Dynamic Punch
FightingDynamic Punch is a Fighting-type physical attack. It has 100 base power, 50% accuracy, 5 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.
Technical data
- Type
- Fighting
- Category
- physical
- Power
- 100
- Accuracy
- 50
- PP
- 5
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- adjacent
- Contact
- Yes
- Spread
- No
- Protect blocks
- Yes
- Wide Guard blocks
- No
Competitive value
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.
How to learn it
Pokémon that can learn or be taught this move, by method.
Level-up21 Pokémon
Crabominable Mega
Golurk Mega
Machamp Gmax
Machamp
Conkeldurr
Crabominable
Golurk
TM / HM133 Pokémon
Tyranitar Mega
Ampharos Mega
Slowbro Mega
Dragonite Mega
Blastoise Mega
Charizard Mega Y
Charizard Mega X
Gengar Mega
Kangaskhan Mega
Snorlax
Alakazam Mega
Feraligatr Mega
Dragonite
Blastoise Gmax
Charizard Gmax
Machamp Gmax
Machamp
Feraligatr
Gengar Gmax
Blastoise
Gengar
Tyranitar
Typhlosion
Charizard
Alakazam
Raichu Mega Y
Raichu Mega X
Raichu Alola
Kangaskhan
Clefable Mega
Politoed
Slowking Galar
Ampharos
Typhlosion Hisui
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Slowbro Galar
Slowbro
Raichu
Slowking
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
Move Tutor186 Pokémon
Metagross Mega
Tyranitar Mega
Blaziken Mega
Ampharos Mega
Sceptile Mega
Swampert Mega
Slowbro Mega
Dragonite Mega
Blastoise Mega
Charizard Mega Y
Charizard Mega X
Gengar Mega
Kangaskhan Mega
Snorlax
Alakazam Mega
Feraligatr Mega
Dragonite
Blastoise Gmax
Charizard Gmax
Aggron Mega
Swampert
Machamp Gmax
Machamp
Feraligatr
Gengar Gmax
Blastoise
Gengar
Tyranitar
Typhlosion
Charizard
Blaziken
Alakazam
Raichu Mega Y
Aggron
Raichu Mega X
Raichu Alola
Sceptile
Kangaskhan
Mawile Mega
Clefable Mega
Politoed
Slowking Galar
Ampharos
Typhlosion Hisui
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Slowbro Galar
Metagross
Sableye Mega
Slowbro
Medicham Mega
Raichu
Slowking
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Medicham
Mawile
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
Sableye
Egg move (breeding)16 Pokémon
No Pokémon listed in the current dataset.
Pokémon that use this move
205 Pokémon, sorted by usage
Metagross Mega
Tyranitar Mega
Blaziken Mega
Ampharos Mega
Sceptile Mega
Swampert Mega
Slowbro Mega
Dragonite Mega
Blastoise Mega
Charizard Mega Y
Charizard Mega X
Gengar Mega
Kangaskhan Mega
Snorlax
Alakazam Mega
Feraligatr Mega
Crabominable Mega
Golurk Mega
Dragonite
Blastoise Gmax
Charizard Gmax
Aggron Mega
Swampert
Machamp Gmax
Machamp
Feraligatr
Gengar Gmax
Blastoise
Gengar
Tyranitar
Typhlosion
Charizard
Blaziken
Alakazam
Raichu Mega Y
Aggron
Raichu Mega X
Raichu Alola
Sceptile
Kangaskhan
Mawile Mega
Clefable Mega
Politoed
Slowking Galar
Conkeldurr
Ampharos
Typhlosion Hisui
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Crabominable
Slowbro Galar
Metagross
Sableye Mega
Slowbro
Medicham Mega
Raichu
Slowking
Golurk
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Medicham
Mawile
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
Sableye
What this move does
Dynamic Punch is a Fighting-type physical attack. It has 100 base power, 50% accuracy, 5 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for abilities and items that trigger on contact. Dynamic Punch is a Fighting-type physical attack. It has 100 base power, 50% accuracy, 5 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.
When to consider it
Consider Dynamic Punch when its type and power cover targets your team otherwise struggles with. Single-target attacks are reliable and do not risk your own partner, but they can be redirected by Follow Me or Rage Powder. Evaluate the move alongside your team's speed tiers and overall coverage.
How to evaluate it in team building
In team building, Dynamic Punch is usually a coverage or primary STAB option. It shines when your team already has speed control or when it patches a matchup hole. Compare it with alternative moves of the same type and category to decide whether the extra power, accuracy or side effect justifies the slot over a more defensive option.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes with Dynamic Punch include: Using it without a clear plan for the turns it creates. Forgetting that Protect and Detect can block it, wasting a key turn. Spamming it predictably and letting the opponent switch into a resist. Not considering how redirectors like Follow Me and Rage Powder change targeting.
VGC interactions
Protect and Detect block this move. These interactions are situational, so test them in the team builder and matchup analyzer before committing to the moveslot.
Related tools and guides
Use the tools below to test Dynamic Punch in a full team context and compare it with alternative options.
VGC interactions
- Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
- Wide Guard: does not block this move.
- Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
- Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).
Frequently asked questions
+Is Dynamic Punch good in ChampionsVGC?
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder. It is blocked by Protect and Detect, which can waste a key turn if predicted.
+Is Dynamic Punch blocked by Protect?
Yes, Dynamic Punch is blocked by Protect and Detect.