Focus Punch (move)

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きあいパンチFighting Spirit Punch
Type Fighting
Category Physical
PP 20(max. 32)
Power 150
Accuracy 100%
Priority -3
  • Makescontact
  • Affected byProtect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Affected byKing's Rock
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation III
Condition Tough
Appeal 3♥♥♥
Jam 0 
The next appeal can be made later next turn.
Condition Tough
Appeal 1
Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.
Condition Tough
Appeal 2♥♥
Jamming 0 
Works great if the user goes last this turn.

Focus Punch (Japanese:きあいパンチFighting Spirit Punch) is a damage-dealingFighting-typemove introduced inGeneration III.

It wasTM01 in Generation III,Generation IV, and inPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. It isTM192 inPokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Effect

Generation III

Focus Punch is a decreasedpriority move. The user of Focus Punch will start focusing at the beginning of the turn the move is used, then execute the move Focus Punch at a priority of -3, unless it was hit by another Pokémon's damaging move before executing Focus Punch, in which case it will lose its focus and be unable to attack that turn. The user's focus will not be broken if itssubstitute is attacked or if it is hit by astatus move.

Its charging message is displayed before any other moves.

PP is consumed even if the user loses its focus and fails to execute the move. Even if the user loses focus, it is considered the last move used (for the purposes ofEncore, etc.).

Starting to focus is not considered to be executing the move, and effects based on move order (such asZoom Lens) will not activate from it.

If a Pokémon becomes locked into Focus Punch by Encore but selected a different move that turn and hasn't already moved, it will use Focus Punch at the priority of the move it selected, but the charging message does not appear and it will still lose its focus if it took damage from an attack that turn.

Focus Punch can be used as the second move of aPokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 3 bonus appeal points ifFocus Energy was used in the previous turn.

If Focus Punch is known by awild Pokémon (viaTransform,Mimic,Sketch, or challenging theBattle Frontier), and the player unsuccessfully attempts to flee the battle while the opposing Pokémon has selected Focus Punch for use during the turn, the move will be executed immediately without the charging animation or message.

Generation IV

If the user is hit before the attack, it will say, "<Pokémon> used Focus Punch!" before it says the "<Pokémon> lost its focus and couldn't move!". Wild Pokémon executing this move while the player unsuccessfully attempts to flee will always display the charge-up animation before executing the move.

Generation V onwards

It no longer states "<Pokémon> used Focus Punch!" preceding "<Pokémon> lost its focus and couldn't move!"

PP is no longer consumed if the user loses its focus and fails to execute the move. If the user loses focus, it is ignored when determining the last move used (for the purposes ofEncore, etc.).

If a Pokémon becomes locked into Focus Punch by Encore but selected a different move that turn and hasn't already moved, it will use Focus Punch at the priority of the move it selected regardless of whether it took damage that turn, and the charging message will not appear.

One-hit knockout moves do not cause Focus Punch to lose focus.

Description

GamesDescription
RSEA powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.(move)
Powerful, but makes the user flinch if hit by the foe.(TM)
FRLGAn attack that is executed last. The user flinches if hit beforehand.(move)
An extremely powerful attack. However, if the user is hit before using the move, they will flinch.(TM)
ColoXDA powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.(move)
Powerful, but makes the user flinch if hit by the target.(TM)
DPPtHGSSThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.(move)
The user focuses its mind before launching this attack. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.(TM)
PBR
BWB2W2
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
SVThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0107HitmonchanHuman-LikeHuman-Like561, 561, 56444444
0286Breloom
FairyGrass55
0288VigorothFieldField43434949XY
37ORAS
373737
0289SlakingFieldField1
0296MakuhitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like3434
0297HariyamaHuman-LikeHuman-Like3838
0532TimburrHuman-LikeHuman-Like4646464848
0533GurdurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like5353536060
0534ConkeldurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like5353536060
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon4948484848
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon5858585454
0622Golett
MineralMineral555561
0623Golurk
MineralMineral701, 70691Rem.
0794Buzzwole
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7370
0891KubfuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5252
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5252
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5252
0964PalafinFieldWater 255
0992Iron Hands
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered91
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIIVVIVIIVIIIIX
Tutor
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon
0005CharmeleonMonsterDragon
0006Charizard
MonsterDragon
0007SquirtleMonsterWater 1
0008WartortleMonsterWater 1
0009BlastoiseMonsterWater 1
0025PikachuFieldFairy
0026RaichuFieldFairy
0026Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form

FieldFairy
0027SandshrewFieldField
0027Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form

FieldField
0028SandslashFieldField
0028Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form

