Supersonic (move)

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Supersonic
ちょうおんぱ Ultrasound
Supersonic IX.png
Supersonic IX 2.png
Type  Normal
Category  Status
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  —
Accuracy  55%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Smart
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jam  0  
Scrambles the order of appeals on the next turn.
Condition  Smart
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Condition  Clever
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Makes audience expect little of other contestants.

Supersonic (Japanese: ちょうおんぱ Ultrasound) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Supersonic causes the target to become confused. Supersonic fails if the target is already confused or has Own Tempo.

Supersonic is a sound-based move.

Generation I to V

Supersonic cannot affect a Pokémon behind a substitute.

Generation VI onwards

Supersonic can now hit Pokémon even if they are behind a substitute.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Supersonic, the user's Speed rises one stage. Throat Chop cannot prevent a Pokémon from using Z-Supersonic.

Description

Games Description
Stad A special Normal-type technique. Supersonic sound waves are used to confuse the target.
Stad2 A special Normal-type move. Supersonic sound waves are used to confuse the target.
GSC Sound waves that cause confusion.
RSE Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
Colo.XD Emits bizarre sound waves that may cause confusion.
FRLG The user generates odd sound waves. It may confuse the foe.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0012    
 
Bug Bug 21RGB
18Y
18 18 18 18 18 23 19 4 4
0031    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
0034    
 
Monster Field 1
0041    
 
Flying Flying 10 6 6RSE
11FRLG
5 5BW
4B2W2
4XY
5ORAS
5 1 1 1
0042    
 
Flying Flying 10 1, 6 1, 6RSE
1, 11FRLG
1, 5 1, 5BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 5 1 1 1
0048    
 
Bug Bug 11Y 9 9 5 5 5 5 8 5 5
0049    
 
Bug Bug 1Y 1, 9 1, 9 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 8 1, 5 1
0072    
 
Water 3 Water 3 7 6 6 5 5 5XY
4ORAS
4 9 12 12 12
0073    
 
Water 3 Water 3 1, 7 1, 6 1, 6 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5XY
1, 4ORAS
1, 4 1, 9 12 12 12
0081    
 
Mineral Mineral 29 11 11 11 11BW
4B2W2
4XY
5ORAS
1 1 4 4 4
0082    
 
Mineral Mineral 29 1, 11 1, 11 1, 11 1, 11BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
1 1 1 1 1
0085    
 
Flying Flying 1
0090     Water 3 Water 3 18 9 9RSE
15FRLG
8 8 8 8 18 20 20 20
0091    
 
Water 3 Water 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0108     Monster Monster 1 7 7 5 5 5 5 12 12
0118     Water 2 Water 2 19 10 10 7 7 7XY
5ORAS
5 4 5 5
0119     Water 2 Water 2 1, 19 10 1, 10 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 5 1, 4 1 1
0139    
 
Water 1 Water 3 1
0142    
 
Flying Flying 33 22 22 1 1 1 1 14 5 5
0165    
 
Bug Bug 8 8 6 6 6 5 5
0166    
 
Bug Bug 1, 8 1, 8 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6 1, 5 1, 5
0169    
 
Flying Flying 1, 6 1, 6RSE
1, 11FRLG
1, 5 1, 5BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
1, 5 1 1
0170    
 
Water 2 Water 2 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0171    
 
Water 2 Water 2 1, 5 1, 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0193    
 
Bug Bug 31 31RSE
45FRLG
22 22 22 22 22 22
0226    
 
Water 1 Water 1 10 8 1, 4 1, 4BW
1, 3B2W2
1, 3 1, 3 1 1
0258     Monster Water 1 15 15 15
0259    
 
Monster Water 1 15 15 15
0260    
 
Monster Water 1 15 15 15
0278    
 
Water 1 Flying 7 6 6 6XY
5ORAS
5 10 10 10
0279    
 
Water 1 Flying 7 6 6 6XY
5ORAS
5 1 1 1
0284    
 
Water 1 Bug 32
0293     Monster Field 21 21 21 21XY
18ORAS
18 30 30
0294     Monster Field 23 23 23 23XY
18ORAS
18 36 36
0295     Monster Field 23 23 23 23XY
18ORAS
18 36 36
0329    
 
Bug Dragon 33 33BW
29B2W2
29XY
19ORAS
19 1 1 Rem.
0330    
 
Bug Dragon 33 33BW
29B2W2
29XY
19ORAS
19 1 1 1
0458    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 4 4BW
3B2W2
3 3 4 4
0462    
 
