| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Targets the user.
Charge raises the user's Special Defense by one stage, and if this Pokemon's next move is a damage-dealing Electric-type attack, it will deal double damage.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
In Generations 1-3, Charge does not raise Special Defense.
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Charges power to boost the electric move used next. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user charges power to boost the ELECTRIC move it uses next. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Black/White | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
These pokemon learn Charge at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
These pokemon can learn Charge as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.