Electric Surge

Gen VII
Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Electric Terrain.

GenerationGen VII
Pokemon2
Hidden Ability Holders1
Game Descriptions
Gen VIITurns the ground into Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Gen VIIITurns the ground into Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Gen IXTurns the ground into Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.

Electric Surge in Battle

Electric Surge automatically sets Electric Terrain when the Pokemon enters battle. Electric Terrain lasts for five turns (eight with Terrain Extender) and boosts Electric-type moves by 1.3x for all grounded Pokemon, while also preventing grounded Pokemon from falling asleep.

The terrain only affects grounded Pokemon — those with Levitate, Flying typing, or held Air Balloon are not affected by either the power boost or the sleep prevention. The sleep immunity is particularly valuable, blocking moves like Spore, Sleep Powder, and Rest for all grounded Pokemon on the field.

Electric Surge is found on Tapu Koko and Pincurchin. Tapu Koko is by far the more notable user, as its high Speed and Electric typing allow it to immediately benefit from the terrain's power boost. The automatic terrain setting makes it a centerpiece of Electric-focused team compositions, enabling terrain-dependent moves like Rising Voltage (which doubles in power under Electric Terrain).

Pokemon With Electric Surge (2)

#NameTypeOther AbilitiesHidden?HPAtkDefSpASpDSpeTotal
#785Tapu KokoTapu KokoRegular70115859575130570
#871PincurchinPincurchinHA4810195918515435

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