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Focus Energy

Normal-type status move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Move text

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

30

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Quaxly

Paldea #7

Water
28

Quaxwell

Paldea #8

Water
32

Quaquaval

Paldea #9

WaterFighting
32

Kricketune

Paldea #34

Bug
22

Vigoroth

Paldea #79

Normal
Start

Makuhita

Paldea #116

Fighting
Start

Hariyama

Paldea #117

Fighting
Start

Arrokuda

Paldea #136

Water
30

Barraskewda

Paldea #137

Water
32

Drifloon

Paldea #143

GhostFlying
8

Drifblim

Paldea #144

GhostFlying
Start

Numel

Paldea #151

FireGround
8

Camerupt

Paldea #152

FireGround
Start

Axew

Paldea #155

Dragon
33

Fraxure

Paldea #156

Dragon
33

Haxorus

Paldea #157

Dragon
33

Mankey

Paldea #158

Fighting
Start

Primeape

Paldea #159

Fighting
Start

Annihilape

Paldea #160

FightingGhost
Start

Stunky

Paldea #226

PoisonDark
15

Skuntank

Paldea #227

PoisonDark
15

Scyther

Paldea #260

BugFlying
28

Scizor

Paldea #261

BugSteel
28

Bagon

Paldea #276

Dragon
40

Shelgon

Paldea #277

Dragon
46

Salamence

Paldea #278

DragonFlying
46

Finizen

Paldea #291

Water
10

Palafin

Paldea #292

Water
10

Hero Form Palafin

Paldea #292

Water
10

Falinks

Paldea #300

Fighting
10

Passimian

Paldea #314

Fighting
10

Flamigo

Paldea #346

FlyingFighting
15

Deino

Paldea #370

DarkDragon
Start

Zweilous

Paldea #371

DarkDragon
Start

Hydreigon

Paldea #372

DarkDragon
Start

Veluza

Paldea #373

WaterPsychic
15

Iron Hands

Paldea #384

FightingElectric
Start

Iron Jugulis

Paldea #385

DarkFlying
Start

Frigibax

Paldea #388

DragonIce
18

Arctibax

Paldea #389

DragonIce
18

Baxcalibur

Paldea #390

DragonIce
18

Roaring Moon

Paldea #397

DragonDark
Start

Ariados

Kitakami #2

BugPoison
Start

Timburr

Kitakami #85

Fighting
12

Gurdurr

Kitakami #86

Fighting
12

Conkeldurr

Kitakami #87

Fighting
12

Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

Grass
6

Ogerpon Cornerstone Mask (Terastallized)

Kitakami #200

GrassRock
6

Ogerpon Hearthflame Mask (Terastallized)

Kitakami #200

GrassFire
6

Ogerpon Teal Mask (Terastallized)

Kitakami #200

Grass
6

Ogerpon Wellspring Mask (Terastallized)

Kitakami #200

GrassWater
6

Wellspring Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassWater
6

Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassFire
6

Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassRock
6

Kleavor

Blueberry #21

BugRock
28

Horsea

Blueberry #52

Water
15

Seadra

Blueberry #53

Water
15

Kingdra

Blueberry #54

WaterDragon
15

Tyrogue

Blueberry #92

Fighting
Start

Hitmonlee

Blueberry #93

Fighting
Start

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Slaking

Paldea #80

Normal
Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Phanpy

Paldea #122

Ground
Egg

Phanpy

Paldea #122

Ground
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Donphan

Paldea #123

Ground
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Larvitar

Paldea #316

RockGround
Egg

Larvitar

Paldea #316

RockGround
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Pupitar

Paldea #317

RockGround
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Tyranitar

Paldea #318

RockDark
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Sentret

Kitakami #26

Normal
Egg

Sentret

Kitakami #26

Normal
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Furret

Kitakami #27

Normal
Egg

Furret

Kitakami #27

Normal
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Smeargle

Blueberry #40

Normal
Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.

