Flash (move)

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This article is about the move Flash. For the field move, seeField Move (Ranger).


フラッシュFlash
Type Normal
Category Status
PP 20(max. 32)
Power —
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Beauty
Appeal 3♥♥♥
Jam 0 
Shifts the judge's attention from others.
Condition Beauty
Appeal 2♥♥
Lowers the Voltage of all Judges by one each.
Condition Beautiful
Appeal 3♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
Makes audience expect little of other contestants.

Flash (Japanese:フラッシュFlash) is a non-damagingNormal-typemove introduced inGeneration I. It wasHM05 from GenerationsI toIII andTM70 from GenerationsIV toVI, as well as inPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Contents

Effect

In battle

Generations I to II

Flash decreases the target'saccuracy stat by one stage. The accuracy of Flash is 70%.

In the Generation I and IIcore series games, when an in-game opponent outside of theBattle Tower uses Flash, the move has a 25% chance to fail in addition to its normal chance to miss.

Generation III

Flash no longer has an additional chance to fail when used by an in-game opponent.

Generation IV to VII

The accuracy of Flash changed to 100%.

If powered up by aNormalium Z into Z-Flash, the user'sevasiveness is raised by one stage.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Flash cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

Flash cannot be selected in a battle.

Outside of battle

Main article:Darkness

In certain games, Flash requires a specificbadge to use outside of battle; the Boulder BadgeRBYFRLG, Zephyr BadgeGSC, or Knuckle BadgeRSE.

Flash can be used to illuminate adark cave. Flash is available from theparty screen if the player is currently in a dark area within the cave. Flash's effect remains even if the player travels between any areas of the cave (including any areas that would be naturally illuminated without the use of Flash). It also remains if the player continues a game saved in a cave illuminated by Flash.

Once the player exits the cave, it will be dark again when the player re-enters it.

Generations I and II

Flash illuminates the game screen entirely.

In Generation I only, if Flash is used anywhere other than in a currently dark cave, the message"A blindingFlash lights the area!" still appears even though the move will have no effect. From Generation II onwards, Flash is not usable if it will have no effect.

Generation III and V

Flash will only illuminate a large circle around the player to increase visibility in caves.

InPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen,Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, andPokémon Platinum, it will light up the entire screen as it did in Generation I.

Generation VI

This move effect may be in need of research.
Reason:Check if the zoom out effect from Pokémon X and Y remains after saving the game, shutting down and resuming from the saved game
You candiscuss this on the talk page.

InPokémon X and Y, as there are no dark caves to be found, Flash will instead cause the screen to zoom out, revealing more of the surrounding area than normally is visible. In addition, it also decreases the chance of encounteringwild Pokémon.

InPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, dark areas where Flash can be used to light up the surroundings are present once again. However, in this game the dark areas are shown to be more dimly lit rather than completely dark, making the move even less needed than before.

Zoom out

In X and Y, Flash may be used to zoom out the perspective in the following caves:

Generation VII

Flash is no longer usable outside of battle. InPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player can useSecret Technique Light Up instead.

Generation VIII

InPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Flash can once again be used outside of battle to illuminate dark caves.

Generation IX

Flash is no longer usable outside of battle.

Puzzles involving Flash

Description

GamesDescription
StadCreates a brilliant flash of light that blinds the target. This technique reduces the opponent's accuracy.
Stad2Blinds the target with a bright flash of light, reducing the opponent's accuracy.
GSCBlinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
RSELooses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.(move)
Looses a powerful blast of light that reduces accuracy.*
FRLGA blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.
ColoXDLooses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
DPPtHGSSThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
PBRThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the foe's accuracy.
BWB2W2The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
XY
SMUSUMPE
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
ORASThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.
SwShLA
SV
This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
BDSPThe user flashes a light that lowers the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IVVVIVII
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like1, 13
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like1, 13
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like1111
0755Morelull
GrassGrass8
0756Shiinotic
GrassGrass1, 8
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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.


ByTM/HM

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIIIIIVVVIVIII
TM70
0001Bulbasaur
MonsterGrass
0002Ivysaur
MonsterGrass
0003Venusaur
MonsterGrass
0012Butterfree
BugBugY
0015Beedrill
BugBug
0025PikachuFieldFairy
0026RaichuFieldFairy
0035ClefairyFairyFairy
0036ClefableFairyFairy
0039Jigglypuff
FairyFairy
0040Wigglytuff
FairyFairy
0043Oddish
GrassGrass
0044Gloom
GrassGrass
0045Vileplume
GrassGrass
0046Paras
BugGrass
0047Parasect
BugGrass
0048Venonat
BugBugY
0049Venomoth
BugBugY
0052MeowthFieldField
0053PersianFieldField
0054PsyduckWater 1Field
0055GolduckWater 1Field
0063AbraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0069Bellsprout
GrassGrass
0070Weepinbell
GrassGrass
0071Victreebel
GrassGrass
0079Slowpoke
MonsterWater 1
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1
0081Magnemite
MineralMineral
0082Magneton
MineralMineral
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0097HypnoHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0100VoltorbMineralMineral
0101ElectrodeMineralMineral
0102Exeggcute
GrassGrass
0103Exeggutor
GrassGrass
0109KoffingAmorphousAmorphous
0110WeezingAmorphousAmorphous
0113ChanseyFairyFairy
0114TangelaGrassGrass
0120StaryuWater 3Water 3
0121Starmie
Water 3Water 3
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0124Jynx
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0135JolteonFieldField
0137PorygonMineralMineral
0145Zapdos
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0152ChikoritaMonsterGrass
0153BayleefMonsterGrass
0154MeganiumMonsterGrass
0163Hoothoot
FlyingFlying
0164Noctowl
FlyingFlying
0165Ledyba
BugBug
0166Ledian
BugBug
0167Spinarak
BugBug
0168Ariados
BugBug
0170Chinchou
Water 2Water 2
0171Lanturn
Water 2Water 2
0172PichuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0173CleffaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0174Igglybuff
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0175TogepiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0176Togetic
FlyingFairy
0177Natu
FlyingFlying
0178Xatu
FlyingFlying
0179MareepMonsterField
0180FlaaffyMonsterField
0181AmpharosMonsterField
0182BellossomGrassGrass
0187Hoppip
FairyGrass
0188Skiploom
FairyGrass
0189Jumpluff
FairyGrass
0191SunkernGrassGrass
0192SunfloraGrassGrass
0193Yanma
BugBug
0194Wooper
Water 1Field
0195Quagsire
Water 1Field
0196EspeonFieldField
0197UmbreonFieldField
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0200MisdreavusAmorphousAmorphous
0203Girafarig
FieldField
0213Shuckle
BugBug
0227Skarmory
FlyingFlying
0233Porygon2MineralMineral
0234StantlerFieldField
0238Smoochum
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0242BlisseyFairyFairy
0243RaikouNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0244EnteiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0249Lugia
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0250Ho-Oh
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0251Celebi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon
0253GrovyleMonsterDragon
0254SceptileMonsterDragon
0267Beautifly
BugBug
0269Dustox
BugBug
0270Lotad
Water 1Grass
0271Lombre
Water 1Grass
0272Ludicolo
Water 1Grass
0273SeedotFieldGrass
0274Nuzleaf
FieldGrass
0275Shiftry
FieldGrass
0280Ralts
Human-LikeAmorphous
0281Kirlia
Human-LikeAmorphous
0282Gardevoir
Human-LikeAmorphous
0283Surskit
Water 1Bug
0284Masquerain
Water 1Bug
0285ShroomishFairyGrass
0286Breloom
FairyGrass
0290Nincada
BugBug
0291Ninjask
BugBug
0292Shedinja
MineralMineral
0300SkittyFieldFairy
0301DelcattyFieldFairy
0302Sableye
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0307Meditite
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0308Medicham
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0309ElectrikeFieldField
0310ManectricFieldField
0311PlusleFairyFairy
0312MinunFairyFairy
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like
0315Roselia
FairyGrass
0325SpoinkFieldField
0326GrumpigFieldField
0327SpindaFieldHuman-Like
0331CacneaGrassHuman-Like
0332Cacturne
GrassHuman-Like
0337Lunatone
MineralMineral
0338Solrock
MineralMineral
0343Baltoy
MineralMineral
0344Claydol
MineralMineral
0345Lileep
Water 3Water 3
0346Cradily
Water 3Water 3
0351CastformFairyAmorphous
0352KecleonFieldField
0353ShuppetAmorphousAmorphous
0354BanetteAmorphousAmorphous
0355DuskullAmorphousAmorphous
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous
0357Tropius
MonsterGrass
0358ChimechoAmorphousAmorphous
0359AbsolFieldField
0361SnoruntFairyMineral
0362GlalieFairyMineral
0375Metang
MineralMineral
0376Metagross
MineralMineral
0380Latias
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0381Latios
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0385Jirachi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0387TurtwigMonsterGrass
0388GrotleMonsterGrass
0389Torterra
MonsterGrass
0402KricketuneBugBug
0403ShinxFieldField
0404LuxioFieldField
0405LuxrayFieldField
0406Budew
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0407Roserade
FairyGrass
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
All forms

