Pounce
- 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
Effect
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
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 | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | 0 |
| Gen 9 | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100 | 20 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Scizor3.4%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS 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)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move84 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Pounce?
Pounce is a Bug-type Phys move.
What does Pounce do?
Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage.
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.