Water Pulse (move)

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Water Pulse
みずのはどう Water Pulse
Water Pulse IX.png
Water Pulse IX 2.png
Type  Water
Category  Special
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  60
Accuracy  100%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone but the user (long-range)
Availability
Introduced  Generation III
Condition  Beauty
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jam  0  
Scrambles the order of appeals on the next turn.
Condition  Beauty
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition  Beautiful
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Makes audience expect little of other contestants.

Water Pulse (Japanese: みずのはどう Water Pulse) is a damage-dealing Water-type move introduced in Generation III. It was TM03 in Generations III and IV and in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. It is TM011 in Generation IX.

Effect

Water Pulse inflicts damage and has a 20% chance of confusing the target. It can hit non-adjacent opponents in Triple Battles.

Water Pulse's power is increased by 50% when used by Pokémon with the Ability Mega Launcher.

Water Pulse can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 3 bonus appeal points if Rain Dance was used in the previous turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Water Pulse cannot confuse the target. Instead, it bypasses accuracy and evasion checks to always hit.

Category  Special
PP  20
Agile Strong
Power  60  45  75
Accuracy  —%  —%  —%
Action speed modifier
Self  0  0  +5
Target  0  +3  0
Additional effect
   ?  ?
   ?  ?
   ?  ?
Never misses

Description

Games Description
RSEColoXD Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.RSE*
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse target.ColoXD*
Generates an ultrasonic wave that may confuse.*
FRLG An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
DPPtHGSS The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.*
The foe is hit with a pulsating blast of water. It may also confuse the target.*
PBR The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
BWB2W2 The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
SV
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
LA The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This attack never misses.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0007 Squirtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1 25 25 25 25 15 15 15
0008 Wartortle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1 28 28 28 29 15 15 15
0009 Blastoise WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1 28 28 28 29 15 15 15
0054 Psyduck WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 22 22BW
18B2W2
18 16 12 12 11 12
0055 Golduck WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 22 22BW
18B2W2
18 16 12 12 11 12
0072 Tentacool WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3 29 33 33XY
16ORAS
16 16 16 11 16
0073 Tentacruel WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3 29 34 34XY
16ORAS
16 16 16 11 16
0079 Slowpoke WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 29 28 28 28 18 18 18
0079 Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Big.png Monster Water 1 18 18
0080 Slowbro WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 29 28 28 28 18 18 18
0080 Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 18 18
0116 Horsea WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon 35
0117 Seadra WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon 37
0118 Goldeen WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 17 17 17XY
16ORAS
16 10 10
0119 Seaking WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 17 17 17XY
16ORAS
16 1 1
0130 Gyarados WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 2 Dragon Evo.
0131 Lapras WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 14 14 14 14 30 30 30
0134 Vaporeon WaterIC Big.png Field Field 17B2W2 17 17 25 25 25
0199 Slowking WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 29 28 28 28 18 18 18
0199 Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 18 18
0211 Qwilfish
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form
DarkIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 21
0223 Remoraid WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2 32 32BW
26B2W2
26 26 4 4 18
0224 Octillery WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2 1 1 18
0226 Mantine WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 43 28 28BW
19B2W2
19 19 12 12 15
0230 Kingdra WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon 37
0245 Suicune WaterIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 6 6 6
0258 Mudkip WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1 18 18 18
0259 Marshtomp WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 20 20 20
0260 Swampert WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1 20 20 20
0278 Wingull WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 19 19BW
17B2W2
17XY
15ORAS
15 20 20 20
0279 Pelipper WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 19 19BW
17B2W2
17XY
15ORAS
15 20 20 20
0320 Wailmer WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2 28 21 21 21XY
19ORAS
19 18 18
0321 Wailord WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2 28 21 21 21XY
19ORAS
19 18 18
0339 Barboach WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 22 22 22XY
17ORAS
17 12 12 6 12
0340 Whiscash WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 22 22 22XY
17ORAS
17 12 12 6 12
0350 Milotic WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon 20 13 13 13XY
17ORAS
1, Evo. 1, Evo. 1, Evo. Evo.
0363 Spheal IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 11
0364 Sealeo IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 11
0365 Walrein IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 11
0367 Huntail WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 22 15 15 15XY
14ORAS
14 14
0368 Gorebyss WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 22 15 15 15XY
14ORAS
14 14
0370 Luvdisc WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 31 22 22XY
17ORAS
17 17 17
0382 Kyogre WaterIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0393 Piplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 18
0394 Prinplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 18
0395 Empoleon WaterIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Water 1 Field 18
0400 Bibarel NormalIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field Evo.
0418 Buizel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 18
0419 Floatzel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 18
0422 Shellos
Shellos
All forms
WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Amorphous 7 7 7 7 15 15 9 15
0423 Gastrodon
Gastrodon
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 15 15 9 15
0456 Finneon WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 22 22 22 22 22 11 22
0457 Lumineon WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 22 22 22 22 22 11 22
0458 Mantyke WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 28 28BW
19B2W2
19 19 12 12 15
0484 Palkia
Palkia
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 10DPPt
6HGSS
6 6 6 1 1 1
0489 Phione WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Fairy 46 46 46 46 46 12 46
0490 Manaphy WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Fairy 46 46 46 46 46 12 46
0501 Oshawott WaterIC Big.png Field Field 23 23 23 18 23
0502 Dewott WaterIC Big.png Field Field 25 25 26 18 26
0503 Samurott WaterIC Big.png Field Field 25 25 25 25
0503 Samurott
Samurott
Hisuian Form
WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field 18 25
0580 Ducklett WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 13 13 13 13
0581 Swanna WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying 13 13 13 13
0592 Frillish
Frillish
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 22 22 22 12
0593 Jellicent
Jellicent
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 22 22 22 12
0594 Alomomola WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2 25 25 25 25
0656 Froakie WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 14 14 14
0657 Frogadier WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 14 14 14
0658 Greninja
Greninja
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 14 14 14
0690 Skrelp PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon 25 25 30 30
0691 Dragalge PoisonIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon 25 25 30 30
0692 Clauncher WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3 34 34 30 30
0693 Clawitzer WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3 34 34 30 30
0704 Goomy DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon 25 18 25
0705 Sliggoo DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon 25 25
0705 Sliggoo
Sliggoo
Hisuian Form
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon 18 25
0706 Goodra DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon 25 25
0706 Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon 18 25
0721 Volcanion FireIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 21 21 24 24
0788 Tapu Fini WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 8 20
0816 Sobble WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 12 12
0817 Drizzile WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 12 12
0818 Inteleon WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field 12 12
0904 Overqwil DarkIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 21
0913 Quaxwell WaterIC Big.png Flying Water 1 17
0914 Quaquaval WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Water 1 17
0960 Wiglett WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3 20
0961 Wugtrio WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3 20
0976 Veluza WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 11
0978 Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri
All forms
DragonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 17
1009 Walking Wake WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 14
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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.


By TM/Move Tutor

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
Tutor
0007 Squirtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0008 Wartortle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0009 Blastoise WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0029 Nidoran♀ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0030 Nidorina PoisonIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0032 Nidoran♂ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0033 Nidorino PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field
0034 Nidoking PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Field
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0054 Psyduck WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0055 Golduck WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0060 Poliwag WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0061 Poliwhirl WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0062 Poliwrath WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0072 Tentacool WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0073 Tentacruel WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0079 Slowpoke WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0079 Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Galarian Form
PsychicIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0080 Slowbro WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0080 Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0086 Seel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0087 Dewgong WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0090 Shellder WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0091 Cloyster WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0098 Krabby WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0099 Kingler WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0116 Horsea WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0117 Seadra WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0118 Goldeen WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0119 Seaking WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0120 Staryu WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0121 Starmie WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0124 Jynx IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0128 Tauros NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0128 Tauros
Tauros
Paldean Form
(Aqua Breed)
FightingIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Field Field
0130 Gyarados WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 2 Dragon
0131 Lapras WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0134 Vaporeon WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0138 Omanyte RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0139 Omastar RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0140 Kabuto RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0141 Kabutops RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0144 Articuno IceIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0147 Dratini DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0148 Dragonair DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0158 Totodile WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0159 Croconaw WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0160 Feraligatr WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0162 Furret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0170 Chinchou WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0171 Lanturn WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0173 Cleffa FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0174 Igglybuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0175 Togepi FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0176 Togetic FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0183 Marill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy
0184 Azumarill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy
0186 Politoed WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0194 Wooper WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0194 Wooper
Wooper
Paldean Form
PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0195 Quagsire WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0199 Slowking WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0199 Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form
PoisonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0206 Dunsparce NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0211 Qwilfish WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0211 Qwilfish
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form
DarkIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0215 Sneasel DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field
0222 Corsola WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0223 Remoraid WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0224 Octillery WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0225 Delibird IceIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0226 Mantine WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0230 Kingdra WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0238 Smoochum IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0245 Suicune WaterIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0248 Tyranitar RockIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0249 Lugia PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0251 Celebi PsychicIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0258 Mudkip WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0259 Marshtomp WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0260 Swampert WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0263 Zigzagoon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0264 Linoone NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0270 Lotad WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass
0271 Lombre WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass
0272 Ludicolo WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass
0278 Wingull WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0279 Pelipper WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0283 Surskit BugIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Bug
0284 Masquerain BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Bug
0287 Slakoth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0293 Whismur NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0294 Loudred NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0295 Exploud NormalIC Big.png Monster Field
0298 Azurill NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0301 Delcatty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0302 Sableye DarkIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0304 Aron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0305 Lairon SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0306 Aggron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0313 Volbeat BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0314 Illumise BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0316 Gulpin PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0317 Swalot PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0318 Carvanha WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0319 Sharpedo WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0320 Wailmer WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0321 Wailord WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0327 Spinda NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0339 Barboach WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0340 Whiscash WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0341 Corphish WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0342 Crawdaunt WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0347 Anorith RockIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0348 Armaldo RockIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0349 Feebas WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0350 Milotic WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0351 Castform NormalIC Big.png Fairy Amorphous
0352 Kecleon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0359 Absol DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0361 Snorunt IceIC Big.png Fairy Mineral
0362 Glalie IceIC Big.png Fairy Mineral
0363 Spheal IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0364 Sealeo IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0365 Walrein IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0366 Clamperl WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0367 Huntail WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0368 Gorebyss WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0369 Relicanth WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 2
0370 Luvdisc WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0380 Latias DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0381 Latios DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0382 Kyogre WaterIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0385 Jirachi SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0393 Piplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0394 Prinplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0395 Empoleon WaterIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0400 Bibarel NormalIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0418 Buizel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0419 Floatzel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0422 Shellos
Shellos
All forms
WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Amorphous
0423 Gastrodon
Gastrodon
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0424 Ambipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0427 Buneary NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0428 Lopunny NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0431 Glameow NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0432 Purugly NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0440 Happiny NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0442 Spiritomb GhostIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0448 Lucario FightingIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0449 Hippopotas GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0450 Hippowdon GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0456 Finneon WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0457 Lumineon WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0458 Mantyke WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0459 Snover GrassIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Grass
