Discharge (move)
Move data
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 80 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
| Legends: Z-A | TM039 |
|---|
Effects
Discharge deals damage and has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target(s).
Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Electrium Z and uses its Z-Power, Discharge turns into Gigavolt Havoc and has base power 160.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Discharge |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ほうでん (Hōden) |
| German | Ladungsstoß |
| French | Coup d'Jus |
| Italian | Scarica |
| Spanish | Chispazo |
| Korean | 방전 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 放电 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 放電 |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Discharge at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0125 / Electric
Level 34
#0466 / Electric
Level 34
#0596 / Bug · Electric
Level 39
#0604 / Electric
Level 1
Amped Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
Level 36
Low Key Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
Level 36
#0871 / Electric
Level 60
#0941 / Electric · Flying
Level 48
#0989 / Electric · Ground
Level 56
#1021 / Electric · Dragon
Level 28
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Discharge as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
