Dynamic Punch

Fighting

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.

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 MegaCrabominable Mega
  • Golurk MegaGolurk Mega
  • Machamp GmaxMachamp Gmax
  • MachampMachamp
  • ConkeldurrConkeldurr
  • CrabominableCrabominable
  • GolurkGolurk

TM / HM133 Pokémon

  • Tyranitar MegaTyranitar Mega
  • Ampharos MegaAmpharos Mega
  • Slowbro MegaSlowbro Mega
  • Dragonite MegaDragonite Mega
  • Blastoise MegaBlastoise Mega
  • Charizard Mega YCharizard Mega Y
  • Charizard Mega XCharizard Mega X
  • Gengar MegaGengar Mega
  • Kangaskhan MegaKangaskhan Mega
  • SnorlaxSnorlax
  • Alakazam MegaAlakazam Mega
  • Feraligatr MegaFeraligatr Mega
  • DragoniteDragonite
  • Blastoise GmaxBlastoise Gmax
  • Charizard GmaxCharizard Gmax
  • Machamp GmaxMachamp Gmax
  • MachampMachamp
  • FeraligatrFeraligatr
  • Gengar GmaxGengar Gmax
  • BlastoiseBlastoise
  • GengarGengar
  • TyranitarTyranitar
  • TyphlosionTyphlosion
  • CharizardCharizard
  • AlakazamAlakazam
  • Raichu Mega YRaichu Mega Y
  • Raichu Mega XRaichu Mega X
  • Raichu AlolaRaichu Alola
  • KangaskhanKangaskhan
  • Clefable MegaClefable Mega
  • PolitoedPolitoed
  • Slowking GalarSlowking Galar
  • AmpharosAmpharos
  • Typhlosion HisuiTyphlosion Hisui
  • Snorlax GmaxSnorlax Gmax
  • ClefableClefable
  • Slowbro GalarSlowbro Galar
  • SlowbroSlowbro
  • RaichuRaichu
  • SlowkingSlowking
  • Pikachu StarterPikachu Starter
  • AzumarillAzumarill
  • PikachuPikachu
  • Pikachu Alola CapPikachu Alola Cap
  • Pikachu BellePikachu Belle
  • Pikachu CosplayPikachu Cosplay
  • Pikachu GmaxPikachu Gmax
  • Pikachu Hoenn CapPikachu Hoenn Cap
  • Pikachu Kalos CapPikachu Kalos Cap
  • Pikachu LibrePikachu Libre
  • Pikachu Original CapPikachu Original Cap
  • Pikachu Partner CapPikachu Partner Cap
  • Pikachu PhdPikachu Phd
  • Pikachu Pop StarPikachu Pop Star
  • Pikachu Rock StarPikachu Rock Star
  • Pikachu Sinnoh CapPikachu Sinnoh Cap
  • Pikachu Unova CapPikachu Unova Cap
  • Pikachu World CapPikachu World Cap

Move Tutor186 Pokémon

  • Metagross MegaMetagross Mega
  • Tyranitar MegaTyranitar Mega
  • Blaziken MegaBlaziken Mega
  • Ampharos MegaAmpharos Mega
  • Sceptile MegaSceptile Mega
  • Swampert MegaSwampert Mega
  • Slowbro MegaSlowbro Mega
  • Dragonite MegaDragonite Mega
  • Blastoise MegaBlastoise Mega
  • Charizard Mega YCharizard Mega Y
  • Charizard Mega XCharizard Mega X
  • Gengar MegaGengar Mega
  • Kangaskhan MegaKangaskhan Mega
  • SnorlaxSnorlax
  • Alakazam MegaAlakazam Mega
  • Feraligatr MegaFeraligatr Mega
  • DragoniteDragonite
  • Blastoise GmaxBlastoise Gmax
  • Charizard GmaxCharizard Gmax
  • Aggron MegaAggron Mega
  • SwampertSwampert
  • Machamp GmaxMachamp Gmax
  • MachampMachamp
  • FeraligatrFeraligatr
  • Gengar GmaxGengar Gmax
  • BlastoiseBlastoise
  • GengarGengar
  • TyranitarTyranitar
  • TyphlosionTyphlosion
  • CharizardCharizard
  • BlazikenBlaziken
  • AlakazamAlakazam
  • Raichu Mega YRaichu Mega Y
  • AggronAggron
  • Raichu Mega XRaichu Mega X
  • Raichu AlolaRaichu Alola
  • SceptileSceptile
  • KangaskhanKangaskhan
  • Mawile MegaMawile Mega
  • Clefable MegaClefable Mega
  • PolitoedPolitoed
  • Slowking GalarSlowking Galar
  • AmpharosAmpharos
  • Typhlosion HisuiTyphlosion Hisui
  • Snorlax GmaxSnorlax Gmax
  • ClefableClefable
  • Slowbro GalarSlowbro Galar
  • MetagrossMetagross
  • Sableye MegaSableye Mega
  • SlowbroSlowbro
  • Medicham MegaMedicham Mega
  • RaichuRaichu
  • SlowkingSlowking
  • Pikachu StarterPikachu Starter
  • AzumarillAzumarill
  • MedichamMedicham
  • MawileMawile
  • PikachuPikachu
  • Pikachu Alola CapPikachu Alola Cap
  • Pikachu BellePikachu Belle
  • Pikachu CosplayPikachu Cosplay
  • Pikachu GmaxPikachu Gmax
  • Pikachu Hoenn CapPikachu Hoenn Cap
  • Pikachu Kalos CapPikachu Kalos Cap
  • Pikachu LibrePikachu Libre
  • Pikachu Original CapPikachu Original Cap
  • Pikachu Partner CapPikachu Partner Cap
  • Pikachu PhdPikachu Phd
  • Pikachu Pop StarPikachu Pop Star
  • Pikachu Rock StarPikachu Rock Star
  • Pikachu Sinnoh CapPikachu Sinnoh Cap
  • Pikachu Unova CapPikachu Unova Cap
  • Pikachu World CapPikachu World Cap
  • SableyeSableye

