If you were looking for the performance stat, seePerformance → Power.

Power (Japanese:威力power) is a property ofmoves that helps determine how muchdamage they deal. It is seen primarily in thegames, but it is touched upon inPokémon the Series.

In the core series games

Moves with more power inflict more damage, provided all other circumstances are equal. Many variables besides power can influence thedamage a move deals, however.

Statistically speaking, stronger moves often have certain limitations over weaker moves, such as lowaccuracy, lowPP, or a negative effect likerecoil damage.

InGeneration I, there is no way to view the power of moves in-game.

SinceGeneration II, the power of a move is always displayed in the move section of a Pokémon's summary screen. Allstatus moves in the games display a power of "—"; they do no damage. Mostphysical andspecial moves display a numeric value for their power (typically in some multiple of 5), but there are a number of exceptions:Moves that deal direct damage do not rely on the attacker and defender's stats for their damage and display a power of "—", includingset-damage moves andone-hit knockout moves (which always do enough damage to make a Pokémon faint if they hit);moves that have variable power also usually display a power of "—".

Power modification

FromGeneration III onward, a number of factors can specifically affect a move's power in the games' damage calculation. FromGeneration V onward, if multiple apply, they are chained together in the order specified below, then applied to the base power. Chaining is done by starting at 4096, multiplying it by each applicable modifier, in succession, rounding with rounding up at 0.5 if necessary after each step, then taking the final value, multiplying it by the move's base power, and rounding with rounding down at 0.5. If multiple move, Ability, or item modifiers take effect, they are chained together in the other of each Pokémon's out-of-battleSpeed stat.

Generation III

• 0.5× ifMud Sport orWater Sport is in effect and the used move isElectric orFire-type, respectively.
• 1.5× if the attacker's Ability isOvergrow,Blaze,Torrent, orSwarm, its current HP is 1/3 or less of its max HP (rounded down), and the used move isGrass,Fire,Water, orBug-type, respectively.

Generation IV

• 1.2× if the used move dealsrecoil orcrash damage (excludingStruggle) and the attacker's Ability isReckless.
• 2× if the used move is:
  • Gust orTwister and the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn ofFly orBounce.
  • Stomp and the target has previously usedMinimize.
  • Surf orWhirlpool and the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn ofDive.
  • Earthquake orMagnitude and the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn ofDig.
  • Pursuit and the target is attempting toswitch out.
  • Facade and the user ispoisoned,burned, orparalyzed.
  • SmellingSalt and the target isparalyzed.
  • Wake-Up Slap and the target isasleep.
  • Brine and the target's current HP is half or less of its maximum HP, rounded down.
• 2× if the attacker usedCharge last turn and the used move isElectric-type.
• 1.5× if the attacker's ally has usedHelping Hand.
• 1.5× if the used move is of 60 or less base power (except forStruggle, and for moves with variable base power, the calculated base power must be 60 or less) and the attacker's Ability isTechnician.
  • If any of the above effects (but not the ones below) cause the move's base power to exceed 60, Technician will not apply.
• 1.2× if the attacker is holding thetype-enhancing item,Incense, orPlate corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.
• 2× if the attacker isPikachu holding aLight Ball.
• 1.2× if the attacker isDialga,Palkia, orGiratina holding anAdamant Orb,Lustrous Orb, orGriseous Orb, respectively, and the used move is eitherDragon-type orWater,Steel, orGhost-type, respectively.
• 1.1× if the used move isphysical and the attacker is holding aMuscle Band, orspecial and the attacker is holdingWise Glasses.
• 0.5× if the used move isFire orIce-type, the target's Ability isThick Fat, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker.
• 0.5× ifMud Sport orWater Sport is in effect and the used move isElectric orFire-type, respectively.
• 1.5× if the attacker's Ability isOvergrow,Blaze,Torrent, orSwarm, its current HP is 1/3 or less of its max HP (rounded down), and the used move isGrass,Fire,Water, orBug-type, respectively.
• 0.5× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isHeatproof, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker.
• 1.25× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability is Dry Skin, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker.
• 1.25× if the attacker's Ability isRivalry and the target is of the samegender, or 0.75× if its Ability is Rivalry and the attacker and target are of opposite genders. No effect if either is gender unknown.
• 1.2× if the used move is apunching move and the attacker's Ability isIron Fist.

