Steam Eruption (move)

Steam Eruption (Japanese: スチームバースト Steam Burst) is a damage-dealing Water-type move introduced in Generation VI. It is the signature move of Volcanion.

Effect

Steam Eruption deals damage and has a 30% chance of causing a burn. Upon execution, Steam Eruption will thaw the user if frozen, regardless of the success of the move. Steam Eruption will also thaw the target if it hits and deals damage.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Type		Level
					I		II		III		IV		V		VI
721		Volcanion	Fire	Water	1, 85
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.

In the anime

Volcanion
The user expels steam of superbly high pressure at the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Volcanion releases superheated steam surrounded by water from the cannons on its back at the opponent.
A wild Volcanion	M19		Debut

In other languages

Language Title French Jet de Vapeur German Dampfschwall Italian Vaporscoppio Korean 스팀버스트 Steam Burst Spanish Chorro de Vapor

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