#0297 · heartgold soulsilver · gen 4
Arm Thrust Pokémon
It loves challenging others to tests of strength. It has the power to stop a train with a slap.
Total: 474
Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
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 foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 95% | |
| 1 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.▶ 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 foe’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 foe’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 allows the foe to attack first. 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 foe 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 foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 20 | 100% | |
| 22 | Smelling SaltsThis attack inflicts double damage on a paralyzed foe. It also cures the foe’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 foe is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% | |
| 37 | Seismic TossThe foe 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 high damage on a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe 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 foe 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% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| 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 foe 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% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ 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 tough fists, etc. 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 foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 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% | |
| TM55 | BrineIf the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 65 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the foe 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 a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 | — | — | |
| HM03 | SurfIt swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM05 | WhirlpoolTraps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 15 | 70% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM08 | Rock ClimbA charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% |
Tutor: Fire PunchThe foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Ice PunchThe foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon, Thunder PunchThe foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, HeadbuttThe user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.▶ Selected Pokémon, Low KickA powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, Helping HandA move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.▶ Ally, Role PlayThe user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.▶ Selected Pokémon, SuperpowerThe user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.▶ Selected Pokémon, Knock OffThe user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Vacuum WaveThe user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron HeadThe foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon