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 ElcPuls1 | |
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| Description | Sprd elec puls that paralyzes |
| Full name | Elec Pulse 1 |
| Class | Standard |
| Library # | 33 |
| Element |  Elec |
| Attack power | 100 |
| Codes | J L S |
| MB | 32 (max 3 copies) |
| Part of program advances | DestPuls |
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 ElcPuls2 | |
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| Description | Sprd elec pulse.Pul enemy in. |
| Full name | Elec Pulse 2 |
| Class | Standard |
| Library # | 34 |
| Element | Elec |
| Attack power | 120 |
| Codes | A E J |
| MB | 36 (max 3 copies) |
| Part of program advances | DestPuls |
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 ElcPuls3 | |
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| Description | Sprd elec puls. Hit w/HP bug. |
| Full name | Elec Pulse 3 |
| Class | Standard |
| Library # | 35 |
| Element | Elec |
| Attack power | 140 |
| Codes | A J S |
| MB | 40 (max 2 copies) |
| Part of program advances | DestPuls, MstrCros |
The Elec Pulse chip series are real time Elec chips that create a lingering hitbox with a range of one panel in front of the user, followed by 3 wide 1 long area. They all deal Flinching, and Invis-Piercing damage. Each version adds an additional effect when they land and together they form the 
DestPuls Program Advance.
- ElcPuls1 deals 100 damage and Paralyzes the enemy for 90 frames.
- ElcPuls2 deals 120 damage and applies a Small Pull, pulling the opponent towards the user by one panel.
- ElcPuls3 deals 140 damage, applies a single Battle HP Bug and applies Flashing and is also a part of the
MstrCros Program Advance.
Elec Pulse can only deal damage once meaning enemies cannot be damaged again by the attack when entering another panel. Hitting an Object removes the hitbox, allowing the opponent to step into it without taking damage. If an Object and enemy are hit at the same time, they both take damage.
Beast Jump Logic
Elec Pulse will always attempt to hit in the middle of the 3 wide 1 long attack range.
Frame Data
All versions of ElecPuls share the following frame data:
- Have a 2 frame startup
- The attack lasts for 60 frames
- Using ElecPulse while in Beast Out adds a delay of 4 frames to the attack.
Differences:
- MegaMan can act again at frame 15 for ElcPuls2 in the GBA version due to it having no end lag. This is not the case for ElcPuls1 and ElcPuls3, where MegaMan must stay still for the entire duration of the attack.
| 3-62 | |||||
| start | 3-62 | 3-62 | |||
| 3-62 |
| Startup | Active | Recovery | Total | Counter Frames |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3-62 | 63-64 | 64 | ??? |
| Startup | Active | Recovery | Total | Counter Frames |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3-62 | 15 | 64 | ??? |
| Startup | Active | Recovery | Total | Counter Frames |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3-62 | 63-64 | 64 | ??? |
| Startup | Active | Recovery | Total | Counter Frames |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3-62 | 63-64 | 64 | ??? |
Version Difference
In Battle Network Legacy Collection, ElcPuls2 has been changed to extend the Recovery frames for the duration of the attack, akin to ElcPuls1 and ElcPuls3.
Unique Interactions
- As with all Drag applying attacks, if Elec Pulse 2 hits the opponent while they are Invisible, the applied Drag will extend the Invisible state until after the Drag ends. This can result in chips with short StartUp frames like
AquaSwrd to miss if chained directly after Elec Pulse 2. - The drag's delay of applying status effects can cause a Mini Collision Glitch, in which the enemy can receive more than the usual 10 damage from player collision.
Competitve Overview
Elec Pulse chips are often used with Beast Out. This allows them to take full advantage of the auto targeting ability. All Elec Pulse chips share the same low Start Up time, which allows them to be used to land a CounterHit to disrupt the opponent's plans. The chip series is also fairly strong when used in Elec Cross, which grants non-dimming Elec chips +50 damage. When used in combination with the Bubble Star chip series, this allows doubling of the damage because of the Bubbled status. The Drag from ElcPuls2 can also increase the Battle HP Bug of the opponent if they also have Damage HP Bug.
ElcPuls1 and ElcPuls3 often only see play to form DestPuls Program Advance. However, both can be used to extend the duration of 
AntiDmg due to their long attack animation and Recovery frames.
ElcPuls1, like ElcPuls2, can remove Flashing, however it doesn't deal as much damage and the extended Recovery frames makes it more difficult to take advantage of the paralyzing effect it provides.
ElcPuls3 has the highest damage out of the three, but puts the enemy into the Flashing state making it more difficult for chaining attacks and not worth playing even with the fact, that it applies Battle HP Bug.
The Program Advance DestPuls is often used in J-Code Elec Pulse themed folders. ElcPuls2 and 
WindRack can often be used to help confirm the landing of DestPuls. Being in J-Code alongside other strong chips such as 
HubBatc, 
Recov300 and 
JustcOne makes it worth considering.
If the opponent has an AntiDmg active, it is possible to use ElcPuls2, followed immediately by DestPuls. This allows the Elec Pulse 2 to activate the AntiDmg, and creates a lingering hitbox for DestPuls, for which the opponent will be forced to land into after the AntiDmg animation ends. This can act as a reliable method to confirm DestPuls.
In A-Code ElcPuls2 can be chained into AquaSwrd or 
ElecDrgn. In E-Code it can be used with 
ElecSwrd, 
CornSht2 and 
FireBrn3. E-Code has extra damage potential in Gregar version, as FireBrn3 can receive +50 damage boost by Heat Cross which can potentially result in 400 damage on Grass. It also becomes a viable tool to break 
LifeAur if needed.
Synergies
ElcPuls2 sees the most competitive play, due to having very short Recovery frames. It is often seen in fast paced folders with 
FstGauge, in which Elec Pulse 2 acts as the attack opener piercing and removing Flashing and applying Drag. This makes it a good confirm option for chips such as WindRack, ElecSwrd and other damaging chips. The short FstGauge turns, in combination with Beast Out, allows the player to have a difficult to avoid damage burst. If done correctly, once the first hit connects, the Status effects applied prevent the opponent from using defensive chips.
Counter Play
Since the Elec Pulse series have a rather short attack range, if the user isn't in Beast Out, they can be easily dodged by staying in the back column on neutral area.
An opponent going into Beast Out in an Elec Pulse focused folder, often means they are prepared to take use these chips during Beast Out turns. This can also be used as a signal to expect when these attacks are going to be used. While difficult, it is possible to dodge Elec Pulse attacks by stepping backwards at the right time. This causes Beast Out's auto targeting ability to target the panel the player was on previously, thus causing it to miss. Movement Bug can be used in the same method, but it provides for more reliable dodging, as it makes it less likely for the player to be hit by an Elec Pulse attack. While stepping forwards means Elec Pulse is likely to land, it can allow the player to collide with the opponent, and gain the Flashing status. This allows the player to avoid follow-up attacks that do not pierce Invisible.
Because of the Invisible piercing nature of Elec Pulse chips, holding non-Invisible defenses for after the Elec Pulse chips have been used. Reflector Series and Shield/Reflect NaviCust part have the unique feature of being able to block multiple successive attacks. This allows them to potentially block the full combo or interrupting it by a Counter Hit.
It can be useful to use multiple layers of Defenses for folders that use DestPuls. This allows the first layer to block the confirming Elec Pulse, and the second to block DestPuls. Examples of this are Barriers and AntiDmg.
Version Differences
With the change of ElecPulse2 in the Legacy collection it loses it's ability to act as a combo opener due to the drag ending before the user can act again.