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Pound

Effect

The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
NormalPhysical40100350Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

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

Level-up and evolution (98 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Pound: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
FairyLv 1Where to get it
FairyLv 1Where to get it
NormalFairyLv 1Where to get it
NormalFairyLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 6Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
WaterFightingLv 1Where to get it
PoisonLv 1Where to get it
PoisonLv 1Where to get it
PsychicLv 1Where to get it
PsychicNormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
PsychicFairyLv 1Where to get it
IcePsychicLv 1Where to get it
PsychicLv 1Where to get it
FairyLv 1Where to get it
NormalFairyLv 1Where to get it
FairyLv 1Where to get it
FairyFlyingLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
IcePsychicLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassDragonLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalDarkLv 1Where to get it
FightingPsychicLv 1Where to get it
FightingPsychicLv 1Where to get it
PoisonLv 1Where to get it
PoisonLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
BugLv 1Where to get it
BugLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalFightingLv 1Where to get it
PsychicFairyLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
WaterFlyingLv 1Where to get it
FairyFlyingLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1No known way to get it
NormalFairyLv 1Where to get it
FightingLv 1Where to get it
FightingLv 1Where to get it
FightingRockLv 1Where to get it
PoisonLv 1Where to get it
PoisonLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalFairyLv 1Where to get it
PsychicLv 1Where to get it
PsychicLv 1Where to get it
PsychicLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
FightingLv 1Where to get it
FightingLv 1Where to get it
GroundGhostLv 8Where to get it
GroundGhostLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
WaterDarkLv 1Where to get it
ElectricNormalLv 4Where to get it
ElectricNormalLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
WaterLv 1Where to get it
WaterFairyLv 1Where to get it
FireFlyingLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PoisonFireLv 1Where to get it
RockPoisonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
IcePsychicLv 1Where to get it
PsychicGrassLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
NormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
Artwork shows Grimer’s standard form.
Alolan Grimer
PoisonDarkLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Muk’s standard form.
Alolan Muk
PoisonDarkLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Kangaskhan’s standard form.
Mega Kangaskhan
NormalLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mr. Mime’s standard form.
Galarian Mr. Mime
IcePsychicLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sceptile’s standard form.
Mega Sceptile
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Medicham’s standard form.
Mega Medicham
FightingPsychicLv 1NOT 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 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Audino’s standard form.
Mega Audino
NormalFairyLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Greninja’s standard form.
Ash-Greninja
WaterDarkLv 1Where to get it
Artwork shows Oricorio’s standard form.
Oricorio (Pom-Pom Style)
ElectricFlyingLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Oricorio’s standard form.
Oricorio (Pa’u Style)
PsychicFlyingLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Oricorio’s standard form.
Oricorio (Sensu Style)
GhostFlyingLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form.
Ice Rider Calyrex
PsychicIceLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form.
Shadow Rider Calyrex
PsychicGhostLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Maushold’s standard form.
Maushold (Family of Three)
NormalLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form.
Gigantamax Garbodor
PoisonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Inteleon’s standard form.
Gigantamax Inteleon
WaterLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.

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