FieldField
0031Nidoqueen
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0034Nidoking
MonsterField
0035ClefairyFairyFairy
0036ClefableFairyFairy
0039Jigglypuff
FairyFairy
0040Wigglytuff
FairyFairy
0054PsyduckWater 1Field
0055GolduckWater 1Field
0056MankeyFieldField
0057PrimeapeFieldField
0060PoliwagWater 1Water 1
0061PoliwhirlWater 1Water 1
0062Poliwrath
Water 1Water 1
0063AbraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0066MachopHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0067MachokeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0068MachampHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0074Geodude
MineralMineral
0074Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0075Graveler
MineralMineral
0075Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0076Golem
MineralMineral
0076Golem
Golem
Alolan Form

MineralMineral
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1
0089MukAmorphousAmorphous
0089Muk
Muk
Alolan Form

AmorphousAmorphous
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0097HypnoHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0104CuboneMonsterMonster
0105MarowakMonsterMonster
0105Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form

MonsterMonster
0106HitmonleeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0107HitmonchanHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0108LickitungMonsterMonster
0112Rhydon
MonsterField
0113ChanseyFairyFairy
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0124Jynx
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0126MagmarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0127PinsirBugBug
0143SnorlaxMonsterMonster
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0156QuilavaFieldField
0157TyphlosionFieldField
0157Typhlosion
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0158TotodileMonsterWater 1
0159CroconawMonsterWater 1
0160FeraligatrMonsterWater 1
0161SentretFieldField
0162FurretFieldField
0165Ledyba
BugBug
0166Ledian
BugBug
0176Togetic
FlyingFairy
0180FlaaffyMonsterField
0181AmpharosMonsterField
0183Marill
Water 1Fairy
0184Azumarill
Water 1Fairy
0185SudowoodoMineralMineral
0186PolitoedWater 1Water 1
0190AipomFieldField
0195Quagsire
Water 1Field
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0209SnubbullFieldFairy
0210GranbullFieldFairy
0214Heracross
BugBug
0215Sneasel
FieldField
0215Sneasel
Sneasel
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0216TeddiursaFieldField
0217UrsaringFieldField
0225Delibird
Water 1Field
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0240MagbyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0241MiltankFieldField
0242BlisseyFairyFairy
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon
0253GrovyleMonsterDragon
0254SceptileMonsterDragon
0256Combusken
FieldField
0257Blaziken
FieldField
0259Marshtomp
MonsterWater 1
0260Swampert
MonsterWater 1
0272Ludicolo
Water 1Grass
0285ShroomishFairyGrass
0286Breloom
FairyGrass
0287SlakothFieldField
0288VigorothFieldField
0289SlakingFieldField
0296MakuhitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0297HariyamaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0302Sableye
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0303Mawile
FieldFairy
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster
0307Meditite
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0308Medicham
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0313VolbeatBugHuman-Like
0314IllumiseBugHuman-Like
0326GrumpigFieldField
0327SpindaFieldHuman-Like
0331CacneaGrassHuman-Like
0332Cacturne
GrassHuman-Like
0335ZangooseFieldField
0352KecleonFieldField
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous
0375Metang
MineralMineral
0376Metagross
MineralMineral
0377RegirockNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0378RegiceNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0379RegisteelNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0383GroudonNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0390ChimcharFieldHuman-Like
0391Monferno
FieldHuman-Like
0392Infernape
FieldHuman-Like
0400Bibarel
Water 1Field
0409RampardosMonsterMonster
0418BuizelWater 1Field
0419FloatzelWater 1Field
0424AmbipomFieldField
0427BunearyFieldHuman-Like
0428LopunnyFieldHuman-Like
0439Mime Jr.
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0446MunchlaxNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like
0453Croagunk
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0454Toxicroak
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0460Abomasnow
MonsterGrass
0461Weavile
FieldField
0463LickilickyMonsterMonster
0464Rhyperior
MonsterField
0466ElectivireHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0467MagmortarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0468Togekiss
FlyingFairy
0475Gallade
Human-LikeAmorphous
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous
0484Palkia
Palkia
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0486RegigigasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0499Pignite
FieldField
0500Emboar
FieldField
0505WatchogFieldField
0511PansageFieldField
0512SimisageFieldField
0513PansearFieldField
0514SimisearFieldField
0515PanpourFieldField
0516SimipourFieldField
0531AudinoFairyFairy
0532TimburrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0533GurdurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0534ConkeldurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0536Palpitoad
Water 1Water 1
0537Seismitoad
Water 1Water 1
0538ThrohHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0539SawkHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0552Krokorok
FieldField
0553Krookodile
FieldField
0554DarumakaFieldField
0555DarmanitanFieldField
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon
0570Zorua
Zorua
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0571Zoroark
Zoroark
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0579ReuniclusAmorphousAmorphous
0604EelektrossAmorphousAmorphous
0613CubchooFieldField
0614BearticFieldField
0619MienfooFieldHuman-Like
0620MienshaoFieldHuman-Like
0622Golett
MineralMineral
0623Golurk
MineralMineral
0631HeatmorFieldField
0644Zekrom
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0648Meloetta
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0650ChespinFieldField
0651QuilladinFieldField
0652Chesnaught
FieldField
0660Diggersby
FieldField
0674PanchamFieldHuman-Like
0675Pangoro
FieldHuman-Like
0701Hawlucha
FlyingHuman-Like
0706GoodraDragonDragon
0720Hoopa
Hoopa
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0724Decidueye
Decidueye
Hisuian Form

