Explosion

Effect

A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority
Normal	Physical	250	100	5	0

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

114 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

TM / HM acquisition and compatibility: TM64.

Level-up and evolution (70 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Explosion: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Geodude	RockGround	Lv 36	Where to get it
Graveler	RockGround	Lv 44	Where to get it
Golem	RockGround	Lv 44	Where to get it
Voltorb	Electric	Lv 41	Where to get it
Electrode	Electric	Lv 47	Where to get it
Koffing	Poison	Lv 44	Where to get it
Weezing	Poison	Lv 50	Where to get it
Pineco	Bug	Lv 34	Where to get it
Forretress	BugSteel	Lv 36	Where to get it
Seedot	Grass	Lv 33	Where to get it
Nuzleaf	GrassDark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Shiftry	GrassDark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Lunatone	RockPsychic	Lv 50	Where to get it
Solrock	RockPsychic	Lv 50	Where to get it
Baltoy	GroundPsychic	Lv 42	Where to get it
Claydol	GroundPsychic	Lv 48	Where to get it
Regirock	Rock	Lv 78	Where to get it
Regice	Ice	Lv 78	Where to get it
Registeel	Steel	Lv 78	Where to get it
Drifloon	GhostFlying	Lv 44	Where to get it
Drifblim	GhostFlying	Lv 54	Where to get it
Stunky	PoisonDark	Lv 45	Where to get it
Skuntank	PoisonDark	Lv 53	Where to get it
Azelf	Psychic	Lv 77	Where to get it
Roggenrola	Rock	Lv 44	Where to get it
Boldore	Rock	Lv 54	Where to get it
Gigalith	Rock	Lv 54	Where to get it
Trubbish	Poison	Lv 42	Where to get it
Garbodor	Poison	Lv 48	Where to get it
Ferroseed	GrassSteel	Lv 50	Where to get it
Ferrothorn	GrassSteel	Lv 56	Where to get it
Gourgeist	GhostGrass	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Volcanion	FireWater	Lv 90	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its only entry (Lake of Rage, April 16) replaces a grass slot on a map with no grass encounters, so it never appears.
Silvally	Normal	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Minior	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Turtonator	FireDragon	Lv 52	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Regieleki	Electric	Lv 78	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Regidrago	Dragon	Lv 78	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Garganacl	Rock	Lv 60	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form. Alolan Geodude	RockElectric	Lv 36	Where to get it
Artwork shows Graveler’s standard form. Alolan Graveler	RockElectric	Lv 44	Where to get it
Artwork shows Golem’s standard form. Alolan Golem	RockElectric	Lv 44	Where to get it
Artwork shows Weezing’s standard form. Galarian Weezing	PoisonFairy	Lv 50	Where to get it
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fighting type)	Fighting	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Flying type)	Flying	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Poison type)	Poison	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ground type)	Ground	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Rock type)	Rock	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Bug type)	Bug	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ghost type)	Ghost	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Steel type)	Steel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fire type)	Fire	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Water type)	Water	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Grass type)	Grass	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Electric type)	Electric	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Psychic type)	Psychic	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ice type)	Ice	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Dragon type)	Dragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Dark type)	Dark	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fairy type)	Fairy	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Red Core)	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Orange Core)	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Yellow Core)	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Green Core)	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Blue Core)	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Indigo Core)	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Violet Core)	RockFlying	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Voltorb’s standard form. Hisuian Voltorb	ElectricGrass	Lv 41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Electrode’s standard form. Hisuian Electrode	ElectricGrass	Lv 41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form. Gigantamax Garbodor	Poison	Lv 48	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

TMs and HMs (111 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Explosion: TMs and HMs

