Origin Pulse

Water

Powerful spread Water attack; signature move of Kyogre.

Technical data

Type
Water
Category
special
Power
110
Accuracy
85
PP
10
Priority
0
Target
all-foes
Contact
No
Spread
Yes
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
Yes

Competitive value

Reliable spread damage independent of HP, boosted further in rain.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: blocks this spread move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Origin Pulse good in VGC?

Reliable spread damage independent of HP, boosted further in rain.

＋Is Origin Pulse affected by Protect?

Yes, Origin Pulse is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.