Population Bomb
- 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.
- Slicing — Sharpness boosts them 1.5×.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
The user attacks 1 to 10 times in a row. The attack ends if the user misses.
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 | Normal | Phys | 20 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 9 | Normal | Phys | 20 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
MausholdPercentages 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)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move2 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Population Bomb?
Population Bomb is a Normal-type Phys move.
What does Population Bomb do?
The user attacks 1 to 10 times in a row. The attack ends if the user misses.
What are Population Bomb's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 20, accuracy 90, PP 10.
Which Pokémon can learn Population Bomb?
2 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Tandemaus, Maushold.