Zap Cannon (move) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia

Publish date: 2024-09-06

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Zap Cannon (Japanese: でんじほう Electromagnetic Cannon) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation II. It was TM07 in Generation II.

Effect

Generation II

Zap Cannon has a base power of 100 and has a 255/256 (~99.6%) chance of paralyzing the target.

Generation III

Zap Cannon now paralyzes the target every time it hits.

Zap Cannon can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if Lock-On was used in the previous turn.

Generation IV onwards

Zap Cannon's power was raised to 120.

Pokémon with the Bulletproof Ability are immune to Zap Cannon.

Zap Cannon can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Hex and Smelling Salts to give extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

Description

GamesDescription
Stad2An Electric-type attack. Inaccurate but is guaranteed to cause paralysis if it hits.
GSCAn attack that always paralyzes.
RSEColoXDPowerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
FRLGAn electric blast is fired like a cannon to inflict damage and paralyze.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
SVThe user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

Learnset

By leveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
0081MagnemiteElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral45505459BW
57B2W2
57XY
49ORAS
49525252
0082MagnetonElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral53626066BW
73B2W2
1, 73XY
1, 63ORAS
1, 63646464
0137PorygonNormalIC Big.pngMineral444862626262606060
0145ZapdosElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered92B2W21, 9299707070
0181AmpharosElectricIC Big.pngMonsterField1111
0205ForretressBugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug31FRLG62DP
67PtHGSS
641, 641, 601, 601
0233Porygon2NormalIC Big.pngMineral444862621, 621, 62606060
0243RaikouElectricIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered787878
0299NosepassRockIC Big.pngMineral4361DP
67PtHGSS
67BW
50B2W2
50XY
43ORAS
434343
0377RegirockRockIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered4965651, 65XY
55ORAS
55666666
0378RegiceIceIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered4965651, 65XY
55ORAS
55666666
0379RegisteelSteelIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered4965651, 65XY
55ORAS
55666666
0386DeoxysPsychicIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered40818181XY
61ORAS
616161
0462MagnezoneElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral6066BW
73B2W2
1, 73XY
1, 63ORAS
1, 63646464
0474Porygon-ZNormalIC Big.pngMineral62621, 621, 62606060
0476ProbopassRockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral61DP
67PtHGSS
67BW
50B2W2
50XY
43ORAS
434343
0599KlinkSteelIC Big.pngMineral54545444
0600KlangSteelIC Big.pngMineral60606048
0601KlinklangSteelIC Big.pngMineral661, 666648
0603EelektrikElectricIC Big.pngAmorphous69696969
0604EelektrossElectricIC Big.pngAmorphous111
0649GenesectBugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered66666670
0738VikavoltBugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Bug416464
0796XurkitreeElectricIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered7370
0801MagearnaSteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered8484
0894RegielekiElectricIC Big.pngNo Eggs Discovered6666
0938TadbulbElectricIC Big.pngWater 150
0939BelliboltElectricIC Big.pngWater 150
0989Sandy ShocksElectricIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered84
1021Raging BoltElectricIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered77
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
0074GeodudeRockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TM/Move Tutor

By event

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0007SquirtleWaterIC Big.pngMonsterWater 1New York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IV

Special move

Generation IX

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0738VikavoltBugIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
BugWild Tera Pokémon - Kitakami WildsSVTM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Zap Cannon deals damage and leaves the target paralyzed.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Zap Cannon is a Charged Attack that has been available since February 16, 2017.

Updates

Trainer Battles

Pokémon Rumble Rush

ElectricIC RR.png Zap Cannon
★★★★★
Attack power77.79675
Charge time0.88 seconds
Range typeProjectile
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay paralyze the foe
Zap Cannon Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryCost in move-gauge slotsMP
(uses)
Base powerMax powerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayable sync pair(s)
Zap CannonSpecial418321950%An opponentLeaves the target paralyzed.Volo & Togepi (via Masterful Metronome; small chance)
Buddy move
Ultra-Bright Zap CannonSpecial4200240100%An opponentActivation Condition: When the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect is rank 3 or higher.

Deactivation Condition: When the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect is rank 2 or lower.

Lowers the target's Sp. Def by 2 stat ranks. Has a chance (50%) of making the target flinch. Leaves the target paralyzed.

Iono & Bellibolt
Sync move
NameCategoryStateBase powerMax powerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayable sync pair
Supercharged Streamer Zap CannonSpecialDefault250300An opponentNo additional effect.Iono & Bellibolt
6★ EXThe sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.
6★ EX with EX roleAll opponents

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It also causes paralysis, preventing any attacks or moves.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It also inflicts a Paralysis status. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action.
BSLはなれたポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいの ポケモンは わざが だせない
MDGtIIt damages even a faraway Pokémon. It also causes the Paralysis status condition. With the Paralysis status, the Pokémon's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves.
SMDIt damages a Pokémon, even one far away. It also causes paralysis.

In the anime

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

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