Zap Cannon (move)

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でんじほうElectromagnetic Cannon
Type Electric
Category Special
PP 5(max. 8)
Power 120
Accuracy 50%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation II
Condition Cool
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jam 0 
A highly appealing move.
Condition Cool
Appeal 2♥♥
Earn +2 if the Judge's Voltage goes up.
Condition Cool
Appeal 2♥♥
Jamming 1
Badly startles all Pokémon that successfully showed their appeal.

Zap Cannon (Japanese:でんじほうElectromagnetic Cannon) is a damage-dealingElectric-typemove introduced inGeneration II. It wasTM07 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 nowparalyzes the target every time it hits.

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

Generation IV onwards

Zap Cannon's power wasraised to 120.

Pokémon with theBulletproofAbility are immune to Zap Cannon.

Zap Cannon can also be used as part of aContest Spectacular combination, causingHex andSmelling Salts to give extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Special
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 120 144
Cooldown 15s
Move wind-up time 50 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
Stad2AnElectric-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.
ZAThe user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves targets paralyzed without fail.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0081Magnemite
MineralMineral45505459BW
57B2W2
57XY
49ORAS
49525252
0082Magneton
MineralMineral53626066BW
73B2W2
1, 73XY
1, 63ORAS
1, 63646464
0137PorygonMineralMineral44486262626260606055
0145Zapdos
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered92B2W21, 9299707070
0181AmpharosMonsterField111150
0205Forretress
BugBug31FRLG62DP
67PtHGSS
641, 641, 601, 601
0233Porygon2MineralMineral444862621, 621, 6260606055
0243RaikouNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered787878
0299NosepassMineralMineral4361DP
67PtHGSS
67BW
50B2W2
50XY
43ORAS
434343
0377RegirockNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered4965651, 65XY
55ORAS
55666666
0378RegiceNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered4965651, 65XY
55ORAS
55666666
0379RegisteelNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered4965651, 65XY
55ORAS
55666666
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
Attack Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40818181XY
61ORAS
616161
0462Magnezone
MineralMineral6066BW
73B2W2
1, 73XY
1, 63ORAS
1, 63646464
0474Porygon-ZMineralMineral62621, 621, 6260606055
0476Probopass
MineralMineral61DP
67PtHGSS
67BW
50B2W2
50XY
43ORAS
434343
0599KlinkMineralMineral54545444
0600KlangMineralMineral60606048
0601KlinklangMineralMineral661, 666648
0603EelektrikAmorphousAmorphous6969696948
0604EelektrossAmorphousAmorphous11148
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered6666667070
0738Vikavolt
BugBug416464
0796XurkitreeNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7370
0801Magearna
Magearna
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered848484
0894RegielekiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered6666
0938TadbulbWater 1Water 150
0939BelliboltWater 1Water 150
0989Sandy Shocks
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered84
1021Raging Bolt
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered77
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
IX
0074Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
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/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIII
0025PikachuFieldFairy
0026RaichuFieldFairy
0035ClefairyFairyFairy
0036ClefableFairyFairy
0039Jigglypuff
FairyFairy
0040Wigglytuff
FairyFairy
0052MeowthFieldField
0053PersianFieldField
0063AbraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0079Slowpoke
MonsterWater 1
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1
0081Magnemite
MineralMineral
0082Magneton
MineralMineral
0088GrimerAmorphousAmorphous
0089MukAmorphousAmorphous
0092Gastly
AmorphousAmorphous
0093Haunter
AmorphousAmorphous
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0097HypnoHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0100VoltorbMineralMineral
0101ElectrodeMineralMineral
0109KoffingAmorphousAmorphous
0110WeezingAmorphousAmorphous
0111Rhyhorn
MonsterField
0112Rhydon
MonsterField
0113ChanseyFairyFairy
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster
0120StaryuWater 3Water 3
0121Starmie
Water 3Water 3
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0128TaurosFieldField
0130Gyarados
Water 2Dragon
0131Lapras
MonsterWater 1
0135JolteonFieldField
0136FlareonFieldField
0137PorygonMineralMineral
0143SnorlaxMonsterMonster
0145Zapdos
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0147DratiniWater 1Dragon
0148DragonairWater 1Dragon
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
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
0179MareepMonsterField
0180FlaaffyMonsterField
0181AmpharosMonsterField
0190AipomFieldField
0196EspeonFieldField
0197UmbreonFieldField
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0200MisdreavusAmorphousAmorphous
0203Girafarig
FieldField
0206DunsparceFieldField
0209SnubbullFieldFairy
0210GranbullFieldFairy
0216TeddiursaFieldField
0217UrsaringFieldField
0233Porygon2MineralMineral
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0241MiltankFieldField
0242BlisseyFairyFairy
0243RaikouNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0249Lugia
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0250Ho-Oh
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.


