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	{{{priority}}}
Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Target

Foe	Foe	Foe
Self	Ally	Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability

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

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:

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
DP Pt HGSSPBR	The foe is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
BW B2W2	The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
XY ORAS SM USUM SwSh BDSP LA SV	The target is attacked with a shock wave. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups		Level
				IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
							SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0286	Breloom	Fairy	Grass	29	29	29^XY 28^ORAS	28		28	28
0296	Makuhita	Human-Like		Human-Like	28	28	28^XY 13^ORAS	13		13	13
0297	Hariyama	Human-Like		Human-Like	32	32	32^XY 13^ORAS	13		13	13
0307	Meditite	Human-Like		Human-Like	29	29	29^XY 17^ORAS	17		17	17
0308	Medicham	Human-Like		Human-Like	29	29	29^XY 17^ORAS	17		17	17
0447	Riolu	No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	11	11^BW 15^B2W2	15	15	36	36	36
0448	Lucario	Field	Human-Like	11	11^BW 15^B2W2	−	−	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

#		Egg Groups	Egg Move
			V	VI	VII	VIII
					SM USUM	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
MDTD S	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

Lucario using Force Palm as a long-range attack
Lucario using Force Palm as a close-range attack

Force Palm is Lucario's side special. It can be used as both a long-range and a close-range attack 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 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
MDTD S	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 the anime

Pokémon	Method
Hariyama Lucario Mienfoo Riolu
The user attacks the target with a palm-generated shock wave. This may also paralyze the target.
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

Pokémon	Method
Riolu
The user sends the opponent flying with a palm thrust.
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!

Pokémon	Method
Riolu
The user slams its palm into the opponent.
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

Pokémon	Method
Riolu
The user slams its palm into the opponent.
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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	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, andSky	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 Caph Squad's Starmobile.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	發勁 Faatgihng
Chinese	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)
Portuguese	Portugal	Palma
Spanish	Latin America	Fuerza de Palma
Spanish	Spain	Palmeo
Vietnamese		Đòn Tê Liệt

Variations of the move Needle Arm

Needle Arm • Force Palm

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Force Palm (move)

Contents

Effect

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

By breeding

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Super Smash Bros. series

Pokémon Conquest

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Description

In the anime

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Pokémon Try Adventure

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

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