Volt Tackle:
** This buddy move was known as B Volt Tackle prior to version 2.38.0.
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In Pokémon UNITE, Volt Tackle is 's second move obtained at level 6 by upgrading into it instead of . The user charges the targeted enemy, becoming unstoppable, damaging and throwing the target in the air for 1.4s. At level 13, its cooldown is reduced by 2s. 
===Description===
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
===Pokémon Generations===
==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
===Movie adaptations===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
===Side series games===
===Spin-off series games===
==Trivia==
* Volt Tackle's Japanese name, ボルテッカー Volteccer, comes from an attack used by Pulseman, the protagonist of .GAME FREAK Illustration Demonstration: Episode One [Ken Sugimori x Pulseman - YouTube] Both attacks are in reference to , whose signature attack is called Voltekka.
* In the Pokémon Adventures manga, when Volt Tackle first appeared in The Last Battle XIV, albeit in a much different fashion than most other canons, named it Super Rising Thunder. In a future round, however, the move has its core series name and, unlike before, it is depicted more like a physical move than a special one.
==References==
==In other languages==
Category:Signature moves
Category:Moves that can inflict paralysis
Category:Moves that have recoil
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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