Shieldon

Blueberry #109

RockSteel
Egg

Shieldon

Blueberry #109

RockSteel
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Bastiodon

Blueberry #110

RockSteel
Egg

Bastiodon

Blueberry #110

RockSteel
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Chimchar

Blueberry #194

Fire
Egg

Chimchar

Blueberry #194

Fire
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Monferno

Blueberry #195

FireFighting
Egg

Monferno

Blueberry #195

FireFighting
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Infernape

Blueberry #196

FireFighting
Egg

Infernape

Blueberry #196

FireFighting
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AcupressureNormalStatus

-

--3020

The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies' stats.

After YouNormalStatus

-

--1532

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

AttractNormalStatus

-

-1001578

If the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.

Baton PassNormalStatus--40183

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Belly DrumNormalStatus

-

--1040

The user maximizes its Attack stat but loses HP equal to half its max HP.

BindNormalPhysical

-

15852012

A long body, tentacles, or the like are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

BlockNormalStatus

-

--542

The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.

Blood MoonNormalSpecial

-

14010052

The user unleashes the full brunt of its spirit from a full moon that shines as red as blood. This move can't be used twice in a row.

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015529

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

BoomburstNormalSpecial

-

1401001017

The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible explosive sound.

ConfideNormalStatus

-

--204

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

ConversionNormalStatus

-

--304

The user changes its type to become the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves it knows.

Conversion 2NormalStatus

-

--304

The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the move the target used last.

CopycatNormalStatus

-

--2070

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

Court ChangeNormalStatus

-

-100102

With its mysterious power, the user swaps the effects on either side of the field.

CovetNormalPhysical

-

601002561

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.

Crush ClawNormalPhysical

-

75951019

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Crush GripNormalPhysical

-

-10052

The target is crushed with great force. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.

Defense CurlNormalStatus

-

--4086

The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.

DisableNormalStatus

-

-1002079

For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.

DoodleNormalStatus

-

-100102

The user captures the very essence of the target in a sketch. This changes the Abilities of the user and its ally Pokémon to that of the target.

Double HitNormalPhysical

-

35901040

The user slams the target with a tail or the like. The target is hit twice in a row.

Double TeamNormalStatus

-

--1571

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015470

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial

-

401001524

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used consecutively by any Pokémon, its power is boosted.

EncoreNormalStatus-1005236

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005368

The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

EndureNormalStatus--10974

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

EntrainmentNormalStatus

-

-1001589

The user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target's Ability the same as the user's.

ExplosionNormalPhysical

-

250100555

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical

-

80100531

The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

FacadeNormalPhysical7010020961

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Fake OutNormalPhysical

-

401001082

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040102

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

FeintNormalPhysical

-

301001085

This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Fillet AwayNormalStatus

-

--102

The user sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats by using its own HP.

FlailNormalPhysical

-

-10015142

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.

Follow MeNormalStatus

-

--2023

The user draws attention to itself, making all opposing Pokémon take aim only at the user.

Fury AttackNormalPhysical

-

15852030

The user attacks by jabbing the target with a horn, a beak, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Fury SwipesNormalPhysical

-

18801557

The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905624

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

GlareNormalStatus

-

-1003012

The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

GrowlNormalStatus

-

-10040174

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

GrowthNormalStatus

-

--2079

The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

GuillotineNormalPhysical

-

-30511

A vicious tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

HardenNormalStatus

-

--3070

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical

-

7010015114

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Heal BellNormalStatus

-

--55

The user makes a soothing bell chime to cure the status conditions of all its fellow party Pokémon and allies.

Helping HandNormalStatus--20633

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

Horn AttackNormalPhysical

-

651002510

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

Horn DrillNormalPhysical

-

-3058

The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

HowlNormalStatus

-

--4044

The user howls loudly to rouse itself and its allies. This boosts their Attack stats.

Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905605

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Hyper DrillNormalPhysical

-

10010054

The user spins the pointed part of its body at high speed to pierce the target. This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.

Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010195

The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.

JudgmentNormalSpecial

-

1001001019

The user releases countless shots of light at the target. This move's type changes depending on the kind of plate held by the user.

Last ResortNormalPhysical

-

1401005128

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

LeerNormalStatus

-

-10030189

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.

Lock-OnNormalStatus

-

--517

The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the user's next move does not miss that target.

Mean LookNormalStatus

-

--542

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

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