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Generation III · Move No. 264

Focus Punch

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

Fighting Physical Moves
150 Power
100% Accuracy
20 PP
#0264 Focus Punch
Overview

Move description

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. If the user takes damage this turn before hitting, this move will fail. This move cannot be copied by Mirror Move, nor selected by Assist, Metronome, or Sleep Talk.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation III Hoenn
Category Inflicts damage
Priority -3

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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

Makes contact Blocked by Detect and Protect Punch-based

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Focus Punch

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