What type is Focus Punch?

Focus Punch is a Fighting-type physical move with 150 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Focus Punch?

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

What does Focus Punch do?

Inflicts regular damage. If the user takes damage this turn before hitting, this move will fail. This move cannot be copied by Mirror Move, nor selected by Assist, Metronome, or Sleep Talk.

When was Focus Punch introduced?

Focus Punch was introduced in Generation III.

Focus Punch

fighting Physical

Power150

Accuracy100%

PP20

Status–

Typefighting

CategoryPhysical

Priority-3 (Slow)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen III

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.

Pokemon That Learn Focus Punch (223)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#004	Charmander	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
#005	Charmeleon	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
#006	Charizard	fire flying	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#007	Squirtle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	44	48	65	50	64	43	314
#008	Wartortle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	59	63	80	65	80	58	405
#009	Blastoise	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	79	83	100	85	105	78	530
#025	Pikachu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	TM	35	55	40	50	50	90	320
#026	Raichu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	TM	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#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
#054	Psyduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	50	52	48	65	50	55	320
#055	Golduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	80	82	78	95	80	85	500
#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
#060	Poliwag	water	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	40	50	40	40	40	90	300
#061	Poliwhirl	water	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	65	65	65	50	50	90	385
#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
#066	Machop	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	70	80	50	35	35	35	305
#067	Machoke	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	80	100	70	50	60	45	405
#068	Machamp	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	90	130	80	65	85	55	505
#074	Geodude	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	40	80	100	30	30	20	300
#075	Graveler	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	55	95	115	45	45	35	390
#076	Golem	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	80	120	130	55	65	45	495
#080	Slowbro	water psychic	ObliviousOwn TempoRegenerator (HA)	TM	95	75	110	100	80	30	490
#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
#104	Cubone	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	TM	50	50	95	40	50	35	320
#105	Marowak	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	TM	60	80	110	50	80	45	425
#106	Hitmonlee	fighting	LimberRecklessUnburden (HA)	TM	50	120	53	35	110	87	455
#107	Hitmonchan	fighting	Keen EyeIron FistInner Focus (HA)	Lv. 44	50	105	79	35	110	76	455
#108	Lickitung	normal	Own TempoObliviousCloud Nine (HA)	TM	90	55	75	60	75	30	385
#112	Rhydon	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	105	130	120	45	45	40	485
#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
#125	Electabuzz	electric	StaticVital Spirit (HA)	Egg	65	83	57	95	85	105	490
#126	Magmar	fire	Flame BodyVital Spirit (HA)	Egg	65	95	57	100	85	93	495
#127	Pinsir	bug	Hyper CutterMold BreakerMoxie (HA)	TM	65	125	100	55	70	85	500

TM / TR Availability

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Firered Leafgreen Diamond Pearl Platinum Heartgold Soulsilver Colosseum Xd Scarlet Violet The Teal Mask

Similar Fighting Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
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.
Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
Axe Kick	Physical	120	90	10	The user attacks by kicking up into the air and slamming its heel down upon the target. This may also confuse the target. If it misses, the user takes damage instead.
Jump Kick	Physical	100	95	10	If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Has a chance to confuse the target.
Cross Chop	Physical	100	80	5	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Focus Punch

Pokemon That Learn Focus Punch (223)

TM / TR Availability

Similar Fighting Physical Moves

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