FlyingFlying
0727Incineroar
FieldField
0735GumshoosFieldField
0739CrabrawlerWater 3Water 3
0740Crabominable
Water 3Water 3
0745Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
FieldField
0759Stufful
FieldField
0760Bewear
FieldField
0766PassimianFieldField
0782Jangmo-oDragonDragon
0783Hakamo-o
DragonDragon
0784Kommo-o
DragonDragon
0787Tapu Bulu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0794Buzzwole
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0802Marshadow
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0807ZeraoraNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0812RillaboomFieldGrass
0861Grimmsnarl
FairyHuman-Like
0891KubfuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0893Zarude
Zarude
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0901Ursaluna
FieldField
0901Ursaluna
Ursaluna
Bloodmoon

FieldField
0903Sneasler
FieldField
0922Pawmo
FieldField
0923Pawmot
FieldField
0934GarganaclMineralMineral
0964PalafinFieldWater 2
0979Annihilape
FieldField
0992Iron Hands
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1000Gholdengo
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1007Koraidon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1014Okidogi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
VVIVIIVIIIIX
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon
0056MankeyFieldField
0074Geodude
MineralMineral
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster
0165Ledyba
BugBug
0209SnubbullFieldFairy
0214Heracross
BugBug
0239ElekidHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0240MagbyHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0241MiltankFieldField
0285ShroomishFairyGrass
0296MakuhitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0390ChimcharFieldHuman-Like
0427BunearyFieldHuman-Like
0554DarumakaFieldField
0554Darumaka
Darumaka
Galarian Form
FieldField
0613CubchooFieldField
0619MienfooFieldHuman-Like
0739CrabrawlerWater 3Water 3
0782Jangmo-oDragonDragon
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0214Heracross
BugBugDream World -Dream Park
0216TeddiursaFieldFieldDream World -Rugged Mountain
0225Delibird
Water 1FieldDream World -Windswept Sky
0285ShroomishFairyGrassDream World -Dream Park
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredDream World -Rugged Mountain
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation VI

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0392Infernape
FieldHuman-LikeJade InfernapeXY
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Unlike the core series games, Focus Punch is a two-turn move which can be executed regardless of whether the user is hit whilst charging. On the first turn the user gains theFocus Punch status condition, and will attack on the turn after. In theRescue Team,Explorers andAdventure Squad series, this move's damage is doubled at the end of damage calculation.

Due to it being a two-turn move, this move cannot be linked. Focus Punch cannot be used in aPokémon Tower in theAdventure Squad series.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB20-10-100%-FrontEnemyNo
MDTD20-8-100%-FrontEnemyNo
MDS55-8-100%-FrontEnemyNo
BSL55-8-100%-FrontEnemyNo
MDGtI45991750100%-FrontEnemyNo
SMD45991740100%-FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Focus Punch
★★★★★
Attack power76.59743
Charge time0.86 seconds
Range typeArc (melee)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectNone

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair
Sync move
Way-of-the-Warrior Focus PunchPhysicalDefault
6★ EX
250300An opponent
All opponents
No additional effect. Marshal & Conkeldurr

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBThe user gains the Focus Punch status, and it attacks on the next turn. It is not possible to link this move.
MDTDSGives the user a Focus Punch status, which causes the Pokémon to charge power for 1 turn, then try a powerful attack on the next turn. You can't link this move.
BSLきあいパンチじょうたいになり ちからをため つぎのこうどうで いりょくのたかい こうげきを くりだす このわざは ポケモンタワーでは くりだせない
MDGtIYou focus your mind and damage an enemy during the next turn.
SMDYou focus your mind and attack on the next turn.*
You'll get the Focus Punch status condition, focusing your mind and damaging your enemy during the next turn.*
MDRTDXYou'll get the Focus Punch status condition, focusing your mind and damaging your enemy during the next turn.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Zangoose

