Top 5 Electric-type moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Electric-type moves can truly zap the competition in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and knowing the best ones can make or break battles.

Before obtaining the National Pokedex, Electric-type Pokemon are quite scarce in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. In the post-game, you'll be able to find a ton more to utilize some of the best Electric-type moves.

There are 21 Electric-type attacks in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Five of them stand out above the rest as extremely powerful and insanely cool to perform.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

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5 best Electric-type attacks in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

5) Wild Charge

Wild Charge is one out of a handful of Electric-type attacks that do Physical damage in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This move comes with 90 Power, 100 Accuracy, 15 Power Points (PP), and of course, a bit of recoil damage. The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into the target.

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4) Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is a classic Pokemon attack. It does Special Damage, has 90 Power, 100 Accuracy, and 15 PP. It is a strong electric blast that crashes down on the target. There is also a solid chance that this attack will leave the opponent with paralysis.

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3) Thunder

Thunder is another iconic Electric-type attack. With 110 Power, 70 Accuracy, and 10 PP, it is a boosted version of Thunderbolt. It has a chance to inflict the paralysis status as well. Thunder is an attack affected by weather. In harsh sunlight, its accuracy drops to 50. In rain, Thunder doesn't miss.

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2) Zap Cannon

Zap Cannon is a risky move, but it is hands down one of the strongest Electric-type attacks. It comes with 120 Power, but only 50 Accuracy and 5 PP. The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis on the target Pokemon. It makes sense that the Accuracy is so low, because it always inflicts the status.

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1) Volt Tackle

Volt tackle is another Physical damaging Electric-type attack in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. It also has the highest power of the bunch at 120. With 100 Accuracy and 15 PP, you'll need to breed a Pichu with a parent holding the Light Ball if you want it in a moveset. Watch out for massive recoil and hope it leaves the victim paralyzed.