Generation II Move
Zap Cannon
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
- 120Power
- 50%Accuracy
- 5PP
- 0Priority
Zap Cannon Battle Data
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Special
- Power
- 120
- Accuracy
- 50%
- PP
- 5
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Effect chance
- 100%
- Introduced
- Generation II
- Contest type
- Cool
Zap Cannon Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to paralyze the target.
“The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Status condition
- Paralysis (100% chance)
Zap Cannon TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM07Gold & SilverCrystal
Zap Cannon In Other Generations
Zap Cannon's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl | 100 | — | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Zap Cannon
97 Pokémon can learn Zap Cannon.
Learn by Level Up
Learn by TM / HM
Zap Cannon Questions & Answers
- What type is Zap Cannon?
- Zap Cannon is a Electric-type special move.
- How much damage does Zap Cannon do?
- Zap Cannon has 120 base power and 50% accuracy.
- What does Zap Cannon do?
- Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to paralyze the target.
- How many Pokémon can learn Zap Cannon?
- 97 Pokémon can learn Zap Cannon.
- What Pokémon can learn Zap Cannon?
- Pikachu, Raichu, Clefairy, Clefable, and Jigglypuff, and 92 more Pokémon can learn Zap Cannon — the full list is above.