Move profile
Focus Punch Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation III
Power
150
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
-3
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Effect
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation III.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Focus Punch
Focus Punch learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 292 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Level up · 3 species in sample
Machine availability
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292 Pokémon can learn Focus Punch in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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