BugBug
0414Mothim
BugBug
0416Vespiquen
BugBug
0417PachirisuFieldFairy
0420CherubiFairyGrass
0421CherrimFairyGrass
0423Gastrodon
Gastrodon
All forms

Water 1Amorphous
0425Drifloon
AmorphousAmorphous
0426Drifblim
AmorphousAmorphous
0429MismagiusAmorphousAmorphous
0431GlameowFieldField
0432PuruglyFieldField
0433ChinglingNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0436Bronzor
MineralMineral
0437Bronzong
MineralMineral
0439Mime Jr.
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0440HappinyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0442Spiritomb
AmorphousAmorphous
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3
0452Drapion
BugWater 3
0455CarnivineGrassGrass
0456FinneonWater 2Water 2
0457LumineonWater 2Water 2
0459Snover
MonsterGrass
0460Abomasnow
MonsterGrass
0462Magnezone
MineralMineral
0465TangrowthGrassGrass
0466ElectivireHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0468Togekiss
FlyingFairy
0469Yanmega
BugBug
0470LeafeonFieldField
0474Porygon-ZMineralMineral
0475Gallade
Human-LikeAmorphous
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous
0478Froslass
FairyMineral
0479Rotom
Rotom
All available forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0480UxieNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0481MespritNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0482AzelfNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0483Dialga
Dialga
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0488CresseliaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0490ManaphyWater 1Fairy
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0492Shaymin
Shaymin
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0493Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0494Victini
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0495SnivyFieldGrass
0496ServineFieldGrass
0497SerperiorFieldGrass
0505WatchogFieldField
0511PansageFieldField
0512SimisageFieldField
0517MunnaFieldField
0518MusharnaFieldField
0522BlitzleFieldField
0523ZebstrikaFieldField
0527Woobat
FieldFlying
0528Swoobat
FieldFlying
0531AudinoFairyFairy
0540Sewaddle
BugBug
0541Swadloon
BugBug
0542Leavanny
BugBug
0546Cottonee
GrassFairy
0547Whimsicott
GrassFairy
0548PetililGrassGrass
0549LilligantGrassGrass
0561Sigilyph
FlyingFlying
0562YamaskMineralAmorphous
0563CofagrigusMineralAmorphous
0574GothitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0575GothoritaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0576GothitelleHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0577SolosisAmorphousAmorphous
0578DuosionAmorphousAmorphous
0579ReuniclusAmorphousAmorphous
0585Deerling
Deerling
All forms