Byevent

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0007SquirtleMonsterWater 1New York Pokémon Center
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.


Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0243RaikouNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredShiny Crown Raikou
Shinsegae Raikou
Korean Crown Raikou
GameStop Raikou
Winter 2011 Raikou
0386Deoxys
DeoxysLv. 50
Normal Forme
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered10th Movie Deoxys
GameStop Deoxys
Nintendo of Korea Deoxys
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 IX

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0738Vikavolt
VikavoltLv. 41

BugBugWild Tera Pokémon -Kitakami WildsSVTM
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

Zap Cannon deals damage and leaves the targetparalyzed.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB20-9-73%-10 tiles awayAllYes
MDTDS20-9-61.75%-10 tiles awayAllYes
BSL20-9-61.75%-10 tiles awayAllYes
MDGtI4099125050%98%10 tiles awayAllYes
SMD3750103050%98%4 tiles awayEnemyYes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

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

 Zap Cannon
Charged Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power140
Energy cost100
Duration3.7 seconds
Damage window3 - 3.5 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power150
Energy cost80
Secondary effect 1 Opponent Attack
Effect chance33%
Max Battles
PowerLevel 1: 250
Level 2: 300
Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
MagnetonPorygonZapdosAmpharosPorygon2RegirockDeoxysMagnezonePorygon-ZProbopassKlinkKlangKlinklangGenesect (Shock Drive)RegielekiTadbulbBellibolt
ByElite Charged TM
JolteonRegisteel
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
Tapu Koko
None

Updates

Trainer Battles
  • August 30, 2021
    • Secondary effect added
  • September 1, 2022
    • Effect chance: 100% → 66%
  • September 3, 2024
    • Effect chance: 66% → 33%

Pokémon Rumble Rush

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

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Zap CannonSpecial418321950%An opponentLeaves the target paralyzed. Volo & Togepi(via MasterfulMetronome; 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
NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync 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 animation

Pokémon animated series


Nosepass

Registeel

Vikavolt

Magneton
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
AlakazamAlakazam holds its spoons in front of its face and they begin to crackle with electrical energy, creating a white electric orb between them. It then fires the orb at the opponent.
Alex Davis's AlakazamPower Play!Debut
JolteonJolteon releases a cyclone of yellow electricity from its body at the opponent.
Satsuki's JolteonTrouble's BrewingIncorrectly dubbed asThunder Shock
NosepassNosepass's nose glows yellow and it fires a massive blast of yellow electricity from it at the opponent; or, a yellow orb of electricity with a red center appears in front of Nosepass's nose and it fires the orb at the opponent.
Roxanne's NosepassThe Winner By a NosepassInitially incorrectly dubbed asThunder Wave
Holly's NosepassGlory Blaze!None
Alan's NosepassNosing 'Round the Mountain!None
MagnetonMagneton releases a large blast of white electricity from each of its magnets at the opponent; or, Magneton creates a yellow orb of electricity with a black and white center in front of its body and fires it at the opponent. This paralyzes the opponent on contact.
Wattson's MagnetonWatt's with WattsonNone
Spinel's MagnetonFly! Wattrel!!None
EspeonThe gem on Espeon's forehead glows green and it fires a blue-green ball of electricity from it at the opponent.
Anabel's EspeonSecond Time's the Charm!None
RegisteelRegisteel puts its hands together and creates a blue-green ball of electricity between them. It then fires the ball at the opponent. This paralyzes the opponent on contact.
Brandon's RegisteelOverjoyed!None
ProbopassProbopass creates a yellow ball of electricity with a red center in front of its nose and fires it at the opponent.
Alan's ProbopassNosing 'Round the Mountain!None
A Coordinator's ProbopassDawn of a Royal Day!None
Olivia's ProbopassTrials and Determinations!None
DeoxysAttack Forme Deoxys puts its tentacles together and a yellow ball of electricity forms in between them. It then fires the ball at the opponent.
A wild DeoxysCheers on Castaways Isle!None
RegiceRegice puts its hands in front of it and creates a yellow orb of electricity with a red center in front of its hands. It then separates its hands and fires the orb at the opponent. This paralyzes the opponent on contact.
Brandon's RegiceA Pyramiding Rage!None
RegirockRegirock sticks out its arms and a yellow orb of electricity with a red center appears in front of them. It then fires the orb at the opponent.
Brandon's RegirockPillars of Friendship!None
MagnezoneMagnezone releases a yellow beam of electricity from its red pupil at the opponent.
Belmondo's MagnezoneConfronting the Darkness!None
VikavoltVikavolt releases a yellow orb of electricity with a red center in front of its mouth and fires it at the opponent. This paralyzes the opponent on contact.
Sophocles's VikavoltChasing Memories, Creating Dreams!None
RegielekiRegieleki puts its arms in front of it and creates a yellow orb of electricity with a black and white center in front of its body. It then separates its arms and fires the orb at the opponent. This paralyzes the opponent on contact.
Goh's RegielekiChasing to the Finish!None
BelliboltBellibolt creates a yellow orb of electricity with a black and white center in front of its body and fires it at the opponent.
Iono's BelliboltShowdown! The Paldea Elite FourEnhanced byElectromorphosis

