Supersonic (move)

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ちょうおんぱUltrasound
Type Normal
Category Status
PP 20(max. 32)
Power —
Accuracy 55%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Smart
Appeal 3♥♥♥
Jam 0 
Scrambles the order of appeals on the next turn.
Condition Smart
Appeal 2♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Condition Clever
Appeal 3♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
Makes audience expect little of other contestants.

Supersonic (Japanese:ちょうおんぱUltrasound) is a non-damagingNormal-typemove introduced inGeneration I.

Effect

Supersonic causes the target to becomeconfused. Supersonic fails if the target is already confused or hasOwn Tempo.

Supersonic is asound-based move.

Generation I to V

Supersonic cannot affect a Pokémon behind asubstitute.

Generation VI onwards

Supersonic can now hit Pokémon even if they are behind a substitute.

If powered up by aNormalium Z into Z-Supersonic, the user'sSpeed rises one stage.Throat Chop cannot prevent a Pokémon from using Z-Supersonic.

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Status
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power
Cooldown 6s
Move wind-up time 10 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
StadA specialNormal-type technique. Supersonic sound waves are used to confuse the target.
Stad2A specialNormal-type move. Supersonic sound waves are used to confuse the target.
GSCSound waves that cause confusion.
RSEEmits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
ColoXDEmits bizarre sound waves that may cause confusion.
FRLGThe user generates odd sound waves. It may confuse the foe.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
ZAThe user generates peculiar sound waves that will leave targets confused.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0012Butterfree
BugBug21RGB
18Y
1818181818231944
0031Nidoqueen
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
0034Nidoking
MonsterField1
0041Zubat
FlyingFlying1066RSE
11FRLG
55BW
4B2W2
4XY
5ORAS
51111
0042Golbat
FlyingFlying101, 61, 6RSE
1, 11FRLG
1, 51, 5BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 51111
0048Venonat
BugBug11Y995555855
0049Venomoth
BugBug1Y1, 91, 91, 51, 51, 51, 51, 81, 51
0072Tentacool
Water 3Water 3766555XY
4ORAS
49121212
0073Tentacruel
Water 3Water 31, 71, 61, 61, 51, 51, 5XY
1, 4ORAS
1, 41, 9121212
0081Magnemite
MineralMineral2911111111BW
4B2W2
4XY
5ORAS
11444
0082Magneton
MineralMineral291, 111, 111, 111, 11BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
11111
0085Dodrio
FlyingFlying1
0090ShellderWater 3Water 31899RSE
15FRLG
888818202020
0091Cloyster
Water 3Water 31111111111
0108LickitungMonsterMonster17755551212
0118GoldeenWater 2Water 2191010777XY
5ORAS
5455
0119SeakingWater 2Water 21, 19101, 101, 71, 71, 7XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 51, 411
0139Omastar
Water 1Water 31
0142Aerodactyl
FlyingFlying332222111114555
0165Ledyba
BugBug8866655
0166Ledian
BugBug1, 81, 81, 61, 61, 61, 51, 5
0169Crobat
FlyingFlying1, 61, 6RSE
1, 11FRLG
1, 51, 5BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 5111
0170Chinchou
Water 2Water 2551111111
0171Lanturn
Water 2Water 21, 51, 51111111
0193Yanma
BugBug3131RSE
45FRLG
222222222222
0226Mantine
Water 1Water 11081, 41, 4BW
1, 3B2W2
1, 31, 311
0258MudkipMonsterWater 115151518
0259Marshtomp
MonsterWater 115151518
0260Swampert
MonsterWater 115151518
0278Wingull
Water 1Flying7666XY
5ORAS
5101010
0279Pelipper
Water 1Flying7666XY
5ORAS
5111
0284Masquerain
Water 1Bug32
0293WhismurMonsterField21212121XY
18ORAS
183030
0294LoudredMonsterField23232323XY
18ORAS
183636
0295ExploudMonsterField23232323XY
18ORAS
183636
0329Vibrava
BugDragon3333BW
29B2W2
29XY
19ORAS
1911Rem.
0330Flygon
BugDragon3333BW
29B2W2
29XY
19ORAS
19111
0358ChimechoAmorphousAmorphous12
0433ChinglingNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered12
0458Mantyke
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered44BW
3B2W2
3344
0462Magnezone
MineralMineral1, 111, 11BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
1111
0463LickilickyMonsterMonster555511
0469Yanmega
BugBug222222222222
0489PhioneWater 1Fairy161616161616
0490ManaphyWater 1Fairy161616161616
0535TympoleWater 1Water 15558
0536Palpitoad
Water 1Water 11, 51, 51, 51
0537Seismitoad
Water 1Water 11, 51, 51, 51
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug21212117
0714Noibat
FlyingDragon11888
0715Noivern
FlyingDragon11118
0731Pikipek
FlyingFlying1313
0732Trumbeak
FlyingFlying1313
0733Toucannon
FlyingFlying1313
0948Toedscool
GrassGrass12
0949Toedscruel
GrassGrass12
0963FinizenFieldWater 21
0964PalafinFieldWater 21
0977DondozoWater 2Water 211
0989Sandy Shocks
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
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.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0029Nidoran♀MonsterField
0032Nidoran♂MonsterField
0084Doduo
FlyingFlying
0120StaryuWater 3Water 3GS
0138Omanyte
Water 1Water 3
0147DratiniWater 1Dragon
0163Hoothoot
FlyingFlying
0170Chinchou
Water 2Water 2
0183Marill
Water 1Fairy
0211Qwilfish
Water 2Water 2
0211Qwilfish
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form