Generation V

• 2× if the used move isFacade and the user isburned,paralyzed, orpoisoned,Brine and the target's current HP is 1/2 or less of its max HP (rounded down),Venoshock and the target is poisoned,Retaliate and a Pokémon in the user's party fainted last turn, orFusion Flare orFusion Bolt and the most-recently used move in the turn was the opposite Fusion move.
• 0.5× if the used move isSolarBeam, the weather israin,sandstorm, orhail, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 2× if the attacker usedCharge last turn and the used move isElectric-type.
• 1.5× if the attacker's ally has usedHelping Hand. If multiple have been used via aTriple Battle, the multiplier applies for each.
• 1.5× if the used move was stolen viaMe First.
• 1352/4096 (~0.33×) ifMud Sport orWater Sport is in effect and the used move isElectric orFire-type, respectively.
• 1.25× if the attacker's Ability isRivalry and the target is of the samegender, or 0.75× if its Ability is Rivalry and the attacker and target are of opposite genders. No effect if either is gender unknown.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move dealsrecoil orcrash damage (excludingStruggle) and the attacker's Ability isReckless.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move is apunching move and the attacker's Ability isIron Fist.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the target has already moved this turn and the attacker's Ability isAnalytic
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the weather issandstorm, the used move isGround,Rock, orSteel-type, the attacker's Ability isSand Force, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move has anadditional effect and the attacker's Ability isSheer Force.
• 1.5× if the used move is of 60 or less base power (for moves with variable base power, the calculated base power must be 60 or less) and the attacker's Ability isTechnician.
• 1.5× if the used move isphysical, the attacker's Ability isToxic Boost, and it ispoisoned.
• 1.5× if the used move isspecial, the attacker's Ability isFlare Boost, and it isburned.
• 0.5× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isHeatproof, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 1.25× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isDry Skin, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 4505/4096 (~1.1×) if the used move isphysical and the attacker is holding aMuscle Band, orspecial and the attacker is holdingWise Glasses.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker is holding thetype-enhancing item,Incense, orPlate corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker isDialga,Palkia, orGiratina holding anAdamant Orb,Lustrous Orb, orGriseous Orb, respectively, and the used move is eitherDragon-type orWater,Steel, orGhost-type, respectively.
• 1.5× if the attacker is holding aGem corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.

Generation VI

• 2× if the used move isFacade and the user isburned,paralyzed, orpoisoned,Brine and the target's current HP is 1/2 or less of its max HP (rounded down),Venoshock and the target is poisoned,Retaliate and a Pokémon in the user's party fainted last turn, orFusion Flare orFusion Bolt and the most-recently used move in the turn was the opposite Fusion move.
• 0.5× if the used move isSolar Beam, the weather israin,sandstorm, orhail, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 1.5× if the used move isKnock Off and the target is holding an item that can be removed with the move.
• 2× if the attacker usedCharge last turn and the used move isElectric-type.
• 1.5× if the used move was stolen viaMe First.
• 1.5× if the attacker's ally has usedHelping Hand. If multiple have been used via aTriple Battle, the multiplier applies for each.
• 1352/4096 (~0.33×) ifMud Sport orWater Sport is in effect and the used move isElectric orFire-type, respectively.
• 0.5× ifGrassy Terrain orMisty Terrain is in effect, the target isgrounded and the used move isEarthquake,Magnitude, orBulldoze orDragon-type, respectively.
• 1.5× ifElectric Terrain orGrassy Terrain is in effect, the attacker isgrounded, and the used move isElectric orGrass-type, respectively.
• 1.25× if the attacker's Ability isRivalry and the target is of the samegender, or 0.75× if its Ability is Rivalry and the attacker and target are of opposite genders. No effect if either is gender unknown.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move dealsrecoil orcrash damage (excludingStruggle) and the attacker's Ability isReckless.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move is apunching move and the attacker's Ability isIron Fist.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker's Ability isNormalize.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the target has already moved this turn and the attacker's Ability isAnalytic
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the weather issandstorm, the used move isGround,Rock, orSteel-type, the attacker's Ability isSand Force, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move has anadditional effect and the attacker's Ability isSheer Force.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move makescontact and the attacker's Ability isTough Claws.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move isNormal-type and the attacker's Ability isAerilate,Pixilate,Refrigerate.
• 5448/4096 (~1.33×) ifFairy Aura is in effect and the used move isFairy-type orDark Aura is in effect and the used move isDark-type, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
  • If both an Aura Ability andAura Break are in effect, the multiplier is instead 0.75×.
• 1.5× if the used move is abiting move and the attacker's Ability isStrong Jaw.
• 1.5× if the used move is anaura or pulse move and the attacker's Ability isMega Launcher.
• 1.5× if the used move is of 60 or less base power (for moves with variable base power, the calculated base power must be 60 or less) and the attacker's Ability isTechnician.
• 1.5× if the used move isphysical, the attacker's Ability isToxic Boost, and it ispoisoned.
• 1.5× if the used move isspecial, the attacker's Ability isFlare Boost, and it isburned.
• 0.5× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isHeatproof, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 1.25× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isDry Skin, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 4505/4096 (~1.1×) if the used move isphysical and the attacker is holding aMuscle Band, orspecial and the attacker is holdingWise Glasses.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker is holding thetype-enhancing item,Incense, orPlate corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker isDialga,Palkia, orGiratina holding anAdamant Orb,Lustrous Orb, orGriseous Orb, respectively, and the used move is eitherDragon-type orWater,Steel, orGhost-type, respectively.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker is holding aGem corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.

