Dragon Pulse (move)
Move data
| Type | Dragon |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 85 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Technical/Hidden Machine
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM59 |
|---|---|
| Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee | TM34 |
Effects
Dragon Pulse deals damage with no additional effect.
Evolution
- Poipole evolves into Naganadel after learning Dragon Pulse - taught via the Move Reminder or by Move Tutor.
Changes
In Generations 4-5, Dragon Pulse has base power 90.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Dragonium Z and uses its Z-Power, Dragon Pulse turns into Devastating Drake and has base power 160.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets any single Pokémon on the field including non-adjacent ones.
Other languages
| English | Dragon Pulse |
|---|---|
| Japanese | りゅうのはどう (Ryū no Hadō) |
| German | Drachenpuls |
| French | Dracochoc |
| Italian | Dragopulsar |
| Spanish | Pulso Dragón |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Dragon Pulse at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Turtonator
#776 / Fire · Dragon
Level 41
#776 / Fire · Dragon
Level 41
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Dragon Pulse as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Charmander
#004 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
#004 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
Charmeleon
#005 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
#005 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
Learnt by move tutor
These Pokémon can learn Dragon Pulse by the various move tutors in the games.
Charmander
#004 / Fire
#004 / Fire
Charmeleon
#005 / Fire
#005 / Fire
Aerodactyl
#142 / Rock · Flying
#142 / Rock · Flying
Feraligatr
#160 / Water
#160 / Water
Krookodile
#553 / Ground · Dark
#553 / Ground · Dark
Eelektross
#604 / Electric
#604 / Electric
Turtonator
#776 / Fire · Dragon
#776 / Fire · Dragon