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Drain Punch

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Drain Punch in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Fighting-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Move text

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

75

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

TM63

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Technical Records.

Grookey

Galar #1

Grass
TM/TR

Thwackey

Galar #2

Grass
TM/TR

Rillaboom

Galar #3

Grass
TM/TR

Rillaboom Gigantamax

Galar #3

Grass
TM/TR

Lombre

Galar #37

WaterGrass
TM/TR

Ludicolo

Galar #38

WaterGrass
TM/TR

Gloom

Galar #56

GrassPoison
TM/TR

Vileplume

Galar #57

GrassPoison
TM/TR

Bellossom

Galar #58

Grass
TM/TR

Golett

Galar #88

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Golurk

Galar #89

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Bewear

Galar #95

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Hitmonchan

Galar #109

Fighting
TM/TR

Pancham

Galar #111

Fighting
TM/TR

Pangoro

Galar #112

FightingDark
TM/TR

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
TM/TR

Seismitoad

Galar #134

WaterGround
TM/TR

Gengar

Galar #143

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Gengar Gigantamax

Galar #143

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Trubbish

Galar #157

Poison
TM/TR

Garbodor

Galar #158

Poison
TM/TR

Garbodor Gigantamax

Galar #158

Poison
TM/TR

Timburr

Galar #171

Fighting
TM/TR

Gurdurr

Galar #172

Fighting
TM/TR

Conkeldurr

Galar #173

Fighting
TM/TR

Alcremie

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Star

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Strawberry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Gigantamax

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Star

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Strawberry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Star

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Strawberry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Star

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Strawberry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Rainbow Swirl Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Rainbow Swirl Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Rainbow Swirl Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Rainbow Swirl Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Rainbow Swirl Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

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60901014
Close Combat

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Coaching

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--1058
Counter

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Cross Chop

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10080521
Detect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting

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--5127
Double Kick

The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Fighting

-

301003067
Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting

-

100505110
Final Gambit

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

Fighting

-

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Flying Press

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Fighting

-

10095101
Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705193
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting

-

15010020155
Force Palm

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Fighting

-

601001010
Hammer Arm

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

Fighting

-

100901059
High Jump Kick

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Fighting

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130901019
Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

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Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

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Mach Punch

The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

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401003010
Mat Block

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Fighting

-

--101
Meteor Assault

The user attacks wildly with its thick leek. The user can’t move on the next turn, because the force of this move makes it stagger.

Fighting

-

15010051
No Retreat

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Fighting

-

--51
Octolock

The user locks the target in and prevents it from fleeing. This move also lowers the target’s Defense and Sp. Def every turn.

Fighting

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-100151
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Fighting

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4010020155
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Fighting

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--1558
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Reversal

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Fighting-10015153
Rock Smash

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-

4010015344
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Fighting

-

901001513
Secret Sword

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Fighting

-

85100102
Seismic Toss

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Fighting

-

-10020112
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-

60100104
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-

80802066
Superpower

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Fighting

-

90100101
Triple Kick

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1090102
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401003021
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70-1012