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Pokemon Who Can Learn Focus Punch

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This is an article for the move Focus Punch and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Focus Punch - Effect

Type Pokemon Fighting Image
Category Pokemon Physical Image
Power 150
Accuracy 100
PP 20
Effect The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used
Max Move Max Knuckle
Power: 100

Pokemon That Learn Focus Punch

By Default

GolurkGolurk

By Level Up

HitmonchanHitmonchan TimburrTimburr GurdurrGurdurr
ConkeldurrConkeldurr ScraggyScraggy ScraftyScrafty
BuzzwoleBuzzwole KubfuKubfu Urshifu Single-Strike StyleUrshifu Single-Strike Style
Urshifu Rapid-Strike StyleUrshifu Rapid-Strike Style

By TM / TR

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Egg Move

ElekidElekid MagbyMagby MiltankMiltank
BunearyBuneary LopunnyLopunny DarumakaDarumaka
Galarian DarumakaGalarian Darumaka Galarian DarmanitanGalarian Darmanitan CubchooCubchoo
BearticBeartic MienfooMienfoo MienshaoMienshao
Jangmo-oJangmo-o Hakamo-oHakamo-o Kommo-oKommo-o

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Focus Punch Competitive Analysis

Focus Punch is a two-turn move that deals massive damage thanks to its 150 base stat. Historically, this move is often paired with Substitute as it buys you time to set up Focus Punch.

Additionally, Iron Fist gives additional damage to Focus Punch.

Focus Punch Locations

Focus Punch is only available via Egg Move, Level Up, and by Default.

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