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The '''Focus Band''' (Japanese: '''きあいのハチマキ''' ''{{wp|Kiai|Fighting Spirit}} Headband'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation II]] that sometimes prevents [[fainting]].
The '''Focus Band''' (Japanese: '''きあいのハチマキ''' ''{{wp|Kiai|Fighting Spirit}} Headband'') is a type of [[held item]] introduced in [[Generation II]] that sometimes prevents [[fainting]].


==In the core series==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|items}}
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}2,000}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}2,000}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|{{PDollar}}3,000|{{PDollar}}2,000}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{PDollar}}10,000|{{PDollar}}2,500}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
====Generation II====
====Generation II====
If the Pokémon holding a Focus Band is hit by a damaging move that would cause it to faint, there is a ~12% (30/256) chance the Focus Band will activate and cause its holder to survive with 1 {{stat|HP}}. Focus Band can allow the holder to survive {{m|Future Sight}}. It cannot activate as a result of self-inflicted {{status|confusion}} damage.
If the Pokémon holding a Focus Band is hit by a [[Damage|damaging]] [[move]] that would cause it to [[Fainting|faint]], there is a ~12% (30/256) chance the Focus Band will activate and cause its holder to survive with 1 {{stat|HP}}. Focus Band can allow the holder to survive {{m|Future Sight}}. It cannot activate as a result of self-inflicted {{status|confusion}} damage.


If Focus Band activates as a result of a [[multi-strike move]], the holder does not faint from any of the strikes.
====Generations III onward====
 
====Generations III to IV====
The Focus Band now has a 10% chance to activate. Focus Band now allows its holder to endure self-inflicted {{status|confusion}} damage.
The Focus Band now has a 10% chance to activate. Focus Band now allows its holder to endure self-inflicted {{status|confusion}} damage.


Focus Band can allow the holder to survive {{m|Doom Desire}}.
Focus Band can allow the holder to survive {{m|Doom Desire}}.
====Generation V onward====
From Generation V on, Focus Band must trigger separately for each strike of a [[multi-strike move]].


===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|May prevent fainting. (HOLD)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|May prevent fainting. (HOLD)}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}<br>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A hold item that occasionally prevents fainting.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A hold item that occasionally prevents fainting.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. The holding <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> may endure an attack, leaving just 1 HP.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An item to be held by a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. The holding <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> may endure an attack, leaving just 1 HP.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder is hit with a move that should knock it out, it may be able to endure with 1 HP.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|items}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| [[Fighting Dojo]]
| [[Fighting Dojo]]
|  
| {{rt|26|Kanto}} (held by {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer}} Beth's {{p|Rapidash}} from the second [[rematch]] onward){{sup/2|C}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Shoal Cave]]
| [[Shoal Cave]]
| {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} (streak of 35 or more){{sup/3|RS}}, {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} (64 [[Battle Point|BP]]){{sup/3|E}}
| {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} (35+ win streak){{sup/3|RS}}, {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} (64 [[Battle Point|BP]]){{sup/3|E}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|  
|
| Held by {{wild|Machoke}} (5% chance)
| Held by {{wild|Machoke}} (5% chance)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
|  
|
| [[Mt. Battle]] (10,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s)
| [[Mt. Battle]] (10,000 [[Poké Coupon]]s)
|-
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|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| Held by [[Hayley's trades#Golgo's Octillery|Hayley's Octillery]] (event)
| Transfer from [[My Pokémon Ranch]] (held by [[Hayley's trades#Golgo's Octillery|Hayley's Octillery]])
| {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}/{{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Frontier}}{{sup/4|Pt}} (48 [[Battle Point|BP]])
| {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}/{{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Frontier}}{{sup/4|Pt}} (48 [[Battle Point|BP]])
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Ranch}}
| [[Hayley's trades]] (held by event {{p|Octillery}})
|
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Shoal Cave]]
| [[Battle Maison]] (48 [[Battle Point|BP]])<br>Held by {{wild|Machop}} (5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{rt|9|Alola}}
| Held by {{wild|Machop}} and {{wild|Machoke}} (5% chance each)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
| [[Stow-on-Side]] (bargain shop)<br>Held by {{wild|Machop}}, {{wild|Machoke}}, and {{wild|Machamp}} (5% chance each)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
|[[Battle Park]] (48 [[Battle Point|BP]])<br>Held by {{wild|Machop}} and {{wild|Machoke}} (5% chance each)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|
|
| [[Battle Maison]] (48 [[Battle Point|BP]])<br>Held by {{wild|Machop}}
| [[Delibird Presents]] ([[Mesagoza]] Branch)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| {{rt|9|Alola}}
|  
| Held by {{wild|Machop}} (5% chance) and {{wild|Machoke}} (5% chance)
| [[Item Printer]]
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====Distribution====
=====As a [[held item]]=====
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| {{gameabbrev4|DP}}
| {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)|Golgo Octillery}}
| Japanese
| October 14 to 31, 2007
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)|Pacifico Pikachu}}
| Japan
| August 16 to 17, 2014
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| {{rt|9|Alola}} (after apprehending the Ditto Five)
| {{DL|List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)|Dusk Rockruff}}
| Held by {{wild|Machop}} (5% chance) and {{wild|Machoke}} (5% chance)
| Japanese, American, PAL, Korean
| November 17, 2017 to January 10, 2018
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==In the anime==  
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}"| [[File:Bag Focus Band SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
 
