Muscle Band
Effect
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This headband exudes strength, slightly boosting the power of physical moves.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9
The power of its physical moves is multiplied by 1.1.
Pokémon that hold this in battle
Champions Doubles2026-09
BlazikenPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Meowscarada
Palafin
Tauros (Paldean Form (Blaze Breed))
QuaquavalPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
TyranitarPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
FeraligatrPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
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Black Glasses
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Bright Powder
Cell Battery
Charcoal
Choice Band
Choice Scarf
Choice Specs
Clear Amulet
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Destiny KnotFAQ
What does Muscle Band do?
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This headband exudes strength, slightly boosting the power of physical moves. Exact mechanics (Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9): The power of its physical moves is multiplied by 1.1.
Which Pokémon hold Muscle Band?
In Champions Doubles usage for 2026-09: Blaziken 1.2%.
What is Muscle Band's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 10 base power damage.