Focus Punch
Fighting
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
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
- 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
E
RS
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
B2W2
BW
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans 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.
Decreased Priority
Has decreased priority. (will move after most other moves regardless of Speed)
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Punch-based
This move has 1.2x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Iron Fist.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
|---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | User will go last next turn. |
|---|---|
Description | The next appeal can be made later next turn. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️ |