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Pound
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 35 (max 56) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Machines
Pound has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Gold / Silver Crystal | Pounds with fore legs or tail. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. |
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | A physical attack delivered with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The target is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like. |
| Sword / Shield | The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Pound doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
Inflicts regular damage.
Version Changes
No changes in previous Generations.Contests
Pound has the Tough contest type.
| Appeal | 4 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
A highly appealing move.
Combo: If Pound is used before Double Slap, Slam or Feint Attack causes the second move to score double the normal appeal.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.