0460 Abomasnow GrassIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Grass
0461 Weavile DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field
0463 Lickilicky NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0468 Togekiss FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0471 Glaceon IceIC Big.png Field Field
0478 Froslass IceIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Fairy Mineral
0480 Uxie PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0481 Mesprit PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0482 Azelf PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0484 Palkia
Palkia
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0489 Phione WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Fairy
0490 Manaphy WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Fairy
0493 Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0501 Oshawott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0502 Dewott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0503 Samurott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0503 Samurott
Samurott
Hisuian Form
WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field
0515 Panpour WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0516 Simipour WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0535 Tympole WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0536 Palpitoad WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0537 Seismitoad WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0550 Basculin
Basculin
Red- and
Blue-Striped Forms
WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0550 Basculin
Basculin
White-Striped Form
WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0564 Tirtouga WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0565 Carracosta WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0580 Ducklett WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0581 Swanna WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Flying
0582 Vanillite IceIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0583 Vanillish IceIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0584 Vanilluxe IceIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0592 Frillish
Frillish
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0593 Jellicent
Jellicent
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0594 Alomomola WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0613 Cubchoo IceIC Big.png Field Field
0614 Beartic IceIC Big.png Field Field
0615 Cryogonal IceIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0618 Stunfisk GroundIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0647 Keldeo
Keldeo
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0656 Froakie WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0657 Frogadier WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0658 Greninja
Greninja
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0688 Binacle RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0689 Barbaracle RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0690 Skrelp PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0691 Dragalge PoisonIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0692 Clauncher WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0693 Clawitzer WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0698 Amaura RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0699 Aurorus RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0704 Goomy DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0705 Sliggoo DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0705 Sliggoo
Sliggoo
Hisuian Form
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0706 Goodra DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0706 Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form
SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0712 Bergmite IceIC Big.png Monster Mineral
0713 Avalugg IceIC Big.png Monster Mineral
0713 Avalugg
Avalugg
Hisuian Form
IceIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Mineral
0714 Noibat FlyingIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Flying Dragon
0715 Noivern FlyingIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Flying Dragon
0721 Volcanion FireIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0728 Popplio WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0729 Brionne WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0730 Primarina WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0746 Wishiwashi WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0747 Mareanie PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0748 Toxapex PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0751 Dewpider WaterIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 1 Bug
0752 Araquanid WaterIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 1 Bug
0768 Golisopod BugIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Bug Water 3
0779 Bruxish WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0780 Drampa NormalIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0784 Kommo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0788 Tapu Fini WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0816 Sobble WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0817 Drizzile WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0818 Inteleon WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0833 Chewtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0834 Drednaw WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0846 Arrokuda WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0847 Barraskewda WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0875 Eiscue IceIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0902 Basculegion
Basculegion
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0904 Overqwil DarkIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 *
0913 Quaxwell WaterIC Big.png Flying Water 1
0914 Quaquaval WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Water 1
0924 Tandemaus NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0925 Maushold
Maushold
All forms
NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0938 Tadbulb ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0939 Bellibolt ElectricIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0960 Wiglett WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0961 Wugtrio WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0963 Finizen WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0964 Palafin WaterIC Big.png Field Water 2
0973 Flamigo FlyingIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0974 Cetoddle IceIC Big.png Field Field
0975 Cetitan IceIC Big.png Field Field
0976 Veluza WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0977 Dondozo WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0978 Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri
All forms
DragonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0980 Clodsire PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0985 Scream Tail FairyIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0991 Iron Bundle IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1009 Walking Wake WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
1024 Terapagos NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0060 Poliwag WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0086 Seel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0090 Shellder WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0116 Horsea WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0138 Omanyte RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0147 Dratini DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon
0158 Totodile WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1
0170 Chinchou WaterIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0211 Qwilfish WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0211 Qwilfish
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form
DarkIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0222 Corsola WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0222 Corsola
Corsola
Galarian Form
GhostIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0223 Remoraid WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 2
0318 Carvanha WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0327 Spinda NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0347 Anorith RockIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0363 Spheal IceIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0366 Clamperl WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0535 Tympole WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0564 Tirtouga WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0582 Vanillite IceIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0746 Wishiwashi WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0779 Bruxish WaterIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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 V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0061 Poliwhirl WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 Dream World - Pokémon Café Forest
0118 Goldeen
GoldeenLv. 10
WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 Dream World - Sparkling Sea
0147 Dratini DragonIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon Dream World - Sparkling Sea
0270 Lotad WaterIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 1 Grass Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0351 Castform NormalIC Big.png Fairy Amorphous Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0361 Snorunt IceIC Big.png Fairy Mineral Dream World - Icy Cave
0418 Buizel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field Dream World - Sparkling Sea
0456 Finneon
FinneonLv. 10
WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2 Dream World - Sparkling Sea
0535 Tympole WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 Dream World - Pleasant Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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 VII

