Tm72

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Summary

TM72 is a Technical Machine (TM) in the Pokémon series that contains the move "Volt Switch." Volt Switch is an Electric-type move that allows the user to deal damage and then switch out to a different Pokémon in the player's party. This maneuver enables strategic plays, such as escaping unfavorable matchups or positioning a more advantageous Pokémon on the field.

Effects: 1. Type: Electric 2. Category: Special 3. Power: 70 4. Accuracy: 100% 5. PP: 20 (max 32) 6. Effect: After dealing damage, the user switches out to another Pokémon in the party.

Interesting Facts: 1. Strategic Utility: Volt Switch is highly valued in competitive play for its versatility. It is often used by Pokémon with high Speed stats to ensure they act first, allowing a seamless switch without taking damage. 2. Synergies: Pokémon with the ability Volt Absorb

Effect

Teaches Avalanche to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Volt Switch to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV: Avalanche)

Teaches Avalanche to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation IV 399
Generation V 399
Generation VI 399
Generation VII 399
Generation VIII 399