Pokemon Ref

Arm Thrust (Pokémon Move)

Arm Thrust Effect

Effect

The user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

Arm Thrust Move Data

Type Fighting
CategoryPhysical
Introduced inGeneration 3
Power Points (PP) 20
Base Power 15
Accuracy 100
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireStraight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times.
EmeraldStraight-arm punches that strike the foe 2 to 5 times.
FireRed LeafGreenA quick flurry of straight-arm punches that hit two to five times.
Diamond PearlThe user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
PlatinumThe user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
Black WhiteThe user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
Black 2 White 2The user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
X YThe user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
Sun MoonThe user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.
Sword ShieldThe user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.

Pokémon that Learn Arm Thrust by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#310HeracrossBugFightingBug1
#399MakuhitaFightingHuman-Like7
#400HariyamaFightingHuman-Like7
#614PigniteFireFightingField1
#615EmboarFireFightingField1
#807PanchamFightingFieldHuman-Like4
#808PangoroFightingDarkFieldHuman-Like1
#311Heracross MegaBugFightingBug1

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire Yes
Emerald Yes
FireRed LeafGreen Yes
Diamond Pearl Yes
Platinum Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver Yes
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes