NormalPhysContact

Body Slam

Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.

Values in Pokémon Champions

Pow

Acc

100

Priority

Range

Single

Effect

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be sure to hit.

Effects & flags

30% chance: ParalysisContact

Changes by generation

Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.

Generation	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP	Priority
Pokémon Champions	Normal	Phys	85	100	15	0
Gen 1–9	Normal	Phys	85	100	15	0

Pokémon that run this move

Champions Doubles2026-09

Snorlax17%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

Champions Singles2026-09

Mega Kangaskhan64.1%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

OU (Singles)2026-09

Alomomola30.2%

Regidrago1.1%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (OU)

Doubles OU2026-09

Slaking1.5%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

Type

Super effective (×2)

—

Not very effective (×½)

RockSteel

No effect (×0)

Ghost

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Pokémon that learn this move434 Pokémon

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FAQ

What type is Body Slam?

Body Slam is a Normal-type Phys move.

What does Body Slam do?

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be sure to hit.

What are Body Slam's power, accuracy and PP?

Power 85, accuracy 100, PP 15.

Which Pokémon can learn Body Slam?

434 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle.

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