Bounce

Type	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Damage	Target
Flying	85	85%	5	0	Physical	Single non-user

Description

The user enters a semi-invulnerable state for the turn the move is used. The next turn, the user exits that state and deals to the target. Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. If the move is prevented from being used after the user has entered the semi-invulnerable state, then the entire move is canceled, but PP is still deducted. The user cannot make a move between turns. If the user holds the item Power Herb, the user will not enter the semi-invulnerable state and simply deal damage to the target that turn. The user can still be hit by Gust, Hurricane, Sky Uppercut, Smack Down, Thunder, Twister, and Whirlwind while in the semi-invulnerable state, or if it was previously targeted by Mind Reader or Lock-On, or if the opponent has No Guard. Gust and Twister strike with double their usual Base Power when the target is in the semi-invulnerable state. The user will still take sandstorm and hail damage on the turn it is in the semi-invulnerable state. This move cannot be used while Gravity is in effect.

Competitive Use

As with all two-turn moves, this move is competitively risky; the move's poor accuracy does not help in this respect either, though the move does pack reasonable power and an excellent secondary effect. Generally speaking, only one Pokemon should use this move: Gyarados. Backed by STAB and Gyarados's excellent Attack stat, this move can do tremendous damage and has fantastic neutral coverage alongside Waterfall, and since Bounce is Gyarados's only option for a Flying-type STAB move, there isn't an awful lot of choice in this area. Just remember, however, that should the opponent see Bounce coming, they can obtain a free switch or free setup with the user forced to stay in. Also, it should be remembered that Pokemon with Protect can easily take advantage of Bounce, though Gyarados can often deal with this through the use of Taunt.

Related Moves

Fly is a stronger variant without a paralysis chance and higher accuracy.

Brave Bird is a stronger competitive alternative with no charge up turn, no paralysis chance, and inflicts recoil on the user.

Pokémon	Type	Tier	Abilities	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	BST
Aipom	Normal	LC	Run Away / Pickup / Skill Link	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
Ambipom	Normal	UU	Technician / Pickup / Skill Link	75	100	66	60	66	115	482
Buneary	Normal	LC	Run Away / Klutz / Limber	55	66	44	44	56	85	350
Finneon	Water	LC	Swift Swim / Storm Drain / Water Veil	49	49	56	49	61	66	330
Grumpig	Psychic	NU	Thick Fat / Own Tempo / Gluttony	80	45	65	90	110	80	470
Hoppip	Grass / Flying	LC	Chlorophyll / Leaf Guard / Infiltrator	35	35	40	35	55	50	250
Jumpluff	Grass / Flying	NU	Chlorophyll / Leaf Guard / Infiltrator	75	55	70	55	85	110	450
Lopunny	Normal	NU	Cute Charm / Klutz / Limber	65	76	84	54	96	105	480
Lumineon	Water	NU	Swift Swim / Storm Drain / Water Veil	69	69	76	69	86	91	460
Mantine	Water / Flying	NU	Swift Swim / Water Absorb / Water Veil	65	40	70	80	140	70	465
Mantyke	Water / Flying	LC	Swift Swim / Water Absorb / Water Veil	45	20	50	60	120	50	345
Maractus	Grass	NU	Water Absorb / Chlorophyll / Storm Drain	75	86	67	106	67	60	461
Mienfoo	Fighting	LC	Inner Focus / Regenerator / Reckless	45	85	50	55	50	65	350
Mienshao	Fighting	UU	Inner Focus / Regenerator / Reckless	65	125	60	95	60	105	510
Politoed	Water	OU	Water Absorb / Damp / Drizzle	90	75	75	90	100	70	500
Ponyta	Fire	LC	Run Away / Flash Fire / Flame Body	50	85	55	65	65	90	410
Rapidash	Fire	NU	Run Away / Flash Fire / Flame Body	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
Spoink	Psychic	LC	Thick Fat / Own Tempo / Gluttony	60	25	35	70	80	60	330
Stunfisk	Ground / Electric	NU	Static / Limber / Sand Veil	109	66	84	81	99	32	471
Wailmer	Water	LC	Water Veil / Oblivious / Pressure	130	70	35	70	35	60	400
Wailord	Water	NU	Water Veil / Oblivious / Pressure	170	90	45	90	45	60	500