Water 2Water 2
0223RemoraidWater 1Water 2
0276Taillow
FlyingFlying
0298Azurill
Water 1Fairy
0366ClamperlWater 1Water 1
0370LuvdiscWater 2Water 22.0.1+
0393PiplupWater 1Field
0441Chatot
FlyingFlying
0527Woobat
FieldFlying
0824BlipbugBugBug
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

Supersonic targets the enemy in front andconfuses them. This move is affected byMagic Coat and theMuzzled status condition. Being a sound-based move, it is blocked bySoundproof.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB--10-100%-FrontEnemyYes
MDTDS--10-100%-FrontEnemyYes
BSL--10-100%-FrontEnemyYes
MDGtI--175070%98%FrontEnemyYes
SMD--124090%98%FrontEnemyYes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

InPokémon Rumble Rush, allstatus moves including Supersonic could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Supersonic could be seen as a move used by BossZubat,Golbat,Venonat,Ledyba, andLoudred.

Supersonic
Charge time0.98 seconds
Range typeWide Shot
TargetEnemy
Additional effectConfuses the foe

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts the Confused status on the target, making its attacks and movements erratic.
MDTDSAfflicts the targeted enemy with a Confused status condition. A Pokémon with the Confused status has its movements and attacks go astray.
BSLてきポケモンを こんらんじょうたいにかえる こんらんじょうたいになると こうげきや わざを へんなほうこうに くりだしてしまう
MDGtIIt causes the Confused status condition to an enemy. The Confused status impairs its sense of direction.
SMDIt makes an enemy confused.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Golbat

