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Volt Switch usage and stats in Smogon SS National Dex

Quick snapshot

Volt Switch is run by 19 Pokémon in SS National Dex this July 2026, averaging 0.39 Pokémon per team that carry it (6.4% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Manectric-Mega, Lanturn, and Jolteon.

Smogon chaos SS National Dex July 2026, 4,823 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology

  • #16 by weighted usage
  • -3 vs last month
  • peak #8 (Apr 2026)
  • first seen Aug 2025
  • 12 months tracked

Mechanics

TypeElectric
CategorySpecial
Power70
Accuracy100%
PP20
Priority0
Targetselected pokemon

Effect

Inflicts regular damage, then the user immediately switches out, and the trainer selects a replacement Pokémon from the party. If the target faints from this attack, the user’s trainer selects the new Pokémon to send out first. If the user is the last Pokémon in its party that can battle, it will not switch out.

The user may be hit by Pursuit when it switches out, if it has been targeted and Pursuit has not yet been used.

This move may be used even if the user is under the effect of Ingrain. Ingrain’s effect will end.

Volt Switch — SS National Dex Move Effect & Usage