Bounce
Effect Summary
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Detailed Effect
The user springs up high into the air for the first turn semi-invulnerable to most moves. On the second turn, Bounce deals damage and has a 30% chance of
paralyzing
the target.
Pokémon are immune to paralysis
if:
and
Hail
while in the air.
Once Bounce is selected, the user will not be able to switch out until the move is disrupted or fully executed.
If Bounce is interrupted PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used.
Bounce can be disrupted by:
, Bounce executes in one turn.
If the target uses Mirror Move the move will copy the move used before Bounce or fail if it can not.
Pokémon are immune to paralysis
- they are an
Electric -type Pokémon
- have the ability Limber
- are behind a Substitute
- Gust (and deals double damage)
- Twister (and deals double damage)
- Sky Uppercut, Smack Down
- It has the ability No Guard
- It is targeted by a Pokémon that has the ability No Guard
- It is under the effect of Lock-On or Mind Reader


Once Bounce is selected, the user will not be able to switch out until the move is disrupted or fully executed.
If Bounce is interrupted PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used.
Bounce can be disrupted by:
-
Paralysis
-
Infatuation
- Self-inflicted damage by
confusion
If the target uses Mirror Move the move will copy the move used before Bounce or fail if it can not.
Description
E
RS
Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
FRLG
The user bounces on the foe on the 2nd turn. It may paralyze the foe.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.
B2W2
BW
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Charging
Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
Shield
Protects the user from moves
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a
Power Herb
.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Unusable during Gravity
This move cannot be used in high Gravity.
Targets opposite side in triples
In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cute |
---|---|
Color | Pink |
Flavor | Sweet |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents jamming for the rest of this turn. |
---|---|
Description | Can avoid being startled by others. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
---|---|
Appeal | ❤️ |