Editing Volt Tackle

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The move has relatively unusual controls, as the player cannot control Pikachu's movements directly. Instead, they control a sort of pivot point; Pikachu gravitates towards this point with elastic physics. The pivot point cannot pass through solid terrain, but Pikachu can. The move's elasticity is reduced in its final moments, which is why Pikachu then moves slower and cannot move through walls. In ''SSB4'', a graphical effect is added to illustrate the pivot point's current location; while this doesn't naturally make the move easier to control, it helps the player visualize what exactly they are doing.  

==Origin==

[[File:Volt Tackle VI.png|Used against Magcargo in Generation VI|thumb|left]]

[[File:Volt Tackle IV.png|thumb|Raichu using Volt Tackle against a Dusclops in Generation IV]]

[[File:Volt Tackle.png|thumb|Volt Tackle in Generation V]]

Volt Tackle, introduced in Generation III, is the signature move of Pikachu's evolutionary family. Starting with ''Pokémon Emerald Version'', when a female [[Pikachu]] or Raichu holds a Light Ball and is put into the Day Care with a compatible partner, all of its offspring [[Pichu]] will know Volt Tackle upon hatching; trading it is the only way to use it without the move Metronome in earlier Generation III games. Volt Tackle is a physical Electric-type move that is as powerful as its special-counterpart, {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}}, though Thunder's power was slightly nerfed in Generation VI while Volt Tackle kept its power. While also more accurate, it has a drawback of the user receiving recoil damage equal to one-third inflicted to the target.

This move in ''Pokémon'' is a direct reference to Voltteccer, the signature move of the titular character of a Genesis/Mega Drive game called ''Pulseman'' made by [[Game Freak]]. The move's look and controls in ''Smash'' are also direct references to the move's look and controls from ''Pulseman''.

[[File:Volt Tackle - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|150x235px|Volt Tackle Trophy in ''Brawl'']]

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===

''Pikachu, transformed into a ball of light that can slam into foes. It can also fly to chase down those who try to jump out of range. Sparks get stronger when you press the attack button. However, its increased inertia makes midair movement tough. If you get carried away flying, the effect will end, and you'll [[Self destruct|destroy yourself]]. Be careful it doesn't happen to you.''

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[[File:VoltTackleTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|left|150x235px|Volt Tackle Trophy in ''for Wii U'']]

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{{flag|ntsc}} ''Pikachu's Final Smash turns its whole body into a powerful ball of electricity that darts around at high speed, tackling opponents. While Pikachu is charging around, press the attack button to unleash powerful sparks. There's also a little ball of light that flies ahead of Pikachu itself. Use that as a guide if Pikachu seems out of control!''

{{flag|pal}} ''For Pikachu's Final Smash, it surrounds itself with a ball of electricity and darts around at high speed, tackling opponents. While it's charging around, press the attack button to unleash powerful sparks. You can also use little ball of light that flies ahead of Pikachu as a guide if it seems out of control!''

volttackle.jpg|Volt Tackle in ''Brawl''.

Volt Tackle SSB4.png|Volt Tackle in {{for3ds}}

==Trivia==

*In ''Brawl'', the game will [[lag]] significantly if the pause camera is zoomed into an active Volt Tackle, especially during the spark. This is due to the high amount of visual effects caused by the move.

*This [[Final Smash]] is the only one in ''Brawl'' from the Pokémon universe that has the name of an actual move from the series, excluding the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon.

== External links ==

{{Special Moves|char=Pikachu}}