NormalSpecNon-contact

Hyper Beam

Non-contact — Damaging moves that don’t make contact (status moves excluded). The attacker takes no damage from Rough Skin, Iron Barbs or Rocky Helmet.

Values in Pokémon Champions

Pow

150

Acc

Priority

Range

Single

Effect

The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used.

Changes by generation

Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.

Generation	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
Pokémon Champions	Normal	Spec	150	90	5
Gen 4–9	Normal	Spec	150	90	5
Gen 1–3	Normal	Phys	150	90	5

Pokémon that run this move

Champions Doubles2026-09

Sylveon83.3%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

Champions Singles2026-09

Sylveon24.8%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

VGC 20262026-09

Calyrex (Shadow Rider)11.8%

Terapagos12.9%

Sylveon28.7%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)

OU (Singles)2026-09

Milotic99.2%

Porygon26.3%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (OU)

Doubles OU2026-09

Ursaluna (Bloodmoon)0.2%

Regidrago0.8%

Sylveon69.2%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

Type

Super effective (×2)

—

Not very effective (×½)

RockSteel

No effect (×0)

Ghost

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Pokémon that learn this move411 Pokémon

#0088Grimer (Alolan Form)

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FAQ

What type is Hyper Beam?

Hyper Beam is a Normal-type Spec move.

What does Hyper Beam do?

The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used.

What are Hyper Beam's power, accuracy and PP?

Power 150, accuracy 90, PP 5.

Which Pokémon can learn Hyper Beam?

411 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Clefable, Ninetales.

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