Strength
- 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 Gen 9
Pow
80
Acc
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Effects & flags
Contact
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 ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 1–9 | Normal | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
Type
Super effective (×2)
—
Not very effective (×½)
RockSteel
No effect (×0)
Ghost
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move5 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Strength?
Strength is a Normal-type Phys move.
What does Strength do?
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
What are Strength's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 80, accuracy 100, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Strength?
5 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Mudbray, Mudsdale, Grookey, Cufant, Copperajah.