Generation VII

• 2× if the used move isFacade and the user isburned,paralyzed, orpoisoned,Brine and the target's current HP is 1/2 or less of its max HP (rounded down),Venoshock and the target is poisoned,Retaliate and a Pokémon in the user's party fainted last turn, orFusion Flare orFusion Bolt and the most-recently used move in the turn was the opposite Fusion move.
• 0.5× if the used move isSolar Beam orSolar Blade, the weather israin,sandstorm, orhail, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 1.5× if the used move isKnock Off and the target is holding an item that can be removed with the move.
• 2× if the attacker usedCharge last turn and the used move isElectric-type.
• 1.5× if the used move was stolen viaMe First.
• 1.5× if the attacker's ally has usedHelping Hand. If multiple have been used viaInstruct, the multiplier applies for each.
• 1352/4096 (~0.33×) ifMud Sport orWater Sport is in effect and the used move isElectric orFire-type, respectively.
• 0.5× ifGrassy Terrain orMisty Terrain is in effect, the target isgrounded and the used move isEarthquake,Magnitude, orBulldoze orDragon-type, respectively.
• 1.5× ifElectric Terrain,Grassy Terrain, orPsychic Terrain is in effect, the attacker isgrounded, and the used move isElectric,Grass, orPsychic, respectively.
• 1.25× if the attacker's Ability isRivalry and the target is of the samegender, or 0.75× if its Ability is Rivalry and the attacker and target are of opposite genders. No effect if either is gender unknown.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move dealsrecoil orcrash damage (excludingStruggle) and the attacker's Ability isReckless.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move is apunching move and the attacker's Ability isIron Fist.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker's Ability isNormalize.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move isNormal-type and the attacker's Ability isAerilate,Pixilate,Refrigerate, orGalvanize.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the target has already moved this turn and the attacker's Ability isAnalytic
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the weather issandstorm, the used move isGround,Rock, orSteel-type, the attacker's Ability isSand Force, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move has anadditional effect and the attacker's Ability isSheer Force.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move makescontact and the attacker's Ability isTough Claws.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker's ally's Ability isBattery and the used move isspecial.
• 5448/4096 (~1.33×) if the used move isWater Shuriken and the attacker's Ability isBattle Bond.
• 5448/4096 (~1.33×) ifFairy Aura is in effect and the used move isFairy-type orDark Aura is in effect and the used move isDark-type, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
  • If both an Aura Ability andAura Break are in effect, the multiplier is instead 0.75×.
• 1.5× if the used move is abiting move and the attacker's Ability isStrong Jaw.
• 1.5× if the used move is anaura or pulse move and the attacker's Ability isMega Launcher.
• 1.5× if the used move is of 60 or less base power (for moves with variable base power, the calculated base power must be 60 or less) and the attacker's Ability isTechnician.
• 1.5× if the used move isphysical, the attacker's Ability isToxic Boost, and it ispoisoned.
• 1.5× if the used move isspecial, the attacker's Ability isFlare Boost, and it isburned.
• 0.5× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isHeatproof, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 1.25× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isDry Skin, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 4505/4096 (~1.1×) if the used move isphysical and the attacker is holding aMuscle Band, orspecial and the attacker is holdingWise Glasses.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker is holding thetype-enhancing item,Incense, orPlate corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker isDialga,Palkia,Giratina, orLatias orLatios holding anAdamant Orb,Lustrous Orb,Griseous Orb, orSoul Dew, respectively, and the used move is eitherDragon-type orWater,Steel,Ghost, orPsychic-type, respectively.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker is holding aGem corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.

