Bounce
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 85 |
| Accuracy | 85% |
| PP | 5 (max 8) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Machines
| Sword / Shield | TM52  |
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Descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze. |
|---|---|
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | The user bounces on the foe on the 2nd turn. It may paralyze the foe. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sword / Shield | The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Stat Changes
Bounce doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
Inflicts regular damage. User bounces high into the air for one turn, becoming immune to attack, and hits on the second turn. Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. During the immune turn, gust, hurricane, sky uppercut, smack down, thunder, and twister still hit the user normally. gust and twister also have double power against the user. The damage from hail and sandstorm still applies during the immune turn. The user may be hit during its immune turn if under the effect of lock on, mind reader, or no guard. This move cannot be used while gravity is in effect. This move cannot be selected by sleep talk.
Version Changes
No changes in previous Generations.Contests
Bounce has the Cute contest type.
| Appeal | 1 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
Can avoid being startled by others.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 1 |
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Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.