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


Nosepass


The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
NosepassNosepass releases a beam of electricity.
Roxanne's NosepassTrust In Each Other!!Debut

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Porygon-Z


The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
Porygon-ZPorygon-Z's body glows and it releases a blast of electricity at the opponent.
Io's Porygon-ZStopping Darkrai!!Debut

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


Magnezone


The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MagnezoneMagnezone releases a stream of electricity at the opponent from its magnet.
Unknown Trainer's MagnezonePBK6Debut

Pokémon Adventures


Magnezone

Porygon2

Porygon

Magnemite
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
Porygon2Porygon2 fires a powerful beam of electricity from the tip of its tail at the opponent. Sometimes, before it uses the attack, its eyes start to glow; or, Porygon2 launches a gigantic orb of black electricity at the opponent.
The Pokémon Association's Porygon2Forretress of SolitudeDebut
Blue's Porygon2Once More into the UnownNone
MagnemiteMagnemite points its magnets at the opponent and the tips become surrounded by electricity. It then fires four powerful beams of electricity from its magnet tips at the opponent.
Lt. Surge's MagnemiteMagnificent MagnemiteNone
MagnezoneMagnezone points its magnets at the opponent. It then fires two powerful beams of electricity from its magnet tips at the opponent.
Wally's MagnezonePS612None
PorygonPorygon fires a powerful beam of electricity from the tip of its tail at the opponent.
Gladion's PorygonThe Final Match and a Surprising Finale!None

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Elekid

Pikachu
The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
PikachuPikachu releases a sphere of electricity.
Shu's PikachuGDZ54Debut
ChinchouChinchou releases a sphere of electricity.
Shu's ChinchouGDZ54None
ElekidElekid releases a sphere of electricity.
An Unknown Trainer's ElekidGDZ57None

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese電磁炮Dihnchìh Paau
Mandarin電磁炮 / 电磁炮Diàncí Pào*
放电磁Fàng Diàncí*
CzechBleskové dělo
DutchZapkanon
FinnishShokkikanuuna
FrenchÉlecanon
GermanBlitzkanone
GreekΗλεκτρικό ΠυροβόλοIlektrikó Pyrovólo
Hindiज़ैप कैननZap Cannon*
टॉप का गोलाTop Ka Gola
IndonesianMeriam Elektromagnetik
ItalianElettrocannone*
Falcecannone*
Korean전자포Jeonjapo
PolishElektrodziało
PortugueseBrazilCanhão Zap (games,Pokémon the Series: XY–present, TCG, manga)
Canhão Elétrico (early animated series)[specify]
PortugalEletrocanhão
RomanianTunul Ucigaș
RussianГрохот ПушекGrokhot Pushek*
Электро ПушкаElektro Pushka
SerbianElektro-Top
SpanishLatin AmericaElectrocañón (games,BW013–present)
Supercañón (EP171DP129)
SpainElectrocañón
Thaiปืนใหญ่แม่เหล็กไฟฟ้าPuenyai Maelekfaifa
TurkishElektrik Topu*
Güç Topu
VietnameseĐiện Đại Bác
Variations of the moveDynamic Punch
Dynamic Punch
Inferno
Formerly a variation
Zap Cannon


Generation IITMs
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Generation IIHMs
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