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Geodude	RockGround	TM64	Where to get it
Graveler	RockGround	TM64	Where to get it
Golem	RockGround	TM64	Where to get it
Magnemite	ElectricSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Magneton	ElectricSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Grimer	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Muk	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Shellder	Water	TM64	Where to get it
Cloyster	WaterIce	TM64	Where to get it
Gastly	GhostPoison	TM64	Where to get it
Haunter	GhostPoison	TM64	Where to get it
Gengar	GhostPoison	TM64	Where to get it
Onix	RockGround	TM64	Where to get it
Voltorb	Electric	TM64	Where to get it
Electrode	Electric	TM64	Where to get it
Exeggcute	GrassPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Exeggutor	GrassPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Koffing	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Weezing	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Mew	Psychic	TM64 (all TMs / HMs)	Where to get it
Sudowoodo	Rock	TM64	Where to get it
Pineco	Bug	TM64	Where to get it
Forretress	BugSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Steelix	SteelDragon	TM64	Where to get it
Qwilfish	WaterPoison	TM64	Where to get it
Magcargo	FireRock	TM64	Where to get it
Corsola	WaterRock	TM64	Where to get it
Seedot	Grass	TM64	Where to get it
Nuzleaf	GrassDark	TM64	Where to get it
Shiftry	GrassDark	TM64	Where to get it
Nosepass	Rock	TM64	Where to get it
Gulpin	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Swalot	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Camerupt	FireGround	TM64	Where to get it
Torkoal	Fire	TM64	Where to get it
Lunatone	RockPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Solrock	RockPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Baltoy	GroundPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Claydol	GroundPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Glalie	Ice	TM64	Where to get it
Metang	SteelPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Metagross	SteelPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Regirock	Rock	TM64	Where to get it
Regice	Ice	TM64	Where to get it
Registeel	Steel	TM64	Where to get it
Drifloon	GhostFlying	TM64	Where to get it
Drifblim	GhostFlying	TM64	Where to get it
Stunky	PoisonDark	TM64	Where to get it
Skuntank	PoisonDark	TM64	Where to get it
Bronzong	SteelPsychic	TM64	Where to get it
Bonsly	Rock	TM64	Where to get it
Magnezone	ElectricSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Lickilicky	Normal	TM64	Where to get it
Probopass	RockSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Azelf	Psychic	TM64	Where to get it
Heatran	FireSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Roggenrola	Rock	TM64	Where to get it
Boldore	Rock	TM64	Where to get it
Gigalith	Rock	TM64	Where to get it
Trubbish	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Garbodor	Poison	TM64	Where to get it
Ferroseed	GrassSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Ferrothorn	GrassSteel	TM64	Where to get it
Gourgeist	GhostGrass	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Volcanion	FireWater	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its only entry (Lake of Rage, April 16) replaces a grass slot on a map with no grass encounters, so it never appears.
Silvally	Normal	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Minior	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Turtonator	FireDragon	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Regieleki	Electric	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Regidrago	Dragon	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Garganacl	Rock	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form. Alolan Geodude	RockElectric	TM64	Where to get it
Artwork shows Graveler’s standard form. Alolan Graveler	RockElectric	TM64	Where to get it
Artwork shows Golem’s standard form. Alolan Golem	RockElectric	TM64	Where to get it
Artwork shows Grimer’s standard form. Alolan Grimer	PoisonDark	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Muk’s standard form. Alolan Muk	PoisonDark	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Mega Gengar	GhostPoison	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Exeggutor’s standard form. Alolan Exeggutor	GrassDragon	TM64	Where to get it
Artwork shows Weezing’s standard form. Galarian Weezing	PoisonFairy	TM64	Where to get it
Artwork shows Steelix’s standard form. Mega Steelix	SteelGround	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Camerupt’s standard form. Mega Camerupt	FireGround	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Glalie’s standard form. Mega Glalie	Ice	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Metagross’s standard form. Mega Metagross	SteelPsychic	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fighting type)	Fighting	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Flying type)	Flying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Poison type)	Poison	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ground type)	Ground	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Rock type)	Rock	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Bug type)	Bug	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ghost type)	Ghost	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Steel type)	Steel	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fire type)	Fire	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Water type)	Water	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Grass type)	Grass	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Electric type)	Electric	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Psychic type)	Psychic	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ice type)	Ice	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Dragon type)	Dragon	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Dark type)	Dark	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fairy type)	Fairy	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Red Core)	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Orange Core)	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Yellow Core)	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Green Core)	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Blue Core)	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Indigo Core)	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Minior’s standard form. Minior (Violet Core)	RockFlying	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Voltorb’s standard form. Hisuian Voltorb	ElectricGrass	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Electrode’s standard form. Hisuian Electrode	ElectricGrass	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Gigantamax Gengar	GhostPoison	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form. Gigantamax Garbodor	Poison	TM64	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (3 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Explosion: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Vanillite	Ice	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Rolycoly	Rock	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Glimmet	RockPoison	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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