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Pokemon Champions - Reg M-B / VGC 2026

Upper Hand - Pokemon Champions

100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.

Type
Fighting
Category
physical
Power
65
Accuracy
100%
Priority
+3

Best current meta users

PassimianPassimian23%Mega FalinksMega Falinks8%TalonflameTalonflame8%Decidueye-HisuiDecidueye-Hisui5%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

PikachuPikachuMega Raichu XMega Raichu XMega Raichu YMega Raichu YRaichuRaichuRaichu-AlolaRaichu-AlolaHeracrossHeracrossMega HeracrossMega HeracrossMega SceptileMega SceptileSceptileSceptileBlazikenBlazikenMega BlazikenMega BlazikenMedichamMedichamMega MedichamMega MedichamInfernapeInfernapeLucarioLucarioMega LucarioMega LucarioToxicroakToxicroakWeavileWeavileGalladeGalladeMega GalladeMega GalladeSamurottSamurottSamurott-HisuiSamurott-HisuiConkeldurrConkeldurrMega ScraftyMega ScraftyScraftyScraftyGreninjaGreninjaMega GreninjaMega GreninjaTalonflameTalonflameHawluchaHawluchaMega HawluchaMega HawluchaDecidueye-HisuiDecidueye-HisuiCrabominableCrabominableMega CrabominableMega CrabominableLycanroc-MidnightLycanroc-MidnightPassimianPassimianKommo-oKommo-oFalinksFalinksMega FalinksMega FalinksSneaslerSneaslerQuaquavalQuaquaval

Move text

The user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.

Mechanics notes

Upper Hand is physical / 65 BP / 100% / Priority +3. It makes contact.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Upper Hand do in Pokemon Champions?

100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.

Which Pokemon use Upper Hand in the current meta?

Upper Hand appears in current Reg M-B usage for Passimian, Mega Falinks, Talonflame, Decidueye-Hisui.

Which Pokemon learn Upper Hand in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Upper Hand include Pikachu, Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Raichu, Raichu-Alola, Heracross.