Mineral Mineral 1, 11 1, 11BW
1, 4B2W2
1, 4XY
1, 5ORAS
1 1 1 1
0463     Monster Monster 5 5 5 5 1 1
0469    
 
Bug Bug 22 22 22 22 22 22
0489     Water 1 Fairy 16 16 16 16 16 16
0490     Water 1 Fairy 16 16 16 16 16 16
0535     Water 1 Water 1 5 5 5 8
0536    
 
Water 1 Water 1 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1
0537    
 
Water 1 Water 1 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1
0666  
Vivillon
All forms
 
 
Bug Bug 21 21 21
0714    
 
Flying Dragon 1 1 8 8
0715    
 
Flying Dragon 1 1 1 1
0731    
 
Flying Flying 13 13
0732    
 
Flying Flying 13 13
0733    
 
Flying Flying 13 13
0948    
 
Grass Grass 12
0949    
 
Grass Grass 12
0963     Field Water 2 1
0964     Field Water 2 1
0977     Water 2 Water 2 1
0989    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
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 breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0029     Monster Field
0032     Monster Field
0084    
 
Flying Flying
0120     Water 3 Water 3 GS
0138    
 
Water 1 Water 3
0147     Water 1 Dragon
0163    
 
Flying Flying
0170    
 
Water 2 Water 2
0183    
 
Water 1 Fairy
0211    
 
Water 2 Water 2
0211  
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form
 
 
Water 2 Water 2
0223     Water 1 Water 2
0276    
 
Flying Flying
0298    
 
Water 1 Fairy
0366     Water 1 Water 1
0370     Water 2 Water 2 *
0393     Water 1 Field
0441    
 
Flying Flying
0527    
 
Field Flying
0824     Bug Bug
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

Supersonic targets the enemy in front and confuses them. This move is affected by Magic Coat and the Muzzled status condition. Being a sound-based move, it is blocked by Soundproof.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 10 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes
MDTDS - - 10 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes
BSL - - 10 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes
MDGtI - - 17 50 70% 98% Front Enemy Yes
SMD - - 12 40 90% 98% Front Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Supersonic could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Supersonic could be seen as a move used by Boss Zubat, Golbat, Venonat, Ledyba, and Loudred.

  Supersonic
Charge time 0.98 seconds
Range type Wide Shot
Target Enemy
Additional effect Confuses the foe

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts the Confused status on the target, making its attacks and movements erratic.
MDTDS Afflicts the targeted enemy with a Confused status condition. A Pokémon with the Confused status has its movements and attacks go astray.
BSL てきポケモンを こんらんじょうたいにかえる こんらんじょうたいになると こうげきや わざを へんなほうこうに くりだしてしまう
MDGtI It causes the Confused status condition to an enemy. The Confused status impairs its sense of direction.
SMD It makes an enemy confused.