FieldField
0586Sawsbuck
Sawsbuck
All forms

FieldField
0587Emolga
FieldField
0590Foongus
GrassGrass
0591Amoonguss
GrassGrass
0592Frillish
Frillish
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0593Jellicent
Jellicent
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0595Joltik
BugBug
0596Galvantula
BugBug
0597Ferroseed
GrassMineral
0598Ferrothorn
GrassMineral
0603EelektrikAmorphousAmorphous
0604EelektrossAmorphousAmorphous
0605ElgyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0606BeheeyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0607Litwick
AmorphousAmorphous
0608Lampent
AmorphousAmorphous
0609Chandelure
AmorphousAmorphous
0618Stunfisk
Water 1Amorphous
0622Golett
MineralMineral
0623Golurk
MineralMineral
0640Virizion
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0644Zekrom
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0648Meloetta
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0650ChespinFieldField
0651QuilladinFieldField
0652Chesnaught
FieldField
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug
0669Flabébé
Flabébé
All forms
FairyFairy
0670Floette
Floette
All main forms
FairyFairy
0670Floette
Floette
Eternal Flower
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0671Florges
Florges
All forms
FairyFairy
0676Furfrou
Furfrou
All forms
FieldField
0677EspurrFieldField
0678Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
FieldField
0682SpritzeeFairyFairy
0683AromatisseFairyFairy
0684SwirlixFairyFairy
0685SlurpuffFairyFairy
0686Inkay
Water 1Water 2
0687Malamar
Water 1Water 2
0694Helioptile
MonsterDragon
0695Heliolisk
MonsterDragon
0698Amaura
MonsterMonster
0699Aurorus
MonsterMonster
0700SylveonFieldField
0702Dedenne
FieldFairy
0703Carbink
FairyMineral
0710Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0711Gourgeist
Gourgeist
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0712BergmiteMonsterMineral
0713AvaluggMonsterMineral
0716XerneasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0719Diancie
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0720Hoopa
Hoopa
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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.


Special move

Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0025PikachuFieldFairyMy Pokémon Ranch
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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

Flash lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB--22-100%-FrontEnemyNo
MDTDS--24-100%-FrontEnemyNo
BSL--24-100%-FrontEnemyNo
MDGtI--175095%98%FrontEnemyNo
SMD--174095%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBLowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
MDTDSReduces the target's accuracy by 1 level.
BSLてきポケモンの めいちゅうを 1だんかいさげる
MDGtI
SMD
MDRTDX
It lowers the enemy's accuracy.

In animation

Pokémon animated series


Ampharos

Absol

Umbreon

Vivillon
The user creates a brilliant flash of light that blinds the target. This can also be used to illuminate dark areas.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
UmbreonThe yellow rings on Umbreon's body light up and glow brightly, or the yellow ring on Umbreon's forehead shines brightly, giving off a bright light.
Gary's UmbreonPower Play!Debut
Virgil's UmbreonTeam Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!None
AmpharosThe ball on the end of Ampharos's tail lights up and shines brightly.
Jasmine's SparkleFight for the Light!None
Karsten's AmpharosDrifloon on the Wind!None
Workers' AmpharosGenesect and the Legend AwakenedNone
ChinchouThe orbs at the end of Chinchou's antennae light up and glow brightly.
Dayton's BrightTakin' it on the ChinchouNone
BeautiflyBeautifly's wings shine brightly.
Janet's BeautiflyAll Things Bright and Beautifly!None
AbsolThe black circle on Absol's forehead shines brightly, giving off a bright light; or, Absol's forehead glows with a white ball, and then launches streams of light out at the opponent.
Drew's AbsolThinning the Hoard!None
MedititeMeditite raises its arms and creates a glowing white sphere above its head that glows brightly.
Meredith's MedititePokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaNone
MedichamMedicham raises its arms and creates a glowing white sphere above its head that glows brightly.
The Marina Group's MedichamPokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaNone
RoseradeRoserade's body shines brightly, giving off a bright light that blinds the opponent.
Gardenia's RoseradeThe Grass Menagerie!None
BronzorA beam of light shines out from Bronzor's face, or Bronzor releases a circle of light from the middle of its body that grows outward. When the ring of light disappears, its whole body starts to glow brightly.
Saturn's BronzorJourney to the Unown!None
Karl's BronzorZoroark: Master of IllusionsNone
HelioliskHeliolisk's collar extends and shines brightly, giving off a bright light that blinds the opponent.
Clemont's HelioliskThe Moment of Lumiose Truth!None
Frank's HelioliskLights! Camera! Pika!None
MagnemiteMagnemite's body shines brightly, giving off a bright light.
Frank's MagnemiteLights! Camera! Pika!None
SwirlixSwirlix's body shines brightly, giving off a bright light.
Frank's SwirlixLights! Camera! Pika!None
SolrockSolrock's body shines brightly, giving off a bright light.
Baraz's SolrockHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
ManectricManectric's body shines brightly, giving off a bright light that blinds the opponent.
Celosia's ManectricMeeting at Terminus Cave!None
VivillonVivillon's wings shine brightly, giving off a bright light that blinds the opponent.
Alvin's VivillonBattling with a Clean Slate!None

