Volt Switch

Electric

Deals damage, then switches the user out.

Technical data

Type
Electric
Category
special
Power
70
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Target
adjacent
Contact
No
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Special pivoting move; blocked by Ground types.

VGC interactions

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

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Volt Switch good in VGC?

Special pivoting move; blocked by Ground types.

＋Is Volt Switch affected by Protect?

Yes, Volt Switch is blocked by Protect and Detect.

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