Timburr

Mr. Mime

Pawmot
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
SableyeSableye punches the opponent with one of its fists.
Cassidy's SableyeOaknapped!Debut
MedititeMeditite's hand glows white with a purple aura and it punches the opponent.
Shauna's MedititeA Meditite Fight!None
DusclopsDusclops punches the air and a light blue energy blast comes out of it and hits the opponent.
Timmy Grimm's DusclopsDisguise Da LimitNone
LudicoloLudicolo's fist becomes surrounded by a white aura and it punches the opponent.
Poncho's LudicoloGo Go Ludicolo!None
GolduckGolduck's fist becomes covered in a light blue sphere and it punches the opponent.
A Trainer's GolduckA Double DilemmaNone
SlakingSlaking's fist glows white and it punches the opponent.
Norman's SlakingLove, Petalburg Style!None
VigorothVigoroth's fist glows white and it punches the opponent.
Marcel's VigorothThe Garden of Eatin'None
MawileA blue aura appears around Mawile's hand and it punches the opponent.
Samantha's MawileOnce in a MawileNone
SwampertSwampert's fist becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and it punches the opponent.
Morrison's SwampertChoose It or Lose It!None
A wild SwampertLeading A Stray!None
HariyamaHariyama's fist glows white and it punches the opponent.
Tyson's HariyamaAt the End of the FrayNone
Greta's HariyamaWheel of FrontierNone
PsyduckPsyduck's fist becomes surrounded in a blue orb. It then punches the opponent.
Emily's PsyduckSitting PsyduckNone
HitmonleeHitmonlee gathers energy in his fist until it starts to glow light blue. He then punches the opponent.
Master Hamm's HitmonleePasta La Vista!None
HitmonchanHitmonchan gathers energy in his fist until it starts to glow light blue. He then punches the opponent.
Kyle Hamm's HitmonchanPasta La Vista!None
MedichamMedicham's whole arm glows light blue, then it disappears. It reappears in front of the opponent, gathers more energy, and punches it.
Greta's MedichamWheel of FrontierNone
MunchlaxMunchlax's fist glows light blue, and it punches the opponent, leaving behind a streak of light blue light behind it.
May's MunchlaxMay's Egg-Cellent AdventureNone
AlakazamAlakazam's fist becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and it punches the opponent.
Anabel's AlakazamTalking a Good Game!None
RegirockThe stones at the end of Regirock's arms glow white and it punches the opponent with it.
Brandon's RegirockBattling the Enemy Within!None
AipomThe hand on the end of Aipom's tail becomes surrounded in a light blue aura, and it punches the opponent with it. If Aipom gets hit before it can land the punch, the move will fail.
Dawn's AipomChanneling the Battle Zone!None
RegiceRegice's arm glows white and it punches the opponent.
Brandon's RegicePace - The Final Frontier!None
RaichuRaichu's paw glows white and it punches the opponent.
Abigail's SugarCooking Up a Sweet Story!None
A Raichu Ash used brieflyCamping it Up!None
AmbipomThe hands at the end of Ambipom's tails glow light blue and it punches the opponent with them.
Dawn's AmbipomCrossing the Battle Line!None
MukOne of Muk's hands glow light blue and it hits the opponent with it.
A wild MukThe Psyduck Stops Here!None
RegisteelOne of Registeel's hands glow light blue and it punches the opponent.
Brandon's RegisteelPillars of Friendship!None
ZangooseOne of Zangoose's forearms glows light blue and it punches the opponent.
Crimson's ZangooseBeating the Bustle and Hustle!None
HeracrossOne or both of Heracross's forearms glow light blue and it punches the opponent.
Ash's HeracrossLeague Unleashed!None
TimburrOne of Timburr's fists glows light blue and it punches the opponent.
Linda's TimburrThe Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!None
Mr. MimeOne of Mr. Mime's fists glows orange and it punches the opponent.
Ash's Mr. MimeServing Up the Flute Cup!None
PawmotPawmot's body becomes surrounded by a red-orange aura as it charges power. Then, once it is fully charged, both of Pawmot's fists glow red-orange, and it punches the opponent with explosive force. If Pawmot is attacked while charging, the move will fail.
Nemona's PawmotTerastallization vs. Mega Evolution!Enhanceable byTerastallization

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


Slaking

Medicham
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
SlakingSlaking's fist glows and punches the opponent with it.
Norman's SlakingI'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!Debut
MedichamMedicham punches the opponent.
Greta's MedichamAn Awesome Showdown!!None