Tympole

Noivern

Magnezone
The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target or hurt the target's ears.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
ZubatZubat releases small blue, yellow, or gray sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Brock's ZubatClefairy and the Moon StoneDebut
Dr. Anna's MimiHassle in the CastleNone
A wild ZubatA Six Pack Attack!None
Rapp's ZubatA Team-on-Team Tussle!None
TentacruelTentacruel raises its tentacles into the air and gets a flaming blue aura. The opponent is hit with invisible sound waves and a loud sound fills their ears; or, the middle red gem on Tentacruel's forehead glows red and releases multiple red sound waves that expand outward with a piercing ringing sound.
Captain Crook's TentacruelViva Las LaprasNone
A wild TentacruelThe Joy of Water PokémonNone
LickitungThin, blue sound waves are emitted from Lickitung's mouth at the opponent. The sound waves move and expand outward with a piercing ringing sound that confuses the opponent.
Jessie's LickitungThe Whistle StopNone
GolbatOne big, blue sound wave is released from Golbat's mouth. The sound wave grows in size and flies towards the opponent, confusing it; or, Golbat releases multiple light-blue or red sound waves from its mouth that reflect an opponent's attack back at it, or Golbat releases multiple transparent sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Brock's GolbatHassle in the CastleNone
Agatha's GolbatThe Scheme TeamNone
J's henchmen's GolbatMutiny in the Bounty!None
Team Galactic Grunts' multiple GolbatThe Needs of the Three!None
VenonatVenonat jumps up and points the top of its head towards the opponent. Thin, blue sound waves are released from the top of its head at the opponent, confusing it; or Venonat releases one large, transparent sound wave from its body at the opponent.
Aya's VenonatAriados, AmigosNone
A Venonat Conway used brieflyCamping it Up!None
CrobatCrobat releases multiple thin, light-blue, or transparent sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, causing it to hold its ears in pain.
Brock's CrobatPlant It Now... Diglett LaterNone
LanturnThe orb on Lanturn's head glows yellow or white and it releases light-blue sound waves at the opponent, confusing it.
Dorian's LanturnJust Add WaterNone
Naomi's LanturnLapras of LuxuryNone
GoldeenGoldeen's horn glows light-blue and it releases thin, blue sound waves from it at the opponent, confusing it.
Misty's GoldeenJust Add WaterNone
MantineA blue orb appears in between Mantine's ears and the orb releases thin, blue sound waves from it at the opponent, confusing it.
Dorian's MantineJust Add WaterNone
WhismurWhismur releases multiple blue sound waves from its mouth at the opponent.
Alanna's WhismurA Poké-BLOCK PartyNone
LoudredThe insides of Loudred's ears glow blue and then it releases multiple blue sound waves from its ears at the opponent in pairs.
Guy's LoudredExploud and ClearNone
VibravaVibrava flaps its wings fast, generating a large, blue sound wave that it fires at the opponent; or, Vibrava flaps its wings, creating a series of light-green sound waves that cause the opponent to hold its ears in pain.
Multiple wild VibravaBeg, Burrow, and StealNone
Goh's VibravaBig Brother to the Rescue!None
VenomothVenomoth's eyes glow blue and it releases blue sound waves from its body at the opponent, confusing it.
Katie's VenomothA Judgment BrawlNone
A Team Rocket Grunt's VenomothThe Ole' Berate and Switch!None
ButterfreeButterfree releases light-blue circles from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Zander's ButterfreeCaterpie's Big DilemmaNone
MothimMothim releases multiple large transparent sound waves from his mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Cheryl's MothimAn Angry Combeenation!Mothimcannot legally learn Supersonic
PhionePhione releases multiple transparent sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
A wild PhioneHold the Phione!None
MagnezoneMagnezone releases multiple sound waves from its eye at the opponent. Sometimes, its middle eye glows red; or, the red and blue colors of Magnezone's magnets glow and it releases multiple sound waves from them at the opponent.
A wild MagnezoneRegaining the Home Advantage!None
Barret's MagnezoneMeowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!None
Team Rocket's MagnezoneSobbing Sobble!None
TympoleTympole releases several sound waves at the opponent. When it hits the opponent, it explodes on impact, making the opponent confused.
Multiple wild TympoleFacing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!None
PalpitoadPalpitoad releases several sound waves from its mouth, hurting its opponent's ears or confusing it.
Ash's PalpitoadFacing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!None
NoibatNoibat lets out sound waves from its ears, hurting the ears of everyone around it.
Ash's NoibatA Not-So-Flying Start!None
NoivernNoivern lets out sound waves from its ears, hurting the ears of everyone around it.
Ash's NoivernAn Electrifying Rage!None
CosmogCosmog lets out a loud cry, radiating sound waves from its mouth, which hurt the ears of everyone around it.
Ash's NebbyA Masked Warning!Cosmogcannot legally learn Supersonic.
ChinchouChinchou releases sound waves from its antennae at the opponent.
Goh's ChinchouLooking Out for Number Two!None
MagnemiteMagnemite releases several sound waves from its body at the opponent, confusing it.
Ren's FrancoisIt's All in the Name!None

