Fusion Flare (move)

Fusion Flare クロスフレイム Cross Flame

Battles Type  Fire Category  Special PP  5 (max. 8) Power  100 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation V Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Works better the later it is used in a turn.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Fusion Flare (Japanese: クロスフレイム Cross Flame) is a damage-dealing Fire-type move introduced in Generation V. It is one of the signature moves of Reshiram and White Kyurem.

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• Effect
  • Generation VIII
    • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
• Description
• Learnset
  • By leveling up
  • By event
    • Generation V
• In other games
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
  • Pokémon Rumble Rush
  • Pokémon GO
  • Description
• In animation
  • Pokémon animated series
  • Pokémon Generations
• In the manga
  • Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
  • Pokémon Adventures
  • Movie adaptations
• In other generations
  • Core series games
    • Boosted
  • Spin-off series games
• In other languages

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Effect

This move effect may be in need of research. Reason: Do failed moves actually interfere in the damage calculation? You can discuss this on the talk page.

Fusion Flare inflicts damage. The base power of Fusion Flare will double if any Pokémon has successfully used Fusion Bolt previously in the same turn, with no intervening moves in between, except perhaps for failed moves. If this power increase applies, it also causes Fusion Flare to have a different animation than normal. Likewise, Fusion Flare will cause a later Fusion Bolt to have doubled power if it's the next successful move used in the same turn. If the user is frozen, Fusion Flare will thaw it before using the move.

If a single Pokémon manages to use both fusion moves consecutively in the same turn (via Instruct), the second one will still receive the power increase.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Fusion Flare cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description BWB2W2 The user brings down a giant flame. This attack does greater damage when influenced by an enormous thunderbolt. XYORAS The user brings down a giant flame. This attack is more powerful when influenced by an enormous thunderbolt. SMUSUMPE SwShLA The user brings down a giant flame. This move's power is increased when influenced by an enormous lightning bolt. BDSP This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered. SV The user brings down a giant flame. This move's power is boosted when influenced by an enormous lightning bolt.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Level
					V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
							SMUSUM	SwSh
0643		Reshiram		No Eggs Discovered	50	50	50	48	48
0646		Kyurem White Kyurem		No Eggs Discovered	43B2W2	43	43	48	48
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		Types	Egg Groups	Obtained with
0494		Victini		No Eggs Discovered	Eind Victini Movie 14 Victini
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 other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDGtI 30 99 20 50 90% 98% Others Enemy - SMD 30 50 10 30 90% 98% Front area Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Fusion Flare

★★★★★
Attack power	110.9425
Charge time	1.4 seconds
Range type	Projectile
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Fusion Flare is a Charged Attack that was made available on December 31, 2022.

Fusion Flare
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 140 Energy cost 100 Duration 2 seconds Damage window 1.25-1.8 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 90 Energy cost 45 Secondary effect Effect chance %
Max Battles Power Level 1: 250 Level 2: 300 Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Description

Games Description MDGtI It damages enemies. SMD It damages enemy Pokémon throughout a wide area in front.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Reshiram Reshiram
The user releases an orb of orange fire onto the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Reshiram fires a large sphere of flames with two rings surrounding it from its mouth at the opponent. When the sphere hits, it creates a violent explosion.
Reshiram (M14)	White—Victini and Zekrom Black—Victini and Reshiram		Debut
Reshiram (anime)	What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!		None

Pokémon Generations

Reshiram
The user releases an orb of orange fire onto the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Reshiram fires a large sphere of flames with two rings surrounding it from its mouth at the opponent. When the sphere hits, it creates a violent explosion.
N's Reshiram	The King Returns		Debut

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Victini Reshiram
The user launches a fiery orb onto the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Reshiram fires a giant orb and it rises above. The orb lowers and hits the opponent. A trail of light is left behind while the orb hits.
Monta's Reshiram	The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!		Debut
	Victini fires a large sphere of flames from its mouth at the opponent. When the sphere hits, it creates a fiery explosion.
Monta's Victini	The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!		Game event-exclusive move

Pokémon Adventures

Reshiram
The user brings down a giant flame. This move's power is boosted when influenced by an enormous lightning bolt.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Reshiram's tail glows. It then releases a large stream of fire from its mouth at the opponent. If used after Fusion Bolt, the attack becomes much more powerful.
Black's Reshiram	Triple Threat		Debut

Movie adaptations

Reshiram
The user launches an orb of fire onto the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Reshiram fires a large sphere of flames with two rings surrounding it from its mouth at the opponent.
Reshiram (M14)	White—Victini and Zekrom		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

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	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Spin-off series games

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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	交錯火焰 Gāauchok Fóyihm *
	Mandarin	交錯火焰 / 交错火焰 Jiāocuò Huǒyàn * 十字交叉火焰 Shízì Jiāochā Huǒyàn *
French		Flamme Croix
German		Kreuzflamme
Italian		Incrofiamma
Korean		크로스플레임 Keuroseupeulleim
Polish		Płomień Fuzji
Portuguese	Brazil	Chama da Fusão (GO, TCG, manga) Chama de Fusão (anime)
	Portugal	Chama de Fusão
Russian		Ядерное Пламя Yadernoye Plamya
Spanish		Llama Fusión
Vietnamese		Tia Lửa Chữ Thập

Variations of the move Fusion Flare
Fusion Bolt Fusion Flare

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