Editing Volt Tackle

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{{Infobox Final Smash

|image=Volt Tackle SSB4.png

|size=400px

|user=Pikachu

|effect=Pikachu flies around (even through terrain), 11% damage for ram, 15% damage for spark, 3% damage after spark

The move has relatively unusual controls, as the player cannot control Pikachu's movements directly. Instead, they control a sort of pivot point; Pikachu gravitates towards this point with elastic physics. The pivot point cannot pass through solid terrain, but Pikachu can. The move's elasticity is reduced in its final moments, which is why Pikachu then moves slower and cannot move through walls. In ''SSB4'', a graphical effect is added to illustrate the pivot point's current location; while this doesn't naturally make the move easier to control, it helps the player visualize what exactly they are doing.  

==Origin==

[[File:Volt Tackle IV.png|thumb|Raichu using Volt Tackle against a Dusclops in Generation IV]]

[[File:Volt Tackle.png|thumb|Volt Tackle in Generation V]]

Starting with ''Pokémon Emerald Version'', when a female [[Pikachu]] or Raichu is holding a Light Ball in the {{uv|Pokémon}} games, all of its offspring [[Pichu]] will know Volt Tackle upon hatching; trading it is the only way to use it in earlier Generation III games. This is the only way the move can be "learned" aside from through exclusive events, and it can only be learned by Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu, making it a Signature Move. Volt Tackle is a physical Electric-type move since Generation IV that is as strong as {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}} (both have 120 power, although Thunder was nerfed in Generation VI to have only 110 power) and is far more accurate (100% compared to Thunder's 70%) and has 15 PP; however, the user receives one-third of the damage inflicted as recoil damage, and it has a lower chance of paralysis (10% compared to 30%).

This move in ''Pokémon'' is a direct reference to Voltteccer, the signature move of the titular character of a Genesis/Mega Drive game called ''Pulseman'' made by Game Freak (the same developer that made ''Pokémon''). The move's look and controls in ''Smash'' are also direct references to the move's look and controls from ''Pulseman''.

==Description from the ''Brawl'' Instruction Booklet==

''Generate high-current electricity and use the Control Stick to zoom around the stage. Press the A Button to launch more sparks. Controlling this move requires patience.''

==Description from the {{for3ds}} Foldout==

''Fly around and shock foes. Press {{button|3DS|A}}/{{button|3DS|B}} to surge.''

[[File:Volt Tackle - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|150x235px|Volt Tackle Trophy in ''Brawl'']]

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===

''Pikachu, transformed into a ball of light that can slam into foes. It can also fly to chase down those who try to jump out of range. Sparks get stronger when you press the attack button. However, its increased inertia makes midair movement tough. If you get carried away flying, the effect will end, and you'll [[Self destruct|destroy yourself]]. Be careful it doesn't happen to you.''

{{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}

[[File:VoltTackleTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|left|150x235px|Volt Tackle Trophy in ''for Wii U'']]

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{{flag|ntsc}} ''Pikachu's Final Smash turns its whole body into a powerful ball of electricity that darts around at high speed, tackling opponents. While Pikachu is charging around, press the attack button to unleash powerful sparks. There's also a little ball of light that flies ahead of Pikachu itself. Use that as a guide if Pikachu seems out of control!''

{{flag|pal}} ''For Pikachu's Final Smash, it surrounds itself with a ball of electricity and darts around at high speed, tackling opponents. While it's charging around, press the attack button to unleash powerful sparks. You can also use little ball of light that flies ahead of Pikachu as a guide if it seems out of control!''

File:volttackle.jpg|Volt Tackle in ''Brawl''.

== External links ==

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