Gyro Ball
- 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.
- Ball & bomb — No effect on a Pokémon with Bulletproof.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
The lower the user’s Speed stat compared to the target’s, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 1 and 150).
Effects & flags
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 | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 5 | 0 |
| Gen 4–9 | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
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Pokémon that learn this move77 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Gyro Ball?
Gyro Ball is a Steel-type Phys move.
What does Gyro Ball do?
The lower the user’s Speed stat compared to the target’s, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 1 and 150).
Which Pokémon can learn Gyro Ball?
77 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Meowth (Galarian Form).