What type is Arm Thrust?

Arm Thrust is a Fighting-type physical move with 15 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Arm Thrust?

10 Pokemon can learn Arm Thrust through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Arm Thrust do?

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

When was Arm Thrust introduced?

Arm Thrust was introduced in Generation III.

Arm Thrust

fighting Physical

Power15

Accuracy100%

PP20

Status–

Typefighting

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen III

Hits2–5

The user attacks the target with open-palmed arm thrusts. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Pokemon That Learn Arm Thrust (10)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#214	Heracross	bug fighting	SwarmGutsMoxie (HA)	Lv. 1	80	125	75	40	95	85	500
#296	Makuhita	fighting	Thick FatGutsSheer Force (HA)	Lv. 7	72	60	30	20	30	25	237
#297	Hariyama	fighting	Thick FatGutsSheer Force (HA)	Lv. 1	144	120	60	40	60	50	474
#499	Pignite	fire fighting	BlazeThick Fat (HA)	Lv. 1	90	93	55	70	55	55	418
#500	Emboar	fire fighting	BlazeReckless (HA)	Lv. 1	110	123	65	100	65	65	528
#674	Pancham	fighting	Iron FistMold BreakerScrappy (HA)	Lv. 4	67	82	62	46	48	43	348
#675	Pangoro	fighting dark	Iron FistMold BreakerScrappy (HA)	Lv. 1	95	124	78	69	71	58	495
#922	Pawmo	electric fighting	Volt AbsorbNatural CureIron Fist (HA)	Lv. 1	60	75	40	50	40	85	350
#923	Pawmot	electric fighting	Volt AbsorbNatural CureIron Fist (HA)	Lv. 25	70	115	70	70	60	105	490
#992	Iron Hands	fighting electric	Quark Drive	Lv. 1	154	140	108	50	68	50	570

Similar Fighting Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
Meteor Assault	Physical	150	100	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
High Jump Kick	Physical	130	90	10	If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Mach Punch	Physical	40	100	30	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	Hits twice in one turn.
Triple Kick	Physical	10	90	10	Hits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.

Arm Thrust

Pokemon That Learn Arm Thrust (10)

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