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Bounce

Effect

Attacks on the same turn, with a 30% chance to paralyze the target.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
FlyingPhysical80100100Selected target

The in-game description is outdated.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

Compared with Pokémon HeartGold.

  • Power: 85 → 80.
  • Accuracy: 85% → 100%.
  • PP: 5 → 10.
  • Attacks in one turn instead of spending the first turn bouncing up.

Pokémon that learn this move

45 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (43 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Bounce: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
WaterFlyingLv 30Where to get it
WaterFairyLv 15Where to get it
WaterFairyLv 15Where to get it
WaterOn evolution, Lv 1Where to get it
GrassFlyingLv 46Where to get it
GrassFlyingLv 56Where to get it
GrassFlyingLv 64Where to get it
WaterFlyingLv 40Where to get it
FireLv 24Where to get it
FireFightingLv 30Where to get it
FireFightingLv 30Where to get it
NormalFairyLv 15Where to get it
WaterLv 33Where to get it
WaterLv 33Where to get it
PsychicLv 50Where to get it
PsychicRockLv 60Where to get it
NormalLv 48Where to get it
NormalFightingLv 48Where to get it
WaterLv 45Where to get it
WaterFlyingLv 53Where to get it
WaterFlyingLv 40Where to get it
GroundElectricLv 35Where to get it
FightingLv 51Where to get it
FightingLv 53Where to get it
WaterLv 39Where to get it
WaterLv 45Where to get it
NormalLv 27Where to get it
NormalGroundLv 33Where to get it
WaterLv 45Where to get it
WaterDarkLv 49Where to get it
FightingFlyingLv 28NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugFightingLv 50NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FireLv 32NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FireLv 42NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FireLv 46NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugDarkLv 48NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
IceLv 31NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
IceLv 31NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DarkFireLv 55NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Blaziken’s standard form.
Mega Blaziken
FireFightingLv 30NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lopunny’s standard form.
Mega Lopunny
NormalFightingLv 48NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Stunfisk’s standard form.
Galarian Stunfisk
GroundSteelLv 35NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonStunfisk is only in its normal form (Pal Park).
Artwork shows Cinderace’s standard form.
Gigantamax Cinderace
FireLv 46NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.

Egg moves (2 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Bounce: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
NormalEgg learnsetWhere to get it
WaterEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

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