Fusion Bolt (move): Difference between revisions

Fusion Bolt (Japanese: クロスサンダー Cross Thunder) is a damage-dealing Electric-type move introduced in Generation V. It is one of the signature moves of Zekrom and Black Kyurem.

Effect

Fusion Bolt inflicts damage. The base power of Fusion Bolt will double if another Pokémon uses Fusion Flare or Blue Flare immediately before the Pokémon using Fusion Bolt, but only during that use. Likewise, it will double the power of Fusion Flare if Fusion Bolt is used immediately before the Pokémon using Fusion Flare, during that use. When Fusion Flare or Blue Flare is used before this move is used, or a critical hit is made, this move's animation display changes.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Type		Level
					I		II		III		IV		V		VI
644		Zekrom	Dragon	Electric	50			50
646		Kyurem Black Kyurem	Dragon	Ice		43	43
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation V

#   Pokémon Type Obtained with 0494 Victini Psychic Fire Eind Victini Movie 14 Victini Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move.

In the anime

Zekrom
The user gives off blue electricity and forms a blue sphere around itself, then charges at the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Zekrom's tail glows light blue with electricity. Zekrom's body then becomes surrounded in a sphere of violet electricity, which it then slams into the opponent.
Zekrom (M14)	Black—Victini and Reshiram White—Victini and Zekrom		Debut

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Zekrom
The user strikes the opponent with lightning.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Zekrom's tail glows. It then summons lighting to strike its opponent from above.
N's Zekrom	The Power of Dreams		Debut

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

Zekrom
The user surrounds itself with a sphere of electricity.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Zekrom surrounds itself with a sphere of electricity and charges at the opponent.
N's Zekrom	FAT5		Debut

In other generations

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Boosted

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	BW	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Fusion Bolt is the last move in index number order of Generation V.
• During a cutscene in Black 2, N's Zekrom uses Fusion Bolt to shatter Kyurem's Glaciate from a distance. In-battle, Fusion Bolt is a physical move; the battle animation shows Zekrom/Black Kyurem forming the attack around their body. However, it should be noted that the attack does not make contact, unlike most physical moves.

In other languages

Language Title Mandarin Chinese 十字交叉閃電 Shízì Jiāochā Shǎndiàn French Éclair Croix German Kreuzdonner Italian Incrotuono Korean 크로스썬더 Cross Thunder Brazilian Portuguese Fusão de Raios Russian Термоядерный Разряд Termoyaderniy Razryad Spanish Rayo Fusión

Variations of the move Fusion Flare
Fusion Bolt Fusion Flare

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