Pokémon Adventures


Ledian

Elekid

Poliwrath

Sudowoodo
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
Sudowoodo.Sudowoodo punches the opponent with great force.
Gold's SudoboHow Do You Do, Sudowoodo?Debut
VigorothVigoroth repeatedly punches the opponent at a fast speed.
Norman's VigorothHanging Around With Slaking IINone
MachokeMachoke punches the opponent with great force.
Brawly's MachokeThe Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VNone
PoliwrathPoliwrath pulls back one of its fists and it punches the opponent with great force.
Red's PoliPut Your Beast Foot ForwardNone
MawileMawile punches the opponent with great force.
Noland's MawilePinsir Me, I Must Be DreamingNone
SceptileSceptile punches the opponent with great force.
Emerald's SceptileSusceptible to SceptileNone
InfernapeInfernape swiftly punches the opponent with great force.
Pearl's ChimlerMaddening MagbyNone
ElekidElekid punches the opponent with great force.
Volkner's ElekidShorting Out ElectivireNone
LedianLedian delivers a powerful punch to the opponent with two of its arms.
The Battle Factory's LedianUprooting SeedotNone
KadabraKadabra charges at the opponent and throws a spiraling punch at the opponent.
The Battle Factory's KadabraOutlasting LedianNone
UrsaringUrsaring pulls back one of its fists and punches the opponent with great force.
The Battle Factory's UrsaringOutlasting LedianNone

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Riolu


The user focuses its mind before launching a punch.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
RioluRiolu readies its fist, then punches the opponent with great force. After using the move, Riolu gets tired out.
Hareta's RioluThe Legendary Pokémon, CapturedDebut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Clefable


The user delivers a punch with all of its power.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ClefableClefable delivers a punch with all of its power.
A wild ClefableClefairy's Surprising Great Evolution!Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Focus Punch is tied withMeteor Assault for having the highest base power of allFighting-type moves, excludingZ-Moves andReversal at its full power.
    • AnAll-Out Pummeling based on Focus Punch is tied with Reversal at its full power for the highest base power of all Fighting-type moves.
  • Since Focus Punch has a higherpriority thanAvalanche,Revenge,Counter,Dragon Tail, orCircle Throw, they are unable to break the focus of a Pokémon using Focus Punch. Thus, they and Focus Punch itself are the only attacks that can strike a Pokémon in the same turn it successfully uses Focus Punch, without the use ofQuash orAfter You.
  • In Generation III,a glitch will cause the user of Focus Punch to prepare to use it, but not execute the attack. This glitch is triggered by selecting Focus Punch in aDouble Battle on the first Pokémon, pressing the “B” button, then switching out the first Pokémon. When the battle is conducted, the first Pokémon will tighten its focus in preparation for Focus Punch, then switch out. This is due to the charging turn having a priority of +8, therefore being executed before switching out.
  • Poliwag andTogekiss are able to learn Focus Punch, despite lacking any visible hands to use the move.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanPuny Concentrat
ChineseCantonese真氣拳Jānhei Kyùhn*
集中猛擊Jaahpjūng Máahnggīk*
火焰拳頭Fóyihm Kyùhntàuh*
Mandarin真氣拳 / 真气拳Zhēnqì Quán*
集中猛擊Jízhōng Měngjī*
CzechSoustředěná rána
DutchFocusslag
FinnishHuomioisku/Täysmäjäys
Hirmuisku (AG145)
FrenchMitra-Poing
GermanPower-Punch
GreekΕστιασμένη ΓροθιάEstiasméni Grothiá
Hindiफोकस मुक्काFocus Mukka
HungarianFókusz Ütés
IndonesianPukulan Semangat
ItalianCentripugno
Korean힘껏펀치Himkkeotpeonchi
PolishCelny Cios*
Centrocios*
PortugueseBrazilSoco Concentrado (JN007–present, manga)
Soco Focalizado
PortugalPunho Focus (Pokémon Chronicles)
Soco Focalizado/Soco Focado (DP series)
Soco Certeiro
RomanianLovitura Concentrată
SerbianFokusirana Pesnica
SpanishLatin AmericaPuño Centrado (games,HZ101–present)
Golpe Centrado (AG067JN007)
SpainPuño Certero
SwedishFokusslag
VietnameseHào Khí Quyền
Generation IIITMs
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Generation IIIHMs
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Generation IVTMs
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Generation IVHMs
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Generation VIIITMs
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Generation VIIITRs (SwSh)
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Generation IXTMs
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ZA
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