Dizzy Punch (move)

Dizzy Punch ピヨピヨパンチ Chirp Chirp Punch

Battles Type  Normal Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  70 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 I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  4 ♥♥♥♥ Badly startles the Pokémon in front.

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  0   Raises the score if the Voltage is low.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cute Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Makes audience expect little of other contestants.

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

Dizzy Punch (Japanese: ピヨピヨパンチ Chirp Chirp Punch) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation III, it was the signature move of Kangaskhan.

Effect

Generation I

Dizzy Punch inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.

Generation II to VII

Dizzy Punch now also has a 20% chance of confusing the target.

Generation VIII onwards

Dizzy Punch cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description Stad A Normal-type attack. The punch is relatively strong and highly accurate. Stad2 A Normal-type attack. Has a one-in-five chance of leaving the target confused. GSC An attack that may cause confusion. RSE A rhythmic punch that may confuse the foe. FRLG The foe is hit with a rhythmic punch that may leave it confused. ColoXD A rhythmic punch that may confuse the target. DPPBR The foe is hit with a rhythmically launched punch that may also leave it confused. PtHGSS The foe is hit with rhythmically launched punches that may also leave it confused. BWB2W2 The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches that may also leave it confused. XYORAS SMUSUMPE The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused. SwShBDSPLA SV This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
												SMUSUM	PE
0107		Hitmonchan		Human-Like		Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	−	−	25
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	46	43	43	25	34	34	34	33
0327		Spinda		Field	Human-Like			27	28	28	28XY 23ORAS	23
0427		Buneary		Field	Human-Like				36	36	36	36
0428		Lopunny		Field	Human-Like				36	36	36	36
0486		Regigigas		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				1PtHGSS	1	1	1
0579		Reuniclus		Amorphous		Amorphous					41	41	1, Evo.
0739		Crabrawler		Water 3		Water 3							25
0740		Crabominable		Water 3		Water 3							25
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
						IV	V	VI	VII
									SMUSUM
0165		Ledyba		Bug		Bug	−	✔	✔	✔
0241		Miltank		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0313		Volbeat		Bug	Human-Like	−	✔	✔	✔
0352		Kecleon		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.

Special move

Generation II

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0172		Pichu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Odd EggC (requires Mobile System GBJP)
0173		Cleffa		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Odd EggC (requires Mobile System GBJP)
0174		Igglybuff		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Odd EggC (requires Mobile System GBJP)
0236		Tyrogue		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Odd EggC (requires Mobile System GBJP)
0238		Smoochum		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Odd EggC (requires Mobile System GBJP)
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Odd EggC (requires Mobile System GBJP)
0240		Magby		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Odd EggC (requires Mobile System GBJP)
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 event

Generation II

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0161		Sentret		Field		Field	New York Pokémon Center
0172		Pichu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	New York Pokémon Center
0183		Marill		Water 1	Fairy	New York Pokémon Center
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	New York Pokémon Center
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

Dizzy Punch deals damage and may leave the target confused.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 6 - 17 - 90% - Front Enemy No MDTDS 6 - 17 - 90% - Front Enemy No BSL 6 - 17 - 90% - Front Enemy No SMD 12 99 18 40 90% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Dizzy Punch

★★★★
Attack power	17.27399
Charge time	0.54 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	2
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	May confuse the foe

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also leave the target confused. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Confused status condition. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで こんらんじょうたいにかえる MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages an enemy. It could also make the enemy confused.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Kangaskhan Spinda Dawn's Buneary Team Rocket's Buneary
The user strikes the target with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Kangaskhan holds her arms out in a 'T' formation, spins around, and hits the opponent, or Kangaskhan punches the opponent and the opponent becomes confused.
A wild Kangaskhan	The Kangaskhan Kid		Debut
A wild Kangaskhan	An EGG-sighting Adventure!		None
	A rainbow-colored orb appears around Spinda's fist and it punches the opponent, confusing it.
Kain's Spinda	Going for a Spinda		None
	Buneary punches the opponent with both of its ears, sometimes causing it to become confused. Sometimes, the fluff on Buneary's ears glows multicolored.
A wild Buneary	Two Degrees of Separation!		None
Dawn's Buneary	Setting The World On Its Buneary!		None
Team Rocket's Buneary	Gotta Catch a What?!		Buneary cannot legally use Dizzy Punch in Generation VIII

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Lopunny Kangaskhan Spinda
The user strikes the target with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Kangaskhan punches the air in front of the opponent. Then, energy rings with small ducks come out of them and hit the opponent, confusing it.
Professor Oak's Kanga	Take a Chance on Chansey		Debut
	Spinda punches the opponent with one of its fists, confusing it if it hits.
Lao's Spinda	Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I		None
	Lopunny delivers a powerful punch to the opponent and confuses it.
Platinum's Lopunny	Shorting Out Electivire		None

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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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	SV	Legends: Z-A	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

• Dizzy Punch's Japanese name refers to the tweeting of birds associated with "cartoon" dizziness.

In other languages

Language		Title
Catalan		Puny Mareig
Chinese	Cantonese	迷昏拳 Màihfān Quán * 幻覺粉拳 Waahngok Fánkyùhn *
	Mandarin	迷昏拳 Míhūn Quán
Czech		Ochromující rána
Danish		Kæberasler
Dutch		Duizelslag
Finnish		Huippausisku
French		Uppercut
German		Irrschlag
Greek		Γροθιά Ζαλάδας Grothiá Zaládas
Hindi		चकराने वाला मुक्का Chakraane Wala Mukka
Indonesian		Pukulan Memusingkan
Italian		Stordipugno
Korean		잼잼펀치 Jaemjaempeonchi
Polish		Błędny Cios
Portuguese	Brazil	Soco Estonteante (JN035–present, TCG, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook) Soco Atordoante
	Portugal	Soco Atordoante
Romanian		Lovitura Amețitoare
Serbian		Vrtoglavi udarac
Spanish	Latin America	Puño Mareador (games, AG057) Golpe Mareador (DP012–DP176)
	Spain	Puño MareoIII+ Puño-MareoI–II
Vietnamese		Chíp Chíp Quyền

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