| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Flash lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each. Pokemon with the abilities Keen Eye, Clear Body or White Smoke cannot have their accuracy reduced.
In Generations 1-3, Flash has 70% accuracy.
Lights up dark caves. In the original games dark caves made the screen completely black, whereas in later games you can always see a very short distance around you; Flash merely expands that circle.
HM05 in Generation 1, 2, 3
TM70 in Generation 4, 5
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A blast of light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It also illuminates caves. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| Black/White | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
These pokemon learn Flash 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.