Puncherin Pokémon Ghost Grey
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Puncher in Pokémon Ghost Grey
Puncher is #279 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Ghost Grey. This page covers its ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
Shiny
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Ghost
Dex
#279 Regional Dex
Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
monster, dragon
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
Base Exp
208
EV Yield
None
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
poison ×0.5bug ×0.5
Immune To
normalfighting
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Puncher isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom LimbLevel: 1Phantom Limb | ghost | 25 | 100 | 35 | ||
| A physical attack delivered with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. | ||||||
| DirtyBarrageLevel: 1DirtyBarrage | ghost | 18 | 85 | 15 | ||
| The foe is hit with a flurry of spectral hands that hit 2-5 times. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| The user growls in a cute way, making the foe lower its Attack stat. | ||||||
| TauntLevel: 1Taunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves. | ||||||
| JumpscareLevel: 6Jumpscare | ghost | 30 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that hits first and causes flinching. Usable only on 1st turn. | ||||||
| Speedy ScareLevel: 11Speedy Scare | ghost | 17 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to scare first. | ||||||
| Panic PunchLevel: 16Panic Punch | normal | 65 | 100 | 10 | ||
| The foe is hit with a rhythmic punch that may leave it confused. | ||||||
| Mach PunchLevel: 17Mach Punch | fighting | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A punch thrown at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first. | ||||||
| Shadow PunchLevel: 23Shadow Punch | ghost | 60 | 0 | 20 | ||
| The user throws a punch from the shadows. It cannot be evaded. | ||||||
| Bullet PunchLevel: 29Bullet Punch | steel | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| The user strikes with a tough punch that is certain to strike first. | ||||||
| MinimizeLevel: 35Minimize | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| The user compresses all the cells in its body to raise its evasiveness. | ||||||
| Drain PunchLevel: 41Drain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| TauntLevel: 47Taunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves. | ||||||
| Focus PunchLevel: 53Focus Punch | fighting | 150 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that is executed last. The user flinches if hit beforehand. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 59Sucker Punch | dark | 60 | 100 | 5 | ||
| This move allows the user to strike first, if the foe is readying an attack. |
TM/HM Moves (26)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | TM01TM01 | |
| The foe is roughed up by the user. This may lower the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Night ShadeNight Shade | ghost | 1 | 100 | 15 | TM02TM02 | |
| An attack with a mirage that inflicts damage matching the user's level. | ||||||
| MetronomeMetronome | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ||||||
| Bulk UpBulk Up | fighting | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM08TM08 | |
| The user bulks up its body to boost both its Attack and Defense stats. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM30TM30 | |
| A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| U-turnU-turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM37TM37 | |
| After attacking, the user switches places with a party Pokémon. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39TM39 | |
| Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed if it hits. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | 100 | 100 | 15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Absorbs half the damage it inflicted on a sleeping foe to restore HP. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM42TM42 | |
| While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem. | ||||||
| Will-O-WispWill-O-Wisp | fire | 0 | 85 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 40 | 100 | 10 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one. | ||||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | 0 | 60 | 20 | TM48TM48 | |
| Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep. | ||||||
| AgilityAgility | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM49TM49 | |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| A basic attack. It can be used to cut down thin trees and grass. | ||||||
| Soul ShiftSoul Shift | psychic | 10 | 100 | 35 | HM02HM02 | |
| Swaps the user with another Ally. Use it to warp to any known town. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 90 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 100 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 70 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves. | ||||||
| ShatterpointShatterpoint | psychic | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| An attack that will use Psychic power to shatter invisible walls and barriers. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07HM07 | |
| A powerful charge attack. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | 60 | 100 | 10 | HM08HM08 | |
| The user dives underwater on the first turn and strikes next turn. |
Move Tutor Moves (17)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PurifyPurify | dark | 10 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| The user purges the foe's soul, making it lose its Ghost immunities. | ||||||
| Knock OffKnock Off | dark | 20 | 100 | 25 | TutorTutor | |
| Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use during the battle. | ||||||
| RefreshRefresh | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | ||||||
| ForesightForesight | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | |
| Completely negates the foe's efforts to heighten its ability to evade. | ||||||
| Fire PunchFire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn. | ||||||
| Ice PunchIce Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the foe frozen. | ||||||
| ThunderpunchThunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | ||||||
| MercyMercy | ghost | 40 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | |
| A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| Double-EdgeDouble-Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| The user creates a decoy using one- quarter of its full HP. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | 0 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| It enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move successively. | ||||||
| GrudgeGrudge | ghost | 0 | 100 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| If the user faints, this move deletes the PP of the move that finished it. | ||||||
| Close CombatClose Combat | fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| The foe is fought up close. It also cuts the user's Defensive stats. | ||||||
| Sky UppercutSky Uppercut | fighting | 85 | 90 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| The user attacks with an uppercut thrown skywards with force. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | typeless | 0 | 0 | 10 | TutorTutor | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost-type and all the other types. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | 0 | 0 | 20 | TutorTutor | |
| The user thinks bad thoughts. It sharply raises the Sp. Atk stat. |
Type Summary
1
Weaknesses
2
Resistances
0
Immunities
15
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Puncher. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Puncher resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Puncher, either offensively or defensively.
Sableye
ghostdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
.EXEggcute
ghostdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
.EXEggutor
ghostdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Spiritomb
darkghost
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Scraggy
darkghost
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Scrafty
darkghost
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Ogerpon
darkgrass
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Tyranitar
rockdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Umbreon
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
IT'SA ME!!
fightingdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Deemini
ghostdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Zorua
normalghost
Immune to ghost
Good
Zoroark
normalghost
Immune to ghost
Good
Teddiursa
normalghost
Immune to ghost
Good
Human
normal
Immune to ghost
Good
Jigglypuff
ghostnormal
Immune to ghost
Good
Miltank
normal
Immune to ghost
Good
BOBBY SIPS
normal
Immune to ghost
Good
Base Stats
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