Focus Punch

Gen.
3
Power
150
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Priority
-3
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals damage and if the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is cancelled.

Detailed Effect

Focus Punch 'focuses' before dealing damage.
Focus Punch has greatly decreased priority meaning it will move after most other moves.
If a direct attack hits the user before the move is used, the user loses focus and will flinch status condition img
  • In Gen 3-4 Focus Punch uses PP even if the user loses focus.
  • If the user selected a different move but is forced to use Focus Punch by a move-forcing effect such as Encore, the user will use Focus Punch at the priority the originally selected move had.

Description

RS
E
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
FRLG
An attack that is executed last. The user flinches if hit beforehand.
DP
HGSS
PL
COL
B2W2
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent 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
DamageDeals damage.
Decreased PriorityHas decreased priority. (will move after most other moves regardless of Speed)
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Punch-basedThis move has 1.2x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Iron Fist.
Other Languages
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Focus Punch
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きあいパンチ (Kiai Panchi)
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Power-Punch
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Puño Certero
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힘껏펀치 (Himkkeot Punch)
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真氣拳 / 真气拳 (Zhēnqì Quán / Jānhei Kyùhn)

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Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionTough
ColorYellow
FlavorSour

Contest Effect

EffectUser will go last next turn.
DescriptionThe next appeal can be made later next turn.
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Appeal❤️❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.
Appeal❤️