Generation VIII

• 2× if the used move isFacade and the user isburned,paralyzed, orpoisoned,Brine and the target's current HP is 1/2 or less of its max HP (rounded down),Venoshock and the target is poisoned,Retaliate and a Pokémon in the user's party fainted last turn,Fusion Flare orFusion Bolt and the most-recently used move in the turn was the opposite Fusion move, orLash Out and any of the attacker's stats were lowered this turn.
• 0.5× if the used move isSolar Beam orSolar Blade, the weather israin,sandstorm, orhail, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 1.5× if the used move isKnock Off and the target is holding an item that can be removed with the move,Grav Apple andGravity is in effect,Misty Explosion,Misty Terrain is in effect, and the attacker isgrounded, orExpanding Force,Psychic Terrain is in effect, and the attacker is grounded.
• 2× if the attacker usedCharge last turn and the used move isElectric-type.
• 1.5× if the used move was stolen viaMe First.
• 1.5× if the attacker's ally has usedHelping Hand. If multiple have been used viaInstruct, the multiplier applies for each.
• 1352/4096 (~0.33×) ifMud Sport orWater Sport is in effect and the used move isElectric orFire-type, respectively.
• 0.5× ifGrassy Terrain orMisty Terrain is in effect, the target isgrounded and the used move isEarthquake,Magnitude, orBulldoze orDragon-type, respectively.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) ifElectric Terrain,Grassy Terrain, orPsychic Terrain is in effect, the attacker isgrounded, and the used move isElectric,Grass, orPsychic, respectively.
• 1.25× if the attacker's Ability isRivalry and the target is of the samegender, or 0.75× if its Ability is Rivalry and the attacker and target are of opposite genders. No effect if either is gender unknown.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move dealsrecoil orcrash damage (excludingStruggle) and the attacker's Ability isReckless.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move is apunching move and the attacker's Ability isIron Fist.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker's Ability isNormalize.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move isNormal-type and the attacker's Ability isAerilate,Pixilate,Refrigerate, orGalvanize.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the target has already moved this turn and the attacker's Ability isAnalytic
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the weather issandstorm, the used move isGround,Rock, orSteel-type, the attacker's Ability isSand Force, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move has anadditional effect and the attacker's Ability isSheer Force.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move makescontact and the attacker's Ability isTough Claws.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker's ally's Ability isBattery and the used move isspecial.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker's ally's Ability isPower Spot.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move is asound-based move and the attacker's Ability isPunk Rock.
• 5448/4096 (~1.33×) ifFairy Aura is in effect and the used move isFairy-type orDark Aura is in effect and the used move isDark-type, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
  • If both an Aura Ability andAura Break are in effect, the multiplier is instead 0.75×.
• 1.5× if the used move is abiting move and the attacker's Ability isStrong Jaw.
• 1.5× if the used move is anaura or pulse move and the attacker's Ability isMega Launcher.
• 1.5× if the used move is of 60 or less base power (for moves with variable base power, the calculated base power must be 60 or less) and the attacker's Ability isTechnician.
• 1.5× if the used move isphysical, the attacker's Ability isToxic Boost, and it ispoisoned.
• 1.5× if the used move isspecial, the attacker's Ability isFlare Boost, and it isburned.
• 1.5× if the used move isSteel-type and the attacker or its ally's Ability isSteely Spirit. If both of their Abilities are Steely Spirit, the multiplier is applied twice.
• 0.5× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isHeatproof, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 1.25× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isDry Skin, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
• 4505/4096 (~1.1×) if the used move isphysical and the attacker is holding aMuscle Band, orspecial and the attacker is holdingWise Glasses.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker is holding thetype-enhancing item,Incense, orPlate corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker isDialga,Palkia,Giratina, orLatias orLatios holding anAdamant Orb,Lustrous Orb,Griseous Orb, orSoul Dew, respectively, and the used move is eitherDragon-type orWater,Steel,Ghost, orPsychic-type, respectively.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker is holding aNormal Gem and the used move isNormal-type.

Generation IX

• 2× if the used move isFacade and the user isburned,paralyzed, orpoisoned,Brine and the target's current HP is 1/2 or less of its max HP (rounded down),Venoshock orBarb Barrage and the target is poisoned,Retaliate and a Pokémon in the user's party fainted last turn,Fusion Flare orFusion Bolt and the most-recently used move in the turn was the opposite Fusion move, orLash Out and any of the attacker's stats were lowered this turn.
• 0.5× if the used move isSolar Beam orSolar Blade, the weather israin,sandstorm, orsnow, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 1.5× if the used move isKnock Off and the target is holding an item that can be removed with the move,Grav Apple andGravity is in effect,Misty Explosion,Misty Terrain is in effect, and the attacker isgrounded,Expanding Force,Psychic Terrain is in effect, and the attacker is grounded, orPsyblade andElectric Terrain is in effect.
• 2× if the attacker is under the effect ofCharge (potentially applied viaElectromorphosis orWind Power, though these do not stack with Charge) and the used move isElectric-type.
• 1.5× if the used move was stolen viaMe First.
• 1.5× if the attacker's ally has usedHelping Hand. If multiple have been used viaInstruct, the multiplier applies for each.
• 1352/4096 (~0.33×) ifMud Sport orWater Sport is in effect and the used move isElectric orFire-type, respectively.
• 0.5× ifGrassy Terrain orMisty Terrain is in effect, the target isgrounded and the used move isEarthquake,Magnitude, orBulldoze orDragon-type, respectively.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) ifElectric Terrain,Grassy Terrain, orPsychic Terrain is in effect, the attacker isgrounded, and the used move isElectric,Grass, orPsychic, respectively.
• 1.25× if the attacker's Ability isRivalry and the target is of the samegender, or 0.75× if its Ability is Rivalry and the attacker and target are of opposite genders. No effect if either is gender unknown.
• ~1+0.1n (modifiers of 4506, 4915, 5325, 5734, and 6144, respectively) if the attacker's Ability isSupreme Overlord and it was sent in after n Pokémon on the attacker's party havefainted, potentially including the attacker themself, up to 5.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move dealsrecoil orcrash damage (excludingStruggle) and the attacker's Ability isReckless.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move is apunching move and the attacker's Ability isIron Fist.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker's Ability isNormalize.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the used move isNormal-type and the attacker's Ability isAerilate,Pixilate,Refrigerate, orGalvanize.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the target has already moved this turn and the attacker's Ability isAnalytic
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the weather issandstorm, the used move isGround,Rock, orSteel-type, the attacker's Ability isSand Force, and no Pokémon on the field have the AbilityCloud Nine orAir Lock.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move has anadditional effect and the attacker's Ability isSheer Force.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move makescontact and the attacker's Ability isTough Claws.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker's ally's Ability isBattery and the used move isspecial.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker's ally's Ability isPower Spot.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the used move is asound-based move and the attacker's Ability isPunk Rock.
• 5448/4096 (~1.33×) ifFairy Aura is in effect and the used move isFairy-type orDark Aura is in effect and the used move isDark-type, and the attacker's Ability is notMold Breaker,Turboblaze, orTeravolt.
  • If both an Aura Ability andAura Break are in effect, the multiplier is instead 0.75×.
• 1.5× if the used move is abiting move and the attacker's Ability isStrong Jaw.
• 1.5× if the used move is anaura or pulse move and the attacker's Ability isMega Launcher.
• 1.5× if the used move is of 60 or less base power (for moves with variable base power, the calculated base power must be 60 or less) and the attacker's Ability isTechnician.
• 1.5× if the used move isphysical, the attacker's Ability isToxic Boost, and it ispoisoned.
• 1.5× if the used move isspecial, the attacker's Ability isFlare Boost, and it isburned.
• 1.5× if the used move isSteel-type and the attacker or its ally's Ability isSteely Spirit. If both of their Abilities are Steely Spirit, the multiplier is applied twice.
• 1.25× if the used move isFire-type, the target's Ability isDry Skin, and the Ability is notignored.
• 1.5× if the used move is a slashing move and the attacker's Ability isSharpness.
• 4505/4096 (~1.1×) if the used move isphysical and the attacker is holding aMuscle Band, orspecial and the attacker is holdingWise Glasses.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker is holding thetype-enhancing item,Incense, orPlate corresponding to a certain type and the used move is of that type.
• 4915/4096 (~1.2×) if the attacker isDialga,Palkia,Giratina, orLatias orLatios holding anAdamant Orb,Lustrous Orb,Griseous Orb, orSoul Dew, respectively, and the used move is eitherDragon-type orWater,Steel,Ghost, orPsychic-type, respectively.
• 5325/4096 (~1.3×) if the attacker is holding aNormal Gem and the used move isNormal-type.
• 4506/4096 (~1.1×) if the used move is apunching move and the attacker is holding aPunching Glove.
• The move's base power is set to a minimum of 60 if the move's type matches the user's Tera type and the user isTerastallized. This is applied after Technician's power boost.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In thePokémon Mystery Dungeon series prior toPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, a move's power is not shown in-game. In that game, as well asPokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare), moves are assigned a number of stars to indicate their power, and more stars indicates more power for that particular move.

For example,Scratch has a rating of ★★★★. There exists an actual numerical value for power, however, and it is added to the Pokémon's relevant Attack stat to determine damage dealt. The power of moves in Mystery Dungeon is valued on a smaller scale, that does not necessarily correlate with the power of the move in main series games.

Additionally, certain moves double their damage at the end of calculation; these are always rated as 8 star power-wise, regardless of how much their base power actually is.

Ginseng can be used to permanently increase a move's power. TheSpace Globe also doubles a move's power.

Starting inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, move power is represented by a red gauge in game. Power can be increased by increasing the move's rank through repeated use or items, all the way to 99. InPokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, some moves max out at 50 power.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

InPokémon the Series and related media, moves don't seem to have a set power, and can be affected through various factors, such as the Pokémon having received a power boost of some sort, or even through conscious choice. Examples of the former can be seen in the two versions of the fourteenthmovie,White—Victini and Zekrom andBlack—Victini and Reshiram, whereAsh's Tepig andScraggy were able to defeat fully evolved opponents with moves that had previously done almost no damage to them after receiving a power boost fromVictini, while examples of the latter can be seen in thePokémon the Series: The Beginning episodeThe Problem with Paras and theGold and Silver series episodeHocus Pokémon, whereAsh's Pikachu purposefully weakened the power of his ownElectric moves against opponents thatAsh wanted to avoid hurting too much.

In addition, some moves have been shown to have much higher power inPokémon the Series than in thegames, such as in theRuby and Sapphire series episodeChoose It or Lose It!, whereAsh's Corphish'sBubble Beam was able to matchMorrison'sSwampert'sHydro Pump in power. There are also examples ofstatus moves being capable of having the equivalent of a base power, like howBrandon'sDusclops'sWill-O-Wisp was shown to be equal in power compared toAsh's Charizard'sFlamethrower in theRuby and Sapphire episodeGathering the Gang of Four!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

InDon't Doubt Deoxys,Carr mentioned thatPsycho Boost has a power of 140.

Trivia

• Explosion is the strongest move in the series among those with a set power (250). It has been the sole holder of that title since its inception, even when includingZ-Moves.
  • Nihil Light has the highest base power of all moves that do not cause the user to faint, excluding Z-Moves.
  • AnInferno Overdrive withV-create as its base has the highest power of all Z-Moves, and the highest power of all moves that don't cause the user tofaint.
  • When counting moves that power up and those with variable power, the strongest move can becomeLast Respects, reaching 5050 power after Pokémon in the player's party have fainted 100 times.
• In both Generations I and II, there is no way to see a move's power while in battle through the battle summary.
• As of Generation VII, the average move power of all moves with a set power (for example, excludingMagnitude) is 79.09; excluding Z-Moves gives an average of 76.52. The most frequent move power is 80.

In other languages

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