Techno Blast (move)

Techno Blast テクノバスター Techno Buster

Battles Type  Normal Category  Special PP  5 (max. 8) Power  120 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 V Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  0

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Works well if the user is pumped up.

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

Techno Blast (Japanese: テクノバスター Techno Buster) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation V. It is the signature move of Genesect.

Effect

Techno Blast inflicts damage and has no secondary effect. The type of Techno Blast depends on the type of Drive held by the user, being Normal-type if there is none held, and Electric, Fire, Ice, or Water with the appropriate Drive.

Generation V

Techno Blast's base power in this generation is 85.

Generations VI

Techno Blast's power was changed from 85 to 120.

Generation VIII

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Techno Blast could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in the previous generation.

If the user Dynamaxes, the move is displayed as Max Strike, but becomes the Max Move of whichever type of Drive it is holding when used.

Techno Blast cannot be selected in a battle in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Generation IX

Techno Blast cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description BWB2W2 The user fires a beam of light at its target. The type changes depending on the Drive the user holds. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShLA The user fires a beam of light at its target. The move's type changes depending on the Drive the user holds. 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 by firing a beam of light at the target. This move's type changes depending on the kind of drive held by the user.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						V	VI	VII	VIII
								SMUSUM	SwSh
0649		Genesect All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	1	1	1	84
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.

By event

Generation VIII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0649		GenesectLv. 60		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Pokémon Scrap 2020 Genesect
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 Mystery Dungeon series

Techno Blast deals damage. The move's type changes depending on the Drive the user has (the Drive is selected when Genesect is chosen to be a member of the team).

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners SMD 17 50 12 30 90% 98% 4 tiles away Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Techno Blast is a Charged Attack that has been available since January 5, 2021. Unlike in the core series, Techno Blast's type is fixed, depending on the Drive that Genesect is equipped with.

Normal

Techno Blast
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 120 Energy cost 100 Duration 2 seconds Damage window 1.6 - 2.0 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 120 Energy cost 55 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Fire

Techno Blast (Fire)
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 120 Energy cost 100 Duration 2 seconds Damage window 1.4 - 2.0 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 120 Energy cost 55 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Ice

Techno Blast (Ice)
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 120 Energy cost 100 Duration 2 seconds Damage window 1.4 - 2.0 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 120 Energy cost 55 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Water

Techno Blast (Water)
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 120 Energy cost 100 Duration 2 seconds Damage window 1.5 - 2.0 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 120 Energy cost 55 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Electric

Techno Blast (Electric)
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 120 Energy cost 100 Duration 2 seconds Damage window 1.6 - 2.0 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 120 Energy cost 55 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, Techno Blast's type varies for each Genesect obtained.

Techno Blast

★★★★★
Attack power	40.66648
Charge time	0.5 seconds
Range type	Projectile
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Cost in move-gauge slots	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Techno Blast	Special	4	—	200	240	100%	An opponent	—	No additional effect.	Sygna Suit Hilbert & Genesect

Notes:

• Techno Blast always displays as a Bug-type move in menus and in battle due to Sygna Suit Hilbert & Genesect's passive skill Bug Shift. However, the type of damage dealt by Techno Blast varies due to their passive skill Hilbert's Plan:
  • If the opponent's weakness type is Fire, Techno Blast deals Fire-type damage.
  • If the opponent's weakness type is Water, Techno Blast deals Water-type damage.
  • If the opponent's weakness type is Electric, Techno Blast deals Electric-type damage.
  • If the opponent's weakness type is Ice, Techno Blast deals Ice-type damage.
  • If the opponent has any other weakness type, Techno Blast deals Bug-type damage.

Description

Games Description MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages a Pokémon, even one far away. The move's type changes depending on the Drive you have.

In the anime

Genesect (Normal-type) Genesect (Fire-type) Genesect (Water-type) Genesect (Electric-type)
The user fires a beam of energy from its cannon at the target. This move's type changes depending on the inserted Drive.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Genesect fires a black and purple beam of energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Red Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Debut
	Genesect fires a fire-like beam of energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Burn Drive Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Debut Dealt Fire-type damage
	Genesect fires an icy beam of energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Chill Drive Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Debut Dealt Ice-type damage
	Genesect fires a water-like beam of energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Douse Drive Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Debut Dealt Water-type damage
	Genesect fires an electricity-like beam of energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Shock Drive Genesect	Genesect and the Legend Awakened		Debut Dealt Electric-type damage

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Genesect (Fire-type) Genesect (Normal-type) Genesect (Electric-type) Genesect (Ice-type)
The user fires a beam of energy from its cannon at the target. The move's type changes depending on the inserted Drive.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Genesect fires a beam of icy energy from its cannon at the opponent, freezing them solid.
Colress's Genesect	Something Suspicious		Debut Dealt Ice-type damage
	Genesect fires a beam of energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Blake's Genesect	Flying Type		None
Colress's Genesect	The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition		None
	Genesect fires a beam of electricity-like energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Blake's Genesect	Innocent Scientist		Dealt Electric-type damage
	Genesect fires a beam of fire-like energy from its cannon at the opponent.
Blake's Genesect	Flying Ship		Dealt Fire-type damage

In other generations

Core series games

Normal-type

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	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

Water-type

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	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

Electric-type

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	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

Fire-type

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	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

Ice-type

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	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

Spin-off series games

Normal-type

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	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

Water-type

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	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

Electric-type

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	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

Fire-type

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	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

Ice-type

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	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 高科技光炮 Gōufōgeih Gwōngpaau * Mandarin 高科技光炮 Gāokējì Guāngpào * 破壞技術 Pòhuài Jìshù * French Techno-BusterVII+ TechnoBusterV–VI German Techblaster Italian Tecnobotto Korean 테크노버스터 Tekeunobeoseuteo Brazilian Portuguese Rajada Tecnológica Spanish Tecno Shock Thai เทคโนบัสเตอร์ Vietnamese Đạn Phá Công Nghệ

Variations of the move Techno Blast
Multi-Attack Techno Blast

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