==In the spin-off games==
[[File:UNITE Focus Band.png|thumb|100px|Focus Band in Pokémon UNITE]]
===Pokémon UNITE===
In [[Pokémon UNITE]], the Focus Band is a held item that recovers user's HP for 3s when below 25%; specifically by 8/11/14% of missing HP with 100/90/80s cooldown at Grade 1, 10, and 20 respectively. It also increases the user's Defense and Sp. Defense: by 2 and 0 respectively at Grade 1 and by 30 each at Grade 30.
{{-}}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Focus Band anime.png|thumb|250px|A Focus Band in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Focus Band anime.png|thumb|250px|A Focus Band in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
In ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]'', an [[expert stonecutter]]'s {{p|Bibarel}} was seen wearing a Focus Band.
In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] was held during the [[Grand Harvest Festival]] on [[Harvest Island]], with the prize for winning being a Focus Band. Eventually, it was won by {{Ash}}, who gave it to his {{AP|Pignite}} to wear as a trophy.
In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] was held during the [[Grand Harvest Festival]] on [[Harvest Island]], with the prize for winning being a Focus Band. Eventually, it was won by {{Ash}}, who gave it to his {{AP|Pignite}} to wear as a trophy.
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Focus Band Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Focus Band in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Focus Band Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Focus Band in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
In the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Gold}} gave each of his six [[party|team]] members a Focus Band to hold during the final battle against the [[Masked Man]].
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS172|The Last Battle VI]]'', {{adv|Gold}} gave each of his [[party|team]] members a Focus Band to hold during the final battle against the [[Masked Man]].
{{-}}
{{-}}


