diff --git a/src/data/battle_moves.h b/src/data/battle_moves.h
index 33eb60d08..a6e8061d8 100644
--- a/src/data/battle_moves.h
+++ b/src/data/battle_moves.h
@@ -6030,7 +6030,7 @@ const struct BattleMove gBattleMoves[MOVES_COUNT] =
 
     [MOVE_FLASH_CANNON] =
     {
-        .effect = EFFECT_SPECIAL_DEFENSE_DOWN,
+        .effect = EFFECT_SPECIAL_DEFENSE_DOWN_HIT,
         .power = 80,
         .type = TYPE_STEEL,
         .accuracy = 100,