#0297 · black white · gen 5
Arm Thrust Pokémon
It loves to match power with big-bodied Pokémon. It can knock a truck flying with its arm thrusts.
Total: 474
Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Sheer Force (hidden)
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
EV yield (current): +2 HP
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No encounter data for this game
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand AttackSand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% | |
| 1 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Arm ThrustThe user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 15 | 100% | |
| 1 | BrineIf the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| 4 | Sand AttackSand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 7 | Arm ThrustThe user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 15 | 100% | |
| 10 | Vital ThrowThe user attacks last. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 70 | — | |
| 13 | Fake OutAn attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 16 | WhirlwindThe target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 19 | Knock OffThe user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 20 | 100% | |
| 22 | Smelling SaltsThis attack inflicts double damage on a target with paralysis. It also cures the target’s paralysis, however.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| 27 | Belly DrumThe user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Force PalmThe target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% | |
| 37 | Seismic TossThe target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 42 | Wake-Up SlapThis attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. It also wakes the target up, however.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% | |
| 47 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 52 | Close CombatThe user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 100% | |
| 57 | ReversalAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 62 | Heavy SlamThe user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater its damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM08 | Bulk UpThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.▶ User | Fighting | — | — | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM47 | Low SweepThe user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM52 | Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 70% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM67 | RetaliateThe user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM83 | Work UpThe user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM03 | SurfIt swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |