Force Palm (move)

Force Palm はっけい Force Discharge

Battles Type  Fighting Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  60 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation IV Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jam  0   +2 if last to appeal

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Quite an appealing move.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Force Palm (Japanese: はっけい Force Discharge) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation IV.

Effect

Force Palm inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.

Force Palm can be used as a part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Hex and Smelling Salts to give extra three appeal points if either of them is used in the next turn.

Description

Games Description DPPtHGSSPBR The foe is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target paralyzed. BWB2W2 The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA SV The target is attacked with a shock wave. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0286		Breloom		Fairy	Grass	29	29	29XY 28ORAS	28		28	28
0296		Makuhita		Human-Like		Human-Like	28	28	28XY 13ORAS	13		13	13
0297		Hariyama		Human-Like		Human-Like	32	32	32XY 13ORAS	13		13	13
0307		Meditite		Human-Like		Human-Like	29	29	29XY 17ORAS	17		17	17
0308		Medicham		Human-Like		Human-Like	29	29	29XY 17ORAS	17		17	17
0447		Riolu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	11	11BW 15B2W2	15	15	36	36	36
0448		Lucario		Field	Human-Like	11	11BW 15B2W2	−	−	1	1	20
0619		Mienfoo		Field	Human-Like		29	29	29	25		25
0620		Mienshao		Field	Human-Like		29	29	29	25		25
0802		Marshadow		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				5	27
0992		Iron Hands		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							35
1014		Okidogi		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered							24
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						V	VI	VII	VIII
								SMUSUM	SwSh
0532		Timburr		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	−
0759		Stufful		Field		Field			✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Force Palm deals damage, and may leave leave the target paralyzed.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDTDS 12 - 12 - 88% - Front Enemy No BSL 12 - 12 - 88% - Front Enemy No MDGtI 8 99 13 50 95% 98% Front Enemy No SMD 8 99 13 30 95% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Super Smash Bros. series

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  Lucario using Force Palm as a long-range attack
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  Lucario using Force Palm as a command grab.

Force Palm is Lucario's side special. It can be used as both a long-range attack and a command grab depending on the distance of the opponent.

Pokémon Conquest

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Stars: ★★★ Power: 31 Accuracy: 100%

Effect: Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.

Users:

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Force Palm is a Fast Attack that has been available since July 27, 2024.

Force Palm
Fast Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 9 Energy boost 14 Duration 0.9 seconds Damage window 0.7 - 0.9 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 13 Energy boost 10 Turns 3
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Fast TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Force Palm

★★★
Attack power	26.82987
Charge time	0.5 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	May paralyze the foe

Description

Games Description MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいの ポケモンは わざがだせない Conq. The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis. MDGtI It damages an enemy. It could also cause the Paralysis status condition. With the Paralysis status, the enemy's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U A blast of aura energy. Will grab opponents if their close enough.* SMD It damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Hariyama Lucario Mienfoo Riolu
The user attacks the target with a palm-generated shock wave. This may also paralyze the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Lucario runs up to the opponent and puts its palm on it. It then fires a huge light green blast from its paw at the opponent, or one of Lucario's paws turns light blue and it strikes the opponent with it, releasing a burst of blue energy from it on contact. On occasion, this will paralyze the opponent.
Maylene's Lucario	Crossing the Battle Line!		Debut
Cameron's Lucario	A Unova League Evolution!		None
Ash's Lucario	Getting More Than You Battled For!		None
	A white ball forms in front of Hariyama's hand and it puts its arm up to the opponent. It then fires a white blast from the ball at the opponent; or, Hariyama thrusts one of its palms forward and a fires a light-blue shockwave from it at the opponent.
Paul's Hariyama	A Pyramiding Rage!		None
Hodge's Hariyama	Serving Up the Flute Cup!		None
	Riolu runs up to the opponent and puts its palm on it. It then fires a huge light yellow or light blue blast from its paw at the opponent.
Cameron's Riolu	Mission: Defeat Your Rival!		None
Ash's Riolu	Toughing It Out!		None
	Mienfoo thrusts its palm into the opponent with great force, sending the opponent flying backwards.
Korrina's Mienfoo	Showdown at the Shalour Gym!		None
	One of Mega Lucario's paws turns light blue and it strikes the opponent with it, releasing a burst of blue energy from it on contact.
Ash's Lucario	A Battle of Mega Versus Max!		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Riolu
The user sends the opponent flying with a palm thrust.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Riolu thrusts its palm forward and strikes the opponent's midsection. As it does, it fires a beam of energy from its hand, causing the opponent to fly backwards. When it shoots the energy blast, two rings of energy are released behind it.
Maylene's Riolu	Magnificent Meditite and Really Riolu II		Debut

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Riolu
The user slams its palm into the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Riolu slams its palm into the opponent with great force.
Hareta's Riolu	Serious Training On Iron Island!!		Debut

Pokémon Try Adventure

Riolu
The user slams its palm into the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Riolu slams its palm into the opponent.
Manami's Riolu	TA34		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• The Japanese name of this move is based on a term used in Chinese martial arts, especially involving internal energies and use of explosive force. In Japanese, the term fajin/hakkei often translates to "release internal power".
• Force Palm is the only Fighting-type move capable of causing paralysis that is accessible to the player, as the only other option, Combat Torque, is exclusive to the Revavroom in Team Star's Caph Squad's Starmobile.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 發勁 Faatgihng Mandarin 發勁 / 发劲 Fājìn Czech Úder dlaní Dutch Bedwangpalm French Forte-Paume German Kraftwelle Greek Ισχύς Παλάμης Hindi हथेली का वार Hatheli Ka Waar Hungarian Erős Marok Italian Palmoforza Korean 발경 Balgyeong Polish Dłoń Siły Portuguese Brazil Palma da Força (BW104–present, TCG) Repuxo (early anime) Portugal Palma Spanish Latin America Fuerza de Palma (GO, DP067–JN046) Palmeo (JN085–JN086) Spain Palmeo Vietnamese Đòn Tê Liệt

Variations of the move Needle Arm
Needle Arm • Force Palm

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