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0116 Horsea WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Dragon Island Scan - Kala'e BayUSUM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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 IX

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy Wild Tera Pokémon - South Province (Area Three)SV
0418 Buizel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field Wild Tera Pokémon - West Province (Area One)SV
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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

Water Pulse deals damage and may leave the target confused.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 12 - 12 - 88% - 10 tiles away All Yes
MDTDS 12 - 12 - 83.6% - 10 tiles away All Yes
MDTDS 12 - 12 - 83.6% - 10 tiles away All Yes
MDGtI 8 99 17 50 85% 98% 10 tiles away All Yes
SMD 8 50 14 30 85% 98% 4 tiles away Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: ★★★
Power: 36
Accuracy: 100%
Effect: Has a 20% chance of confusing each target.
Users: Dewott
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

GO Water.png Water Pulse
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 70
Energy cost 50
Duration 3.2 seconds
Damage window 2.2 - 2.9 seconds
Water Pulse GO.png
Trainer Battles
Power 80
Energy cost 55
Secondary effect ?
Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
SquirtlePoliwhirlTentacoolSlowpokeSlowbroDewgongShellderKrabbyKinglerGoldeenSeakingVaporeonKabutopsTotodileCroconawChinchouRemoraidOctilleryMantineSuicuneWingullWailmerWhiscashArmaldoSphealSealeoWalreinClamperlGorebyssLuvdiscBuizelShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodonFinneonLumineonMantykePhioneOshawottDewottPanpourTympolePalpitoadCryogonalFroakieFrogadierSkrelpClauncherClawitzerGoomySliggooPopplioBrionneDewpiderAraquanidSobbleDrizzileInteleonClodsire
By Elite Charged TM
Glaceon
By GO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Power: 30 → 35
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 35 → 70
    • Energy cost: 25 → 50
    • Duration: 3.3 → 3.2 seconds
Trainer Battles
  • March 1, 2024
    • Power: 70 → 80
    • Energy cost: 60 → 55

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move gauge cost MP
(uses)
Base power Max power Accuracy Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair(s)
Water Pulse Special 2 47 56 100% An opponent Has a chance (20%) of leaving the target confused. Crasher Wake & Floatzel
Siebold & Clawitzer
Cyrus & Palkia
Sygna Suit Blue & Blastoise
Leaf & Blastoise
Scottie/Bettie & Squirtle/Wartortle/BlastoiseEgg (Tech role only)
Scottie/Bettie & Psyduck/GolduckEgg (Tech role only)
Scottie/Bettie & Shellder/CloysterEgg (Support role only)
Scottie/Bettie & Staryu/StarmieEgg (Strike/tech roles only)
Scottie/Bettie & GyaradosEgg (Strike role only)
Scottie/Bettie & VaporeonEgg
Sync move
Name Category State Base power Max power Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair
Water Pulse Du Jour Special Default
6★ EX
250 300 An opponent
All opponents
No additional effect. Siebold & Clawitzer
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a small chance of leaving the target confused.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

WaterIC RR.png Water Pulse
★★★
Attack power 43.1611
Charge time 0.74 seconds
Range type Arc (wide)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect May confuse the foe
Water Pulse Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Water Pulse is Azumarill's first move. It is obtained by reaching level 7 and upgrading Bubble into it instead of Play Rough. The move shoots a pulsing blast of water in front of the user. When the blast of water hits an enemy, decrease their movement speed for 2s and deal damage to all enemies in an area of effect around the initial target. The blast of water then automatically bounces to another target if one is available. Including the first target, the blast of water can bounce between up to three targets consecutively, and each hit behaves in the same way as the first. While the blast of water is traveling, the user can perform a short rolling dash in a designated direction. At level 13, the maximum number of targets that the blast of water can bounce between is increased by 2.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It may also leave the target confused.
MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target, even at a distance. It may also afflict the target with a Confused status.
BSL はなれたポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで こんらんじょうたいにかえる
Conq. A pulse of water is ejected at the target, confusing them.
MDGtI It damages even a faraway Pokémon. It could also cause the Confused status condition. The Confused status impairs its sense of direction.
SMD It damages a Pokémon, even one far away. It could also make the enemy confused.


