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Hard Press

In Pokémon ChampionsGen IX

Game

Pokémon Champions

SteelPhysical

More power the more HP the target has left.

Power: –
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 10
Hits: One Pokémon next to the user

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How it works in Champions

Power is equal to 100 × (target's current HP / target's maximum HP), rounded half down, but not less than 1.

Makes contact

“The target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Makes contact: Rough Skin, Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet hurt the attacker; Protective Pads prevents it.Contact moves
Its power changes with the situation; How it works gives the rule.

Who learns Hard Press

31 Pokémon can learn it in Pokémon Champions.

All 45 Pokémon that learn it in any game → Filter the Pokédex to Champions →