In the anime

 
Tympole
 
Magnezone
 
Golbat
 
Noivern
The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target or hurt the target's ears.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
  Zubat releases small blue, yellow, or gray sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Brock's Zubat Clefairy and the Moon Stone Debut
Dr. Anna's Mimi Hassle in the Castle None
A wild Zubat A Six Pack Attack! None
Rapp's Zubat A Team-on-Team Tussle! None
  Tentacruel raises its tentacles into the air and gets a flaming blue aura. The opponent is hit with invisible sound waves and a loud sound fills their ears; or, the middle red gem on Tentacruel's forehead glows red and releases multiple red sound waves that expand outward with a piercing ringing sound.
Captain Crook's Tentacruel Viva Las Lapras None
A wild Tentacruel The Joy of Water Pokémon None
  Thin, blue sound waves are emitted from Lickitung's mouth at the opponent. The sound waves move and expand outward with a piercing ringing sound that confuses the opponent.
Jessie's Lickitung The Whistle Stop None
  One big, blue sound wave is released from Golbat's mouth. The sound wave grows in size and flies towards the opponent, confusing it; or, Golbat releases multiple light-blue or red sound waves from its mouth that reflect an opponent's attack back at it, or Golbat releases multiple transparent sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Brock's Golbat Hassle in the Castle None
Agatha's Golbat The Scheme Team None
J's henchmen's Golbat Mutiny in the Bounty! None
Team Galactic Grunts' multiple Golbat The Needs of the Three! None
  Venonat jumps up and points the top of its head towards the opponent. Thin, blue sound waves are released from the top of its head at the opponent, confusing it; or Venonat releases one large, transparent sound wave from its body at the opponent.
Aya's Venonat Ariados, Amigos None
A Venonat Conway used briefly Camping it Up! None
  Crobat releases multiple thin, light-blue, or transparent sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, causing it to hold its ears in pain.
Brock's Crobat Plant It Now... Diglett Later None
  The orb on Lanturn's head glows yellow or white and it releases light-blue sound waves at the opponent, confusing it.
Dorian's Lanturn Just Add Water None
Naomi's Lanturn Lapras of Luxury None
  Goldeen's horn glows light-blue and it releases thin, blue sound waves from it at the opponent, confusing it.
Misty's Goldeen Just Add Water None
  A blue orb appears in between Mantine's ears and the orb releases thin, blue sound waves from it at the opponent, confusing it.
Dorian's Mantine Just Add Water None
  Whismur releases multiple blue sound waves from its mouth at the opponent.
Alanna's Whismur A Poké-BLOCK Party None
  The insides of Loudred's ears glow blue and then it releases multiple blue sound waves from its ears at the opponent in pairs.
Guy's Loudred Exploud and Clear None
  Vibrava flaps its wings fast, generating a large, blue sound wave that it fires at the opponent; or, Vibrava flaps its wings, creating a series of light-green sound waves that cause the opponent to hold its ears in pain.
Multiple wild Vibrava Beg, Burrow, and Steal None
Goh's Vibrava Big Brother to the Rescue! None
  Venomoth's eyes glow blue and it releases blue sound waves from its body at the opponent, confusing it.
Katie's Venomoth A Judgment Brawl None
A Team Rocket Grunt's Venomoth The Ole' Berate and Switch! None
  Butterfree releases light-blue circles from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Zander's Butterfree Caterpie's Big Dilemma None
  Mothim releases multiple large transparent sound waves from his mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
Cheryl's Mothim An Angry Combeenation! Mothim cannot legally learn Supersonic
  Phione releases multiple transparent sound waves from its mouth at the opponent, confusing it.
A wild Phione Hold the Phione! None
  Magnezone releases multiple sound waves from its eye at the opponent. Sometimes, its middle eye glows red; or, the red and blue colors of Magnezone's magnets glow and it releases multiple sound waves from them at the opponent.
A wild Magnezone Regaining the Home Advantage! None
Barret's Magnezone Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry! None
Team Rocket's Magnezone Sobbing Sobble! None
  Tympole releases several sound waves at the opponent. When it hits the opponent, it explodes on impact, making the opponent confused.
Multiple wild Tympole Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open! None
  Palpitoad releases several sound waves from its mouth, hurting its opponent's ears or confusing it.
Ash's Palpitoad Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open! None
  Noibat lets out sound waves from its ears, hurting the ears of everyone around it.
Ash's Noibat A Not-So-Flying Start! None
  Noivern lets out sound waves from its ears, hurting the ears of everyone around it.
Ash's Noivern An Electrifying Rage! None
  Cosmog lets out a loud cry, radiating sound waves from its mouth, which hurt the ears of everyone around it.
Ash's Nebby A Masked Warning! Cosmog cannot legally learn Supersonic.
  Chinchou releases sound waves from its antennae at the opponent.
Goh's Chinchou Looking Out for Number Two! None
  Magnemite releases several sound waves from its body at the opponent, confusing it.
Ren's Francois It's All in the Name! None


In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


How I Became a Pokémon Card


Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All


Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

Although sound-based moves were not flagged as such until Generation III, Sing's move index number falls near other Generation I sound-based moves: Growl, Roar, and Supersonic.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 超音波 Chīuyāmbō *
超聲波 Chīusīngbō *
Mandarin 超音波 Chāoyīnbō
  Czech Nadzvukový útok
  Danish Overlydsangreb
Supersonisk
Overlyd*
  Dutch Supersonisch
  Finnish Yliääni
  French Ultrason
  German Superschall
  Greek Υπέρηχος Ypérichos
  Icelandic Hlóðhraðaárás
  Indonesian Supersonik
  Italian Supersuono
  Korean 초음파 Cho-eumpa
  Norwegian Supersonisk angrep
  Polish Superdźwięk
Portuguese   Brazil Supersônico (early anime, XY102-present, Mysterious Treasures-present, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Ataque Supersônico (XY094, Fossil)
Som Supersônico (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
  Portugal Supersônico
  Romanian Supersonic
  Serbian Supersonični Napad
  Spanish Supersónico
  Swedish Överljud
Supersonisk*
Superljudsattack*
Supersonisk attack*
  Turkish Ses Ötesi
  Vietnamese Sóng Siêu Âm


Variations of the move Sing
  Grass WhistleSingSupersonic


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