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


Zubat


The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ZubatZubat releases multiple sound waves from its mouth, confusing the opponent.
Anna's MimiTreasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!Debut

How I Became a Pokémon Card


Zubat


The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ZubatZubat releases multiple sound waves from its mouth, confusing the opponent.
A wild ZubatPW11Debut

Pokémon Adventures


Butterfree

Cloyster

Golbat

Ledian
The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target or hurt the target's ears.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MagnetonMagneton emits a horrible sound from its body, causing the opponent to cringe in agony.
Lt. Surge's MagnetonBuzz Off, Electabuzz!Debut
GolbatGolbat releases transparent sound waves from its mouth and a mirror appears inside Golbat's mouth, allowing Golbat's Trainer to see what it detects.
Koga's GolbatThat Awful Arbok!None
Agatha's GolbatMuk RakingNone
AerodactylAerodactyl opens its mouth and releases multiple sound waves from it at the opponent, confusing it.
Red's AeroHoly MoltresNone
Lance's AerodactylAiring Out AerodactylNone
CloysterCloyster stares menacingly at the opponent and emits a horrible sound from its body, causing the opponent to cringe in agony.
Lorelei's CloysterCloysteredNone
GoldeenGoldeen releases multiple sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Misty's GoldeenPunching PoliwrathNone
ButterfreeButterfree releases multiple sound waves from its antennae at the opponent.
Yellow's KittyThe LegendNone
TogepiTogepi fires a beam of sound waves from one of its hands at the opponent. When the sound waves hit it, the opponent becomes confused.
Gold's TogeboGligar GlideUsed viaMetronome
LedybaLedyba releases multiple circles from its mouth at the opponent.
Professor Oak's BachSlugging It Out With SlugmaNone
YanmegaYanmega waves its wings and releases a powerful soundwave from its body.
Team Galactic's multiple YanmegaYikes, Yanmega! INone
LedianLedian holds out its arms and calls out loudly, releasing multiple shock waves from its body, confusing the opponent.
The Battle Factory's LedianUprooting SeedotNone
VivillonVivillon releases shock waves from its body.
Viola's VivillonThe Aegislash AgendaNone

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Yanma


The user generates odd sound waves from its body.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ZubatZubat releases multiple invisible rings from its mouth.
Shu's ZubatGDZ31Debut
YanmaYanma flaps its wings and releases multiple sound waves from its body.
Shu's YanmaGDZ48None

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team


Zubat


The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ZubatZubat releases multiple sound waves from its mouth, confusing the opponent.
A Zubat of Team SkullBET1Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Although sound-based moves were not flagged as such until Generation III, Supersonic's move index number falls near other Generation I sound-based moves:Growl,Roar, andSing.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanSupersònic
ChineseCantonese超音波Chīuyāmbō*
超聲波Chīusīngbō*
Mandarin超音波Chāoyīnbō
CzechNadzvukový útok
DanishOverlydsangreb
Supersonisk
Overlyd*
DutchSupersonisch
FinnishYliääni
FrenchUltrason
GermanSuperschall
GreekΥπέρηχοςYpérichos
IcelandicHlóðhraðaárás
IndonesianSupersonik
ItalianSupersuono
Korean초음파Cho-eumpa
NorwegianSupersonisk angrep
PolishSuperdźwięk
PortugueseBrazilSupersônico (early animated series[specify],XY102-present,Mysterious Treasures-present, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Ataque Supersônico (XY094,Fossil)
Som Supersônico (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
PortugalSupersônico
RomanianSupersonic
SerbianSupersonični Napad
SpanishSupersónico
SwedishÖverljud
Supersonisk*
Superljudsattack*
Supersonisk attack*
TurkishSes Ötesi
VietnameseSóng Siêu Âm


Variations of the moveSing
Grass WhistleSingSupersonic
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