Egg move (breeding)16 Pokémon

No Pokémon listed in the current dataset.

Pokémon that use this move

205 Pokémon, sorted by usage

  • Metagross MegaMetagross Mega
  • Tyranitar MegaTyranitar Mega
  • Blaziken MegaBlaziken Mega
  • Ampharos MegaAmpharos Mega
  • Sceptile MegaSceptile Mega
  • Swampert MegaSwampert Mega
  • Slowbro MegaSlowbro Mega
  • Dragonite MegaDragonite Mega
  • Blastoise MegaBlastoise Mega
  • Charizard Mega YCharizard Mega Y
  • Charizard Mega XCharizard Mega X
  • Gengar MegaGengar Mega
  • Kangaskhan MegaKangaskhan Mega
  • SnorlaxSnorlax
  • Alakazam MegaAlakazam Mega
  • Feraligatr MegaFeraligatr Mega
  • Crabominable MegaCrabominable Mega
  • Golurk MegaGolurk Mega
  • DragoniteDragonite
  • Blastoise GmaxBlastoise Gmax
  • Charizard GmaxCharizard Gmax
  • Aggron MegaAggron Mega
  • SwampertSwampert
  • Machamp GmaxMachamp Gmax
  • MachampMachamp
  • FeraligatrFeraligatr
  • Gengar GmaxGengar Gmax
  • BlastoiseBlastoise
  • GengarGengar
  • TyranitarTyranitar
  • TyphlosionTyphlosion
  • CharizardCharizard
  • BlazikenBlaziken
  • AlakazamAlakazam
  • Raichu Mega YRaichu Mega Y
  • AggronAggron
  • Raichu Mega XRaichu Mega X
  • Raichu AlolaRaichu Alola
  • SceptileSceptile
  • KangaskhanKangaskhan
  • Mawile MegaMawile Mega
  • Clefable MegaClefable Mega
  • PolitoedPolitoed
  • Slowking GalarSlowking Galar
  • ConkeldurrConkeldurr
  • AmpharosAmpharos
  • Typhlosion HisuiTyphlosion Hisui
  • Snorlax GmaxSnorlax Gmax
  • ClefableClefable
  • CrabominableCrabominable
  • Slowbro GalarSlowbro Galar
  • MetagrossMetagross
  • Sableye MegaSableye Mega
  • SlowbroSlowbro
  • Medicham MegaMedicham Mega
  • RaichuRaichu
  • SlowkingSlowking
  • GolurkGolurk
  • Pikachu StarterPikachu Starter
  • AzumarillAzumarill
  • MedichamMedicham
  • MawileMawile
  • PikachuPikachu
  • Pikachu Alola CapPikachu Alola Cap
  • Pikachu BellePikachu Belle
  • Pikachu CosplayPikachu Cosplay
  • Pikachu GmaxPikachu Gmax
  • Pikachu Hoenn CapPikachu Hoenn Cap
  • Pikachu Kalos CapPikachu Kalos Cap
  • Pikachu LibrePikachu Libre
  • Pikachu Original CapPikachu Original Cap
  • Pikachu Partner CapPikachu Partner Cap
  • Pikachu PhdPikachu Phd
  • Pikachu Pop StarPikachu Pop Star
  • Pikachu Rock StarPikachu Rock Star
  • Pikachu Sinnoh CapPikachu Sinnoh Cap
  • Pikachu Unova CapPikachu Unova Cap
  • Pikachu World CapPikachu World Cap
  • SableyeSableye

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.

Last updated: July 2026 · This entry is kept navigable while additional editorial context is being added.
All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational. See our methodology for how these figures are calculated.