Max Lightning (move)
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Move data
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category | — |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | — |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 8 |
Effects
Max Lightning is a Dynamax move from Pokémon Sword and Shield. Electric type moves turn into Max Lightning during Dynamax.
The move deals damage and summons Electric Terrain for 5 turns. The power and category depends on the original move selected, as shown in the table below.
| Original move | Cat. | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Wheel |  | 140 |
| Bolt Beak | | 130 |
| Bolt Strike | | 140 |
| Charge Beam |  | 100 |
| Discharge | | 130 |
| Electro Ball | | 130 |
| Electroweb | | 110 |
| Fusion Bolt | | 130 |
| Nuzzle | | 90 |
| Overdrive | | 130 |
| Parabolic Charge | | 120 |
| Plasma Fists | | 130 |
| Shock Wave | | 110 |
| Spark | | 120 |
| Thunder | | 140 |
| Thunder Fang | | 120 |
| Thunder Punch | | 130 |
| Thunder Shock | | 90 |
| Thunderbolt | | 130 |
| Volt Switch | | 120 |
| Volt Tackle | | 140 |
| Wild Charge | | 130 |
| Zap Cannon | | 140 |
| Zing Zap | | 130 |
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent foe, but not an ally.
Other languages
| English | Max Lightning |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ダイサンダー |
| German | Dyna-Gewitter |
| French | Fulguromax |
| Italian | Dynasaetta |
| Spanish | Maxitormenta |
| Korean | 다이썬더 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 极巨闪电 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 極巨閃電 |
Game descriptions
| Sword/Shield | This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns. |
|---|---|
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns. |