In the manga

How I Became a Pokémon Card



The user illuminates a dark room.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
JigglypuffJigglypuff's eyes glow bright and lights up a dark area.
A wild JigglypuffTeam Rocket and Dark CharmeleonDebut

Magical Pokémon Journey



The user illuminates a dark place.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
JigglypuffJigglypuff puts on a crown which illuminates a dark cave.
JigglypuffAdventuring the StoneDebut

Pokémon Adventures


Galvantula

Pikachu

Tangrowth

Sunkern
The user creates a brilliant flash of light that blinds the target. This can also be used to illuminate dark places.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu's whole body glows brightly, or Pikachu jumps into the air and it fires a beam of light from the tip of its tail at the opponent.
Red's PikaRaging RhydonDebut
SunkernSunkern's eyes and body shine brightly, blinding the opponent.
Gold's SunboInto the UnownNone
MagnetonMagneton's body glows brightly.
Lt. Surge's MagnetonOff Course with CorsolaNone
ChinchouThe orbs at the end of Chinchou's antennae glow brightly.
Misty's ChinchouChinchou in ChargeNone
StarmieStarmie's core flashes brightly, blinding the opponent.
Misty's StarmieNotorious NoctowlNone
PichuPichu's body flashes brightly, blinding the opponent.
Gold's PibuThe Last Battle XIVNone
TangrowthTangrowth crosses its arms across its chest, then opens them and holds them out. A very bright light then emerges from under Tangrowth's vines, blinding the opponent.
Jupiter's TangrowthGetting Past GastrodonNone
GalvantulaGalvantula releases four beams of bright light from each of its four little eyes in between the two larger ones at the opponent. The beams of light grow larger at they extend, and eventually form into one big beam of light.
Black's TulaBattle at the DreamyardNone

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!



The user illuminates a dark area.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu's body becomes very bright.
Shu's PikachuGDZ59Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Clefairy

Clefable
The opponent becomes blinded by a bright light coming from the user.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ClefableClefable holds out its arms and releases a bright light at the foe.
Red's ClefableClefairy Evolves... At Last?!Debut
ClefairyClefairy holds out its arms and releases a bright light at the foe.
The Clefairy RangersThe Gym Challenges Begin!!None
Red's ClefairyShowdown at the Radio Tower!!None

In other generations

In battle

Core series games

The battle animation for Flash in Generation I and Generation II contains several short, rapid flashes that may be capable of causing epileptic seizures.

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Outside of battle

Main article:Darkness → Gallery

Trivia

  • Flash is never required to advance gameplay, as darkenedcaves are still navigable without the move.
  • Flash is the only HM move that can be used outside of battle in Generation I, yet cannot be selected in battle inPokémon Sword and Shield.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese閃光Símgwōng
Mandarin閃光 / 闪光Shǎnguāng
DanishBlitz*
Lys*
DutchFlits
FinnishVäläys
FrenchFlash
GermanBlitz
GreekΈκλαμψηÉklampsi
HindiरौशनीRoshni
ItalianFlash
Korean플래시Peullaesi
NorwegianBlitz
PolishBłysk
PortugueseBrazilClarão (XY067,M18,XY133–present, TCG, manga)
Lampejante (XY102)
Iluminar (early animated series)[specify]
PortugalClarão
Iluminar
Relâmpago*
RomanianScânteia
SerbianBljesak
SpanishLatin AmericaDestello (games,AG013,M13–present)
Flash (AG181DP060)
SpainDestello
SwedishLjus*
VietnameseĐèn Flash
Variations of the moveFlash
FlashSmokescreenSand Attack
Generation ITMs
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Generation IHMs
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Generation IITMs
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Generation IIHMs
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Generation IIITMs
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26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
Generation IIIHMs
0102030405060708RSE
Generation IVTMs
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2425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IVHMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) •060708
Generation VTMs
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39404142434445464748495051525354555657
58596061626364656667686970717273747576
77787980818283848586878889909192939495
Generation VHMs
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Generation VITMs
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2728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152
5354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778
798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) •9596979899100
Generation VIHMs
010203040506ORAS07ORAS
Generation VIIITMs
SwSh
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4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
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2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIIITRs (SwSh)
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2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
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