Bounce

Essentials

Bounce

physical

Generation 3

Summary

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

Damage Dealt

Stats

Power: 85; percentile 68.9
Accuracy: 85% ≈ 72.2 power
PP: 5, up to 8 with PP Up
Target: Selected Pokémon
Effect chance: 30
Priority: 0 (normal)

Flags

Makes contact

User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb).
Has a charging turn

This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a Power Herb.
Must recharge
Blocked by Detect and Protect

This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Reflectable
Snatchable
Copied by Mirror Move

A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Punch-based
Sound-based
Unusable during Gravity

This move cannot be used in high Gravity.
Defrosts when used
Targets opposite side in triples

In triple battles, this move can be used on either side to target the farthest away opposing Pokémon.
Heals
Ignores Substitute

Machines

: Not a TM
: Not a TM
: Not a TM

Effect

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.

Flavor

Flavor Text

: Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
: The user bounces on the foe on the 2nd turn. It may paralyze the foe.

: The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.

: The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Foreign Names

German: Sprungfeder
Italian: Rimbalzo
French: Rebond
Czech: Odražení
Spanish: Bote
Japanese: とびはねる (tobihaneru)

Contests

Contest

Type
Appeal: ♡
Jam
Flavor text: Can avoid being startled by others.
Use after: None
Use before: None

Super Contest

Type
Appeal: ♡
Flavor text: Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.
Use after: None
Use before: None

Similar moves

No other moves have the same effect as Bounce.

Pokémon

Flying Pokémon get STAB, and have their types highlighted in green.

Pokémon with higher Attack are more suited to Bounce's physical damage, and have the stat highlighted in green.

