Generation III · Move No. 340

Bounce

Bounce is a Flying-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

85 Power
85% Accuracy
5 PP
#0340 Bounce
Overview

Move description

The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User bounces high into the air for one turn, becoming immune to attack, and hits on the second turn. Has a chance to paralyze the target. During the immune turn, Gust, Hurricane, Sky Uppercut, Smack Down, Thunder, and Twister still hit the user normally. Gust and Twister also have double power against the user. The damage from Hail and Sandstorm still applies during the immune turn. The user may be hit during its immune turn if under the effect of Lock-On, Mind Reader, or No Guard. This move cannot be used while Gravity is in effect. This move cannot be selected by Sleep Talk.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation III Hoenn
Category Inflicts damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Paralysis
Condition chance 30%

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Buy from the lady rightside of the Battletower in Wyndon (100000)

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Makes contact Has a charging turn Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move Unusable during Gravity Targets opposite side in triples

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.

16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Bounce

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