Photon Geyser (move)

Photon Geyser (Japanese: フォトンゲイザー Photon Geyser) is a damage-dealing Psychic-type move introduced during Generation VII, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. It is one of the signature moves of Necrozma.

Photon Geyser フォトンゲイザー Photon Geyser

Battles Type  Psychic 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 VII Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

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

Contest Spectaculars Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jamming  0

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

It can be upgraded to the special Z-Move Light That Burns the Sky by Ultra Necrozma holding Ultranecrozium Z.

Effect

Photon Geyser deals damage. If the user's Attack stat is higher than its Special Attack stat, Photon Geyser becomes a physical move, doing damage to the target's Defense stat; otherwise it is a special move, doing damage to the target's Special Defense stat.

During the execution of Photon Geyser, all ignorable Abilities are ignored. (Ignorable Abilities are most Abilities that could potentially [negatively] affect the success, damage, or effects of a move if possessed by the target of a move or its allies, such as Multiscale and Friend Guard.) However, it does not ignore Abilities if it is called by another move rather than directly used.

For determining which stat is higher, stat stage modifiers are taken into account, but other effects (e.g. held items such as a Choice Band, Abilities such as Huge Power, etc.) are not.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Photon Geyser cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Photon Geyser could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 3.0.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Other effects

Photon Geyser does not exist in the game data of Pokémon Sun and Moon. As a result, a Pokémon knowing Photon Geyser cannot be traded from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon to Sun and Moon, and if a Pokémon in Pokémon Bank knows the move, it cannot be withdrawn in Pokémon Sun and Moon. In order to be transferred to Pokémon Sun and Moon, the Pokémon must forget Photon Geyser.

Description

Games Description USUMPE SwShLA The user attacks a target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts Attack or Sp. Atk damage—whichever stat is higher for the user. 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 attacks the target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VII	VIII	IX
						USUM	SwSh	SV
0800		Necrozma All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	50	72	72
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 Rumble Rush

Photon Geyser

★★★★★
Attack power	118.867
Charge time	1.5 seconds
Range type	Explosion Shot
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Ultra Necrozma
The user attacks the opponent with a pillar of light.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Ultra Necrozma releases a bright burst of energy from its body at the opponent.
Ultra Recon Squad's Necrozma	Transcend!! Ultra Necrozma!		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: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	光子噴湧 Gwōngjí Panyúng
	Mandarin	光子噴湧 / 光子喷涌 Guāngzǐ Pēnyǒng
French		Photo-Geyser
German		Photonen-Geysir
Italian		Geyser Fotonico
Korean		포톤가이저 Poton-gaijeo
Brazilian Portuguese		Gêiser de Fótons
Russian		Фотонный Гейзер Fotonnyy Geyzer
Spanish		Géiser Fotónico
Vietnamese		Mạch Phun Photon

Variations of the move Sunsteel Strike
Sunsteel Strike Moongeist Beam • Photon Geyser

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