				Pokémon	Type	Ability	Gender	Egg Group	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spd	Total
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
	43	37	37	Politoed		Water Absorb Damp Drizzle		Water 1	90	75	75	90	100	70	500
45	44	42	45	Ponyta		Run Away Flash Fire Flame Body		Ground	50	85	55	65	65	90	410
50	49	47	45	Rapidash		Run Away Flash Fire Flame Body		Ground	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
	40	40	46	Hoppip		Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator		Fairy Plant	35	35	40	35	55	50	250
	48	48	56	Skiploom		Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator		Fairy Plant	55	45	50	45	65	80	340
	48	48	64	Jumpluff		Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator		Fairy Plant	75	55	70	55	85	110	450
	40	40	40	Mantyke		Swift Swim Water Absorb Water Veil		No Eggs	45	20	50	60	120	50	345
	40	40	40	Mantine		Swift Swim Water Absorb Water Veil		Water 1	65	40	70	80	140	70	465
	44	44	44	Wailmer		Water Veil Oblivious Pressure		Ground Water 2	130	70	35	70	35	60	400
	54	54	54	Wailord		Water Veil Oblivious Pressure		Ground Water 2	170	90	45	90	45	60	500
43	48	48	53	Spoink		Thick Fat Own Tempo Gluttony		Ground	60	25	35	70	80	60	330
55	60	60	68	Grumpig		Thick Fat Own Tempo Gluttony		Ground	80	45	65	90	110	80	470
	46	46	56	Buneary		Run Away Klutz Limber		Ground Humanshape	55	66	44	44	56	85	350
	46	46	56	Lopunny		Cute Charm Klutz Limber		Ground Humanshape	65	76	84	54	96	105	480
	45	45	45	Finneon		Swift Swim Storm Drain Water Veil		Water 2	49	49	56	49	61	66	330
	53	53	53	Lumineon		Swift Swim Storm Drain Water Veil		Water 2	69	69	76	69	86	91	460
			35	Stunfisk		Static Limber Sand Veil		Water 1 Indeterminate	109	66	84	81	99	32	471
			49	Mienfoo		Inner Focus Regenerator Reckless		Ground Humanshape	45	85	50	55	50	65	350
			49	Mienshao		Inner Focus Regenerator Reckless		Ground Humanshape	65	125	60	95	60	105	510
				Pokémon	Type	Ability	Gender	Egg Group	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spd	Total
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
				Aipom		Run Away Pickup Skill Link		Ground	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
				Maractus		Water Absorb Chlorophyll Storm Drain		Plant	75	86	67	106	67	60	461
				Pokémon	Type	Ability	Gender	Egg Group	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spd	Total
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Clefairy		Cute Charm Magic Guard Friend Guard		Fairy	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
				Clefable		Cute Charm Magic Guard Unaware		Fairy	95	70	73	85	90	60	473
				Igglybuff		Cute Charm Friend Guard		No Eggs	90	30	15	40	20	15	210
				Jigglypuff		Cute Charm Friend Guard		Fairy	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
				Wigglytuff		Cute Charm Frisk		Fairy	140	70	45	75	50	45	425
				Politoed		Water Absorb Damp Drizzle		Water 1	90	75	75	90	100	70	500
				Ponyta		Run Away Flash Fire Flame Body		Ground	50	85	55	65	65	90	410
				Rapidash		Run Away Flash Fire Flame Body		Ground	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
				Hitmonlee		Limber Reckless Unburden		Humanshape	50	120	53	35	110	87	455
				Horsea		Swift Swim Sniper Damp		Water 1 Dragon	30	40	70	70	25	60	295
				Seadra		Poison Point Sniper Damp		Water 1 Dragon	55	65	95	95	45	85	440
				Kingdra		Swift Swim Sniper Damp		Water 1 Dragon	75	95	95	95	95	85	540
				Goldeen		Swift Swim Water Veil Lightningrod		Water 2	45	67	60	35	50	63	320
				Seaking		Swift Swim Water Veil Lightningrod		Water 2	80	92	65	65	80	68	450
				Magikarp		Swift Swim Rattled		Water 2 Dragon	20	10	55	15	20	80	200
				Gyarados		Intimidate Moxie		Water 2 Dragon	95	125	79	60	100	81	540
				Mew		Synchronize		No Eggs	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
				Spinarak		Swarm Insomnia Sniper		Bug	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
				Ariados		Swarm Insomnia Sniper		Bug	70	90	70	60	60	40	390
				Chinchou		Volt Absorb Illuminate Water Absorb		Water 2	75	38	38	56	56	67	330
				Lanturn		Volt Absorb Illuminate Water Absorb		Water 2	125	58	58	76	76	67	460
				Hoppip		Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator		Fairy Plant	35	35	40	35	55	50	250
				Skiploom		Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator		Fairy Plant	55	45	50	45	65	80	340
				Jumpluff		Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator		Fairy Plant	75	55	70	55	85	110	450
				Aipom		Run Away Pickup Skill Link		Ground	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
				Ambipom		Technician Pickup Skill Link		Ground	75	100	66	60	66	115	482
				Qwilfish		Poison Point Swift Swim Intimidate		Water 2	65	95	75	55	55	85	430
				Remoraid		Hustle Sniper Moody		Water 1 Water 2	35	65	35	65	35	65	300
				Octillery		Suction Cups Sniper Moody		Water 1 Water 2	75	105	75	105	75	45	480
				Delibird		Vital Spirit Hustle Insomnia		Water 1 Ground	45	55	45	65	45	75	330
				Mantyke		Swift Swim Water Absorb Water Veil		No Eggs	45	20	50	60	120	50	345
				Mantine		Swift Swim Water Absorb Water Veil		Water 1	65	40	70	80	140	70	465
				Donphan		Sturdy Sand Veil		Ground	90	120	120	60	60	50	500
				Stantler		Intimidate Frisk Sap Sipper		Ground	73	95	62	85	65	85	465
				Torchic		Blaze Speed Boost		Ground	45	60	40	70	50	45	310
				Combusken		Blaze Speed Boost		Ground	60	85	60	85	60	55	405
				Blaziken		Blaze Speed Boost		Ground	80	120	70	110	70	80	530
				Shiftry		Chlorophyll Early Bird Pickpocket		Ground Plant	90	100	60	90	60	80	480
				Carvanha		Rough Skin Speed Boost		Water 2	45	90	20	65	20	65	305
				Sharpedo		Rough Skin Speed Boost		Water 2	70	120	40	95	40	95	460
				Wailmer		Water Veil Oblivious Pressure		Ground Water 2	130	70	35	70	35	60	400
				Wailord		Water Veil Oblivious Pressure		Ground Water 2	170	90	45	90	45	60	500
				Spoink		Thick Fat Own Tempo Gluttony		Ground	60	25	35	70	80	60	330
				Grumpig		Thick Fat Own Tempo Gluttony		Ground	80	45	65	90	110	80	470
				Barboach		Oblivious Anticipation Hydration		Water 2	50	48	43	46	41	60	288
				Whiscash		Oblivious Anticipation Hydration		Water 2	110	78	73	76	71	60	468
				Absol		Pressure Super Luck Justified		Ground	65	130	60	75	60	75	465
				Huntail		Swift Swim Water Veil		Water 1	55	104	105	94	75	52	485
				Gorebyss		Swift Swim Hydration		Water 1	55	84	105	114	75	52	485
				Relicanth		Swift Swim Rock Head Sturdy		Water 1 Water 2	100	90	130	45	65	55	485
				Luvdisc		Swift Swim Hydration		Water 2	43	30	55	40	65	97	330
				Buneary		Run Away Klutz Limber		Ground Humanshape	55	66	44	44	56	85	350
				Lopunny		Cute Charm Klutz Limber		Ground Humanshape	65	76	84	54	96	105	480
				Croagunk		Anticipation Dry Skin Poison Touch		Humanshape	48	61	40	61	40	50	300
				Toxicroak		Anticipation Dry Skin Poison Touch		Humanshape	83	106	65	86	65	85	490
				Finneon		Swift Swim Storm Drain Water Veil		Water 2	49	49	56	49	61	66	330
				Lumineon		Swift Swim Storm Drain Water Veil		Water 2	69	69	76	69	86	91	460
				Phione		Hydration		Water 1 Fairy	80	80	80	80	80	80	480
				Manaphy		Hydration		Water 1 Fairy	100	100	100	100	100	100	600