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A lot. Especially if you're making it go through air. Air is very resistant to electricity and it takes several hundred just to jump a centimeter.

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It typically takes around 3,000 to 5,000 volts to create an arc in air. The exact voltage required can vary depending on factors such as the distance between the electrodes and the air pressure.

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