In animation

Pokémon animated series

Drew Absol Water Pulse.png
Absol
Zoey Gastrodon Water Pulse.png
Gastrodon
Oleana Milotic Water Pulse.png
Milotic
Ann Dewott Water Pulse.png
Dewott
The user fires a pulsing blast of water at the target. This may also confuse the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Crawdaunt Crawdaunt's pincers become surrounded with light blue energy orbs. Then, Crawdaunt puts its claws at the ground and releases a huge pulse of water from its claws at the opponent.
A Team Aqua Grunt's Crawdaunt On a Wingull and a Prayer! Debut
Surskit Surskit lifts up its two front legs and a light blue ball is created between them. It brings the ball into the water and a sends a huge wave at the opponent.
Max's Surskit Maxxed Out! None
Kent's Surskit A Cacturne for the Worse None
Whiscash Whiscash puts its whiskers in the air and a ball of water forms in between them. It puts the ball down and shoots the ball at the opponent.
Nero Whiscash and Ash None
Lairon Lairon's eyes glow blue and then pulses appear under the opponent. A geyser then shoots out of the ground under the opponent.
Savannah's Lairon A Fan with a Plan None
Huntail Huntail opens its mouth and a blue ball forms in front of it. It then fires the ball at the opponent.
Keith's Huntail The Evolutionary War None
Gorebyss Gorebyss lowers its head and a blue ball forms on its forehead. It then fires the ball at the opponent.
Nancy's Gorebyss The Evolutionary War None
Luvdisc Luvdisc fires a ball of water from its mouth at the opponent.
Juan's Luvdisc The Great Eight Fate! None
Linoone Linoone creates a huge blue ball of energy in between its hands. It then throws it to the ground, making water hit the foe and sending it back. Sometimes, the move confuses the opponent, making them have bruise-like marks around their eyes when they are.
Kimmy Shoney's Tokin Showdown At Linoone None
Wailord Wailord opens its mouth and creates a blue energy ball in its mouth. It then fires the energy ball at the opponent.
Robin's Wailord Island Time None
Persian Persian creates a blue ball of water in front of its mouth. Persian then slams the ball into the ground, and waves of water come out from around its body.
Vivica's Persian Saved by the Beldum None
A wild Persian Genesect and the Legend Awakened None
Articuno Articuno releases a blue ball of energy from its mouth at the opponent. When the attack hits the opponent, the ball turns into water.
Noland's Articuno The Symbol Life None
Swampert Swampert's tailfin glows orange and it gathers water vapor from the air above its tail. A geyser then fires from the water above Swampert's tailfin at the opponent and sucks it up into a water tornado.
Tucker's Swampert Tactics Theatrics!! None
Poliwag Poliwag fires a blue ball of energy from its mouth at the opponent. The ball glides across a stream of water that is created under the ball.
Hiroshi's Poliwag Curbing the Crimson Tide! None
Aggron Aggron creates a blue ball of energy in between its three horns, then launches the ball into the ground, creating a wave of water and hitting the opponent.
James's Aggron Grating Spaces! None
Absol Absol's body becomes outlined in blue and it releases a large vortex of water around its body; or, Absol's body becomes outlined in blue, and it releases a huge wave of water at the opponent.
Drew's Absol Thinning the Hoard! None
Shellos Shellos opens its mouth and a blue ball of energy appears in front of it. It then fires a spiraling stream of water from the ball at the opponent.
Zoey's Shellos Dawn's Early Night! None
Buizel Buizel puts its hands together and forms a blue ball. It then throws the ball at the floor and it glides on the ground across a stream of water at the opponent, hitting it; or, Buizel throws the ball at the ground and it turns into a huge wave of water, with the wave going and hitting the opponent. On occasion, this will confuse the opponent.
Ash's Buizel A Triple Fighting Chance! None
Slowking Slowking raises its hands and a blue ball of energy forms in between them. Slowking then throws the ball at the opponent.
Conway's Slowking Up Close and Personable! None
Milotic A large ring of water appears around Milotic's body and expands; or, Milotic releases a stream of water surrounded by rings from its mouth at the opponent.
Palmer's Milotic Arceus and the Jewel of Life None
Oleana's Milotic Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! None
A wild Milotic HZ071 None
Gastrodon All three of Gastrodon's eyes glow light blue, and a light blue orb of energy appears in front of its mouth. It then fires the orb at the opponent.
Zoey's Gastrodon Last Call—First Round! None
Gastrodon A light blue orb of energy appears in front of Gastrodon's third eye and it fires the orb at the opponent. When the orb hits it, it explodes in the form of water.
Paul's Gastrodon Familiarity Breeds Strategy! None
Frillish Frillish puts its tentacles in front of its body and forms a light blue ball of energy in between them. It then pushes the ball with its tentacles, slightly making it smaller. It then throws the orb at the opponent. When the ball hits the opponent, it expands and surrounds the opponent in a large orb of water. The water then swirls around from all sides, causing the water to explode. On occasion, this will confuse the opponent.
Trip's Frillish A Rival Battle for Club Champ! None
Dewott Dewott holds out both of its arms in the shape of a 'T' and opens its mouth. A light blue orb of energy appears in front of Dewott's mouth and it fires it at the opponent. When the orb hits the opponent, it expands and surrounds the opponent in a large orb of water. The orb then floats into the air and the water starts to swirl around from all sides, causing the orb to explode; or, Dewott releases a stream of water surrounded by rings from its mouth at the opponent.
Burgundy's Dewott A Connoisseur's Revenge! None
Ann's Dewott HZ046 None
Glalie A light blue orb of energy appears in front of Glalie's mouth and it fires it at the opponent. When the orb hits the opponent, it expands and surrounds the opponent in a large orb of water. The orb then floats into the air and the water then starts to swirl around from all sides, causing the orb to explode.
Morana's Glalie Survival of the Striaton Gym! None
Froakie Froakie creates a blue sphere of energy from in between its hands. It then fires the sphere at the opponent, which explodes into a wave of water.
Ash's Froakie Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! None
Ash's Froakie Dream a Little Dream from Me! In a dream
Frogadier Frogadier creates a blue sphere of energy from in between its hands or it creates a blue sphere of energy in front of each of its hands. It then fires the spheres at the opponent, which explodes into a wave of water.
Sanpei's Frogadier A Rush of Ninja Wisdom None
Ash's Frogadier Thawing an Icy Panic! None
Blastoise Blastoise fires a blast of water at the opponent from each of its cannons, one after the other.
Gary's Blastoise Advice to Goh! None
Golduck Golduck releases a stream of water surrounded by rings from its mouth at the opponent.
Onia's Golduck Rivals in the Dark of Night! None


In the manga

Movie adaptations


Phantom Thief Pokémon 7


Pokémon Adventures


  • Wallace's Seaking, Charles, was revealed to know Water Pulse on the official website, but he has never been shown using the move.

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • From Generation III onwards, Secret Power has the animation of Water Pulse if used on water.
  • Water Pulse is the only Water-type move capable of inflicting confusion.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 水之波動 Séui-jī Bōduhng *
水波動 Séui Bōduhng *
Mandarin 水之波動 / 水之波动 Shuǐ-zhī Bōdòng *
水波動 / 水波动 Shuǐ Bōdòng *
Croatia Flag.png Croatian Vodeni puls
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Vodní pulz
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Waterpuls
Finland Flag.png Finnish Vesipulssi
Vesiaalto (AG013)
Hyökyaalto (AG018)
France Flag.png French Vibraqua
Germany Flag.png German Aquawelle
Greece Flag.png Greek Υδάτινος Παλμός Ydátinos Palmós
Israel Flag.png Hebrew פעימת מים Pe'imat Mayim
India Flag.png Hindi पानी की धार Paani Ki Dhaar
पानी की लहर Pani ki leher
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Gelombang Air
Bola Air
Italy Flag.png Italian Idropulsar
South Korea Flag.png Korean 물의파동 Muruipadong
Poland Flag.png Polish Wodny Puls
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Pulso d'Água (games, BW140–present, TCG, manga)
Pulsação de Água (AG166BW071)
Other names: Onda d'Água*, Maremoto*, Ondas*, Pulso de
Água*, Vibração de Água*, Vibração da Água*
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Pulso de Água
Pulsar de Água
Hidro Propulsor (AG103)
Russia Flag.png Russian Водны Пульс Vodny Pul's
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Vodeni Udar
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Ola de Agua (AG013)
Onda de Choque de Agua (AG018)
Ondas (AG049)
Ataque de Agua (AG077)
Esfera de Agua (AG095)
Bomba de Agua (AG103)
Fuerza de Agua (AG110)
Impulso de Agua (AG112)
Chorro de Agua* (AG126-DP186)
Pulso de Agua (BW010-present)
Spain Flag.png Spain Hidropulso
Thailand Flag.png Thai คลื่นน้ำ
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Sóng Nước


Generation III TMs
01020304050607080910111213141516171819202122232425
26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
Generation III HMs
0102030405060708RSE
Generation IV TMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223
2425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IV HMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) • 060708
Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIII TRs (SwSh)
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
Generation IX TMs
SV
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114
115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133
134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152
153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171
Added in SV 2.0.1
172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186
187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201
Added in SV 3.0.0
202203204205206207208209210211212213214215216
217218219220221222223224225226227228229


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