Nuzzle (move)
Move data
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 20 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 6 |
Effects
Nuzzle deals damage and paralyzes the target. Paralyzed Pokémon have a 25% chance of not being able to attack, and their Speed is decreased by 50% (75% in Generations 1-6).
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, Nuzzle turns into Gigavolt Havoc and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Nuzzle |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ほっぺすりすり (Hoppe Suri Suri) |
| German | Wangenrubbler |
| French | Frotte-Frimousse |
| Italian | Elettrococcola |
| Spanish | Moflete Estático |
| Korean | 볼부비부비 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蹭蹭脸颊 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蹭蹭臉頰 |
Game descriptions
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis. |
|---|---|
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Nuzzle 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.
Amped Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Low Key Form
#0849 / Electric · Poison
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Nuzzle as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