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If a Pokémon with a Focus Band would be Knocked Out, its owner may flip a coin. If heads, the Pokémon survives with 10 HP and Focus Band is discarded.
If a Pokémon with a Focus Band would be Knocked Out, its owner may flip a coin. If heads, the Pokémon survives with 10 HP and Focus Band is discarded.
{{-}}
==Trivia==
* In ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]'', an [[expert stonecutter]] and his {{p|Bibarel}} wore headbands resembling Focus Bands. He also gave the same kind of headbands to {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Dawn}} at the end of the episode.
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], [[Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)|Pichu]] can wear a Focus Band as one of its palette swaps.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=きあいのハチマキ ''Fighting Spirit Headband''
|zh_yue=氣勢頭帶 ''{{tt|Heisai Tàuhdaai|Vigor Headband}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>振奮精神頭布 ''{{tt|Janfáhn Jīngsàhn Tàuhbou|Motivational Headcloth}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|zh_yue=氣勢頭帶 ''{{tt|Heisai Tàuhdaai|Vigor Headband}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>振奮精神頭布 ''{{tt|Janfáhn Jīngsàhn Tàuhbou|Motivational Headcloth}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|zh_cmn=氣勢頭帶 / 气势头带 ''{{tt|Qìshì Tóudài|Vigor Headband}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>振奮精神的頭布 ''{{tt|Zhènfèn Jīngshén de Tóubù|Motivational Headcloth}}'' {{tt|*|Later Adventures and Emerald Guidebook (Ching Win Publishing)}}<br>有气势的东西 ''{{tt|Yǒu Qìshì de Dōngxi|Vigor Object}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing reprint)}}<br>毅力頭帶 ''{{tt|Yìlì Tóudài|Resolving Headband}}'' {{tt|*|Early Adventures (Ching Win Publishing)}}<br>小东西 ''{{tt|Xiǎo Dōngxi|Little Object}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing first edition)}}
|zh_cmn=氣勢頭帶 / 气势头带 ''{{tt|Qìshì Tóudài|Vigor Headband}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>振奮精神的頭布 ''{{tt|Zhènfèn Jīngshén de Tóubù|Motivational Headcloth}}'' {{tt|*|Later Adventures and Emerald Guidebook (Ching Win Publishing)}}<br>有气势的东西 ''{{tt|Yǒu Qìshì de Dōngxi|Vigor Object}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing reprint)}}<br>毅力頭帶 ''{{tt|Yìlì Tóudài|Resolving Headband}}'' {{tt|*|Early Adventures (Ching Win Publishing)}}<br>小东西 ''{{tt|Xiǎo Dōngxi|Little Object}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing first edition)}}
|fi=Focus-nauha
|fi=Focus-nauha
|fr=Bandeau
|fr=Bandeau{{tt|*|Generation III onwards}}<br>Bandeau +{{tt|*|Generation II}}
|de=Fokus-Band
|de=Fokusband{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}<br>Fokus-Band{{tt|*|Generations II-VII}}
|it=Bandana
|it=Bandana
|ko=기합의머리띠 ''Gihabui Meoritti''
|ko=기합의머리띠 ''Gihabui Meoritti''
|pl=Opaska Skupienia
|pl=Opaska Skupienia
|pt_br=Bandana
|pt_br=Faixa Focalizadora (games, manga)<br>Bandana (anime)
|ru=Защитная Бандана ''Zashchitnaya Bandana''
|ru=Защитная Бандана ''Zashchitnaya Bandana''
|es=Cinta Focus
|es=Cinta Focus
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==External links==
==External links==
*On Smogon's Itemdex:
{{SItem/2|item=focus-band}}
**[http://www.smogon.com/dex/gs/items/focus_band/ Generation II]
**[http://www.smogon.com/dex/rs/items/focus_band/ Generation III]
**[http://www.smogon.com/dex/dp/items/focus_band/ Generation IV]
**[http://www.smogon.com/dex/bw/items/focus_band/ Generation V]
**[http://www.smogon.com/dex/xy/items/focus_band/ Generation VI]
**[http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/items/focus_band/ Generation VII]


{{-}}
{{-}}
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[[Category:In-battle effect items]]
[[Category:In-battle effect items]]


[[de:Fokus-Band]]
[[de:Fokusband]]
[[es:Cinta focus]]
[[es:Cinta focus]]
[[fr:Bandeau (Objet)]]
[[fr:Bandeau (objet)]]
[[it:Strumenti con effetti in lotta#Bandana]]
[[it:Bandana]]
[[ja:きあいのハチマキ]]
[[ja:きあいのハチマキ]]
[[zh:气势头带(道具)]]
[[zh:气势头带(道具)]]

Latest revision as of 07:41, 11 March 2024

Focus Band
きあいのハチマキ
Fighting Spirit Headband
Bag Focus Band Sprite.png
Focus Band
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation II
Pocket
Generation II Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation III Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation IV Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items (Held items)
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Other Items pocket icon.png Other Items
Generation IX Bag Other Items pocket icon.png Other Items
Fling
Power 10

The Focus Band (Japanese: きあいのハチマキ Fighting Spirit Headband) is a type of held item introduced in Generation II that sometimes prevents fainting.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
GSC
RSEFRLG
Colo.XD
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
BDSP
N/A $100
SMUSUM N/A $2,000
SwSh $3,000 $2,000
SV $10,000 $2,500

Effect

Generation II

If the Pokémon holding a Focus Band is hit by a damaging move that would cause it to faint, there is a ~12% (30/256) chance the Focus Band will activate and cause its holder to survive with 1 HP. Focus Band can allow the holder to survive Future Sight. It cannot activate as a result of self-inflicted confusion damage.

Generations III onward

The Focus Band now has a 10% chance to activate. Focus Band now allows its holder to endure self-inflicted confusion damage.

