What type is Drain Punch?

Drain Punch is a Fighting-type physical move with 75 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Drain Punch?

138 Pokemon can learn Drain Punch through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Drain Punch do?

Inflicts regular damage. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

When was Drain Punch introduced?

Drain Punch was introduced in Generation IV.

Drain Punch

fighting Physical

Power75

Accuracy100%

PP10

Status–

Typefighting

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen IV

Drain50%

The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

Pokemon That Learn Drain Punch (138)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#035	Clefairy	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
#036	Clefable	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardUnaware (HA)	TM	95	70	73	95	90	60	483
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#044	Gloom	grass poison	ChlorophyllStench (HA)	TM	60	65	70	85	75	40	395
#045	Vileplume	grass poison	ChlorophyllEffect Spore (HA)	TM	75	80	85	110	90	50	490
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#062	Poliwrath	water fighting	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
#063	Abra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	25	20	15	105	55	90	310
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#068	Machamp	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	Lv. 30	90	130	80	65	85	55	505
#080	Slowbro	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	95	75	110	100	80	30	490
#088	Grimer	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	80	80	50	40	50	25	325
#089	Muk	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	105	105	75	65	100	50	500
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#096	Drowzee	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	60	48	45	43	90	42	328
#097	Hypno	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	85	73	70	73	115	67	483
#107	Hitmonchan	fighting	Keen EyeIron FistInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 1	50	105	79	35	110	76	455
#113	Chansey	normal	Natural CureSerene GraceHealer (HA)	TM	250	5	5	35	105	50	450
#115	Kangaskhan	normal	Early BirdScrappyInner Focus (HA)	TM	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
#122	Mr. Mime	psychic fairy	SoundproofFilterTechnician (HA)	TM	40	45	65	100	120	90	460
#124	Jynx	ice psychic	ObliviousForewarnDry Skin (HA)	TM	65	50	35	115	95	95	455
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#165	Ledyba	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdRattled (HA)	TM	40	20	30	40	80	55	265
#166	Ledian	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdIron Fist (HA)	TM	55	35	50	55	110	85	390
#176	Togetic	fairy flying	HustleSerene GraceSuper Luck (HA)	TM	55	40	85	80	105	40	405
#182	Bellossom	grass	ChlorophyllHealer (HA)	TM	75	80	95	90	100	50	490
#185	Sudowoodo	rock	SturdyRock HeadRattled (HA)	TM	70	100	115	30	65	30	410
#195	Quagsire	water ground	DampWater AbsorbUnaware (HA)	TM	95	85	85	65	65	35	430
#199	Slowking	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	95	75	80	100	110	30	490
#242	Blissey	normal	Natural CureSerene GraceHealer (HA)	TM	255	10	10	75	135	55	540
#252	Treecko	grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	TM	40	45	35	65	55	70	310
#253	Grovyle	grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	TM	50	65	45	85	65	95	405
#254	Sceptile	grass	OvergrowUnburden (HA)	TM	70	85	65	105	85	120	530
#271	Lombre	water grass	Swift SwimRain DishOwn Tempo (HA)	TM	60	50	50	60	70	50	340
#272	Ludicolo	water grass	Swift SwimRain DishOwn Tempo (HA)	TM	80	70	70	90	100	70	480
#285	Shroomish	grass	Effect SporePoison HealQuick Feet (HA)	TM	60	40	60	40	60	35	295
#286	Breloom	grass fighting	Effect SporePoison HealTechnician (HA)	TM	60	130	80	60	60	70	460
#288	Vigoroth	normal	Vital Spirit	TM	80	80	80	55	55	90	440
#289	Slaking	normal	Truant	TM	150	160	100	95	65	100	670
#296	Makuhita	fighting	Thick FatGutsSheer Force (HA)	TM	72	60	30	20	30	25	237
#297	Hariyama	fighting	Thick FatGutsSheer Force (HA)	TM	144	120	60	40	60	50	474
#302	Sableye	dark ghost	Keen EyeStallPrankster (HA)	TM	50	75	75	65	65	50	380
#307	Meditite	fighting psychic	Pure PowerTelepathy (HA)	TM	30	40	55	40	55	60	280
#308	Medicham	fighting psychic	Pure PowerTelepathy (HA)	TM	60	60	75	60	75	80	410
#326	Grumpig	psychic	Thick FatOwn TempoGluttony (HA)	TM	80	45	65	90	110	80	470
#327	Spinda	normal	Own TempoTangled FeetContrary (HA)	TM	60	60	60	60	60	60	360

TM / TR Availability

Diamond Pearl Platinum Heartgold Soulsilver Sword Shield Scarlet Violet

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Black White	60	–	5	–
Current	75	100%	10	fighting

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.
Submission	Physical	80	80	20	User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
Vital Throw	Physical	70	–	10	Never misses.
Wake Up Slap	Physical	70	100	10	If the target is asleep, has double power and wakes it up.

Drain Punch

Pokemon That Learn Drain Punch (138)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

Similar Fighting Physical Moves

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