Power-Up Punch
Effect Summary
Deals damage and raises the user's
Attack
by one stage.

Detailed Effect
Power-Up Punch deals damage and raises the user's
Attack
by one stage.
Stats
can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

Stats

- From Gen 9 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
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.
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
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
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Punch-based
This move has 1.2x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Iron Fist.
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