Focus Band can allow the holder to survive Doom Desire.

Description

Games Description
GSC May prevent fainting. (HOLD)
RSEColo.XD A hold item that occasionally prevents fainting.
FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon may endure an attack, leaving just 1 HP.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP.
SV An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder is hit with a move that should knock it out, it may be able to endure with 1 HP.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
GSC Fighting Dojo Route 26 (held by Cooltrainer Beth's Rapidash from the second rematch onward)C
RSE Shoal Cave Battle Tower (35+ win streak)RS, Battle Frontier (64 BP)E
FRLG Held by wild Machoke (5% chance)
Colo. Mt. Battle (10,000 Poké Coupons)
XD Pyrite Town (Pyrite Super Grand Hotel) Mt. Battle (8,000 Poké Coupons)
DPPt Transfer from My Pokémon Ranch (held by Hayley's Octillery) Battle ParkDP/FrontierPt (48 BP)
Ranch Hayley's trades (held by event Octillery)
HGSS Battle Frontier (48 BP)
PW Beyond the Sea (held by wild Octillery)
BW Battle Subway (48 BP)
B2W2 Battle Subway/PWT (12 BP)
XY Battle Maison (48 BP)
ORAS Shoal Cave Battle Maison (48 BP)
Held by wild Machop (5% chance)
SMUSUM Route 9 Held by wild Machop and wild Machoke (5% chance each)
SwSh Stow-on-Side (bargain shop)
Held by wild Machop, wild Machoke, and wild Machamp (5% chance each)
BDSP Battle Park (48 BP)
Held by wild Machop and wild Machoke (5% chance each)
SV Delibird Presents (Mesagoza Branch)
SVID Item Printer

Distribution

As a held item
Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
DP Golgo Octillery Japanese October 14 to 31, 2007
XY Pacifico Pikachu Japan August 16 to 17, 2014
USUM Dusk Rockruff Japanese, American, PAL, Korean November 17, 2017 to January 10, 2018

Gallery

Artwork

Bag Focus Band SV Sprite.png
Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

In the spin-off games

Focus Band in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, the Focus Band is a held item that recovers user's HP for 3s when below 25%; specifically by 8/11/14% of missing HP with 100/90/80s cooldown at Grade 1, 10, and 20 respectively. It also increases the user's Defense and Sp. Defense: by 2 and 0 respectively at Grade 1 and by 30 each at Grade 30.

In the anime

A Focus Band in the anime

In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Pokémon Sumo Tournament was held during the Grand Harvest Festival on Harvest Island, with the prize for winning being a Focus Band. Eventually, it was won by Ash, who gave it to his Pignite to wear as a trophy.

In the manga

A Focus Band in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In The Last Battle VI, Gold gave each of his team members a Focus Band to hold during the final battle against the Masked Man.

In the TCG

Focus Band
Main article: Focus Band (Neo Genesis 86)

The Focus Band was introduced as a Pokémon Tool Trainer card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Neo Series (the Japanese Neo Era) in the Neo Genesis expansion. It has never been reprinted.

If a Pokémon with a Focus Band would be Knocked Out, its owner may flip a coin. If heads, the Pokémon survives with 10 HP and Focus Band is discarded.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 氣勢頭帶 Heisai Tàuhdaai *
振奮精神頭布 Janfáhn Jīngsàhn Tàuhbou *
Mandarin 氣勢頭帶 / 气势头带 Qìshì Tóudài *
振奮精神的頭布 Zhènfèn Jīngshén de Tóubù *
有气势的东西 Yǒu Qìshì de Dōngxi *
毅力頭帶 Yìlì Tóudài *
小东西 Xiǎo Dōngxi *
Finland Flag.png Finnish Focus-nauha
France Flag.png French Bandeau*
Bandeau +*
Germany Flag.png German Fokusband*
Fokus-Band*
Italy Flag.png Italian Bandana
South Korea Flag.png Korean 기합의머리띠 Gihabui Meoritti
Poland Flag.png Polish Opaska Skupienia
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Faixa Focalizadora (games, manga)
Bandana (anime)
Russia Flag.png Russian Защитная Бандана Zashchitnaya Bandana
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cinta Focus
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Fokusband
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Băng đô cổ vũ

External links



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