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Pokemon Who Can Learn Volt Switch (TM80)

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Volt Switch

This is an article for the move Volt Switch (TM80) and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Volt Switch (TM80) - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Electric Image
Category Pokemon Special Image
Power 70
Accuracy 100
PP 20
Effect After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in wating.
Max Move Max Lightning
Power: 120
TM / TR TM80

Pokemon That Learn Volt Switch (TM80)

By Default

HelioliskHeliolisk

By Level Up

ShinxShinx LuxioLuxio LuxrayLuxray
EmolgaEmolga ThundurusThundurus Thundurus (Therian Forme)Thundurus (Therian Forme)
HelioptileHelioptile DedenneDedenne ZeraoraZeraora

By TM / TR

PikachuPikachu RaichuRaichu Alolan RaichuAlolan Raichu
MagnemiteMagnemite MagnetonMagneton ElectabuzzElectabuzz
JolteonJolteon ZapdosZapdos MewMew
ChinchouChinchou LanturnLanturn PichuPichu
ElekidElekid RaikouRaikou ElectrikeElectrike
ManectricManectric ShinxShinx LuxioLuxio
LuxrayLuxray MagnezoneMagnezone ElectivireElectivire
RotomRotom Heat RotomHeat Rotom Wash RotomWash Rotom
Frost RotomFrost Rotom Fan RotomFan Rotom Mow RotomMow Rotom
EmolgaEmolga JoltikJoltik GalvantulaGalvantula
KlinkKlink KlangKlang KlinklangKlinklang
CobalionCobalion ThundurusThundurus Thundurus (Therian Forme)Thundurus (Therian Forme)
ZekromZekrom HelioptileHelioptile HelioliskHeliolisk
DedenneDedenne GrubbinGrubbin CharjabugCharjabug
VikavoltVikavolt TogedemaruTogedemaru Tapu KokoTapu Koko
XurkitreeXurkitree MagearnaMagearna ZeraoraZeraora
YamperYamper BoltundBoltund ToxtricityToxtricity
MorpekoMorpeko RegielekiRegieleki

By Egg Move

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Volt Switch is one of the primary moves used by pivot Pokemon. This move is useful for switching to another Pokemon in your team while being able to deal damage.

Volt Switch can be used to avoid facing Pokemon that the user is not good against and switch to a Pokemon that has a better fighting chance.

Another use for this move is a way for utility Pokemon to make an exit, like after setting up Tailwind or Reflect and Light Screen.

Do note that when you do not have any Pokemon left in your team, Volt Switch will only deal damage.

Volt Switch vs U-Turn

Most Pokemon that can learn Volt Switch are also able to learn U-turn. These two moves have the same effects. but differ in some aspects.

Volt Switch cannot be used against Ground-type Pokemon while U-turn can be used against any type.

In cases where a pivot Pokemon is facing a Ground-type Pokemon, Volt Switch users will be forced to switch Pokemon manually and not be able to deal damage, unlike U-turn.

Additionally, Volt Switch's damage will depend on the user's Special Attack, while U-turn, being a physical move, will depend on the user's Attack stat.

List of Switching Moves

Volt Switch (TM80) Locations

Score 20,000 Points in Rotom Rally

Rotom Rally

You can get Volt Switch (TM80) by scoring 20,000 Points in a single run of Rotom Rally in the Wild Area.

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