Bolt Strike

Move data

Typeelectric
CategoryPhysical
Power130
Accuracy85
PP5
IntroducedGeneration 5

Bolt Strike deals damage and has a 20% chance of paralyzing the target.

Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.

When a Pokémon is holding Electrium Z and uses its Z-Power, Bolt Strike turns into Gigavolt Havoc and has base power 195.

Game descriptions

Black
White
Black 2
White 2
The user charges its target, surrounding itself with a great amount of electricity. It may leave the target with paralysis.
X
Y
O.Ruby
A.Sapphire
The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sword
Shield
The user surrounds itself with a great amount of electricity and charges its target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
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.

Other languages

EnglishBolt Strike
SpanishAtaque Fulgor
ItalianLucesiluro
Japaneseらいげき (Raigeki)
GermanBlitzschlag
FrenchCharge Foudre

Pokémon that learn Bolt Strike: