BugPhysContact

Pounce

Pow

50

Acc

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Range

Single

Effect

The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Effects & flags

100% chance: Spe↓Contact

Pokémon that run this move

Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).

Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).

Doubles OU2026-07

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).

Type

Super effective (×2)

GrassPsychicDark

Not very effective (×½)

FireFightingPoisonFlyingGhostSteelFairy

No effect (×0)

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Moves of the same type

BugMegahorn BugAttack Order BugBug Buzz BugFirst Impression BugPollen Puff BugLeech Life BugLunge BugX-Scissor BugSkitter Smack BugU-turn BugBug Bite BugFell Stinger

Pokémon that learn this move84 Pokémon

#0069Bellsprout

#0070Weepinbell

#0071Victreebel

#0073Tentacruel

#0205Forretress

#0284Masquerain

#0402Kricketune

#0596Galvantula

#0664Scatterbug

#0917Tarountula

#0931Squawkabilly

#0947Brambleghast

#0982Dudunsparce

FAQ

What type is Pounce?

Pounce is a Bug-type Phys move.

What does Pounce do?

The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

What are Pounce's power, accuracy and PP?

Power 50, accuracy 100, PP 20.

Which Pokémon can learn Pounce?

84 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Venonat, Venomoth, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Dodrio.

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